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Forum: Marine Electronics 08-04-2024, 06:53
Replies: 29
Views: 2,149
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: AIS transceiver antenna spreader or stern?

Dog-I have the Vesper send/receive unit with mushroom antenna mounted on my stern pulpit. Nice feature is chartplotter display of signal with boat name/heading/speed/etc once you click on the AIS...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-04-2024, 06:54
Replies: 86
Views: 4,263
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Atricles. What types of articles do you like to see in magazines?

thanks Mike....well that stinks!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-04-2024, 06:15
Replies: 86
Views: 4,263
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Atricles. What types of articles do you like to see in magazines?

I'm still receiving hard-copy GOB, so not certain where the death of this sailing mag was announced. Please send me the link....Still subscribe to Sailing also, because I can read it while in the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-03-2024, 06:41
Replies: 61
Views: 5,420
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Dodger Quotation

Sewing a new dodger using your old is not the best idea as sunbrella does stretch over time. I used my old as a template and it wasn't taught once installed. And be prepared to devote quite a few...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 27-03-2024, 14:02
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Atlantic Crossing - Clearwater, FL, USA to Cork, Ireland in t-minus three weeks

My trips are much shorter - out and back to Bermuda from CT, USA or Newport, RI, USA. So 6 days out/6 back. I cover all expenses, including food and one excellent dinner (& alcohol too) upon arrival....
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 13-03-2024, 05:48
Replies: 39
Views: 2,794
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: CPR - CardioPulmonary Resuscitation

to continue the pedantic....an AED can restore a pt's "regular" rhythm..converting ventricular fib/tach or other rhythms....When I was a member ofthe code blue team we didnt have automated...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 11-03-2024, 10:45
Replies: 43
Views: 4,746
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Marina Corporate Buy-out? Alternatives?

Roland - Don't know how many ocean side marinas across the USA are owned by towns/cities, but ours still is in Guilford, CT, USA. And as you note, it draws tourists and $$ while being...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 11-03-2024, 08:47
Replies: 28
Views: 2,733
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: cockpit cushions Are they necessary?

Definitely use cushions to save our butts...have a few west marine low back seats that fold or lay flat or adjust anywhere in between. Helps to cushion the fiberglass on the buttski and provide low...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 09-03-2024, 10:52
Replies: 39
Views: 2,794
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: CPR - CardioPulmonary Resuscitation

No question that CPR is not a panacea, but it can be used successfully to restore someone's cardiac rhythm enough to sustain life. Also use of an AED is no guarantee, but an advanced tool beyond CPR....
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 06-03-2024, 10:36
Replies: 43
Views: 4,746
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Marina Corporate Buy-out? Alternatives?

I am in the 3rd option, municipal owned town (guilford,ct,USA) marina. Took 13 yrs wait to get in with my 35 ft sailboat. fees are significantly less ($3100/season includes elect) than...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 12-01-2024, 14:53
Replies: 93
Views: 11,381
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Piracy at Barranquilla

Unfortunate attack/theft on an solo senior sailor....hope he sticks around so he can claim his Swedish retirement in 2 yrs.
AND I learned about https://www.noforeignland.com. and CSSN...good stuff...
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2024, 15:08
Replies: 21
Views: 2,833
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Undecided Cabin Cruiser or Sailboat

MRS: I cant speak to living on a boat, but would suggest getting experience as has been suggested to possibly refine your goals. For example, there are a number of off shore sailing schools that will...
Forum: Americas 29-12-2023, 13:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Another “What Boatyard/Marina” Thread - Northeast USA

Chotu, forget about Dutch's BY in Branford, CT. There lift can only accommodate beams of 20 ft or less...good luck in your hunt for a temporary home along our Long Island Sound.
Forum: Americas 28-12-2023, 14:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,187
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Another “What Boatyard/Marina” Thread - Northeast USA

Nothing in Guilford, CT - just too big....but checking with a friend who keeps his boat in Branford, CT at Dutch's BY...seeing if their lift can accommodate your beam. I know they allow you to do...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-12-2023, 16:47
Replies: 36
Views: 7,576
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Van-De-Stadt - best mono hull ever built.

Oceanjewel, pretty boat, but 75FT! holy cow...she better cross oceans well and keep you safe ..same can be said for my 1978 Bristol 35.5, but she's less than half your length. Have the Bristol...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-12-2023, 17:52
Replies: 57
Views: 5,620
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Passing Time on Watch

with 3 of us off shore, nite watches from 1800 - 0600 were 3 on then off. Nite off watches were down below slping. Watch required hand steering (no autopilot), sail management, monitor AIS. Many...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-11-2023, 17:32
Replies: 20
Views: 2,426
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Reccomendation for electronics inside at nav station

Thistle; After being offshore at nite in the rain, winds 25-35k, and having difficulty reading the AIS on my 7inch chartplotter, I upgraded to a 9inch at the helm. Compass and wind instruments on...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 13-11-2023, 15:02
Replies: 15
Views: 3,170
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Joshua Tree ashore in Montauk

Just doesnt make any sense with Montauk harbor just around the point, of course, only if you know that...
Only been around that point once leaving Montauk harbor heading south east to bermuda and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2023, 14:49
Replies: 233
Views: 43,130
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Nicholson 38 sunk on Baja Ha-Ha

Havent sailed in the area in question, but in reading thru comments the rocky coast reminds me of the coast here in the Long Island Sound of CT. Therefore I have a very healthy respect for rocks and...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 25-09-2023, 08:45
Replies: 39
Views: 5,631
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Financing first boat purchase

You dont note what type of boat other than your 1st live-aboard, so have you checked into the house boats docked in sausalito? Admittedly, one of the most expensive areas in the SF bay but, find one...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-09-2023, 07:11
Replies: 43
Views: 6,340
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Island Packet 420 Sinks Off CT Mooring

As follow up to my earlier note of "bolt on keel" for this IP, consider it withdrawn. On the current IP yacht site (https://ipy.com/construction/) it is specifically noted that the ballast is...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-09-2023, 14:37
Replies: 43
Views: 6,340
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Island Packet 420 Sinks Off CT Mooring

I was surprised to read that IP's keels were bolt on and given they are full keel, I would agree, probably not...I am looking for where I read they were bolt on, I think, "Life of Sail". So doing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-09-2023, 11:49
Replies: 43
Views: 6,340
Posted By Hoodsail
Island Packet 420 Sinks Off CT Mooring

Unfortunate event in our area recently when owner of a 2001 IP 420 tied up to local mooring off the Madison, CT coast here in Long Island after having sailed up from Barbados. Anchors chafed through...
Forum: Americas 25-08-2023, 18:08
Replies: 42
Views: 7,901
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Wanting to go around Cape Horn

check out skip novak's site...you can sail with him around the horn, altho at quite the cost...I think in the $20,000 range. For that amount of money, would rather take my own boat! Just wait for a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-08-2023, 06:37
Replies: 134
Views: 16,763
Posted By Hoodsail
Re: Winter Shrink Wrap ? Why?

Ditch the shrink wrap...canvas cover whether mast up/down here in CT (northeast USA) is lasting me 10 yrs, so cost ($2000-3500) amortized overall is minimal. Cover protects gelcoat against additional...
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