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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-02-2021, 14:18
Replies: 96
Views: 18,721
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Re: Niagara 35 or Alberg 37?

There is a YouTube channel that features a Niagara 35. I thought you might be interested....https://youtube.com/c/HaveWindWillTravelcom
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-01-2021, 10:02
Replies: 170
Views: 26,164
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Common Etiquette screw ups for novices

If you offer to assist someone approaching the dock, and they throw/hand you a line, do not immediately snub it off to a cleat. Wait until the skipper brings the boat to a stop under control then...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-11-2020, 10:43
Replies: 16
Views: 4,584
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Rod Rigging and Insurance

Similar to Rucksta, in addition to my own inspection and maintenance, I have a professional rigger inspect, repair as necessary and certify my rod rigging and every 4 years. My insurance company...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2020, 16:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,598
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Need Yanmar tach pulse setting for Balmar alternator and 4JH4E

I have a Yanmar 4JH4E with a Electromaax alternator and have the same issue with the Tachometer not reading correctly. I have worked out actual RPM vs tach reading with a optical tach but don’t know...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-07-2020, 15:28
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: New Alternator Connected Tachometer cuts in and out

I have the same issue with my tach. I like the idea of putting a resistor in the tach feed line but would like to understand how it would work. If this issue is caused when the field drops when the...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-02-2020, 15:56
Replies: 30
Views: 4,826
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: US Immigration coming from Cuba...

Do US officials have any issues with foreign flagged yachts and crew arriving in the US directly from Cuba? (Ie Canadian)
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-01-2020, 08:14
Replies: 7
Views: 2,983
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Sailrite LSZ1 – Tired of paying Boat Show Prices for canvas work?

If none of the above work out, I will purchase and pickup in London. Please PM me.
Forum: Our Community 10-01-2020, 16:02
Replies: 14
Views: 6,547
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Yanmar 3GM30F Tachometer Issue

I had a similar problem when I upgraded my alternator. The tachometer is non-adjustable so I used a portable tachometer to get the actual RPM and made up a “deviation card”.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 14-04-2018, 16:44
Replies: 155
Views: 43,718
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Med cruising and managing Schengen

fieldtrip400
No, we haven’t. Although it is something we still want to do, these restrictions are making Med cruising less attractive. (And new to me, as posted by Catapult, the skipper must be 6...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-04-2018, 16:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,242
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Atkins & Hoyle replacement 3/8" (.375") Rubber round cord

I also needed to change the gaskets on my A&H portlights (and hatches) and also found their prices high. I recently ordered “Full Round Closed Cell Neoprene Sponge Cord” from Canal Rubber...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 12-07-2017, 11:22
Replies: 155
Views: 43,718
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Med cruising and managing Schengen

Thanks all for the great input.
As Kenomac points out the Western Med is the challenge. We would like to spend some quality cruising time there but have to travel a long way in a relatively short...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 11-07-2017, 08:54
Replies: 155
Views: 43,718
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Med cruising and managing Schengen

Thanks Pilou, we agree on interpretation of Schengen rules
pskudlarski, I believe you may be referring to the VAT. It shouldn’t be an issue as I would have 18 months and the time is reset by...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 11-07-2017, 06:25
Replies: 155
Views: 43,718
Posted By 42Possibilities
Med cruising and managing Schengen

We are Canadian sailors (non-Schengen). One of our life dreams is to cruise the Mediterranean.
We've researched CF. Some say it’s not worth the trouble for non-treaty country sailors to cruise the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2017, 14:21
Replies: 21
Views: 4,761
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: Help Identify 30 Ft. Sailboat

If it is a Douglas 32, a Douglas 31, or a Hullmaster 31(similar to the Douglas 31 but different builder) it will have an offset (to starboard) companionway.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2016, 16:34
Replies: 32
Views: 7,266
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: New Guinea Rosewood Can I use it instead of Teak?

A couple of years ago I went to a speciality lumber store (Kingston Ontario) looking for teak to make some ladder treads and bowsprit decking. The vendor didn't have any but suggested "Iroko" would...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-01-2016, 17:26
Replies: 46
Views: 7,350
Posted By 42Possibilities
Re: What is this metal rod for?

[QUOTE=sanibel sailor;2022075]The halyard load theorists might want to try explaining why it is also found on boats with halyards that end at mast winches. And why they are never found on boats with...
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