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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-07-2020, 03:35
Replies: 72
Views: 18,433
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Necessary for CO detectors to be "for marine use"?

Buying a cheap CO detector makes as much sense as buying a cheap parachute!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-07-2020, 13:22
Replies: 72
Views: 18,433
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Necessary for CO detectors to be "for marine use"?

I had two Home Depot CO detectors. One left by previous owner and one I purchased. Both failed in shot time. Replaced with marine unit and no problems after 18 months of use.
Forum: Navigation 16-01-2020, 10:08
Replies: 208
Views: 17,904
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Traditional or digital navigation - which is safer?

Like others, I began sailing well before the advent of electronic navigation. I still carry paper charts, pencils, parallel rules, and dividers.
Most days I rely on the electronic navigational...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-07-2019, 13:05
Replies: 2
Views: 947
Posted By scottgledhill
Rudder post goes up and down

The rudder post goes up and down as the wheel is turned.
Does something need adjustment or replacement?
The boat is a 1984 Ticon 30 (successor to the Chrysler 30 and TMI 30).
It is a spad rudder....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-06-2019, 12:23
Replies: 166
Views: 104,659
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Is the macgregor 26 on Sea really so bad as they say

The sailing was on the Chesapeake Bay and the Great Lakes. Boat failed to sail to windward , uncomfortable in moderate chop, very tender.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-06-2019, 08:27
Replies: 166
Views: 104,659
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Is the macgregor 26 on Sea really so bad as they say

I am a training Captain and have done trainings on MacGregor 26's with their owners. Generally, the boat failed to meet owner expectations.

While I try not to make judgements on the choices...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-06-2019, 04:46
Replies: 25
Views: 8,777
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Isotherm vs Dometic Portable Cooler Reliability

I looked at both the isotherm and Engle portable units. The energy consumption and features are very similar. I chose the Isotherm because of its larger capacity. I also added 200 watts of solar to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-06-2019, 12:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,188
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Fly infestation, Eastern Chesapeak

May flies. They and their green deposits will disappear shortly if not already. We were hit with them last year. We scrubbed and scrubbed to get rid of the green deposits only to learn that they...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 29-04-2019, 06:19
Replies: 0
Views: 981
Posted By scottgledhill
Cruising Guide to Croatia

We will be chartering in Croatia in September and are looking to purchase a recent cruising guide of the area in English. Our first choice would be "777 Harbours and Anchorages". Let me know if you...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-04-2019, 08:27
Replies: 44
Views: 8,144
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Anchor Chain Grip alternatives?

I have the older style Mantus and am very happy with it. The design is simple and works well every time. I am not a fan of pins that are going to receive a heavy load. There is no pressure applied to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-04-2019, 08:57
Replies: 23
Views: 6,111
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: VHF - Transmitting Issue (?)

Same problem. Same location.

I was hearing the WX channels just fine but was not communicating with other channels. The SeaTow channel worked, but we are only a 100' from their transmitter so that...
Forum: Navigation 20-10-2018, 18:02
Replies: 210
Views: 25,282
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Are paper charts as a backup still necessary?

Anything connected to a battery will ultimately fail. This is seldom at a convenient moment. And yes I have been aboard when a bad regulator blew all the electronics.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-08-2018, 17:15
Replies: 124
Views: 21,093
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Cruising and the aging sailor

Bill, one more hiccup. Stay the course. I send you my best wishes for a full recovery.
One of my sailing buddies is a quadriplegic.it hasn't stopped him and I bet a little weakness in one arm will...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-08-2018, 05:27
Replies: 124
Views: 21,093
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Cruising and the aging sailor

I have been sailing for 69 years and have no plans to stop. Bought my current boat at age 71 and my wife learned to sail in her 70's. We sail the Chesapeake weekly, the ICW annually, offshore...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-08-2018, 12:25
Replies: 86
Views: 11,964
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: How many HEADS does a boat really need?

I have always been amazed by frequency of non-operational heads on boats with multiple heads. In 50 years of sailing I have only once been on a boat with a single head that it broke down. In that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-07-2018, 07:25
Replies: 102
Views: 6,643
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Mixing Amps on a House Bank?

I have different sized lead acid house batteries. I noticed that charging seemed to cease once the smaller battery was fully charged. I have now separated them with a switch and have had no issues.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2018, 06:56
Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Atkins & Hoyle replacement 3/8" (.375") Rubber round cord

I went to
Grainger Supply with a piece of the old gasket. They determined the density and sold me enough to do the whole boat for about$30. Two years on and working just fine.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-04-2018, 09:00
Replies: 69
Views: 9,263
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Buyer Beware, Not a fair eBay seller.

We are currently researching and designing solar panels for our boat. Several times I have seen cautions about flexible panels that are constantly flexing. I visualize them as floppy panels. I also...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-04-2018, 15:00
Replies: 135
Views: 16,128
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: A non US citizen with Delaware registration flys what flag?

Dockhead, you fail to see the distinction between a state registered boat and a USCG documented vessel. A documented vessel is ship of a sovereign nation. A registered boat may only operate in...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-04-2018, 14:30
Replies: 135
Views: 16,128
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: A non US citizen with Delaware registration flys what flag?

The questioner states the boat is Delaware Registed. A vessel cannot be documented in the United States by a foreign owner. The owner should fly a Yacht ensign if he wants the stars and stripes. A...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 21-12-2017, 14:02
Replies: 41
Views: 9,357
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: recommendations for dinghy anchor

I use my dinghy anchor primarily for when I am ashore. I toss it behind a rock or looped around something on the beach. For the last 40 years I have used a 10# Mushroom that has a rubber cover and 6'...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-12-2017, 10:31
Replies: 87
Views: 15,722
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Use old standing rigging? Ever had a failure?

Never had a standing rigging failure in 50 years of sailing. Replaced my 34 year old headstay last month. There are no detectable signs fatigue or failure. An examination of other elements of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-11-2017, 09:12
Replies: 229
Views: 32,246
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Excuse me sir, don‘t wanna lowball but...

Yes, many boats are overpriced. If you can offer a justification for a lower price it may help the seller separate the market value and his fond memories. I have watched several boats deteriorate as...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-09-2017, 08:51
Replies: 14
Views: 4,685
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: Spare injectors for Volvo Penta 2003

Contact Dick Vosbury hat vosbury Marine Annapolis Maryland
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-08-2017, 12:37
Replies: 68
Views: 10,434
Posted By scottgledhill
Re: not so friendly lobsterman in Maine

My family have been lobster men and fishermen in Maine for 10 generations. Yes, a few cousins came with less than a full set of social skills, but the behavior you experienced is reprehensible. Make...
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