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I have come to the conclusion
Alan Gomes at 5:41am 02.09.23
that there is an age limit to solo sailing. https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/good-samarit
I have come to the conclusion
RoyS at 5:36am 02.09.23
You can accommodate your deteriorating physical body with such luxuries as electric winches, and con
Floor board replacement on a hunter 306   (3)
RoyS at 5:26am 02.09.23
If you decide to go with the PVC glue down product, try PlasDECK. Their system requires you to make
I have come to the conclusion
stickinthemud57 at 4:55am 02.09.23
The sad fact is, advanced age brings with it undeniable and inevitable limitations. Failing to recog
I have come to the conclusion
Hayden Watson at 4:47am 02.09.23
Nonsense. No, it is quite true. The age at which you cease to acquire time on this planet is th
Why paint bottom?
stickinthemud57 at 4:36am 02.09.23
As long as no one believes this disinformation : ............................... no harm done.
I have come to the conclusion
Terry Cox at 4:29am 02.09.23
that there is an age limit to solo sailing Nonsense.
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran
Captain Larry-DH at 4:00am 02.09.23
@AllBetsGo the owners group is your best bet. You might also try Fountaine Pajot and Dufour Yachts a
I have come to the conclusion
Hayden Watson at 3:58am 02.09.23
I have known many sailors who were never old (read mature) enough to solo sail. I also know one ind
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran
AllBetsGo at 2:43am 02.09.23
Leeward Rail, Thanks for your response. Yes, tried contacting Fountaine Pajot and got no response an
I have come to the conclusion
garymalmgren at 12:09am 02.09.23
Please note my comment was for solo sailing.
1998 Foutaine Pajot Athena catamaran
Leeward Rail at 10:32pm 02.08.23
Did you or your friend contact the mfg ? https://www.fountaine-pajot.com/en As for line sizes, I ha
I have come to the conclusion
nightowle at 9:59pm 02.08.23
I hope the time to Chuck it In is based on ability not a number. I just experienced age discrimina
79 Irwin Citation 34 Rudder Issue
jssailem at 9:57pm 02.08.23
It is tough when you mistress need major work. Love is strange.
Stale Forum
jssailem at 9:51pm 02.08.23
I have come to the conclusion
jssailem at 9:48pm 02.08.23
I hope the time to Chuck it In is based on ability not a number. I just experienced age discriminat
Bareboat Charter in Bahamas vs BVI?
nightowle at 9:41pm 02.08.23
I've been to the BVI's a couple of times and not the Bahamas. I can definitely say the BVI's are gr
I have come to the conclusion
nightowle at 9:30pm 02.08.23
This may not have been an age issue but rather one of faulty planning. The article states that the

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