Haven't seen a posting in days!!!!! What is going on, everyone out sailing?

Van....

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From: owner-baba-l@ballreich.net [mailto:owner-baba-l@ballreich.net]On
Behalf Of Paul Braschi
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2006 8:38 AM
To: baba-l@ballreich.net
Subject: RE: [Baba-L] Rigging

Btw I agree that a Kubota is ABSOLUTELY THE WAY to GO . . . I would have one
in a flash . . . money is an issue (as always) and secondly my Baba 35 with
OB engines off the stern rail and dual anchors on the sprit can get to
hobby horsing something fierce . . . putting all that extra weight so far
out and up I have always (rightly or wrongly) thought would exasterbate the
problem . . .and be pretty destabilizing . . . . sailing out the Gate in
San Francisco one night I was bucking a head wind and tide it was one wicked
hobby horsing ride . . . all the way past the bell . . . anybody with a 35
have a Kubota installed aft of the quadrant and rudder post . . . or
anywhere else for that matter . . . . On 40 there is plenty of room and the
generator wouldn't have to be quite so far aft . . . fitting a generator on
a 30 would seem beyond the pale . . . .

Paul
Wandering Star
Baba 35

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-baba-l@ballreich.net [mailto:owner-baba-l@ballreich.net] On
Behalf Of Rick
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 12:19 AM
To: baba-l@ballreich.net
Subject: Re: [Baba-L] Rigging

Hi Bill. Thanks a lot for the information. I will do a bit more research on
the subject, but your opinion is of great value.
Rick Williams.
Fair winds; blue water.
S/V Lorac; Baba 30 #71
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Wiggins" <ajnin@rocketmail.com>
To: <baba-l@ballreich.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 6:07 AM
Subject: Re: [Baba-L] Rigging

> Rick,
> Here is an idea that I have been using for the past 14 months while
> cruising my 35' Baba in SE Asia. I use a portable Honda 2000 (very
> quiet) generator for recharging (cost $650). I am not an avid believer
> in carrying excess gasoline but I have to carry some for my 4 stroke
> outboard anyway and the Honda burns very little fuel. I have a ProSine
> 3000 inverter/charger that actually does the charging of the batteries.
> This combo seems to take up the least amount of room onboard and would
> be much easier and less expensive to replace than my Yanmar diesel
> after many hours of charging use.
> Just a different way to tackle the problem. A Honda 1000 would
> probably be sufficient also.
> Aloha,
> Bill Wiggins
> S/v Jipz Rose
> Baba 35
> Malaysia
>
> --- Rick <rwsail35@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi Dave. Thanks for the information and yes, I would like to see the
>> generator installation pictures. To this date, I have not heard
>> report of any Baba 30 with a generator. I do feel the generator to be
>> the best means of providing power, but I have not located a unit
>> which would be small enough to fit in the stern of a Baba 30. I agree
>> completely, with the comments on the 304 vs. 316 materials. Mine have
>> been well protected from leaks and had no evidenced of water
>> intrusion. You a correct on the gloves (use white glove for formal
>> inspections). If you spray a little WD30 on the wire prior to
>> inspection it seems to make the rag, in your gloved hand grab the
>> rat-tails (fish hooks) easier. I have had a great deal of experience
>> with Rod Rigging, via my past ownership with a C&C Landfall. The ONLY
>> downfall to rod that I can report is about 25% more initial expense
>> and it can't be easily stowed below for spare rigging. These were
>> issues which were easily overcome.
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Dave Lewis
>> To: baba-l@ballreich.net
>> Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2006 10:51 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Baba-L] Rigging
>>
>>
>> Rick,
>>
>> I have an opinion, but it usually ruffles feathers... so take no
>> offense.
>>
>> First, the rod is overkill, I would simply replace the head stay
>> and insect the remaining rigging for signs of wear and or fish hooks.
>> The test for fish hooks is tissue paper wiped down, oh, did I for get
>> to mention - wear a glove.
>>
>> There is nothing wrong with 304 SST, the secret is to create a good
>> seal to keep out sea water and atmosphere to prevent rust. If chain
>> plates are inspected for sealing surface they should last the life of
>> the boat 304 or 316, makes no difference when it comes to sealing out
>> the weather. 316 is preferred choice, but not always available in
>> different corners of the world and I would not change anything just
>> because it was 304 and not 316.
>>
>> Gen set. While I have a Baba 40 I installed the small Kubota with
>> 140 amp alt/DC. There are a lot of mfg., for this small unit
>> configured vertical or horizontal depending upon your available room.
>> I installed mine in the canoe stern on a SST 3/8" plate bolted to
>> hull. There is not a smaller unit to my knowledge, let me know if you
>> want pictures and or more info., I think Burce has mine on his site
>> somewhere.
>>
>> Solar panels are a gimmick for coastal yahoos. First off they are
>> ugly, they take up too much room, they are not efficient unless
>> properly orientated with the sun... good luck with this one, unless
>> you intend to stay dock side. I do not evaluate them as marine grade
>> equipment and they are fragile. The solar panels only put out minimum
>> energy, get a gen set and you can charge your batteries in a matter
>> of minutes, plus make water at the same time, you can't run your
>> water maker (if you have one) on solar panels or the battery for that
>> matter. Solar panels belong on houses to heat circulating water.
>> While we are on this subject, there is a new mfg on the market that
>> just spun off of Cypress Semi that makes a panel twice as effective
>> as any on being sold today. While this industry has been around a
>> while, it is not very refined as I see it. No solar panels on
>> sailboats, thank you very much.
>>
>> Anyhow, have a great day, smooth sailing and enjoy your summer. It
>> is HOT here in Baja.
>>
>> Dave
>> S/V Bella
>> Ensenada, BC, Mexico
>>
>>
>> On 7/22/06, Rick <rwsail35@houston.rr.com> wrote:
>> Hi all. There was a great deal of discussion, in the past, which
>> was related to the failure of the 304 ss chain plates on the Baba 30.
>> I am happy to say that I seem to have dodged the ball on that issue,
>> as I had no corrosion. I was less than lucky with the head stay. I
>> have a Profurl roller furler on Lorac. Close inspection of the 316 ss
>> 1x19 wire made evident wear which was hidden under the drum assembly.
>> There was a small rat-tail in one of the 9 outer strands of the wire.
>> This leaves the entire forestay suspect and is going to be replaced.
>> I feel that it is time to simplify things a bit. The roller furler is
>> going away. I am strongly considering using rod for the forestay as
>> it is stronger, lighter and will allow for easier travel for the
>> hank-on sails.
>> I am also looking at power supply for cruising. Does anyone have
>> a generator in their Baba 30, how many kw, where is it installed etc?
>> Any opinions on solar panels?
>> Thanks.
>> Fair wind; blue water.
>> Rick Williams
>> S/V Lorac; Baba 30 #71
>>
>>
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