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Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-11-2017, 21:15
Replies: 0
Views: 1,167
Posted By TitoSoto
Question How to fly my Spinnaker without a pole... or should I?

I have a heavy displacement boat, i.e. Max hull speed.
I have a beautiful symmetric kite, but no pole.
I'm racing.


Using a device such as the ATN tacker or Parrel Beads, wouldn't I actually...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-10-2017, 12:36
Replies: 20
Views: 6,737
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: The LARGEST towable boat... weight not an issue... ?

Having an oversized permit is not a problem at all, as long as chase cars are not involved now that would be a bit much lol.
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-10-2017, 12:34
Replies: 1
Views: 1,160
Posted By TitoSoto
Question Raymarine Autopilot... Wireless Remote?

I have a problem... My current autopilot control unit (ST6002) is mounted inside my dodger, which is really far and hard to reach when sailing at the wheel.

Can I install a SECOND control unit...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-10-2017, 11:37
Replies: 20
Views: 6,737
Posted By TitoSoto
Question The LARGEST towable boat... weight not an issue... ?

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If the boat weighed, lets say, 1lb, what is the largest boat you would comfortably tow? 40' long? 12' wide?

I am looking to build a lightweight racing folding multihull, probably only...
Forum: Powered Boats 14-09-2017, 21:17
Replies: 9
Views: 3,031
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: When to consider displacement hull over planning hull?

So would this boat of yours beat you to death when "semi-planning" on rough water? How much did this boat weight?
Forum: Powered Boats 12-09-2017, 07:16
Replies: 9
Views: 3,031
Posted By TitoSoto
Question When to consider displacement hull over planning hull?

Lets say you have a really skinny 6:1 B/L 3 ton powerboat.

Obviously it would easily surpass its hull speed.

Would it be more efficient to have a displacement hull or a planning hull for such a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-10-2016, 14:22
Replies: 22
Views: 6,085
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Beam vs Keel Depth - Which is more Efficient?

I first posted this in the multihull thread but it got moved, so I suppose I meant this in the context of beam width of a multihull of some sort...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-10-2016, 12:37
Replies: 22
Views: 6,085
Posted By TitoSoto
Beam vs Keel Depth - Which is more Efficient?

Can you fully replace a keel with a beamier design (or vice versa), or is there always a balance to be struck between beam and keel depth?
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-06-2016, 18:13
Replies: 35
Views: 33,190
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Convert 110v refrigerator to 12v?

Yup I do see that!

I just always thought that it was more efficient to keep the condenser coils in a separate location since their whole purpose is to get heat AWAY from the fridge.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-06-2016, 17:49
Replies: 35
Views: 33,190
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Convert 110v refrigerator to 12v?

There IS one tiny tiny problem with the mini fridge that I currently have...

The condenser coils seems to be somewhere inside the walls of the mini fridge. My only option would be to take it apart...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-06-2016, 17:44
Replies: 44
Views: 7,868
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Are my batteries being used while on shore power?

Its a black Xantrex inverter, 1500w I think.

It must be a pretty basic one (a "modified sine wave"), since it doesn't run my induction stovetop (which are known to require pure sine wave...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-06-2016, 18:12
Replies: 35
Views: 33,190
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Convert 110v refrigerator to 12v?

I do have another problem, and that is that I have to remove and relocate the dorm-room fridge's compressor ANYWAY since it gets in the way of the hull.

If I am doing this already, I figure why...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-06-2016, 18:10
Replies: 44
Views: 7,868
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Are my batteries being used while on shore power?

Gooooot it! That's basically what I was wanting to figure out :)

I just see my battery monitor not going to 100% anymore every time I go out sailing and disconnect from shore and was wondering if...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-06-2016, 16:57
Replies: 35
Views: 33,190
Posted By TitoSoto
Convert 110v refrigerator to 12v?

I currently have a 12v chest fridge (one of those cold plate retrofitted ones), but I need a stand up refrigerator.

I'm not going to buy a $1,000+ "marine" 12v refrigerator... too much!

Can I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-06-2016, 16:24
Replies: 44
Views: 7,868
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Are my batteries being used while on shore power?

Exactly. So my batteries ARE still being used, if only for a little bit?

I'm wanting to replace my 12v fridge with a 110v if only because I am not looking to spend over $1,000 to get a "marine"...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-06-2016, 14:11
Replies: 11
Views: 16,069
Posted By TitoSoto
Post Velcro vs Double Sided Tape - How do you mount things?

We all know all boats rock and roll... I mean sway and surge.

So, how do YOU fasten down lamps, put up portraits, etc... Velcro or Double Sided tape?

I'll start us off - Velcro is nice because...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 10-06-2016, 14:03
Replies: 10
Views: 7,957
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Olympia to Seattle - Any tips?

Absolutely. I just anchored out right on the inlet of the Colvos passage and it was nice and relaxed.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-06-2016, 14:02
Replies: 44
Views: 7,868
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Are my batteries being used while on shore power?

Got it. So I do have an inverter. But what you are saying is that it's probably automatically switching so it doesn't pull from the batteries when connected to A/C?

Which leads me to the question...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 10-06-2016, 12:42
Replies: 10
Views: 7,957
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Olympia to Seattle - Any tips?

First of all, congrats!

I actually did just that a couple of months ago, I'm at Shileshole myself now!

It was a very uneventful trip for me as we did zero sailing (no wind), just motored up (no...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-06-2016, 12:37
Replies: 44
Views: 7,868
Posted By TitoSoto
Question Are my batteries being used while on shore power?

I honestly haven't had the time to inspect my (new to me) boat's electrical wiring...

But, does power usually go THROUGH the batteries before going to my 110v appliances EVEN while connected to...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 03-05-2016, 14:48
Replies: 10
Views: 7,957
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: Olympia to Seattle - Any tips?

Thanks for all the suggestions! We made the trip over the weekend and everything went by very smoothly (minus the engine/alternator not charging my batteries... hmmm).

Stopped at Tide's in Gig...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 25-04-2016, 12:27
Replies: 10
Views: 7,957
Posted By TitoSoto
Olympia to Seattle - Any tips?

I am sailing my new (to me) sailboat from Olympia up to Seattle. I know it's a very short trip but any tips would be greatly appreciated!

For example, now I know that the currents through Tacoma...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 12-04-2016, 13:32
Replies: 11
Views: 8,376
Posted By TitoSoto
Question is Liveaboard Insurance more expensive?

Do insurance companies charge more or less for Liveaboard insurance?

I have regular insurance, but do liveaboard my boat... Hence the question.

Am I better off moving to a Liveaboard specific...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2016, 17:52
Replies: 15
Views: 2,256
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: "Eutectic" A/C - eg. Frozen Water - possible?

This is my first summer up here as well so I just wanted to make sure I covered the bases before I started getting a heat stroke!

I'll try opening all the ports and hatches that I have and see how...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-03-2016, 15:29
Replies: 15
Views: 2,256
Posted By TitoSoto
Re: "Eutectic" A/C - eg. Frozen Water - possible?

Huh I never thought about that. I suppose I could put cold packs inside anyways if I needed extra cold.

Would a swamp cooler work running directly from the sea water? Our waters are around 55...
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