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Around the World from West coast?
- Thread starter jamottep
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Latest blog post: https://pjsails.com/mid-summer-update/
Some recent development: https://pjsails.com/could-this-be-the-one/
Going to the mecca of solo offshore sailing ...
Going to the mecca of solo offshore sailing ...
RTW ... It's not just the course that's much harder than sailing to Hawaii ... It's all the obstacles along the way, which for the most part are heavy to bear. Who likes obstcles?
Well, yesterday evening, I had a feel good moment: it dawned on me that if all was easy, then I would likely fail. I wouldn't have been prepared. It's surmounting all these obstacles that may put me in a position to possibly be lucky and complete this solo westbound RTW, aka SF2SF.
May I encourage anyone remotely interested in what's going on to sign up for my blog? You would join two fellow SSS'ers and my mother. Show some support, just go here; the subscription blog is in the right pane: https://pjsails.com/a-blog-about-sailing-around-the-world/
I hate marketing so rest assured that your email is going nowhere.
For someone who tends to be paralyzed by analysis, the amount of small decisions and big ones, very big ones, is tantalizing. Should I keep the boat in France and sign up for The Transat 2020, starting in May, then truck the boat here? Go out with the ARC in November, then what? Shipping has already been ruled as I would have to sail the boat to Antwerp, ship the craddle there, get the boat ready to go, receive it in San Diego (reverse operation and sail here). Just shipping is $35,000. All in all it might be about 50% of the boat's value!
And no ... I haven't bought the boat yet. The survey is scheduled (including haul out); the surveyor is identified (he's actually doing the FastNet on Kriter VIII, which may bring memories to some folks on this forum).
Last, I wouldn't mind advice on how to minimize tax exposure when buying a boat in the EU. Keep the boat out of the US for a year (how's that process going anyway)? Flag her in Belgium, get a cruising permit?
Well, yesterday evening, I had a feel good moment: it dawned on me that if all was easy, then I would likely fail. I wouldn't have been prepared. It's surmounting all these obstacles that may put me in a position to possibly be lucky and complete this solo westbound RTW, aka SF2SF.
May I encourage anyone remotely interested in what's going on to sign up for my blog? You would join two fellow SSS'ers and my mother. Show some support, just go here; the subscription blog is in the right pane: https://pjsails.com/a-blog-about-sailing-around-the-world/
I hate marketing so rest assured that your email is going nowhere.
For someone who tends to be paralyzed by analysis, the amount of small decisions and big ones, very big ones, is tantalizing. Should I keep the boat in France and sign up for The Transat 2020, starting in May, then truck the boat here? Go out with the ARC in November, then what? Shipping has already been ruled as I would have to sail the boat to Antwerp, ship the craddle there, get the boat ready to go, receive it in San Diego (reverse operation and sail here). Just shipping is $35,000. All in all it might be about 50% of the boat's value!
And no ... I haven't bought the boat yet. The survey is scheduled (including haul out); the surveyor is identified (he's actually doing the FastNet on Kriter VIII, which may bring memories to some folks on this forum).
Last, I wouldn't mind advice on how to minimize tax exposure when buying a boat in the EU. Keep the boat out of the US for a year (how's that process going anyway)? Flag her in Belgium, get a cruising permit?
solosailor
New member
There is no real way around CA property tax once you get it here that I'm aware of.
More concerned about sales tax ...
I think you should spend some time with a good tax CPA who knows California's tax codes or a tax attorney to ask questions about avoiding sales taxes and property taxes. My amateur understanding is they come after you - period. But that's an amateur opining - as are most of the posters on this website - when it comes to complicated tax concerns. Money spent with a pro would, in my opinion, be an investment. Good luck. -- Pat
Philpott
Cal 2-27 Dura Mater
Those are all intriguing ideas. I can't find much information on the ARC. So, the Transat would be a race (doesn't look like you'd have much call for that pretty spinnaker), while the ARC would/could be more of a chance to get to know the boat on the way over, is that it? A cruising permit rather than paying for property and sales tax in California? Boy, that sounds sensible. What does Nathalie say? She's been there, done that.
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BobJ
Alerion 38 "Surprise!"
It's actually "use tax" since it's used property. The tax is easy to avoid if you follow the rules to the letter. The CA CDTFA (formerly BOE) will even tell you how to do it. Basically you can't bring the boat into the state for awhile - it used to be six months but now it's a year. Some try to fudge by saying it's in the state for repairs, but that usually gets shot down. Then there's no avoiding property tax once it's here. Maybe if it's owned by a not-for-profit, but that's a whole 'nuther can of worms.
ARC will get you to Saint Lucia. Still a long ways to go:
https://www.worldcruising.com/arc/arcitinerary.aspx
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Go/No go decision for this year is no go due to family reasons. I need things settled down on the home front before I can go with a clear head. But Nov. 2020 for sure. Didn’t want to be down there as the VG boats blow by, but no choice.
Boat prep is winding down, but much testing and details remain. Big headache was the emergency rudder (Sparrow is single rudder), but that is done.
Oh, and waiting on Pelagic for the heavy duty drive controller.
Attachments
Back from France where I saw two Class40 boats. Status report:
https://pjsails.com/back-from-france/
https://pjsails.com/back-from-france/
Should you stop if you have a hull breach?
https://www.nautinov.com/en
I wonder how this would work in real life.
No moon night, blowing 45 kts, skipper asleep and unfortunately injured in his right hand, bang! Water ingress ...
https://www.nautinov.com/en
I wonder how this would work in real life.
No moon night, blowing 45 kts, skipper asleep and unfortunately injured in his right hand, bang! Water ingress ...
tiger beetle
N/M 45 Tiger Beetle
The first thing you need in case of hull faillure is a way to dismantle the internal furniture to actually get to the hull. A PSSA friend had this happen to him on the way back from Anacapa Island as he singlehanded through the night to Santa Barbara: he hit something and water was coming into the boat in a hurry, somewhere in the head compartment. He carried a small fire axe and he told me it took him less than a minute to dismantle the entire head interior with that axe - and sure enough he had a 6 inch crack in the hull that was spurting in water every time the hull flexed as he bounced along under sail. [he and the boat were fine, the USCG sent over a boat with a big pump and some people to help, he had a masthead strobe light they asked him to turn on and that light made it easy for them to find him]
The issue I see with a plastic bag pressed against the hole is the jagged edges of the hole cutting the bag. The concept is good, the video presentation is a perfect case of smooth hole where you can get to it conveniently and it's not under pressure when the boat is heeled enough. Imagine trying to do that with a fire hose of pressure coming into the boat from a hole below the waterline - completely different situation. I'd rather see something built like an inflatable dinghy, significantly heavier fabric that might survive some abrasion.
But you might want some way to dismantle the boat's interior real fast to find the hole... I carry a wrecking hammer for that purpose.
- rob/beetle
I wondered about sharp edges, too. When I punched a hole at the waterline in the bow of my Tuna, one of the crew cut his hand rather badly on one of the sharp edges as he stuffed things through the hole (I watched several towels go floating by as I frantically steered for home.. We finally found enough stuff to stuff in and made it back to Sausalito and the lift. Those 5-gallon buckets OYRA and SSS required came in handy on the way from the Old Circle to Sausalito. Treating the cut with the boat's first aid kit resulted in a better first aid kit. Gordie repaired the hole and that old boat is probably the only Santana 22 with quite a bit of carbon fiber in it. I forgot to report the "fix" but I wonder if the Santana 22 Class Rules would have allowed it. If it every t-bones another Tuna I think it will come out the victor.
As I watched the video I wondered about a mat, flexible but made out of sturdy material to fit around the strap holding the batten against the outside of the hold. A circular piece with a slit cut into the middle with the ballon pressing down on it rather than the hull. Then I thought of all the other sharp corners that exist around the inside of the hull. Thru hull fittings, etc. And how most boats interiors are designed by the same engineers that used to design the behind-the-dashboard wiring in a car -- if you ever had to replace a lamp illuminating the speedo for instance. Just tracing the wiring in most boats it like an old fashioned snipe hunt. Maybe a fireman's axe should be added to the OYRA Safety List?
I think the concept is worth thinking about though.
As I watched the video I wondered about a mat, flexible but made out of sturdy material to fit around the strap holding the batten against the outside of the hold. A circular piece with a slit cut into the middle with the ballon pressing down on it rather than the hull. Then I thought of all the other sharp corners that exist around the inside of the hull. Thru hull fittings, etc. And how most boats interiors are designed by the same engineers that used to design the behind-the-dashboard wiring in a car -- if you ever had to replace a lamp illuminating the speedo for instance. Just tracing the wiring in most boats it like an old fashioned snipe hunt. Maybe a fireman's axe should be added to the OYRA Safety List?
I think the concept is worth thinking about though.
Two choices. An older Class40 and an Open 40. Red cedar strip planking vs carbon. Assume same price, similar equipment, which would you prefer?
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2006/class-40-lc-40-3556454/
First boat here: https://anasazi-ltda.com/marine-brokerage-1
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2006/class-40-lc-40-3556454/
First boat here: https://anasazi-ltda.com/marine-brokerage-1
BobJ
Alerion 38 "Surprise!"
I recall Anasazi Girl lost her mast and suffered other damage in the Southern Ocean, but that was several years ago and I assume all has been restored.
I also believe several children were conceived aboard, so there's that going for it. Otherwise, no idea.
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I also believe several children were conceived aboard, so there's that going for it. Otherwise, no idea.
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Correct, I think a Ballenger alloy mast was shipped over. It's shorter at 50 feet, still a (s)wing mast, now dressed with a Class40 square sail cut below the first reef. Supposedly that made the boat faster ...
The thought of ... no no no ...