Buncha sissies. I'll be 62 in October and just have one question...
When do we leave?
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
Randy Register - Kingston, TN
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1965 41DC #93
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
Okay, now that I've been semi-serious, let's get real serious. That bridge is nothing more than a fiberglass shell that will ride nicely on the deck. Been there, done that, although not with that particular boat. Just label everything and it'll be fine.
As for equating half a loop trip to this one, regardless of where your boat may have developed problems on that trip, you wouldn't have been faced with coming into a foreign port. Well, maybe parts of Alabama, but most of those boys speak English.
I'm all about adventure and new water, but I think I would have to give this one some serious consideration, given the size and range of your boat. If nothing else, plaster a few MAGA and NRA stickers on the hull to confuse the pirates. A no-hitchhikers sticker may be a good idea too.
I actually kicked around the idea of making that trip in reverse when I was looking at a Hatt on the west coast several years ago, and the first rule of business was to have a Spanish speaking crewmember onboard. As with Mexican restaurants in the US, it's not mandatory, but it'll help you understand the pirates... both legal and illegal ones.Randy Register - Kingston, TN
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aka Freebird aka Sparky1
1965 41DC #93
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
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Thank you much for your input. As you have made the trip I truly value your thoughts.
From all the feedback I'm thinking maybe I'll revise my plan.
Now I have a question. While in Mobile I saw a 65 ft 71 Halmatic that is for sale. Decided to look into it. Carries 2700 gallons of fuel. beautiful well kept vessel. This is what got me thinking about the Canal. Couldn't make a deal. On to my question. How much fuel did the 72 ft Jim Smith burn while cruising at 25kts? I'm told the Halmatic would cruise at 20 kts with a range of 700 miles. Had a pair of 3408 cats at 800 HP. That's burning some serious fuel.
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01-15-2019 01:54 PM #34Senior Member
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
We calculated 75gph @ 25 kts including generator. Actual was slightly better than calculated allowing us to transit the canal refueling in Panama City. Listed fuel capacity was 2000
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01-15-2019 01:58 PM #35Senior Member
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
Forgot to add that the engines were Cats 3412E, 1400hp, a very efficient package for that boat
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
The Halmatic sounds like a really nice boat. Some of them were Hargrave designs, like Hatteras yachts of the time.
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01-27-2019 11:42 AM #37Senior Member
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
If it were me. I would leave the 37 C on the east side of the Rocky's and buy another for west coast cruising.
Easy peasy and probably cost less stress & $$.
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01-27-2019 02:21 PM #38Senior Member
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
Randy Register - Kingston, TN
www.yachtrelocation.com
www.Safes4Guns.com
aka Freebird aka Sparky1
1965 41DC #93
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Re: Mobile Al through the Panama canal.
It was a Hargrave design. beautiful boat. Wish I had the spare $75K.
Just a little background as I know it. Original owner bought a bigger/newer Yacht didn't want to be bothered with selling it and felt tax break would yield enough of a return.
Called old friend and current owner to advise charity. Current owner paid $22,500.00 a few days later. Very nice gentleman.
I have been aboard the boat and it is well kept and maintained. Still available on yacht world.