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Post by hoppy on Dec 2, 2014 22:55:31 GMT
I had a meeting with my client management, and it seems very unlikely that my contract with the client will either end NYE or extend for 2 months but working in an area I am an expert in. Not sure what I will decide when they make the 2month offer. So I am not thinking about my long standing exit plan. I left Australia May 1998 for a year or two, at least that what I expected. I ended up in Dublin for 2 years and then 14 years in Sweden working as a well paid credit card IT consultant. Good thighs come to an end. I accumulated a good collections off nice things in my time here.... Bought the ST2 from Aus as it wasn early new. Met the ex on it and w travveled from Dublin to Gibralter and then Stockholm when I moved from it´reland  First cool car with my ex-fiancee. did my laps at the Nurburg ring before crashing. Also did alpine trips  ST2 sold and replaced by a multistrada  The bike and BMW were both sold and I bought the Porsche and eventually my first boat, a Searay  Then both of them were sold with a few months of each other replacing them by The Merc SL55AMG  and of course Jessabbe   Ohhh and I bought a new apartment which I have lived in the last 12 years. As an Aussie with no ties to Sweden I made it clear that I have always decided to sell EVERYTHING except for Jessabbe. I am not sure if I will try to sail all the way to Aus, just as far as the caribbean or maybe stay in the med. Assuming I want go all the way, I am now thinking what should I do to get her ready. What I have already done of the past few years is: - New heavy wind full baton main and heavy genoa reduced from 150% to 135%
- Code 1 Genaker on selden bow sprit for light weather
- Solar arch with 2 x 100w pannels and upgrade from 2 to 3 110amh house batteries giving 330 amp
- New Raymarine e7 at helm, Radar, Ais class b transponder, DSC VHF, new Epirb with GPS plus additional i70 instruments forward of the helm and in the cabin
- Boom Brake
- Led lighting
- Deck fittings for jack lines and locks, harnes points in cockpit.
- Most running rigging replaced
- Chain increased for 60 to 90 m
Future - I need to keep medical supplies cool and was thinking a water cooled fridge (current air cooled) for mot reliability perhaps? Maybe the ISOTHERM ACU water cooler style?
- Add wind gen and antenna mounts to solar arch. Superwind generator.
- add davits to solar arch for short journeys and overnight haulout at risky bays (deflate still for long passages.
- Convert the starter battery to house (same ag and modelas others) to give 440amp and fit another starter
- Efoy Comfort fuel cell for power top up. Maybe the motor will not needed for charging.
- Maybe a water maker. I see that as useful even in the med as I can stay at anchor rather than going ashore to fill tanks
- Probably a storm bag storm sail
- Whilst I have an old working Garmin GPS below as backup, maybe I should get a 2nd RM e series plotter (dump Garmin). Or perhaps setup wiring at the navi station so I can move it between the helm (keeping Garmin) or just leave the e7 at the helm and ipad connected to it inside.
- a deep down wind gennekar
- inspect liferaft in person to decide if is time to buy new. mabe even mount it on the arch
- new windlass as I have lost trust IN IT
- New Raymarine AP system Current 12 years old. I was wondering if it was possible to have two complete system, even 2 rams. I just disable the old nit and if the newcone fails, I can start up the spare.
Whilst I am nuts scared of packing up my life and moving countries, the sailing soften the below
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Post by electricmonk on Dec 3, 2014 8:28:51 GMT
My y contribution is to restored the sail plan, your boat was never over canvased. Get rid of all mass aloft that compromises stability, like arches, solar, davits etc. Keep all your onboard systems simple the last thing you want is complexity. Water maker is a good idea, we use ours with diesel Genny - because unlike wind and solar its reliable there all the time. Check your standing rigging by all means but don't fix it if its not broken. I carry a simple hookah for getting under the boat, has earnt its weight in gold over the years, remember there is nobody to call for help when you are a couple of hundred miles off shore. Spare water, fishing gear, sail cloth thread and needles. Araldite, sikafex, a stout piece of wood to use as a work bench the list is almost endless but notice there are few items with chips.
Enjoy the trip.
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Post by hoppy on Dec 3, 2014 20:54:28 GMT
I really should not post when I am a bit "under the weather" . I just go on and on and on ;-)
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Post by hoppy on Dec 3, 2014 21:12:02 GMT
My y contribution is to restored the sail plan, your boat was never over canvased. Get rid of all mass aloft that compromises stability, like arches, solar, davits etc. Keep all your onboard systems simple the last thing you want is complexity. Water maker is a good idea, we use ours with diesel Genny - because unlike wind and solar its reliable there all the time. Check your standing rigging by all means but don't fix it if its not broken. I carry a simple hookah for getting under the boat, has earnt its weight in gold over the years, remember there is nobody to call for help when you are a couple of hundred miles off shore. Spare water, fishing gear, sail cloth thread and needles. Araldite, sikafex, a stout piece of wood to use as a work bench the list is almost endless but notice there are few items with chips. Enjoy the trip. thanks for your comments... Maybe it was a mistake dropping to 135% but in the conditions where that extra 15% would probably make a noticeable difference, the code 1 adds more to the performance than any white sail can except when pinching into the wind. As I am solo a lot, I don't have an admiral complaining if I am too busy doing things that upset the comfort in the cockpit ;-) I thought your suggestion about having a hookah onboard was brilliant but then I noticed the spelling ;-) I have all the diving gear at home except the tank and weights. I have been thinking that when I go for the big cruise that I might look at a compressor for filling a tank . I would rather fill a locker with a compressor than a diesel gen. |
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Post by MalcolmP on Dec 3, 2014 22:59:41 GMT
I really should not post when I am a bit "under the weather" . I just go on and on and on ;-) Hi Hoppy Thanks for sharing, we might be mostly virtual, but all care. Quite a community this Jeanneau Owners best of luck with your next adventure Malcolm |
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Post by sailbleu on Dec 4, 2014 14:23:07 GMT
I really should not post when I am a bit "under the weather" . I just go on and on and on ;-) HOPPY might sometimes be very HAPPY ( I guess we all do once and awhile) , but I sincerely do like to read the things he has to tell. Dropping to the recent postings , I do agree a compressor is more valuable than a diesel gen. Combine the two I would say , have a compressor and a PETROL gen . We all must compromise . Regards |
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Post by hoppy on Dec 4, 2014 15:32:25 GMT
I really should not post when I am a bit "under the weather" . I just go on and on and on ;-) HOPPY might sometimes be very HAPPY ( I guess we all do once and awhile) , but I sincerely do like to read the things he has to tell. Dropping to the recent postings , I do agree a compressor is more valuable than a diesel gen. Combine the two I would say , have a compressor and a PETROL gen . We all must compromise . Regards The problem is finding space for everything ;-) from what I have seen (and vaguely remember), an electric powered compressor is not that much smaller than a petrol powered version. Then I think you need a much more powerful generator to get the compressor running than if you just want to charge the batteries. I'm inclined to just go with sun and wind for recharging batteries and a petrol compressor (if I get one at all) for diving. I hope I do the crossing but loitering around the med will still be a nice option compared to sitting in an office |
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Post by hoppy on Dec 4, 2014 21:16:19 GMT
another night "under the weather" complete... Bloody Christmas  |
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Post by sailbleu on Dec 5, 2014 12:34:22 GMT
Hi Hoppy , sober yet ?  This is my setup , petrol Coltri 6m³ .  Makes some noise but usualy I fill up while sailing and lying on the foredeck . This is a summer 2013 picture mind you , my cockpit table has been altered , I now have one that swings both ways. So pleased with it , absolutely recommendable. Regards |
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Post by hoppy on Dec 5, 2014 16:14:12 GMT
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Post by sailbleu on Dec 5, 2014 20:18:36 GMT
Hoppy , but we are talking about the same compressor you know , mine is cased /caged in . I prefered this model as this was/is more handy to carry. I took the handles off to fit it into the locker. Also have an electro motor that I use (have used) at home. Had a 3 fase diesel gen and briefly used it on the boat to power the compressor and the rest . Built a ss frame around it , complete with sound insulation.  Unfortunately, I suspect a water backflow (the exhaust was cooled and mufled ) damaged the cilinder or whatever . Still stored in my garage like on the pic. Only had 10 hours of running time. Haven't found the problem yet , but then I don't seem to bother anymore. You move on right. Regards |
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Post by ianpowolny on Dec 7, 2014 14:52:36 GMT
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Post by hoppy on Dec 7, 2014 18:58:02 GMT
Will do Ian... The book looks good. Something I must do is get myself on to some RYA courses. I know I should at least do a diesel maintenance course, or at least get a book |
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Post by ianpowolny on Dec 7, 2014 22:48:27 GMT
On engine maintenance we paid for the French Marine maintenance manager to visit our boat and show us how to maintain our own engine. It cost £250 but for that the annual maintenance was carried out we were taught how to do it ourselves.
I bought the Yamar engine maintenance book from eBay and then paid for it to be printed and spiral bound. Total cost around £25. The book gives essay to follow guidance on pulling the engine and associated systems apart and fixing them.
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Post by hoppy on Dec 31, 2014 13:23:15 GMT
I seems like I am unemployed free to go sailing full time now  My dumbarse client (A large bureaucratic bank) is so useless that by the end of my last day, the "procurement" area who deals with consultants had not made any contact, not even a last minute offer that was to bad to accept. I'm not sure if it is disorganisation, incompetence or the simply think the can panic me. My Xmas trip to Jessabbé got me focused on planning for the full time sailing, so I hope that they don't panic and throw enough money at me to persuade me to put my plan on hold. Need to book flights for the London Boat Show for some serious shopping or at least to ask serious questions so I know exactly what to buy later. Boot Dusseldorf may also be visited. |
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Post by sailbleu on Dec 31, 2014 13:39:16 GMT
Hoppy,
will I be seeing you in marina di ragusa (Sicily) next winter ?
We have just decided to come back to this fantastic port next year (oktober) as they made us an offer at the same price we paid for the winter 2014/2015
2016 will be the year we sail through the Suez and visit our old neighbourhood Egypt for some mindblowing freelance diving
Regards
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Post by hoppy on Dec 31, 2014 14:32:22 GMT
Hoppy, will I be seeing you in marina di ragusa (Sicily) next winter ? We have just decided to come back to this fantastic port next year (oktober) as they made us an offer at the same price we paid for the winter 2014/2015 2016 will be the year we sail through the Suez and visit our old neighbourhood Egypt for some mindblowing freelance diving Regards I am planning to head to Malta and Sicily regardless of whether I am a full time sailor or if the client realises they made a mistake. Wintering there is a possibility if I am not planning to be on board. If I will live onboard, then I will have to think more about where I want to chill out |
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Post by hoppy on Dec 31, 2014 14:39:00 GMT
We have just decided to come back to this fantastic port next year (oktober) as they made us an offer at the same price we paid for the winter 2014/2015 2016 will be the year we sail through the Suez and visit our old neighbourhood Egypt for some mindblowing freelance diving As i look like I have a bit of free time, I was thinking that I need a holiday to somewhere warm very soon and perhaps I could go diving (probably Thailand) , but then I remembered that my knee did not work so well with fins when snorkelling back in October, so planning a diving holiday might not be a good idea. I'm stupid not doing the physio stuff. |
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Post by sailbleu on Dec 31, 2014 15:08:41 GMT
Diving in Thailand , yehhhhhh , nice excuse to checkout the ' other ' fauna and flora. Have fun  |
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Post by hoppy on Dec 31, 2014 16:24:11 GMT
Diving in Thailand , yehhhhhh , nice excuse to checkout the ' other ' fauna and flora. Have fun LOL Last time I went diving in Thailand (OMG 7 years ago) I met a Finnish girl who was a newly qualified dive master. If I ever get a dive compressor onboard, she will be the first person to be told about it  I wish the reality was as creepy as I look in the photo |
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Post by hoppy on Jan 31, 2015 19:04:53 GMT
I think my "atlantic plan" has been pushed back to the end of 2016, if it happens at all. If I cross the atlantic I am basically committing to taking Jessabbé to Australia, but I'm not 100% convinced that is the right move, even if I'm back there working. One thing I am certain about is the view from behind a wheel I prefer Mykonos to Patmos. 2011  Northern Sweden to Stockholm today  |
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Post by zofiasailing on Jan 31, 2015 23:10:04 GMT
Hoppy
Can recommend one more bit of shopping. A parachute anchor so you can lay up if necessary while at sea. It's like being hove-to on steroids. It's a safety item. We deployed ours for 19 hrs while we had a rest and waited for conditions to improve while crossing the Australian Bight. Once you're out of the Med and away from places to hide after the 3 day forecast runs out, it's good to have a strategy for coping. We bought a Fiorentino from US.
Cheers
SV Zofia
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