Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

"Don White" wrote in message
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Maybe we should introduce this 'Awsome' character to 'Skipper' over in
wrecked.boats.
Skipper claims to have ridden out hurricanes with a couple dozen fuel
cans strapped to the gunwales of his 21 foot 'Bilgeliner'
....er...Bayliner.

A few years back, a Bayliner of approx. 26 feet, was caught in a
thunderstorm on northern Lake Huron. It went to the bottom. The waves
breaking over the bow, pushed in the windscreen and tore the front hatch
off. Boat was overloaded and the owner was not skilled in rough weather
boating. He thought that a "small craft warning" was for canoes or
rowboats.

Jim Carter
"The Boat"
Bayfield

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

Don White wrote:

Maybe we should introduce this 'Awsome' character to 'Skipper' over in
wrecked.boats. Skipper claims to have ridden out hurricanes with a
couple dozen fuel cans strapped to the gunwales of his 21 foot
'Bilgeliner' ...er...Bayliner.

Skipper recognized the initiating post as a troll and did not respond.
He respects the sanctity and cleanliness of discussions in this NG. A
shame you do not.

--
Skipper

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

Ok, that was an old joke, and to be fair, I did see a 50' Bayliner this
summer in the Rideau Canal (that's Ontario, Canada) ... all the way from New
Zealand. I believe it was originally purchased in Hawaii. So they can get
around.

There's a reason they're called bay liners :-)

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

bowgus wrote:
There's a reason they're called bay liners :-)

I thought he said bin-liner. Make sure it's a black one, they have more
buoyancy than the white transparent ones.

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

Jim Carter wrote:

A few years back, a Bayliner of approx. 26 feet, was caught in a
thunderstorm on northern Lake Huron. It went to the bottom. The waves
breaking over the bow, pushed in the windscreen and tore the front hatch
off. Boat was overloaded and the owner was not skilled in rough weather
boating. He thought that a "small craft warning" was for canoes or
rowboats.


We had people who felt the same when we sailed the Mirage 33.
In those conditions, I wasn't so worried about the boat, although we
were de-masted during a race in very heavy winds and on another occasion
ripped the genoa up during our 'Turkey Bowl' regatta race. I was more
concerned that someone on board might get hurt or sick (usually me).

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

"Awsome" wrote in message
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I am thinking of Atlantic crossing for some time in my tiny power boat,
Bayliner 30 footer Aft. bridge. I am doing some changes in boat to get it
ready for this trip.

1. Replacing the Gas engine with diesel cauz diesel gives more milage plus
its cheap in Europe as compare to gas.
2. Adding extra fuel tanks to carry diesel fuel.
3. Installing small wind generator for extra electrical power on boat.
4. As back up source, installing 1000watts solar panels and small diesel
generator.
5. Another idea of using some kind of alteration on my outboard unit to
drive it with electric motor as well as engine. Havn't done the
calculation
yet but I am sure it is possible. With extra onboard electric power I
think
it is possible to use DC motor to drive the propeller shaft atleast for
some
time and then switch over to diesel engine.
6. Another wild idea is to add flying kite thingy to my boat for extra
pull
under good wind situation, here is the link if some of you is not familar
with this thing: http://www.kiteship.com/id2.html
7. I've already installed small sea water to fresh water converting unit,
so
no worries to carry extra water.
8. Getting all the communication equipments like GPS, HF Radio bla bla.

Now the last thing .... what route ? should I use Northern route to cut
down
the long leg in sea like From New York to Halifax, St. John, Greenland,
Iceland, Scottland and then onward.

Or should I go through southern route which most of the sailing boats
normally use, like from Florida to Panamma, Ponta Delgada and Gibraltor
etc.

I know it sounds like a crazy idea but hey peoples are doing it on rowing
boats, why can't I do it.

I am open to suggestions from Folks, Please give me your best shot or any
good advise that help me or warn me of any dangers that I should be aware
off besides normal open sea encounter. Any other thing that I am over
looking here in my preparation ?

What month is better ? Which route is good North or South ?

I sell life insurance. Call me.

-Greg

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

"Dene" dene@(nospam) ipns.com wrote in message
. ..

"Awsome" wrote in message
...
I am thinking of Atlantic crossing for some time in my tiny power boat,
Bayliner 30 footer Aft. bridge. I am doing some changes in boat to get it
ready for this trip.

1. Replacing the Gas engine with diesel cauz diesel gives more milage
plus
its cheap in Europe as compare to gas.
2. Adding extra fuel tanks to carry diesel fuel.
3. Installing small wind generator for extra electrical power on boat.
4. As back up source, installing 1000watts solar panels and small diesel
generator.
5. Another idea of using some kind of alteration on my outboard unit to
drive it with electric motor as well as engine. Havn't done the
calculation
yet but I am sure it is possible. With extra onboard electric power I
think
it is possible to use DC motor to drive the propeller shaft atleast for
some
time and then switch over to diesel engine.
6. Another wild idea is to add flying kite thingy to my boat for extra
pull
under good wind situation, here is the link if some of you is not familar
with this thing: http://www.kiteship.com/id2.html
7. I've already installed small sea water to fresh water converting unit,
so
no worries to carry extra water.
8. Getting all the communication equipments like GPS, HF Radio bla bla.

Now the last thing .... what route ? should I use Northern route to cut
down
the long leg in sea like From New York to Halifax, St. John, Greenland,
Iceland, Scottland and then onward.

Or should I go through southern route which most of the sailing boats
normally use, like from Florida to Panamma, Ponta Delgada and Gibraltor
etc.

I know it sounds like a crazy idea but hey peoples are doing it on rowing
boats, why can't I do it.

I am open to suggestions from Folks, Please give me your best shot or any
good advise that help me or warn me of any dangers that I should be aware
off besides normal open sea encounter. Any other thing that I am over
looking here in my preparation ?

What month is better ? Which route is good North or South ?

I sell life insurance. Call me.

-Greg

I would think that in this case you would pass on selling it to him.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

"Awsome" writes:

I am thinking of Atlantic crossing for some time in my tiny power boat,
Bayliner 30 footer Aft. bridge.

That makes you a prime candidate for a frontal lobotomy.

Lew

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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"Dene" dene@(nospam) ipns.com wrote in message


I sell life insurance. Call me.

-Greg

I would think that in this case you would pass on selling it to him.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

Nah....if it moves, I'll write it. ;

-Greg

Atlantic Crossing on small power Boat ?
 

I think it's another case of God gently removing those unwanted genes from
the pool!

"Lew Hodgett" wrote in message
.net...

"Awsome" writes:

I am thinking of Atlantic crossing for some time in my tiny power boat,
Bayliner 30 footer Aft. bridge.

That makes you a prime candidate for a frontal lobotomy.

Lew