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Engines and Propulsion Systems
16-12-2017, 12:19
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My fuel gauge works in reverse
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Racer86
Re: My fuel gauge works in reverse
Correct for this type,, as stated, flip the float over and reinstall it.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
13-12-2017, 10:24
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Blistering paint on freeboard of Aluminium hull looking for a remedy/solution.
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5,644
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Racer86
Re: Blistering paint on freeboard of Aluminium hull looking for a remedy/solution.
You need two things, alumiprep and iodine. Goggle will tell you what and how.
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Families, Kids and Pets Afloat
07-10-2017, 08:54
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Crazy Idea Several Families on a Big Boat
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6,514
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Racer86
Re: Crazy Idea Several Families on a Big Boat
Sounds like a great adventure to me. Do it!
Live is full of people that are afraid of change or a challenge. I personally think that they are missing the point of life.
Make a GOOD plan and do it.
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Multihull Sailboats
08-09-2017, 09:02
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Irma and the local boat market
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Racer86
Re: Irma and the local boat market
Done it both ways, owned and chartered boats over 40 feet. After this disaster, I decided not to buy another boat. I will charter, enjoy, return the keys and go home. Not a world cruiser, no desire...
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Monohull Sailboats
29-06-2017, 11:32
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Identify this mystery part (+42 points)
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Racer86
Re: Identify this mystery part (+42 points)
They are from a Radial Arm saw. They are "kick back guards ". one is used on each side of the blade
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
20-06-2017, 11:56
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Westerbeke 8K diesel generator no 12v power to the fuel pump
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Racer86
Re: Westerbeke 8K diesel generator no 12v power to the fuel pump
Not sure of your setup, but if it has a digital panel, there is a way to get into the trouble codes. A google search might find how you access these on your panel.
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
19-06-2017, 08:11
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Best year-round sailing in the USA?
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13,585
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Racer86
Re: Best year-round sailing in the USA?
Another vote for San Francisco Bay. Conditions will allow you to learn how to sail in 20-30 knots of daily wind, plus learning to deal with tides and the current they produce. Plus when you are...
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Multihull Sailboats
07-06-2017, 14:01
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Catamaran vs Monohull sailing for Families
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Racer86
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull sailing for Families
Regarding your thought about a cat bouncing more in a mooring or anchoring, look at any mono in a harbor with even a smalll swell, it is rolling about while a cat just sits level. Who wants to walk...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
07-06-2017, 12:38
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Catamaran vs Monohull sailing for Families
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17,347
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Racer86
Re: Catamaran vs Monohull sailing for Families
The 2017 Lagoon 450 F we chartered in BVI sailed on its own bottom from the factory in France to BVI. Most are doing this.
We got into a race with a Private Benetton 50 and beat him to weather...
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General Sailing Forum
23-05-2017, 09:51
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Seeking advise for a week long charter from St Petersburg.
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Racer86
Re: Seeking advise for a week long charter from St Petersburg.
Watch the thin water, sand bars move into channels , some inlets have wicked current flows, clearance on bridges, including to the side. Watch your weather carefully. Squalls blow in very quickly....
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
14-05-2016, 07:40
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Domestic Air Conditioner High Humidity
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Racer86
Re: Domestic Air Conditioner High Humidity
Possible drain blockage from coil pleumin to drain into pan. Condensate staying inside unit. Blower pushes the condensate into air flow.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
05-05-2016, 09:05
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Tool for removing nuts on VERY long keel bolts
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Racer86
Re: Tool for removing nuts on VERY long keel bolts
Might want to think about the fact that the long threaded bolts you have, may have backed out of the keel. You should find out how long of thread ingaugement (sp?) in the design of the keel...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
18-04-2016, 14:21
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Poll:
A Poll: Sale/Resale of electric powered sailboats
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Racer86
Re: A Poll: Sale/Resale of electric powered sailboats
So build one and sell it and get back to us with the sales results.
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
18-04-2016, 13:44
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How to fuel a sailboat?
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Racer86
Re: How to fuel a sailboat?
I refueled at Saint Petersburgs fuel dock with ( my luck ) the Coast Guard boat refueling right next to me. The dock crew handed me an absorbent towel, and said good luck and walked away. crew...
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Monohull Sailboats
18-04-2016, 13:33
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39
Poll:
A Poll: Sale/Resale of electric powered sailboats
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5,351
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Racer86
Re: A Poll: Sale/Resale of electric powered sailboats
For me, next boat is a cataraman , I would love to have a Diesel engine that supplies electrical power to the boat and hydraulic power to dual hydraulic motors to each hull. Of course, solar panels...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
31-03-2016, 09:25
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Film On Water From Diesel Exhaust
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17,932
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Racer86
Re: Film On Water From Diesel Exhaust
At what point is an oily film on the water a violation of EPA rules for no discharge? Just asking,,
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
30-03-2016, 07:46
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Hydronic Heating plumbing question
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6,290
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Racer86
Re: Hydronic Heating plumbing question
Just to confuse you a little more, they do make 3 way ball valves. You can control 2 circuits with one valve. Put one on supply's and one on returns.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
11-03-2016, 09:50
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Transmission to Prop shaft
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3,263
Posted By
Racer86
Re: Transmission to Prop shaft
Nylon nuts can have a heat problem with the nylon insert melting. Correct use is dependent on location and temperature of heat. Use distorted thread all metal locknuts. Been used in aviation and race...
Forum:
Atlantic & the Caribbean
07-03-2016, 06:51
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Crossing to and from Cuba
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7,641
Posted By
Racer86
Re: Crossing to and from Cuba
Go to " Sailingflorida.com". They have made 6 trips to Cuba recently. These are on their charter sailboats. They will allow you to charter from them and sail to Cuba. They have a great blog on most...
Forum:
Navigation
18-09-2015, 09:52
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36
I Pad and plan2nav for Bahamas
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5,914
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Racer86
Re: I Pad and plan2nav for Bahamas
Google , "BAD ELF " it's a small plug in Gps module for Ipad that is much more accurate than the Gps built into the ipad. Their site shows all the charting apps that it works with. We used it in the...
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Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
06-07-2015, 10:20
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Gas Fill issue and Grill
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3,217
Posted By
Racer86
Re: Gas Fill issue and Grill
Agree with others,, but also check the vent hole on the regulator. Not the adjustment screw under the regulator cap, but the small hole on the top cover of the regulator. This allows the diaphragm to...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
30-06-2015, 08:06
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methylene chloride to remove interior paint from hull
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6,881
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Racer86
Re: methylene chloride to remove interior paint from hull
Dry ice media blasting,google for dealer near you.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
08-06-2015, 07:42
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Hunter 45 Center Displacement Length Ratio
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5,926
Posted By
Racer86
Re: Hunter 45 Center Displacement Length Ratio
Just returned from A bareboat charter on a Hunter 45 CC. El Primo, this boat has the 5 foot shoul draft keel, about 5'. So maybe the rating confusion is about which keel ( they can the deep or short...
Forum:
Our Community
27-03-2015, 10:55
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Planning to trailer my C&C 30' MKII
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6,209
Posted By
Racer86
Re: Planning to trailer my C&C 30' MKII
Boat is chained to the trailer, windage on the side of the hull will move the trailer " downwind" causing sway. Different than a boat in the water
You towed a 8500 pound boat plus "gear"on a trailer...
Forum:
Our Community
27-03-2015, 10:28
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19
Planning to trailer my C&C 30' MKII
Views:
6,209
Posted By
Racer86
Re: Planning to trailer my C&C 30' MKII
1. Your boat will have a high center of gravity when loaded on the trailer.
2. Your boat will have high windage both front and Side.
Both will cause uncontrolled sway on an undersized trailer and...
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