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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-03-2005, 08:57
Replies: 48
Views: 10,204
Posted By tenknots
A failed bilge pump is a symptom, not a cause of...

A failed bilge pump is a symptom, not a cause of sinkings.

Most sinkings happen at the dock and are caused by failed thru-hulls or rain/snow.

A surveyor once told me that with few exceptions,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2005, 08:45
Replies: 37
Views: 44,007
Posted By tenknots
One thing that is not often mentioned about...

One thing that is not often mentioned about repairing/adding onto steel boats by welding is that the paint on both sides will be ruined for one or two feet around. It will all need to be carefully...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-12-2004, 06:12
Replies: 2
Views: 2,565
Posted By tenknots
I've been to lots of countries in a boat that was...

I've been to lots of countries in a boat that was not documented. Only a few arrogant French countries are said to give trouble, though documentation helps everywhere.

The USCG delay is real. If...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-12-2004, 06:08
Replies: 17
Views: 3,920
Posted By tenknots
In regards to steel boats, I'm reminded of the...

In regards to steel boats, I'm reminded of the time I was helping fellow cruisers through the Panama Canal. As we were nearing the locks, following a large ship, the ship was struck by lightning as I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-12-2004, 11:13
Replies: 13
Views: 12,259
Posted By tenknots
Don't bond. Install a GFCI at the entrance...

Don't bond.

Install a GFCI at the entrance of the shorepower and separate the AC and DC ground.

Whatever you do about lightning will not work. Or it will.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 15-11-2004, 10:30
Replies: 14
Views: 4,952
Posted By tenknots
We did an experiment a couple of years ago using...

We did an experiment a couple of years ago using a pressure cooker, some copper tubing and a pail to condense it to make water. Using 85 degree seawater (Florida) to condense, we could only get a cup...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 08-10-2004, 05:19
Replies: 1
Views: 2,611
Posted By tenknots
Sorry, our dog got what we could find - just like...

Sorry, our dog got what we could find - just like we did - and liked it. Mexican, Bahamian, El Salvadoran - it's just dog food.

I can't imagine doing a circumnavigation with two dogs, especially...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2004, 05:23
Replies: 9
Views: 11,689
Posted By tenknots
The use of aluminum rivets will prevent some...

The use of aluminum rivets will prevent some galvanic corrosion between metals on the boom - though the aluminum is not identical, it's better than stainless. You can buy teflon sheets and cut to...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-09-2004, 05:29
Replies: 6
Views: 2,568
Posted By tenknots
There was some damage to boats at Grenada Marine....

There was some damage to boats at Grenada Marine. I recieved this from a friend there a couple of days ago:

"For your information, the other marina--Spice Island--was devastated. All monohulls...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 14-09-2004, 05:25
Replies: 3
Views: 2,167
Posted By tenknots
Sometime in the last 3-4 months, either SAIL or...

Sometime in the last 3-4 months, either SAIL or Cruising World had an article about sailing north from Mexico - good reading.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2004, 05:24
Replies: 49
Views: 101,025
Posted By tenknots
Good point Irwinsailor. It doesn't make sense to...

Good point Irwinsailor. It doesn't make sense to have all the anchors of the same basic type.

If it were me, I'd get the appropriate sized Delta as the bower and a Bruce as the secondary.

If...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-09-2004, 05:36
Replies: 37
Views: 34,808
Posted By tenknots
I'm reposting my reply here as well. ...

I'm reposting my reply here as well.

Interesting.

Lots of reasons why it couldn't have happened and lots of finger pointing at the crew.

" g) In my opinion, any combination of factors could...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2004, 05:32
Replies: 12
Views: 10,249
Posted By tenknots
Interesting. Lots of reasons why it couldn't...

Interesting.

Lots of reasons why it couldn't have happened and lots of finger pointing at the crew.

" g) In my opinion, any combination of factors could have lead to Deep Blue dragging...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-08-2004, 07:07
Replies: 21
Views: 4,807
Posted By tenknots
Talking I got a friend who has a friend who knows a guy...

I got a friend who has a friend who knows a guy named Vinny in Jersey that can make a "visit" to "rearrange things" for guys like that. For a fee.;)
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 26-08-2004, 07:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,847
Posted By tenknots
That's why I use kerosene on board for cooking....

That's why I use kerosene on board for cooking. Diesel, kerosene and oars rather than an outboard, and that will never happen to you (unless you're moored next to a powerboat that doesn't run its...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-08-2004, 05:37
Replies: 32
Views: 8,782
Posted By tenknots
Norm's right. If you paid sales tax in any other...

Norm's right. If you paid sales tax in any other state, it should apply to the current state. You'll have to make up the difference between what you paid and 8.5%.

If you keep it in Oregon or...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 11-08-2004, 07:34
Replies: 37
Views: 34,808
Posted By tenknots
The first time I ever saw one of these I thought,...

The first time I ever saw one of these I thought, "nope, no two piece anchor held together by a pin for me, no matter how well they say it stays together".

Bought the Delta.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-07-2004, 05:10
Replies: 112
Views: 116,277
Posted By tenknots
I travelled for a while in Mexico in company with...

I travelled for a while in Mexico in company with friends that had a Formosa 51. It seems like there were many issues with the boat, and they spent a lot of time in port fixing things (more than...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-07-2004, 05:33
Replies: 3
Views: 4,240
Posted By tenknots
I don't think that's true about Canadian boats,...

I don't think that's true about Canadian boats, but I will check it out.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 26-07-2004, 06:33
Replies: 3
Views: 4,240
Posted By tenknots
The Coast Guard in Washington DC has confirmed...

The Coast Guard in Washington DC has confirmed that recreational vessels under 300 tons are exempt. Lots of people called them in a panic when some of the local Coast Guard stations misinformed...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-07-2004, 06:34
Replies: 20
Views: 3,768
Posted By tenknots
In my travels I've found that I'm usually treated...

In my travels I've found that I'm usually treated as a person, not a citizen of country X.

Sometimes being an American has advantages, like when busload of Guatemalans and me were detained by...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-07-2004, 07:49
Replies: 42
Views: 58,120
Posted By tenknots
Alas, ten knots is the fastest I've ever gone...

Alas, ten knots is the fastest I've ever gone under wind power. If I could get a ride on a friend's racing cat, I'd have to change my screen name.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-07-2004, 06:08
Replies: 42
Views: 58,120
Posted By tenknots
Over 3 years of cruising, we averaged four knots....

Over 3 years of cruising, we averaged four knots.

100 miles for 24 hours of sailing. 70 nautical miles is a long day of sailing.
Forum: Great Lakes 22-06-2004, 06:01
Replies: 2
Views: 1,763
Posted By tenknots
Congratulations! I've seen a picture of a...

Congratulations!

I've seen a picture of a boat like yours - it's no wonder the travellift broke!
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 22-06-2004, 05:36
Replies: 17
Views: 5,220
Posted By tenknots
I thought hot wires used the actual ground as the...

I thought hot wires used the actual ground as the gound path. How would one work on a boat? If one strand is hot and one ground, would a person touch both?

Sounds like a good idea in theory, but...
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