Category Archives: Repairs

Sails and other stuff

Posted on 4 August 2009 by frank

Had made up my mind about where to order the sails when I decided that it was a good opportunity to think about other sails to replace.  In Honiara the two storm sails were stolen: try sail (to replace the … Continue reading →

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Main sail quotes

Posted on 30 July 2009 by frank

Most sail lofts have replied with their quotes. I will share their prices and information, without company names. Price Price US$ oz (US) gram/m2 Company One 4250 2796.05 8.62 366.35 Company Two 1043 8.66 368 Company Two 968 7.32 311 … Continue reading →

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Back in Miri

Posted on 23 July 2009 by frank

One day underway to Kuhing I ran into a nasty squall.  Winds over 40 knots, went to get the main down ASAP but did not manage it.  Along the leech (back) right next to the latest repairs at least 4 … Continue reading →

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Made it to Miri

Posted on 17 July 2009 by frank

Might write longer story at some other time, have not found the right place with wi-fi, so am sitting in an internet cafe. Was mostly light winds, and there were lots of oil platforms, tugs, barges and supply boats to … Continue reading →

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Engine repairs in action

Posted on 9 July 2009 by frank

Had a walk around town visting hard ware shops looking for a fuel lift pump and or a diesel mechanic. No luck with either. After lunch I went back to the boat to try a few things myself. One possible … Continue reading →

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Arrival in Labuan with no engine

Posted on 8 July 2009 by frank

So things did not work like they should.  Did a one hour test run last week and all seemed okay. Left Tuesday at noon after finishing my interface box soldering project and picking up the new front wheel (which actually … Continue reading →

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Breaking things and fixing things

Posted on 2 July 2009 by frank

Tuesday morning I went to anchor outside the marina and padlled my kayak inside to talk to the marina manager. Got a slip for one week, it takes a good chunk out of the budget, but you get a lot … Continue reading →

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Getting settled in Kota Kinabalu

Posted on 29 June 2009 by frank

This morning the rain had gone and it was nice sunny day.  The sails had dried to I put the covers on and went to shore. Got a cab to drive me to the port captains office.  Sounds easy, but … Continue reading →

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One more post from Negros

Posted on 14 June 2009 by frank

Since I was attempting to buy and install a HAM radio I hung around a little longer.  This ended up being an unsuccessful project.  But it took me a few extra trips into Dumaguete, including some goose chases to find … Continue reading →

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New toy

Posted on 6 May 2009 by frank

The notebook that Mike from S/V Tristan gave to me in Gizo was on its last legs. Lately the display started to flash and weaken after a minute of use, and yesterday the display decided it had enough.  I had … Continue reading →

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