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Forum: Challenges 17-08-2023, 13:21
Replies: 73
Views: 5,320
Posted By skkeith
Re: Brain Buster- How to use a bosuns chair to reach the end of a cantilevered beam?

Why don't you read Toss's 'Complete Rigger's Apprentice' first which has a full on 'how to setup up for working aloft' section including how to rig your bucket, custom tools, etc.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-08-2023, 22:54
Replies: 48
Views: 4,513
Posted By skkeith
Re: No water from exhaust

I just had this happen on my Westerbeke 12C two. The intake tube was plugged with corrosion at the site of the zink.
Forum: The Library 02-08-2023, 09:41
Replies: 58
Views: 14,889
Posted By skkeith
Re: Suggestions for good sailing fiction

Try: islands in the sea of time. It has the USCG's Eagle in it.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-07-2023, 09:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,865
Posted By skkeith
Re: nearly lost my boom.

Thanks everyone. Ann I am sure you are right about me being too heavy handed, the undersized comment only referred to the diameter of the vang attachment which does not fit the vang diameter...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-07-2023, 12:20
Replies: 16
Views: 1,865
Posted By skkeith
Re: nearly lost my boom.

Thank you everyone you may literally be life savers. I have some followup questions:
* On the sistering technique are we talking welding or screwing or rivets? If we are talking mechanical...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-07-2023, 16:23
Replies: 16
Views: 1,865
Posted By skkeith
Re: nearly lost my boom.

I went and got the boom it looks like I might have major issues. Here is the overall layout, you can see the broken fitting at the right of the boom
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Here are a couple pictures of the bent...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2023, 16:40
Replies: 16
Views: 1,865
Posted By skkeith
Re: nearly lost my boom.

I will post a photo when I get back. I have no topping lift, just a fixed vang and a traveler (attached at different points). No preventers either (probably a mistake). How should I rig...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-06-2023, 09:31
Replies: 16
Views: 1,865
Posted By skkeith
nearly lost my boom.

Couple days ago in a decent wind while relaxing for a bit I just happened to look at the attachment point of my main sheet to the boom, which is mid boom via a traveler. (Islander 28). The stainless...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-06-2023, 09:27
Replies: 70
Views: 6,366
Posted By skkeith
Re: Severe pain, what would you do if single handing?

When I get to that point I do what I do on the land which is a McKenzie stretch



https://www.healthline.com/health/mckenzie-exercises


I think the 'prone press up' is the one you want....
Forum: Navigation 18-05-2023, 11:39
Replies: 79
Views: 11,526
Posted By skkeith
Re: Never Again Raymarine

I have to second this post. I also will never purchase raymarine again after the failure of my ST2000 tiller pilot. Brand new unit somehow got enough shock to break the eggshell fragile plastic gyro...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-08-2022, 15:28
Replies: 58
Views: 6,180
Posted By skkeith
Re: Aftermarket parts from China can be a very good deal

except when they are not. I recall my last racour knock off looked perfect from the outside but was not milled on the inside. Even the simple stuff can be complete garbage.
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-07-2022, 07:36
Replies: 165
Views: 19,097
Posted By skkeith
Re: Mac vs PC in marine environment

I think a good solution for USB and HDMI port corrosion is to use pigtail connectors. Seal your motherboard case, lead the pigtails outside the case. On the female end of the pigtails, first connect...
Forum: Challenges 11-07-2022, 09:04
Replies: 92
Views: 10,788
Posted By skkeith
Re: Seasickness, Fear & anxiety

I double the shout out for seasickness glasses. These work for seasickness and car sickness. Put them on before getting onboard.
Forum: OpenCPN 10-07-2022, 12:14
Replies: 89
Views: 11,726
Posted By skkeith
Re: Interoperability between OpenCPN(s) & Devices

I would like to see a gRPC interface on the OCPN API. OCPN would be a gRPC server. Keep the API the same and focus on hardening it. Force all the customization outside OCPN. You don't even need a...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-07-2022, 16:35
Replies: 1
Views: 526
Posted By skkeith
Onwa AIS transponder repurposed

I want to report making an AIS transponder board from inside a junked onwa kcombo 7a work with OCPN with no hassle. This board is AIS RX and TX and a GPS talking nmea.

The pinout for the header...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2022, 21:42
Replies: 165
Views: 19,097
Posted By skkeith
Re: Mac vs PC in marine environment

Let me explain myself more:

Anti-sailboat for the reason that when I put something on the boat I carefully examine what my needs are and then decide the simplest way to accomplish this with the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-07-2022, 09:27
Replies: 165
Views: 19,097
Posted By skkeith
Re: Mac vs PC in marine environment

I am glad someone finally mentioned Linux. Usually I leave my un-sharpened axes behind, but really guys all this Mac and Windows talk is so wasteful and anti-sailboat I just don't get it.

I...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 01-07-2022, 08:09
Replies: 62
Views: 6,673
Posted By skkeith
Re: Paging Mike ORiley - need crash course in freeze dried food

It is about the easiest thing to make any kind of dehydrated meal. This is what I do for backpacking: Cook up a bunch of your favorite food, the mushier the better, avoid hard cheese, but anything...
Forum: The Library 23-06-2022, 11:34
Replies: 58
Views: 14,889
Posted By skkeith
Re: Suggestions for good sailing fiction

what was the series you just finished?
Forum: The Library 23-06-2022, 11:24
Replies: 58
Views: 14,889
Posted By skkeith
Re: Suggestions for good sailing fiction

Island in the sea of time (S.M. Stirling) if you like sci fi

Master and Commander (Patric O'Brian) historical fiction
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-02-2022, 08:52
Replies: 5
Views: 653
Posted By skkeith
Re: Universal diesel loses power

I had this exact problem with a low profile tank. Turned out to be an improper fuel pickup tube (too short) complete with a rotten metal screen on the end further compounding the shortness. The way I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-01-2022, 12:55
Replies: 31
Views: 3,377
Posted By skkeith
Re: Do you sail all year round?

Monterey Bay California is nice all year. 250821
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-12-2021, 13:13
Replies: 37
Views: 7,852
Posted By skkeith
Re: Anyone using Chinese ONWA electronics? Sample quote

I engaged with Onwa via email for parts and service on a k-combo and received excellent service including a direct email to techs and their manager, and had no problem ordering parts to the US.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-12-2021, 13:28
Replies: 52
Views: 10,045
Posted By skkeith
Re: Climbed the mast (solo). Notes for those who may be considering

I think the key to my solo mast climbing security is the grigri. I want to call this device out specifically for making solo mast climbing seem secure. More so than with ascenders or pruisk alone.
...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 10-11-2021, 09:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,633
Posted By skkeith
Re: Monterey Bay sailing

I would say watch out for the humpbacks. A few years back my Islander 28 (I am still in Monterey Harbor) got nearly disabled by a humpback. Destroyed my rudder shaft and luckily the rudder log held...
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