"Michael,
From experience over three keel boats a fully battened main is almost a requirement.
Not only will it make dropping the sail into the boom bag far easier it certainly reduces any flogging and vastly lengthens the life of the sail. While…"
Fred Bickum's Discussions (3)
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"Hi all, Have done it twice. After dreaming and working on the idea for 20 years in 1…"Fred Bickum replied Aug 4, 2008 to Have you thought about casting off from your day sail and just continue to head south? |
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Apr 1, 2010 Reply by Capt Chuck Creel |
"Hi Carl, Make do. Well since your boat is quite small I would suggest that you try…"Fred Bickum replied Jul 27, 2008 to Full Time Cruisers ? |
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May 5, 2009 Reply by Orvil Newton |
"Hi all, Just joined this group. I started a circumnavigation 26 months ago. I am cu…"Fred Bickum replied Jul 14, 2008 to Full Time Cruisers ? |
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May 5, 2009 Reply by Orvil Newton |
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"Hi All,
french built 2010 43 has been very dry down below but now a slow leak has occurred which is showing at the limber holes under the floor board in forward cabin. Bilge pump goes every 3hrs for 20secs. Not sure if it’s fresh/rain water or…"
Do you dream about offshore cruising?
"hello
been years since on site.
im having trouble changing my heading. are we limited to words?
is there an instruction page?
Thank you
lola"
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