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Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 07-04-2017, 09:25
Replies: 44
Views: 19,633
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Questions about USCG Captain's License

I earned my "Six Pack" license a few years ago after taking a course offered by "Sea School." in Destin, Florida. It was six days of intense lecturing and hands-on mapping and learning. There were...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-05-2015, 08:18
Replies: 30
Views: 11,477
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Climbing the mast on the spinnaker halyard?

I have the same climber and have been up my mast several times. I replaced the spinnaker halyard pulley on my first trip up with the main halyard and I always use it now to go up. BUT most...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-05-2015, 11:53
Replies: 14
Views: 3,357
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Don't want to sink.

I haven't seen where anyone mentioned the obvious - make sure your bilge pumps and float switches (redundant) are in good working order. I keep my head valves (both) closed when the boat is sitting....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-03-2015, 10:07
Replies: 37
Views: 5,275
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Cashed in all of our Kharma points

What a wonderful story - thanks for sharing. Thanks for the photos also. I read it all the way through and hope to hear more of your adventures!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-03-2015, 09:26
Replies: 22
Views: 3,877
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: What is this hole at the head of the mast for?

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQgJJrazsa1unqIfXzTmoWjdisOBdAwhPrIfGwYNmFDcCOXSn-3...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-02-2015, 07:56
Replies: 11
Views: 4,095
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Yet Another 4.108 Oil Pressure Problem - Help?

I had a similar problem with my Yanmar. My neighbor who owns an auto repair shop told me to pull the sending unit and bring it to an auto supply store and get them to look in the back for one that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-02-2015, 08:43
Replies: 6
Views: 3,471
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Effect of Stack Packs in Storm Winds

I fitted mine with quick release clips. When I'm gone from the boat for a while or expecting high winds I release the lazy jacks, leave the pack zipped up and put the old sail cover over the whole...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-02-2015, 07:43
Replies: 24
Views: 7,769
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Flex teak any opinions?

I installed Plasdeck on my Nellie Belle. I guess it depends on the boat but I think it looks fantastic. I always get positive comments on the looks (nobody has ever told me it looks "cheesy" but...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-02-2013, 11:12
Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Docking

Continuing from my previous post above - I found a video where my GoPro was still attached to the top of the sail when I came in to dock by myself. Sorry the camera was on the wrong side of the sail...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-02-2013, 10:00
Replies: 18
Views: 3,317
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Docking

I just about always single hand my 31' Corvette. I park it next to a pier that sticks out from my back yard. Generally the wind is blowing toward the dock and I store the boat backwards (backing does...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-01-2013, 07:04
Replies: 31
Views: 4,247
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Boat ownership and maintenance

Remember the Three "F's" If it:

Flies
Floats
or Fornicates

It is cheaper to rent.

:)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-01-2013, 14:03
Replies: 12
Views: 1,598
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Project boat wanted

Go to any marina and you will find several old boats that have been left to die. Drive around any coastal town and you will see projects that have been given up for the weeds. They are everywhere...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-01-2013, 06:22
Replies: 21
Views: 2,484
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: I've made up my mind...I think

TMI my friend,

Too

Much

Information!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-12-2012, 12:32
Replies: 27
Views: 21,044
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Hank On vs Roller Furling

If you think I'm going to counter after you offer me $90K for my $169K boat, you must have Dane Bramage! :)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2012, 11:56
Replies: 32
Views: 4,190
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: How to choose a boat?

This is my medal from the 2007 Cornhusker State Games - in guess what....Sailing. At Branched Oak Reservoir in Lincoln.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-12-2012, 11:25
Replies: 37
Views: 28,911
Posted By cookwithgas
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2012, 06:18
Replies: 25
Views: 3,350
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Thoughts on deck strategy

A third option would be to replace the real teak with SynDeck synthetic teak. No maintenance and same great looks and grip. It is a DIY job if you want and it's not that hard to do. I even...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2012, 06:01
Replies: 32
Views: 4,190
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: How to choose a boat?

There is a centerboard (swing keel) version of the Columbia 43. Maybe Griffin will get lucky and find one of those.

Nebraska! Gary you should migrate South! I moved to the New Orleans area from...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-12-2012, 11:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: New Boat

Nice-ah! I like the looks of it! It is "Pimped-out" with a dodger and bimini too! How does the interior look?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-12-2012, 11:51
Replies: 12
Views: 1,912
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: My first boat. Post yours if you have it.

I was a big "Popular Science" reader as a kid. I ordered a set of plans for a "Home-made Catamaran" and built it. The sail was made from blue tarp and the battens were held in place by duct tape...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-12-2012, 13:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,427
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Is there any money on private yachts?

After years of research and much blood, sweat and tears I have determined that there is one sure-fire way to make a small fortune in boating.....................

Start with a large fortune.
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-10-2012, 05:57
Replies: 17
Views: 3,427
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Is there any money on private yachts?

"Is there money on private yachts?" - Sounds like a question a PIRATE would ask! :devil:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-07-2012, 14:29
Replies: 31
Views: 5,522
Posted By cookwithgas
Re: Anyone Else Have YouTube Video ?

Here's a windy day in February on Lake Pontchartrain. It was my first attempt at reefing the sails.

Reefing the Sails.wmv - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0wmTtKvi90)
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