Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Page 1 of 4 1 23 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 96
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: FruiVita
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-11-2017, 10:50
Replies: 72
Views: 15,181
Posted By FruiVita
Re: ...On Being a "Girly Girl"....

I must say Scarlet sounds like the ideal woman. :smitten:
I am opting for an early "semi-retirement" (I work when I choose and only to maintain a more-than-comfortabble lifestyle) in order to go...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2016, 10:56
Replies: 42
Views: 12,550
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Balmar (and other premuim) alternator worth the expense?

"How do you guys externally regulate an off the shelf alternator?
How do you know the output of your alternators? "

Good questions and mine is related: I have an externally regulated...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 03-02-2015, 15:21
Replies: 435
Views: 64,539
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Feb Giveaway: Mantus 15 Prizes

I would love to have this baby hanging off the bow and then holding me securely while I sleep at night. Planning to go cruising this summer and need a better anchor!

Mantus Anchors | 45 lbs...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-08-2014, 08:01
Replies: 16
Views: 4,946
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Problems if I remove my mainsail battens?

Thanks for the suggestions. I may try each individually and then in combination to see what works best and is simplest. The one that concerns me (and this is echoed in the thread) is running the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-08-2014, 16:34
Replies: 16
Views: 4,946
Posted By FruiVita
Problems if I remove my mainsail battens?

I have a sloop-rigged 38-footer that I single hand about half the time. The rigging includes a Doyle stack-pack that seems to do a nice job of keeping the sail reasonably stacked. The problem I'm...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-02-2014, 14:40
Replies: 0
Views: 1,135
Posted By FruiVita
Manifold for Yanmar 3HMF

I am looking for an exhaust manifold for a Yanmar 3HMF marine engine, serial number 00186, that is currently in my sail boat. I was told by a mechanic that it is severely corroded but that "they...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-10-2013, 10:09
Replies: 31
Views: 3,803
Posted By FruiVita
What to do with diesel in the tank over Winter?

I have an S2 11.0 sailboat with a 70-gal aluminum fuel tank. I keep the boat near Annapolis and leave it in the water during the Winter. Winters are cold but not harsh, and we do Winterize. My...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-09-2013, 18:32
Replies: 13
Views: 1,595
Posted By FruiVita
Although there are anchorages nearby (just off...

Although there are anchorages nearby (just off Eastport), I'm planning to tie up at Annapolis City Marina. Don't own a dink and prefer not to be at the mercy of the water taxis. Yes, you can get to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-09-2013, 14:10
Replies: 13
Views: 1,595
Posted By FruiVita
Anyone sailing to Annapolis for boat show?

The Annapolis sail boat show is fast approaching and I'm wondering if anyone plans to sail there and stay for a night or two. I'll be sailing in Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday. Would be...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-08-2013, 21:08
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Well I believe I have the issue whipped. Many thanks to all who gave advice. It really came down to halyard tension. After releasing the halyard and giving only ~6" slack furling became much...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-08-2013, 11:09
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Interesting comments about WD-40 not recommended - or even bad - for the bearings. From the Harken Unit 2 instruction manual:

"It is strongly recommended that a light lubricant such as WD-40 or...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-08-2013, 20:20
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Again, thanks for the advice, everyone. Upon...

Again, thanks for the advice, everyone. Upon examination of the foul and top swivel, there's no halyard wrap. I loosened the halyard and unfurled the sail at the slip. Winds were ~6kn from astern so...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-08-2013, 08:03
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

A bit confused by the halyard slackening advice. If the current problem is caused by the halyard being too taut then shouldn't I loosen the halyard when operating the furler and tighten it when it's...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 12:30
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

I don't know if the MK2 and "Unit 2" are the same but I don't see separate halyards for the roller furler and the genoa.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 09:28
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

OK, sailors, play nicely together. :flowers: Please don't turn this into a thread about the virtues of roller furlers. I have one and I'm keeping it (although I may be repairing/replacing it).
...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 09:01
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Re: Difficulty furling genoa

Already some helpful hints (halyard too tight or wrapped, bearings need service). To answer the questions in your responses: it's a Harken "unit 2". Could be original equipment and the boat is...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-08-2013, 07:47
Replies: 65
Views: 12,833
Posted By FruiVita
Difficulty Furling Genoa

I have a 36' S2 11.0 CC that I single-hand on occasion. I've been having extreme difficulty furling the genoa, even in modest winds (6-8 kn). I am forced to use the winch to get the sail in and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-08-2013, 14:19
Replies: 9
Views: 8,345
Posted By FruiVita
The old letters are vinyl, not painted.

The old letters are vinyl, not painted.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-08-2013, 10:50
Replies: 9
Views: 8,345
Posted By FruiVita
How do I Remove Boat Name "Shadows" from the Transom?

I'm renaming my boat, which of course involves removing the current name before putting on the new one. First, I know there are folks out there who say renaming a boat is a bad thing to do. I've...
Forum: Navigation 30-07-2013, 14:52
Replies: 3
Views: 1,453
Posted By FruiVita
FWIW, I bought the Pantech Element tablet and its...

FWIW, I bought the Pantech Element tablet and its running Navionics just fine.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-07-2013, 16:55
Replies: 27
Views: 3,577
Posted By FruiVita
Fantastic information and thanks to everyone for...

Fantastic information and thanks to everyone for the advice, particularly those who understand the chemistry and the biology. I also learned that my water heater is likely harboring remnants of the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2013, 17:58
Replies: 27
Views: 3,577
Posted By FruiVita
It's not pink but then again I've filled and...

It's not pink but then again I've filled and emptied the tank at least 5 times so by now it's very diluted. PO can't remember what he put in there. Definitely some sort of antifreeze. Does a carbon...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2013, 11:30
Replies: 27
Views: 3,577
Posted By FruiVita
How to Clean the Fresh Water System?

I bought a boat in January that had been on the hard (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/on-the-hard.html) for a while. I believe the PO poured some sort of antifreeze...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-07-2013, 12:04
Replies: 34
Views: 14,348
Posted By FruiVita
I bought a boat in January that had been on the...

I bought a boat in January that had been on the hard for a while. I believe the PO poured some sort of antifreeze into the FW tank and lines. I don't know what he used. I tried to flush it out...
Forum: Navigation 23-06-2013, 20:28
Replies: 3
Views: 1,453
Posted By FruiVita
Navionics on Pantech tablet?

Anyone running Navionics on a Pantech tablet? I'm making the move to a tablet at the helm (currently use iPhone with Navionics but screen is too small) and the iPad is way overpriced compared to the...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 96
Page 1 of 4 1 23 Last »

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:33.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.