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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-03-2019, 08:49
Replies: 6
Views: 2,017
Posted By Kenr74
Re: How to prevent PSS seal water from freezing

Interesting question. I took mine all apart this year as I was measuring for replacement bellows, so no worries there. I was under the impression that as it operated, water ran from the cooling line,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-02-2019, 08:36
Replies: 42
Views: 42,046
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Finding the needle in a haystack - how?

Lots of great advice already. I would say that $1,000 to $100,000 is WAY too wide of a search range. I know you want to keep the bottom end low to catch that once in a lifetime steal, but i would...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-01-2019, 09:12
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By Kenr74
Re: (non-) solar vents

I am looking at a similar upgrade this offseason. These Vetus fans seem to get good reviews. You have to couple them with a deck vent.
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Forum: Marine Electronics 16-12-2018, 14:01
Replies: 117
Views: 14,622
Posted By Kenr74
Re: "A" versus "B" AIS - worth transmitting?

Thanks for the input. I am new(wish) to sailing, and have yet to venture into very congested areas. In the sailing I have done on the Great Lakes, it seems all but impossible to get anyone to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-12-2018, 13:51
Replies: 117
Views: 14,622
Posted By Kenr74
Re: "A" versus "B" AIS - worth transmitting?

Wow, that is fantastic write up that very much answers my questions. Thank you very much for providing that.
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-12-2018, 10:32
Replies: 117
Views: 14,622
Posted By Kenr74
Re: "A" versus "B" AIS - worth transmitting?

Not to interrupt a good fight, but since the consensus is that it IS worth transmitting, I would be interested in equipment recommendations. I am replacing my VHF, and am interested in adding AIS. ...
Forum: Great Lakes 14-12-2018, 08:49
Replies: 14
Views: 1,886
Posted By Kenr74
Re: GL Forum: Dead in Here

I was on the boat working yesterday. I get pretty discouraged trying to work in the winter with frozen fingers, but yesterday was glorious. 40 degrees! I have lots of work going on. Right now I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-12-2018, 11:15
Replies: 17
Views: 6,130
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Wiring the anchor light?

If you only have one light, it may be a sectional light. On my previous boat I had a light on the masthead with fore and aft sections. I could light the front section for a steaming light, or all...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 26-01-2018, 08:58
Replies: 16
Views: 3,655
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Great Lakes to New York

June cold? You must be from more southern climes. :whistling:
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 01-01-2018, 11:23
Replies: 72
Views: 23,966
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Cruising and live aboard with 4 kids. Is it possible?

Buy this book. It is fantastic. (I have no vested interest)
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 07-11-2017, 08:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,853
Posted By Kenr74
Re: 45# Manson Supreme Anchor

Defender has this anchor on clearance for $325 if anyone is still looking for one. I have no affiliation, just saw it yesterday.

Manson Supreme Anchor - 45 Lbs...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 27-06-2017, 05:36
Replies: 7
Views: 3,996
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Inflatable tender on trailer sailer: How's it done?

I carried an inflatable on my MacGreggor 22. Usually it was on the foredeck, although I towed it when water was calm. It could be inflated crosswise on foredeck without problems. I just folded it...
Forum: Our Community 23-03-2017, 13:12
Replies: 52
Views: 5,950
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Affordable Camera, what's your favorite?

As an obsessive boat shopper, the quality of the camera is far less important than learning to take appropriate pictures. I have been through listings with dozens of photos and still have no idea...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-01-2017, 08:45
Replies: 72
Views: 10,069
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Opinions on solar power

Opinions are great for brands of equipment, suppliers, etc... Requirements for power systems should be far more science than opinion. Although I grumbled at spending the money, I recently bought...
Forum: Navigation 09-11-2016, 12:37
Replies: 31
Views: 7,314
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Active Captain on I Pad

I like Garmin Blue Chart as well.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-11-2016, 12:44
Replies: 93
Views: 52,239
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Trailer Sailor & Pocket Cruiser Boats, Tips, Advice, Examples

I have owned 2 different trailer sailors, a McGregor V222, and a Chrysler 26. They are very different boats, but I enjoyed both very much. (Disclaimer, I would probably enjoy sailing a bunch of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-07-2016, 13:43
Replies: 20
Views: 3,086
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Calling all paint experts - advice needed...

I agree with this. I painted the very rough interior of my previous boat, and it looked great. I used the gloss white Rustoleum enamel you can buy at the home improvement stores (and I'm sure...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2016, 14:31
Replies: 22
Views: 7,937
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Launching boat and the front trailer wheel

My truck is a 1996 1 ton Chevy with an 8 cylinder diesel. It is rated to tow 8,000 lbs. It is a big truck, so I like having extra tongue weight, but it is by no means a powerhouse. It will struggle...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-06-2016, 10:34
Replies: 22
Views: 7,937
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Launching boat and the front trailer wheel

Lots of good advice here. I will just chime in because I trailer a Chrysler 26. I have to get in the water a bit with the truck (which may be unacceptable to you), but I can launch without...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-04-2016, 16:29
Replies: 92
Views: 20,782
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Help me to understand Swingkeels

Sounds like you are getting things figured out. I hope it works out for you. Happy sailing!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-04-2016, 07:12
Replies: 92
Views: 20,782
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Help me to understand Swingkeels

That makes sense as to why the pin could be missing. It should be fairly easy to determine if that is the main pin location. Just probe in the hole, and see if it goes through the keel. If so,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-04-2016, 13:24
Replies: 92
Views: 20,782
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Help me to understand Swingkeels

Hard for me to imagine how a keel pin goes missing without the owner knowing it, but I suppose stranger things have happened. If the pin was just gone, I would imagine you could wiggle the keel fore...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-04-2016, 12:05
Replies: 92
Views: 20,782
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Help me to understand Swingkeels

I agree that the Chrysler 26 is a great boat. It certainly falls into the category of heavy displacement trailerable boat, but I would argue it is the best of both worlds, not the worst. I love...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-04-2016, 08:44
Replies: 11
Views: 3,940
Posted By Kenr74
Re: How to put a Columbia 22 on a trailer

I have moved a few boats on and off trailers by simply jacking them up, using lots of stands or blocks, and moving the trailer under (or out from under) the boat little at a time as you reposition...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-03-2016, 11:53
Replies: 22
Views: 6,418
Posted By Kenr74
Re: Great Lakes as fresh water supply?

If you just want to grab some drinking water out of one of the cleaner lakes, I recommend one of those in line Sawyer water filters. They screw on top of a plastic 2 liter bottle, and you can...
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