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Aloha Discussion / Re: Replacing running rigging & sheets

« Last post by Jeff. on Today at 12:15:47 PM »

I have all double braid polyester on board. Some version of yacht braid. Works well for almost everything
I am considering a low stretch option for the jib halyard especially. Since it's up all year on the Furler I though it would hold better over time. Will post back if I decide on anything. They so have intermediate lines that cost much less and are a big improvement over regular double braid.

Jeff

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Boat insurance advice

« Last post by Jeff. on Today at 12:11:53 PM »

We use skippers plan. We didint really shop around we just went with then right away. We pick our boat value and pay premiums based on that. They are obviously real sailors who cruise as well. When we went south they knew more about the route then we did. Easy to deal with for that coverage extension

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Canada Day 2020 Aloha Decorating Contest

« Last post by Jeff. on Today at 12:07:20 PM »

I'd like to thank the academy and the members of the forum and member of our club... (Fade out music...)
We proudly displayed our prize in the cockpit. Can't wait to defend the title next year. Haha

We did finally get our mast up after spending three weeks rebuilding our mast step. Keep an eye out for a write up on that project.

Chris, I used a starbrite rust and stain remover and it disappeared. Must be some kind of acid. So easy. No more evidence of the icw.

Happy sailing everyone

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Boat insurance advice

« Last post by Holdech on July 11, 2020, 07:26:50 PM »

Check out the NautiMax package from mdmarine.com (they are in Orillia). I found their towing coverage better plus dinghy and outboard were less expensive. They also seem to have the most reasonable navigation extension if we ever head south again. I’ve never had a claim though. That’s the real test.

Chris

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Boat insurance advice

« Last post by Jackrabbit on July 11, 2020, 12:14:50 PM »

I also use Skipper's Plan  - they are excellent and premiums are reasonable.

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Boat insurance advice

« Last post by Sawlty Dawg on July 11, 2020, 01:02:11 AM »

I used these guys for a while when I was in Ontario

Skippers’ Plan Insurance
The CG&B Group, part of Arthur J. Gallagher Canada Limited
80 Richmond Street West Suite 700, Toronto, ON M5H 2A4
 www.skippersplan.com

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Aloha Discussion / Boat insurance advice

« Last post by marika on July 10, 2020, 06:18:08 PM »

Hi, I'm new to this site and Alohas. 

I am hoping for some advice on boat Insurance in Ontario.  There are so many companies and my home/auto insurance does not do boats over 26 feet.  And advice would be great! 

BTW, we have an aloha32. 

Thanks in advance!

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Canada Day 2020 Aloha Decorating Contest

« Last post by Sawlty Dawg on July 06, 2020, 02:10:11 PM »

Ok the contest is closed, didn't hear from Bill Hutton but it doesn't really matter as we only has two entries and one of them was me so I am disqualified so that means the Jeff is the winner for doing a fantastic job on his 32 Elixer V.

Congratulations Jeff your award is attached.

Salwty

Oh and I signed it for Bill Hutton as he must be off sailing somewhere.

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Canada Day 2020 Aloha Decorating Contest

« Last post by Sawlty Dawg on July 04, 2020, 01:23:19 PM »

Damn, figured I was going to win the contest by default (and for spectacular decorating) but Jeff's boat is looking pretty darn festive and tastefully done.

Sawlty

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Aloha Discussion / Re: Canada Day 2020 Aloha Decorating Contest

« Last post by Holdech on July 03, 2020, 09:03:06 PM »

Hey Jeff, that ICW “stache” came off? Lol.

Chris