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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-07-2016, 10:37
Replies: 27
Views: 6,702
Posted By lunasee
Re: Interior Paint Peeling like a Banana!

Had the same problem with the V birth area of my Cal 30.
Removed the old paint with a heat gun and putty knife. Took some time but was not hard.
Dan R
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-07-2016, 13:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,178
Posted By lunasee
Main sail roller furling

Hi
Met a man with a Down Easter the other day that had what looked like jib roller furler running down the aft side of his mast for his main sail.
After yakking for a while we rolled the main...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2016, 22:34
Replies: 0
Views: 938
Posted By lunasee
Roller mainsail furling

Hi All
Been several years since I have posted but I have been monitoring.
I met an owner of a Down Easter 40 the other day, had a good Gab fest.
The boat had a roller furling main that was...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 10:22
Replies: 15
Views: 9,372
Posted By lunasee
Re: 1995 Hunter 37.5 Questions

I do not think it is what you hit single much as how you hit it. It seems to have been bounced on the bottom in one wing, repeatedly as if run aground while under sail. The added leverage of the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-07-2016, 09:33
Replies: 15
Views: 9,372
Posted By lunasee
Re: 1995 Hunter 37.5 Questions

My brother bought a hunter last year. It turned out to have been grounded on it's winged keel and poorly repaired. When we hauled it out to paint, the keel was leaning to one side a couple of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-08-2013, 11:04
Replies: 1,416
Views: 441,258
Posted By lunasee
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

I think you miss understood me, the boats in my marina are not leaned on. After several written warnings thay are given 90 days to pay up then thay are siezed by the sheriff to be sold at aucion....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-07-2013, 17:37
Replies: 1,416
Views: 441,258
Posted By lunasee
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Thay do it diferent in the marina where I live. If you get behind on your payments thay seze the boat and chain it to the slip. If you still do not pay thay put it in dry storige then auction them...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2013, 20:03
Replies: 1,416
Views: 441,258
Posted By lunasee
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Well, don't know about 500$ per month being realistic for me but I think it is for some.
Not everyone likes to drink ( I don't care for the taste nor how it affects me) as for eating out it's rare...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2013, 14:28
Replies: 1,416
Views: 441,258
Posted By lunasee
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Thought a lot about a dink when my wife and I moved aboard our Cal 30.
Ended up getting a 10' port-a-boat on cregs list for 900$. Only used twice. Best money I ever spent. Verry durable, do not have...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-01-2013, 20:58
Replies: 124
Views: 30,240
Posted By lunasee
Re: How Big ( or Small ) Was Your First Liveaboard Boat ?

Very fun thread to read.
Our first liveabord was a Cal 30-1. Lived on it for over a year, sailed her on weekends, holidays and vacations. We enjoyed the trips immensely and learned a lot. Like 20...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2013, 19:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By lunasee
Re: back stay antenna

Thank you all. That tells me it's not a good idea and why, which is what I needed to know.
Dan R
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2013, 17:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By lunasee
back stay antenna

Hi All
I have a Challanger 40. Ir has insulaters on the top and bottom of the back stay. Do I need an antenna tuner to use it for my VHF.
If so what kind ect?
Dan R
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