Hi Chris, Truth to tell - we've not yet used it having relied on a trusty bucket! I can see no problems with the pp but the bucket is simpler, cheaper and if you're in an area where dumping over the side would be problematic you can use peat. Peat works better than water, masks the smell and is available from garden centres. Not as cheap as sea water but very useful. But so nice to get rid of a through hull! Mick
We couldn't get Hannah (or your adventure) out of our minds after meeting you at the dock in Orchard Beach in Annapolis yesterday afternoon. I wanted to learn more about your rigging, and I'm so happy to see you have a blog!
As we were driving away I told Rob that I bet you two had a lot of wonderful stories. It will give us a lot of inspiration to keep on learning! We wish you very safe travels as you set off Tuesday. We'll keep an eye on your blog.
Hi to you both and thanks for doing the research and contacting us - it certainly helps having an "unusual" rig to narrow things down.If you have any queries, questions or observations about gaff rig feel free to write and we'll do our best.
Good luck with the future learning and keep us posted on how it is all progressing.
Hi Mick and Bee. Because we didn't get our supper this evening, we had the lovely experience of meeting and chatting with you both. Thank you for your warm hospitality and sharing bits of your wonderful journeys with us. Looking forward to following you on this blog. Our offer is sincere if you need a ride or we can help in some way. Just call. I will see what I can do about getting that pizza delivered! Gail and Brian
hallo and Congratulations! for your incredible voyage. I try to right in your email adress but isnt work because its appears like this in your blog mickandbeeathotmaildotcodotuk i try to put . and @ but it didnt work. If you can right me your email i right you because i like to no more informations about ferro boats ther are reliable? compair to other materials they have strainght in inpact if something happends its easy to repear if something happents? for navigation in ice feelds you can have sufficient strength to resist the pressure of the ice?. withstand time? The repair is easy? If you bought a boat again, would you choose again ferro or some other material i like very much ferro boats and I try to learn details about these opinions are different, and most against them, have them accuse little resistance to collisions with other objects, that spoil easily and not easily fixed what is your opinion I read a lot so best source I believe is an owner of such a vessel I intend to open a small business with charter boat, ground of low financial profile. The most feasible solution is to purchase such a vessel, will be a good investment or not? Thank you very much in advance and I can say that I envy you and watch your blog with great interest
Hi you two ! I like your description of the night in this gale, the hatches locked and hugging eachother on the genny. We have done some years travelling ourselves and I was always convinced the boat has to look after herself, if it comes to the worst. Who's drawing was Hannah built after? Would love to build a boat again, for to pick up the old lifestyle! www.woodvibes.com
Hi,Thanks for the kind words. As to the drawing, all I can tell you is that closely based on one of Colin Archer designs although I have no idea which one. You might look up SKUA as a design and get more info from that but in all honesty we just sail the boat!
Didn't know if you guys knew it, but you made an appearance in another couples sailing blog- At about the 3:00 mark- https://youtu.be/l4HFnj8n8OI They were wondering what the "mop heads" in your rigging were. I posted their proper name and use aboard a gaff rigged vessel.
Hello, Enjoying your blog and photos and noticed that you chose a Portland Pudgy to be your tender. We are considering buying one ourselves and wonder if you still would choose the same? Our concerns are that it will take only a small outboard engine and this may present a problem in windy/currents conditions. Also wonder about landing this dinghy in surf. Ah, if only there could be unlimited dinghies aboard a sailboat! Alas, we must choose. Are you still sold on it? Glad you decided to keep your boat and do another trip.
Sorry about the delay - been a tad busy of late although I have to sa I spent the morning trying out the sailing rig on the PP so this seems to be a good moment to reply. Yes we are still sold on the dinghy. It doesn't row as well as our original but that was 12' long and could be rowed two up. It also weighed a LOT more than the PP and was a struggle to get over the side (particularly as I've got older - didn't seem to be an issue with Bee of course) But it rows ok given its shape (which helps keep us dry in lumpy seas)but I could see it will be a probably if we have 20 knots to deal with whilst rowing. No experience whatsoever of using it with an engine although the other PP owners who have come up to talk to us have been satisfied or at least never mentioned it as a negative. Surf.....hmmm that always seems the luck of the draw and again we have no experience of that in this dinghy. But mostly, for us, it gives us a chance of survival should it all go pear-shaped. Sat in a rubber tube, waiting to be rescued like a spoilt child doesn't strike me as particularly good seamanship. Let us know how you get on with your decision.
I have enjoyed your blog for years. I thank you for that. I have a question. Have you had health insurance during your venture? I am going to break from the mainstream and am readying my plan. Thank you, Jack
Jack,, Appologies for the delay - been away all summer so things slipped to the back burner. Anyway in answer to your question we do not carry health insurance. We've remained fairly healthy and took the view we'd have to deal with whatever came alomg even though we spent a fair amount of time in the USA.
just wondering how you have adapted to the Porta Potti ? i am thinking of doing the same concersion on a 32'er.
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Chris
Hi Chris,
DeleteTruth to tell - we've not yet used it having relied on a trusty bucket! I can see no problems with the pp but the bucket is simpler, cheaper and if you're in an area where dumping over the side would be problematic you can use peat. Peat works better than water, masks the smell and is available from garden centres. Not as cheap as sea water but very useful. But so nice to get rid of a through hull!
Mick
Wonderful blog, wonderful life. Am I seeing things or is there no screw under your boat? Alan
ReplyDeleteHi Alan,
DeleteMany thanks for your kind words and you're right it is a wonderful life.
Nah - we do have an engine - I a'int skilled enough to get this boat into tight anchorages!
Keep in touch
Mick
Hi Mick and Bee (and Toots),
DeleteWe couldn't get Hannah (or your adventure) out of our minds after meeting you at the dock in Orchard Beach in Annapolis yesterday afternoon. I wanted to learn more about your rigging, and I'm so happy to see you have a blog!
As we were driving away I told Rob that I bet you two had a lot of wonderful stories. It will give us a lot of inspiration to keep on learning! We wish you very safe travels as you set off Tuesday. We'll keep an eye on your blog.
Christine (and Rob)
Hi to you both and thanks for doing the research and contacting us - it certainly helps having an "unusual" rig to narrow things down.If you have any queries, questions or observations about gaff rig feel free to write and we'll do our best.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the future learning and keep us posted on how it is all progressing.
mbt
Hi Mick and Bee. Because we didn't get our supper this evening, we had the lovely experience of meeting and chatting with you both. Thank you for your warm hospitality and sharing bits of your wonderful journeys with us. Looking forward to following you on this blog. Our offer is sincere if you need a ride or we can help in some way. Just call. I will see what I can do about getting that pizza delivered! Gail and Brian
ReplyDeleteHah! Check out the log of 113 for May 16th sometime between 18:00 and 20:00 NS time.....mebbe the pizza is still knocking around the hold?
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hallo and Congratulations! for your incredible voyage.
ReplyDeleteI try to right in your email adress but isnt work because its appears like this in your blog mickandbeeathotmaildotcodotuk i try to put . and @ but it didnt work.
If you can right me your email
i right you because i like to no more informations about ferro boats ther are reliable? compair to other materials they have strainght in inpact if something happends its easy to repear if something happents? for navigation in ice feelds you can have sufficient strength to resist the pressure of the ice?.
withstand time?
The repair is easy?
If you bought a boat again, would you choose again ferro or some other material
i like very much ferro boats and I try to learn details about these opinions are different, and most against them, have them accuse little resistance to collisions with other objects, that spoil easily and not easily fixed what is your opinion
I read a lot so best source I believe is an owner of such a vessel
I intend to open a small business with charter boat, ground of low financial profile. The most feasible solution is to purchase such a vessel, will be a good investment or not?
Thank you very much in advance and I can say that I envy you and watch your blog with great interest
John - send me your email address and I'll reply - currently cruising west coast of Ireland with very little internet!
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Hi you two !
ReplyDeleteI like your description of the night in this gale, the hatches locked and hugging eachother on the genny. We have done some years travelling ourselves and I was always convinced the boat has to look after herself, if it comes to the worst. Who's drawing was Hannah built after? Would love to build a boat again, for to pick up the old lifestyle! www.woodvibes.com
Hi,Thanks for the kind words. As to the drawing, all I can tell you is that closely based on one of Colin Archer designs although I have no idea which one. You might look up SKUA as a design and get more info from that but in all honesty we just sail the boat!
ReplyDeleteDidn't know if you guys knew it, but you made an appearance in another couples sailing blog-
ReplyDeleteAt about the 3:00 mark- https://youtu.be/l4HFnj8n8OI
They were wondering what the "mop heads" in your rigging were. I posted their proper name and use aboard a gaff rigged vessel.
Hello, Enjoying your blog and photos and noticed that you chose a Portland Pudgy to be your tender. We are considering buying one ourselves and wonder if you still would choose the same? Our concerns are that it will take only a small outboard engine and this may present a problem in windy/currents conditions. Also wonder about landing this dinghy in surf. Ah, if only there could be unlimited dinghies aboard a sailboat! Alas, we must choose. Are you still sold on it? Glad you decided to keep your boat and do another trip.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the delay - been a tad busy of late although I have to sa I spent the morning trying out the sailing rig on the PP so this seems to be a good moment to reply. Yes we are still sold on the dinghy. It doesn't row as well as our original but that was 12' long and could be rowed two up. It also weighed a LOT more than the PP and was a struggle to get over the side (particularly as I've got older - didn't seem to be an issue with Bee of course) But it rows ok given its shape (which helps keep us dry in lumpy seas)but I could see it will be a probably if we have 20 knots to deal with whilst rowing. No experience whatsoever of using it with an engine although the other PP owners who have come up to talk to us have been satisfied or at least never mentioned it as a negative. Surf.....hmmm that always seems the luck of the draw and again we have no experience of that in this dinghy. But mostly, for us, it gives us a chance of survival should it all go pear-shaped. Sat in a rubber tube, waiting to be rescued like a spoilt child doesn't strike me as particularly good seamanship. Let us know how you get on with your decision.
ReplyDeleteHallo, I would like to know if the boat is on the market and how can I contact You. My Best Regards.
ReplyDeleteYou can write to us via hannah4sale@outlook.com
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed your blog for years. I thank you for that. I have a question. Have you had health insurance during your venture? I am going to break from the mainstream and am readying my plan.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Jack
Jack,, Appologies for the delay - been away all summer so things slipped to the back burner. Anyway in answer to your question we do not carry health insurance. We've remained fairly healthy and took the view we'd have to deal with whatever came alomg even though we spent a fair amount of time in the USA.
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mbt
Hi, enjoyed your visit to Wringford. We'll try to visit Hannah in the near future! Liz
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to it
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