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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
25-02-2020, 12:51
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Is Victron BM-712 waterproof
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cabo_sailor
Is Victron BM-712 waterproof
I’m installing a Victron BM-712 Smart monitor. Can I mount it on the instrument pod, perhaps with a small bead of sealant? I don’t want to destroy an expensive monitor but it would be a convenient...
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Monohull Sailboats
20-02-2020, 12:03
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Island Packet 35, are chainplates a real issue?
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Re: Island Packet 35, are chainplates a real issue?
My boat is1989. I’ve had two chain plates fail over night. 209129
Some surveyors are knowledgeable about rigging, many are not. I would hire an experienced rigger. I would also consider replacing...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
18-02-2020, 09:51
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Small genset or additional fuel tank?
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Re: Small genset or additional fuel tank?
I too have a CR 38 that has recently been refitted. I sure don’t know where you can squeeze a genset under the cockpit. Remember you need to access the genset for service. I put a 3.5 kw Nextgen in...
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Anchoring & Mooring
15-02-2020, 11:15
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Back splice 8 braight
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Back splice 8 braight
For my secondary anchor I was planning 50’ G4 chain connected to 5/8 8 braight with a back splice. I’ve done this many times with 3 strand but for some reason I’ve a mental block with the 8 plaight. ...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
11-02-2020, 09:39
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Electric winch driver
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Re: Electric winch driver
My concern would be that a torque driver would shock load the winch leading to damage to winch gears. Full disclosure: I recently bought a Winchrite at a substantial discount at a boat show. I’ve...
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Monohull Sailboats
11-02-2020, 09:24
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Cal 29 always turns to port
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cabo_sailor
Re: Cal 29 always turns to port
Some boats such as my old Morgan 32 had an offset prop shaft. Supposedly to make pulling the shaft possible without having to drop the rudder. Prop walk had to be seen to be believed.
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General Sailing Forum
05-02-2020, 16:08
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How seriously is the 2M dumping policy enforced? (Yet another poo question)
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cabo_sailor
Re: How seriously is the 2M dumping policy enforced? (Yet another poo question)
This is a question I have dealt with for many years. If at my marina, I go ashore and use their facilities. Unless it’s an “emergency “ I don’t use the boat head. Offshore the tidal currents are...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
30-01-2020, 11:57
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what concentration HCL on gelcoat to remove tannin from mangroves
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cabo_sailor
Re: what concentration HCL on gelcoat to remove tannin from mangroves
Haven’t tried it personally but some people use lemons. Cut in half and use each half as scrub pad.
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General Sailing Forum
24-01-2020, 14:34
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Lost the Rig
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cabo_sailor
Re: Lost the Rig
This is the second chain plate failure. The boat, in this case, was on the hard. One day fine, the next as you see it. Replacing all. A real PITA to get to but no choice.
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
18-01-2020, 12:48
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How does a diesel shut down
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cabo_sailor
Re: How does a diesel shut down
Thank you all. It’s refreshing to read an informative thread that remains civil.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
18-01-2020, 12:28
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SeaHawk Bottom Paint - **CKS!
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cabo_sailor
Re: SeaHawk Bottom Paint - **CKS!
That is NASTY. I had that once with Petite Trinidad. One week after splashing I had to pull for a through hull. That’s what mine looked like. Petite blamed it on me but gave each of 12 of us at the...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
18-01-2020, 12:01
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How does a diesel shut down
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cabo_sailor
Re: How does a diesel shut down
I’ll take this opportunity to try and learn something. I’ve spent the last 25 years with conventional diesels. Yanmar and Westerbeke. I was taught to either cut off fuel or air. The kill pull on...
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Liveaboard's Forum
17-01-2020, 16:13
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CALIFORNIANS: Where are you buying alcohol for your alcohol stove now?
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cabo_sailor
Re: CALIFORNIANS: Where are you buying alcohol for your alcohol stove now?
Amazon lists it. $23/gal or about $77 for 5 gal. I didn’t see any shipping restrictions for CA but maybe at check out. Seems kind of pricey plus there is probably a a HAZMAT fee.
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
15-01-2020, 08:24
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SeaHawk Bottom Paint - **CKS!
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Re: SeaHawk Bottom Paint - **CKS!
Here in Tarpon Springs I use Seahawk BioCop TF with excellent results. Granted I use a diver once a month in summer. But here is a picture taken just after pulling the boat and before pressure...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
14-12-2019, 14:32
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Awlwood thining
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Awlwood thining
As part of an extensive = expensive refit I am refinishing all the bright work. Those of you familiar with Cabo Rico sailboats know that is not a trivial job. After seeing another boat that applied...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
05-12-2019, 18:23
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Change filter and bleed. Scared!
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cabo_sailor
Re: Change filter and bleed. Scared!
Are you sure about Yanmars self bleeding? Mine was a 3 cylinder from maybe the early 80’s and it certainly had to bleed the injectors. My current Westerbeke 46 supposedly doesn’t need bleeding but...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
05-12-2019, 18:03
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Change filter and bleed. Scared!
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cabo_sailor
Re: Change filter and bleed. Scared!
My first suggestion would be to stay calm. Bleeding the fuel system is a pretty common chore and if you mess up; no harm. Just start over.
Second, I expect on the Yanmar you will have to crack the...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
03-12-2019, 10:03
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Off the dock heating
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cabo_sailor
Re: Off the dock heating
Regarding electric blankets. Most, if not all, require a pure sine wave. Not for the blanket but for the controller.
I have heard of but not seen 12 v blankets that long distance truckers use. A...
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Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources
31-10-2019, 13:06
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Gulf Mexico Weather Dec-Jan
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Gulf Mexico Weather Dec-Jan
True Snore. The shallow water is a curse for waves and all too often they come from everywhere. Like being in a food processor. I’ll check the pilot charts but I have to get them back from the guy...
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Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources
31-10-2019, 12:13
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Gulf Mexico Weather Dec-Jan
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Gulf Mexico Weather Dec-Jan
Myself and a friend have the opportunity to deliver a pretty much state of the art 40-45 ft racing boat from the St Pete area to Galveston. I have roughly 25 years of mostly coastal cruising. He has...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
25-10-2019, 09:24
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What are your favorite drill bits?
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cabo_sailor
Re: What are your favorite drill bits?
I have a cobalt and titanium set. Somewhere I saw a YouTube video of drilling stainless. He was not too concerned with the bits. Rather he was adamant that bit speed be slow, a small cup of water...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
21-10-2019, 14:04
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54
Securing Halyards
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11,718
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cabo_sailor
Re: Securing Halyards
I’m afraid I have no advice for you. That’s an awful lot of lines you have there. As a way out there “suggestion” could you remove the halyards you use infrequently and replace them with messenger...
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General Sailing Forum
21-10-2019, 13:20
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Securing Halyards
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11,718
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cabo_sailor
Re: Securing Halyards
I’ve never seen any evidence of chafe with halyards held out by spreaders, no movement no chafe. Some other posts here remind me of a long time ago when I used bungy cord to hold the lines out from...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
21-10-2019, 11:35
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59
Advice needed:: Electric Drill wincher
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9,352
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cabo_sailor
Re: Advice needed:: Electric Drill wincher
I don’t know about soft start on the Milwaukee but the Winchrite has it included. There are also two speeds both forward and reverse on the Winchrite. I do like being able to charge the Winchrite on...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
21-10-2019, 11:03
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59
Advice needed:: Electric Drill wincher
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9,352
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cabo_sailor
Advice needed:: Electric Drill wincher
Both my wife and I are getting older and neither has quite the strength we used to but we don’t want to give up sailing.
Electric winches are nice but dang expensive for one let alone a full set. ...
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