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Forum: Navigation 10-04-2023, 18:27
Replies: 25
Views: 3,483
Posted By Toaster
Re: Best Navigation Apps for the Inside Passage (WA to AK)

The Canadian Hydrographic Service is actively updating their charts. Chart quality is very high. We have a mostly complete set of paper charts from the mid 2010s when we cruised there extensively....
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-09-2022, 16:44
Replies: 49
Views: 8,165
Posted By Toaster
Re: Anchor Chain Castling and Chain Twisting

A factor that seems to influence castling is the vertical drop beneath the gypsy into the chain locker. A castle can only get so high before it collapses, or at worst, a tall castle is easier to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-07-2021, 22:17
Replies: 19
Views: 2,212
Posted By Toaster
Re: Termites

We found termites recently, in a sheet of 3/4 inch plywood that was glassed to the underside of the foredeck when the boat was built (1974). They were Formosan termites that are common in Hawaii. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-04-2021, 18:13
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By Toaster
Re: Rust on my spare filters

Good question! I looked inside the small opening, where you can see the spin-on threads and they all have a little rust on them. Like I said, very fine like jeweler's rouge.

I flipped it over and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-04-2021, 16:40
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By Toaster
Re: Rust on my spare filters

They were in plastic bags, but the tropics make everything rust, even my brains.

Part of my question is what I should do if I am way out there, and find all my filters rusted? Should I delay a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-04-2021, 23:47
Replies: 9
Views: 591
Posted By Toaster
Rust on my spare filters

I use Racor 12S filters and keep several spares on board. We have a Perkins 4-108, 1974 model. The Racor is the secondary filter (ie, the first filter from the tank).

To my horror, I found that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-04-2021, 23:37
Replies: 29
Views: 8,151
Posted By Toaster
Re: Window Rebedding Compound to use?

We swear by Butyl - you can get different varieties, including a runny goop at the hardware store in a caulk tube (look for gutter sealant, works OK but is a horrible mess), or use butyl tape stuff...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-02-2021, 17:59
Replies: 64
Views: 12,701
Posted By Toaster
Re: First trip through inner passage

Charts in Canada are excellent and are actively being updated. We always carry paper as well as electronic. Get the best you can.

Make sure you update your electronic charts (and print out the...
Forum: Americas 25-12-2020, 01:26
Replies: 25
Views: 3,660
Posted By Toaster
Re: BC Cruising, Desolation in off season -- bolt holes, other guidance?

Looks like you are well kitted out, but one suggestion is an AIS transponder. There is nothing so reassuring as getting a personal hail from the bridge of an approaching Cruise ship, with the caller...
Forum: Americas 21-12-2020, 16:30
Replies: 264
Views: 33,651
Posted By Toaster
Re: Let's talk cruising in British Columbia

Regarding the danger of narrows, and Seymour Narrows in particular, one year we were anchored in a staging spot next to Gowland Island about 5nm S of the narrows, waiting to run them the next...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 13-11-2020, 17:33
Replies: 293
Views: 19,773
Posted By Toaster
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends Nov 24, 2020

Funny, I just bought the Mantus chain hook and anchor swivel from Fisheries. Would love to have the 55# M1 anchor....
https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-anchors/

But the scuba would be...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-10-2020, 00:01
Replies: 62
Views: 8,267
Posted By Toaster
Re: Perkins 4108 starter bad?

Try "shorting" across the two solenoid terminals with a big screw driver (watch for sparks) and see if the starter turns. A clicking solenoid is not necessarily working - there might be a bad...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 09-10-2020, 13:32
Replies: 140
Views: 12,999
Posted By Toaster
Re: Covid plan B for Canada staying closed

Yes! We sailed the BC coast for several years, and actually sailed about 2/3ds of the time, and it is a ton of fun. We too have sailed many narrows, including Seymour Narrows. You learn to read the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-10-2020, 12:48
Replies: 48
Views: 7,226
Posted By Toaster
Re: Keeping tools rust free?

A trick taught to me by an old machinist is to drop a block of camphor in your tool box. My understanding is that camphor vaporizes slowly at room temperature, and coats everything with a...
Forum: OpenCPN 11-12-2019, 22:45
Replies: 69
Views: 8,531
Posted By Toaster
Re: OpenCPN will not open in Windows 10 64 bit

OpenGL is a problem for me on Windows 10 Professional, a fresh install on new hardware. Intel core i3-5005U, 8GB RAM, 128 GB SSD.
OS Version 10.0.18362 Build 18362
Installed a browser (Brave,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-09-2018, 10:28
Replies: 190
Views: 35,284
Posted By Toaster
Re: Singlehanded passage making, Best Practices

This happened to us - we were hove to at night 800 nm NE of Honolulu in bad seas and the crew went to sleep - much needed, we were three weeks into the crossing and it had been rough for many days. ...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-09-2018, 00:08
Replies: 190
Views: 35,284
Posted By Toaster
Re: Singlehanded passage making, Best Practices

Offshore, there is little floating debris that can sink you. So, the primary risk of dangerous collisions while you are asleep is from other vessels not keeping proper watch or not seeing you - ie...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-08-2018, 01:47
Replies: 190
Views: 35,284
Posted By Toaster
Re: Singlehanded passage making, Best Practices

I've done two Pacific crossings. First from Seattle to Hilo, we saw zero sailboats. Once offshore, we saw four fishing boats and one container ship.

Second crossing from Honolulu to San Fran,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-08-2018, 20:42
Replies: 23
Views: 4,333
Posted By Toaster
Re: Low windage mounting alternatives for solar

We use an 85W panel (so it is not too big) on both port/stbd on the pushpit, with horizontal hinges on the frames to allow us to angle them to max the sun exposure. I believe this is a good solution...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-08-2018, 20:13
Replies: 31
Views: 13,440
Posted By Toaster
Re: Salmon fishing while sailing, or from a sailboat?

Yes, we would catch a big fish and by the time it was onboard, we'd realize it was 'uge, and since it was exhausted anyway (hence just become food for sea lion / seals), we would eat salmon for...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 23-08-2018, 00:55
Replies: 31
Views: 13,440
Posted By Toaster
Re: Salmon fishing while sailing, or from a sailboat?

We fished in BC from the Gulf Islands to Alaska from our 38 foot ketch and caught all the salmon we could eat. All types - coho, chinook, sockeye... We used two main methods - trolling under sail...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 29-07-2018, 02:10
Replies: 38
Views: 9,610
Posted By Toaster
Re: Binoculars

Stabilized binoculars are amazing. You cannot believe the difference. Watch for them on sale - I got mine (Fujinon) at half list price from B&H Photo on Black Friday.
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 19-01-2018, 15:18
Replies: 97
Views: 13,555
Posted By Toaster
Re: Need weather guru adviser during passage

In case the OP is still listening.... His idea is good.

Finding someone with suitable experience who will help him with his passage is worth the effort. This will be especially true if bad...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 10-01-2018, 21:24
Replies: 24
Views: 3,486
Posted By Toaster
Re: Citizen Science

NASA has a nice project on clouds on their GLOBE platform. Supports iPhone and android I believe.

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2016/nasa-launches-new-citizen-science-opportunity

I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-12-2017, 13:24
Replies: 33
Views: 12,511
Posted By Toaster
Re: Bronze chainplates silicone bronze or aluminum bronze

PTF has made several parts for me and used silicon bronze and nickel aluminum bronze. Can't recommend PTF highly enough, they do superb work.

Pete at PTF actually knew what a white metal bearing...
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