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Forum: Lessons Learned

Experiences learned from members regarding storm survival, capsizing, fire at sea, security and accidents in general etc where the information would be of interest to all other members making our sailing safer and more enjoyables

  1. no charge signal beeps every 10 - 60 sec

    Started by P435, 11th February 2022 04:38 PM
    alternator, no charge beeps, volvopenta 2 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,114
    colemj
    20th February 2022, 12:37 PM Go to last post

  2. Storm Experiences

    Started by OkinawaCat, 23rd August 2009 01:17 AM
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    • Replies: 82
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    P435
    8th July 2018, 04:25 PM Go to last post

  3. Diesel Tank-easy sludge check

    Started by searenitysail, 9th January 2011 01:23 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 7,022
    P435
    8th July 2018, 03:51 PM Go to last post

  4. Check the Mooring you hook up to ?

    Started by Careka, 22nd February 2011 09:35 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 6,815
    P435
    8th July 2018, 03:47 PM Go to last post

  5. Relying on Autopilot too much? Crashed Catana pics

    Started by searenitysail, 2nd May 2011 04:46 PM
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    • Replies: 21
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    Tin Man
    30th January 2017, 11:17 AM Go to last post

  6. Uk jib issues with undersized clew rings

    Started by Richard, 22nd May 2015 02:01 AM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 4,717
    dmmbruce
    22nd May 2015, 11:20 AM Go to last post

  7. Leaking Sea Water Pump - Yanmar 2gm20f

    Started by searenitysail, 2nd July 2014 10:31 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 12,894
    searenitysail
    3rd July 2014, 12:51 AM Go to last post

  8. Harbour entrance

    Started by floatdaboat, 19th June 2014 08:01 PM
    5 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 1
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    JohnT
    19th June 2014, 09:41 PM Go to last post

  9. canvas and attachment methods

    Started by want2hulls, 23rd March 2014 02:25 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,113
    Karen
    30th March 2014, 11:30 PM Go to last post

  10. Sinking Avoidance,

    Started by Mr B., 7th July 2013 06:06 AM
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    • Replies: 21
    • Views: 17,987
    therapy
    24th July 2013, 01:34 AM Go to last post

  11. FAST PASSAGES

    Started by steve sharp, 8th January 2010 04:11 PM
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    1 2 3
    • Replies: 46
    • Views: 31,681
    svquintana
    28th March 2013, 05:41 PM Go to last post

  12. Anchors, Info,

    Started by Mr B., 20th February 2013 02:28 PM
    3 Pages •
    1 2 3
    7 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 48
    • Views: 31,209
    Talbot
    17th March 2013, 01:37 PM Go to last post

  13. Glow plugs

    Started by Capt. Terry, 30th January 2013 10:55 AM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 5,459
    BigCat
    11th February 2013, 05:27 AM Go to last post

  14. Glow plugs

    Started by Capt. Terry, 30th January 2013 10:55 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 3,989
    Capt. Terry
    30th January 2013, 10:55 AM Go to last post

  15. Just when you think you are safe, CRASH.

    Started by Mr B., 13th December 2011 12:54 PM
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    3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 38
    • Views: 29,630
    Mr B.
    21st January 2013, 12:49 PM Go to last post

  16. Anchor Swivel - Lucky Escape

    Started by multihullsailor6, 24th September 2012 08:05 PM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 15,729
    Brightside2
    15th November 2012, 11:55 PM Go to last post

  17. What's your worst experience sailing?

    Started by Still Hopefull, 3rd November 2011 06:39 AM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 26
    • Views: 21,705
    Capt. Terry
    31st August 2012, 03:09 AM Go to last post

  18. Pitch Poling

    Started by DoubleDuty, 21st September 2009 01:24 AM
    4 Pages •
    1 2 3 4
    • Replies: 67
    • Views: 61,611
    Ma Bete
    29th June 2012, 06:19 PM Go to last post

  19. Do not believe what you are told!

    Started by ForumAdmin, 28th April 2012 07:55 AM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 39
    • Views: 23,071
    BigCat
    6th May 2012, 06:30 AM Go to last post

  20. MaBete's surfing that wave on a cat.

    Started by Sand crab, 26th February 2012 04:33 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 6,209
    Ma Bete
    27th February 2012, 03:49 PM Go to last post

  21. Engine compartment flooding

    Started by JustCatamarans, 15th June 2011 01:31 PM
    bahia, catamaran, flooding, grimbeek, justcatamarans 3 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 7,910
    BigCat
    24th August 2011, 08:05 AM Go to last post

  22. Wind over Tide Mooring

    Started by multihullsailor6, 24th January 2011 05:34 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    IreAneY
    7th February 2011, 06:25 PM Go to last post

  23. Renovating project priorities

    Started by 3Psuite, 12th October 2010 08:50 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    3Psuite
    12th October 2010, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  24. watch systems

    Started by tcm, 1st September 2009 10:39 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    Dragon701
    13th August 2010, 12:56 PM Go to last post

  25. Boats, ships scramble to reach teen drifting in Indian Ocean

    Started by axel&andie, 11th June 2010 12:14 AM
    • Replies: 17
    • Views: 13,809
    ka8uet
    23rd June 2010, 03:05 AM Go to last post

  26. Wear and Tear - Passages

    Started by jmac, 30th December 2009 12:32 AM
    1 Attachment(s)
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 8,796
    simonfraser.97
    5th June 2010, 08:26 AM Go to last post

  27. Rescue Analysis

    Started by multihullsailor6, 13th January 2010 06:45 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 7,912
    jkd
    15th January 2010, 12:41 AM Go to last post

  28. Emergency position

    Started by unionjak, 15th September 2009 12:35 PM
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    • Replies: 42
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    unionjak
    30th November 2009, 06:59 AM Go to last post

  29. Grab Bags

    Started by Woods Designs, 22nd August 2009 09:17 PM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 6,683
    mikereed100
    1st September 2009, 12:01 AM Go to last post

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