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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-09-2019, 14:56
Replies: 141
Views: 25,614
Posted By Lizzyfish
Smile Re:welcome to boating ....And Then Reality Hits

The main problem is the boat is in Delaware, that boat should be sailing the high seas in exotic places not the bowls of Delaware! When your on the high seas there is no need for toilets and engines,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2019, 07:00
Replies: 76
Views: 10,448
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Do I have a blown head gasket

Most likely you do. Do your cap off test. Don't run the engine too long that way, could create other issues. Simple removal of head, remove all old gasket. While head is off examine carbon build up...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-05-2019, 06:50
Replies: 123
Views: 26,676
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: SeaHawk Bottom Paint - **CKS!

It is the water your in. If you have more current you will have more growth since your getting more life passing by. I experienced the same issue, for years had my boat on a dead end lagoon and would...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-04-2018, 03:35
Replies: 34
Views: 8,946
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Cruising - 1 engine or 2

Single engine and a slower speed is most efficient, when doing crossings with cats that is the standard rule!
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 27-03-2018, 04:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,963
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: SD31 saildrive oil level?

The wire is a water sensor. It will trigger an alarm if there is water between the lower hull to saildrive seal and the upper saildrive to hull seal. Most saildrive have no lower drain, you remove...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 27-03-2018, 04:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,963
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: SD31 saildrive oil level?

The wire is a water sensor. It will trigger an alarm if there is water between the lower hull to saildrive seal and the upper saildrive to hull seal. Most saildrive have no lower drain, you remove...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-02-2018, 03:43
Replies: 17
Views: 3,681
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: advice- replace mast on lagoon 420/2008

Many with that boat just shorten the existing mast to the height they want. Why don't you consider doing that before retrofitting something else?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-01-2018, 15:10
Replies: 217
Views: 81,020
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: New Lagoon 42 Vs Lucia-40 ?

Both boats are sailing motels, live ability is first these days and sail ability is second. Both heavy and top heavy compared to what they used to make.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-01-2018, 15:07
Replies: 30
Views: 14,857
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Gemini 105mc conversion Deisel to gas??

That is a simple conversion and a good move.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-01-2018, 15:05
Replies: 17
Views: 3,681
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: advice- replace mast on lagoon 420/2008

Masts from smaller boats can always be adapted to other boats. The stepping on a 38 or 39 cat is similar to yours. It's a good move to get your overall height down on that boat, I think your air...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-01-2018, 14:08
Replies: 151
Views: 22,469
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: What is Too Much Rode?

You can never let out too much, conditions dictate everything.
Forum: Powered Boats 22-03-2017, 14:17
Replies: 55
Views: 9,822
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: 1GPH at Low 20's Knots??

The confusion here is this, he didn't mean 20 its, he means 2 its. At idle speed that boat gets 2 knots forward speed on a single engine, the 6-71 burns approx 1 gallon per hour at idle, drop in gear...
Forum: Powered Boats 22-03-2017, 06:04
Replies: 55
Views: 9,822
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: 1GPH at Low 20's Knots??

Yes sadly many responses are accurate. It can't be done for your money or your physical condition. Best chance you have is crewing for a few weeks and you will see quickly if you can handle it. Nice...
Forum: Crew Archives 14-10-2016, 04:16
Replies: 8
Crew Wanted: Ny to Miami asap
Views: 2,746
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Ny to Miami asap

What type of boat?


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Forum: Crew Archives 29-09-2016, 15:51
Replies: 12
Crew Wanted: ICW Trip to Florida
Views: 4,371
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: ICW Trip to Florida

Hi Steve, are you still on schedule to leave first week in October? Are you stopping at the Annapolis boat show?


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Forum: Crew Archives 09-02-2016, 18:06
Replies: 22
Views: 3,973
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Pacemaker 60' in PA to Discovery Bay, Ca

There could be no sensible reason to keep a 60 foot pacemaker. Yes the proper procedure is to sell or scrap her and drive to Ca. And buy something out there. Good luck.


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Forum: Crew Archives 31-08-2015, 18:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,797
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Experienced sailor: Barnegat Bay NJ to New Bern NC

I would always try and stay outside however we are coming into hurricane season so watch your weather alerts in the south Atlantic. You save a lot of time if you can bypass the C&D and just go along...
Forum: Crew Archives 11-08-2015, 06:16
Replies: 5
Views: 2,987
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: FL to the BVI crew needed asap Leopard 47

The thorny path?


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Forum: Crew Archives 18-07-2015, 18:08
Replies: 3
Crew Wanted: cape may
Views: 1,672
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: cape may

Are you looking for crew or captain to run it up there. Should take 36 hours.


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Forum: Crew Archives 14-07-2015, 15:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,159
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Experienced Sailor - NJ to NC

Hi Jeff, are you still getting the boat and looking to move it South out of Lanoka. Let me know if I can help.


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Forum: Crew Archives 28-06-2015, 16:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,159
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Experienced Sailor - NJ to NC

I live in Forked River and maintain a 42 ft. Catamaran. I have been running Barnegat Bay for 35 years. I'm retired nod would like to help you out. Simple run to Cape May, usually an easy 12 hour...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-05-2015, 16:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,656
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: High Consumption Of Cooling Liquid

Most likely a bad head gasket!


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Forum: Crew Archives 03-04-2015, 19:15
Replies: 11
Views: 2,550
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Transit from Miami to Boston

Need to know info on boat, brand, size, rig and equipment.


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Forum: Classifieds Archive 11-08-2014, 08:05
Replies: 4
For Sale: Watermaker
Views: 1,789
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Watermaker

Is the unit 12 volts?


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Forum: Crew Archives 03-06-2014, 08:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,201
Posted By Lizzyfish
Re: Ft. Lauderdale to NYC -- Competent Captain needed

I would plan 7 to 9 days and a must run 24 / 7. Never stop or pull in unless there is a weather or health issue.
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