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    Favorite dock line throwing technique

    Favorite line throwing technique Would you like to share your own favorite line throwing technique? When I took a Canadian Power Squadron course, there was a instructor who was a professional fireman training instructor for the City of Montreal. He showed the class a technique for throwing a...
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    Great article in Passagemaker magazine (May/June 2016)

    Join Great Loopers on a Pilgrim Tug!
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    Great article in Passagemaker magazine (May/June 2016)

    I think WesK idea of posting his blog on Facebook has its merits since the worlds largest social network is certainly courting bloggers. Thank you for sharing WesK ! Kind regards, Normand
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    Redesigning the Pilgrim 40 Trawler / Canal Boat

    Great article in Passagemaker magazine (May/June 2016) There is an outstanding article about Dave and Bobbi FORSMAN, PILGRIM 40 owners "Liberty" https://pilgrimliberty.wordpress.com/ in the new Passagemaker magazine (May/June 2016). It is a great Tribute to be in the top shelf magazine! We...
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    Great article in Passagemaker magazine (May/June 2016)

    I am quite impressed with his professional career accomplishment, Dave was Senior Lecturer in Engineering at at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. Dave got his B.S. in Engineering Technology from the Pennsylvania State University and his M.E. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from SUNY...
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    Great article in Passagemaker magazine (May/June 2016)

    There is an outstanding article about Dave and Bobbi FORSMAN, PILGRIM 40 owners "Liberty" https://pilgrimliberty.wordpress.com/ in the new Passagemaker magazine (May/June 2016). It is a great Tribute to be in the top shelf magazine! We admire their excellent and hard work. We are so honored...
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    Newer vs. Older

    Quality and simplicity of design and materials are timeless! I agree with Mr Klee Wyck's perspective to a complete extent! Waste cost more than QUALITY!
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    Righting swivel for Rocna anchor

    http://www.osculati.com/fr/cat/Scheda.aspx?id=245 United States and Canada Italian Marine Supply 1850 SE 17th Street, Suite 103 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316 Tel +1 954 606 6633 Fax +1 954 919 1468 info@italianmarinesupply.com OSCULATI: Boating supplies - Accessori per la nautica
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    Righting swivel for Rocna anchor

    Swivels Swivels are a popular accessory helpful in reducing rode twist and allowing the anchor to be rotated upon retrieval. A swivel should be rated to the breaking strength of the chain (not the working load), and care must be taken to avoid cheap, poorly engineered, and badly built designs...
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    Stay sail

    Hello psneeld, I refer to your kind request, I do not have the measurement at this time. I will go on the boat on the 24th of april and will take measurements and photographs. My steading sail was initially «*an experiment*»created with an old genoa from a Morgan 38 that was given to me by a...
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    Interesting boats

    I agree with you Dave. She is beautiful. I could wonder the kind of anchor that would be appropriate for her size and tonnage...
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    Stay sail

    The sail rig is only intended to be sufficient for get-home purposes in the event of engine trouble and to also act as steadying sails. Greatheart 36
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    Stay sail

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    Interesting boats

    Here a well designed a comfortable boat having the look and feel of the 20's: Pacific Motor Boat 48 | Pacific Motor Boat Design http://pacificmotorboat.com/clientfiles/535/pmb48.jpg
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    Stay sail

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    Solar Survey

    I have three panels permanently installed on keeping the charge over 50% VOLTAGE PERCENTAGE AMPS LEFT 11.97 10% 62 A 12.04 20% 124A 12.12 30% 184A 12.19 40% 246A 12.27 50% 308A 12.31 55% 339A 12.35 60% 370A 12.42 70% 368A 12.50 80% 492A 12.57 90% 554A 12.65...
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    Stay sail

    Hello TedTed! I agree with your comments. It does work in reducing rolling and that extra knot is ok with me. Kind regards, Normand
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    Snake oil?

    Battery Equaliser Review - Battery Charging Equipment in San Marcos, CA - BBB Business Review - BBB serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART [0027] It is well known that excess sulphation remaining on plates is what frequently makes a battery stop working way...
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    The Erie Canal most loopers never see.

    Interesting sight! Thanks for the pictures. We are planning to Cruise the Erié canal this coming season.
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    What boat make is this?

    Toronto Yachts for Sale, New & Used Boat Sales, Powerboats & Sailboats - Toronto Yacht Sales
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    What boat make is this?

    I could suggest that this vessel could be a 1970'ish earlier version Pacific Trawler... Naval architect Blaine Seeley’s design which was called the Pacific Trawler 37 and was built in Santa Ana, California between 1973 and 1977. I went to visit a 1975 Pacific Trawler 37 which was anchored in...
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    Pilgrim 40 on the market

    Papillon is quite a nice vessel and I think it is extremely well equipped for the asking price. I am confident that she will sell. REAL MOUNTIE is still for sale and I prefer visits in the spring or during summer as I will continue to upgrade her and get her ready for our Erie Canal adventure...
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    Redesigning the Pilgrim 40 Trawler / Canal Boat

    During thier Loop, Dave and Bobbi enjoyed their Pilgrim 40 to the fullest. They posted their final tally and lessons learned from their trip from Florida and the Erie lake: https://pilgrimliberty.wordpress.com/2015/05/23/erie-yacht-club-end-of-cruise-summary/comment-page-1/#comment-152
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    Engine Room Paint

    I tend to agree Rust-Oleum Marine Topside Paint is designed to provide a durable, weather resistant finish on fiberglass, wood and metal boat surfaces.
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    What's your cruising speed.

    7 MPH @ 1650 rpm Westerbeke 100, 6 Cylinder burling 1.5 us gallon per hour.
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