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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 06-01-2018, 04:05
Replies: 15
Views: 3,592
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Housekeeping contribution cruising in Japan

Thank you all for the advice - all good. I guess I was hoping someone might have an idea of cost of living as a yachtie resupplying in Japan. I'm sure we'll get through fine. Thanks again.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-01-2018, 22:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,592
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Housekeeping contribution cruising in Japan

It's been a few years since we have sailed together but it goes without saying that when we are aboard we are crew. I still think we need to contribute ..............
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-01-2018, 21:43
Replies: 15
Views: 3,592
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Housekeeping contribution cruising in Japan

We'll likely be doing that anyway, but thanks - that's a start!
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-01-2018, 18:09
Replies: 15
Views: 3,592
Posted By Isabella Jane
Housekeeping contribution cruising in Japan

We are lucky bunnies to be invited to spend a couple of weeks cruising Japan's Inland Sea in March/April aboard a mate's Salar 40. Can anyone please suggest a reasonable contribution to the boat for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2017, 15:37
Replies: 25
Views: 4,683
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: water pump bearings, $30 ones or $4 ones?

A good trick I have learned with "sealed" bearings is that when they get dry and rumbly you just pick out the plastic cover and repack them. So simple. Naturally if they are loose and worn...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-03-2017, 13:04
Replies: 24
Views: 4,989
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: My Honda is sick .

We had a similar problem with our BF8 but found it would run sweeter with the choke out. The Honda dealer who had done the big service previously said it likely needed a carbie clean. Having left...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-01-2017, 14:13
Replies: 18
Views: 8,435
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Please help. Passage info, Darwin to Perth Australia

Don't forget the Montebellos, off Onslow, S of Port Hedland. Relics and awesomeness of the Brits' 1940s/50s atomic tests and wonderful fishing. Always some shelter.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-11-2016, 13:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,579
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Leak in cabin fixable, but worried about deck damage

Ethylene glycol (traditional antifreeze) is a brilliant anti-fungus. It will chase the water, mix with it and kill spores.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-11-2016, 13:37
Replies: 93
Views: 52,298
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Trailer Sailor & Pocket Cruiser Boats, Tips, Advice, Examples

In Australia we have this great resource:

Brisbane Boat Sales - John Crawford Marine - Used Second Hand Boats (https://www.johncrawfordmarine.com.au/trailer-sailer/library)

Alphabetical,...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-07-2016, 15:07
Replies: 35
Views: 5,755
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Goodbye Med - hello Melbourne Australia....

Check out the Gippsland Lakes. Plenty of "affordable" moorings, lovely sailing, great facilities. Easy drive from Mel for the weekend. More fun than PFB

Gippsland Lakes, Gippsland Ports,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-07-2016, 15:55
Replies: 27
Views: 3,415
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Batteries putting off hydrogen

They only give off gas when boiling. My battery supplier says my silver calcium "deep cycle" wet battery needs to boil briefly at the end of each charge, which it does @ 15 .3 V for a minute or so...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-07-2016, 16:29
Replies: 33
Views: 4,766
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Bungee jump it spend the night in the ocean

Amen to that.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-07-2016, 15:35
Replies: 33
Views: 4,766
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Bungee jump it spend the night in the ocean

Once went for a swim in the deep blue. The weirdest feeling. Almost vertigo. I'm not a great swimmer and very quickly the boat started looking much smaller than it should. I probably won't do it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2016, 15:37
Replies: 42
Views: 27,844
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: What's that crackling sound I hear at night under the boat?

I was always led to believe it was barnacles.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-03-2016, 15:02
Replies: 37
Views: 58,537
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Best screws for fiberglass

To stop water penetration one should really treat it similarly to a through hull fitting - overdrill, fill (eg epoxy), pilot.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-03-2016, 14:10
Replies: 59
Views: 6,921
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Duck tape on deck

Kerosine (paraffin, UK) WD40 or mineral turps. I now avoid acetone for the health problems - actually pulls me "down" - and the fact that is such a good transporter of evil stuff into the skin. It...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-01-2016, 14:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,957
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Do I have an oddball tiller motor???

That motor sounds just like ours, right down to the date and prop. Sends our 23' trailer sailer very nicely. Long shaft quite necessary in sloppy chop which would otherwise have the prop out the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-12-2015, 13:47
Replies: 92
Views: 27,757
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Penetrating oil for old bolts/studs on exhaust manifold

Vinegar dissolves aluminium oxide.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-12-2015, 13:46
Replies: 44
Views: 5,758
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Can resin displace water in chipboard?

If you can soak the area in ethylene glycol ( common antifreeze, 100%) it will likely penetrate the damp area and is a superb anti fungal. I have used this method on my boat and my wife's fungal toe...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-09-2015, 16:48
Replies: 16
Views: 5,585
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Glue for teak, interior cabinetry

Personally I do not like the look or feel of varnished teak. It is such a lovely, durable, easy to manage oiled finish. I despise polyurethane as it looks and feels like plastic on "furniture" and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-09-2015, 14:30
Replies: 64
Views: 7,851
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Etiquette for a bad outboard repair shop?

Had similar treatment myself in the Gippsland Lakes, Victoria, with a BF8. I ended up doing the job myself, basically strip and service carby. Plenty of youtube help etc. Found the cause of the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-08-2015, 16:08
Replies: 30
Views: 10,807
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: alcohol stove and heater

Most Australian States have banned and removed those small butane cookers with aerosol type replaceable canisters:
NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA & NT Ban Butane Cookers | Lunchbox Cookers | Video | ELGAS -...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-07-2015, 18:12
Replies: 13
Views: 2,375
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Opinions on my blog...

Terrific blog. Living the dream - long may you! Perhaps the lack of response is that it is beyond critcism?
Sunshine and fair winds to you my friend.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-06-2015, 17:55
Replies: 33
Views: 5,454
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Harbour Stench in Shoes

Dear McGranec,
Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Having recently had the misfortune of a wet wellie (gum boot for the rest of you) I'm happy to share a sanitary and entertaining method of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2015, 17:00
Replies: 23
Views: 11,734
Posted By Isabella Jane
Re: Cork cabin sole. contact cement to fiberglass?

My experience with liquid nails is disappointing. It continues to harden and eventually becomes brittle and fails. Definitely avoid in the Tropics.
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