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I purchased from the NKE rep Bob Congdon, a complete new NKE system for a 36 ft loa, by 25 ft beam Trimaran, which I was putting together for the 2016 SHTP. The system cost over $15,000 as I...

Hi all,
As some of you may recall, I was actively putting together a 36 foot trimaran, The Prodigal Son, for the 2016 SHTP. I had to drop out when 6 months before the race my wife, my wife was...

thank you for posting this video alan. I hadnt seen it, or even heard of it, and found it both interesting and enjoyable.
Jim

In my pursuit of one day bringing a boat to San Fran to participate in the SHTP, when my personal circumstances allow, I have been studying routing strategies to Hawaii. Years ago I read what was...

Steve,
I assume you use H.O. 249 when reducing sights? How do you get your exact time?---i.e.--do you use a timex, or a gimballed chronometer in a box that cost a few thousand bucks. What is your...

Steve,
Well, I would give you an A plus on the quiz. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to give such a detailed answer. You confirmed most of my suppositions. I did about three...

Steve,
Thank you for replying to my post. Congratulations on your achievement. If you don't mind, I would appreciate a few more details. Under the race rules, were you allowed to take any gps...

Hi all,
I was wondering what facts the race committee considered, when they're deciding if the navigator's trophy should be awarded, and if there were any particular rules about it.
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Lucie,
My concern is that my wife might want to solve her problem the same way as you, i.e.-get a new husband.
I dont know where I would find again such a good cook, that looks that good in a...

Lucie,
I replied to you on page 5. Sorry for the delay. You will understand.
Jim Bates

LUcie,
It is I, Jim Bates. I have been away from the forum since my original inquiry about autopilots, due to unscheduled clinical depression over sinking my boat shortly after making the...

where would I find the skip allen posts referred to?
Jim

Hi folks,
Not to hi-jack the thread, but I have an equipment endorsement, in view of this ongoing discussion, that some might find helpful re smartphones total lack of ability to withstand...

Brian,
As I understand what you are saying, I can disconnect the tiller drive, and route those two wires to a hydraulic pump attached to a below decks tiller, but at the cost of more electrical...

Hi All,
I have been trying to get a boat to the starting line since the 2008 SHTP, without success. I am now finishing, and have actually raced in a couple of casual races, a 36 foot Trimaran,...

I assumed that would probably be the answer. Too bad my boat is not a candidate for a berth on Matson. Thanks.
Jim

Rob,
I thought I sent this yesterday, but I can't find it on the forum, so maybe I hit delete instead of send

As I appreciate your preferred route of flight, to go from hanelei to san diego, I...

Rob
Thanks for the info. Can I assume that it will primarily light and variable? I don't have a pilot chart. The total time would be a deal breaker between the race and the return. If it ...

I am considering the race, but have major issues with time, both in getting a new (to me) boat ready and stealing from myself (I lost the illusion that one is free to do as he pleases when self...