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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

20-08-2021, 09:05

Replies: 3

For Sale: Portlight Screens

Views: 595

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Portlight Screens

I love them. They are built well. I have used mine for about 3 years. Very durable. So nice to leave portlights open for breeze and keep bugs out. They are definitely water tight with no leaks. ...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

18-08-2021, 12:52

Replies: 3

For Sale: Portlight Screens

Views: 595

Posted By Sailsarefull

Portlight Screens

I have 5 stainless portlight screens. They were designed and made by NewFound Metals for their oval 512NS Portlights. I have two sets and selling one. The screens are 5 3/8" wide x 11 7/8" long. ...

Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted

20-04-2019, 18:00

Replies: 0

For Sale: Achilles LSI260E 4-sale

Views: 912

Posted By Sailsarefull

Achilles LSI260E 4-sale

I have a 2017 Achilles LSI-260E for sale. Includes 6hp Tohatsu. Both used less than 50 hours. Perfect condition. I bought a larger sailboat and want a larger dinghy. Dinghy is wonderful, easy...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

13-11-2018, 12:12

Replies: 468

Early retirement and health care for boaters

Views: 53,282

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Early retirement and health care for boaters

The reason it is only $22/month is because other tax payers are paying the balance of atleast $800/month or more. The true cost of the insurance is atleast $900/month. But, with low income...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

03-10-2018, 09:48

Replies: 14

Small boat Gulf Stream Crossing

Views: 4,399

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Small boat Gulf Stream Crossing

Give yourself plenty of window to wait for good weather. We waited 3 weeks this last spring for just marginal weather. As others have said, southerly winds, small swells. Just spend some time...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-03-2018, 09:13

Replies: 10

Need helping restoring cockpit grate

Views: 2,378

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Need helping restoring cockpit grate

I threw mine out and put down Dri-Dek. Just tired of constantly refinishing the wood, it is difficult to pull out and work around. But, I understand some want the wood look. Good on ya.

Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress

27-03-2018, 09:11

Replies: 99

MOB Man Overboard! Volvo Team Sun Hung Kai Scallywag

Views: 18,876

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Man overboard on Team Scallywag/Sun Hung Kai

It looks from the video that none of these guys have on a PFD, lifeline, MOB or anything. That is surprising to me. But, I have never raced at that level so maybe it is common. Just seems rather...

Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans

09-03-2018, 14:41

Replies: 4

Lake Worth to Abacos

Views: 1,855

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Lake Worth to Abacos

Thank you. Yes, winds just now starting to shift. Waiting till about 2am. Man, you are right. Windows small.

Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans

09-03-2018, 14:39

Replies: 4

Lake Worth to Abacos

Views: 1,855

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Lake Worth to Abacos

We decided to wait several hours and let things settle, hopefully. Plan to leave Lake Worth Inlet about 2am. Looks to be settling slightly. Boat name: Kennebeck.

Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans

08-03-2018, 10:00

Replies: 4

Lake Worth to Abacos

Views: 1,855

Posted By Sailsarefull

Lake Worth to Abacos

Luders 36'. Plan to leave Lake Worth Inlet Friday, March 9, about 4pm. Heading to Great Sale Cay. Crossing onto bank north of Memory Rock about 11nm. Little Bahama Bank waypoint.
Anyone going...

Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available

06-03-2018, 07:06

Replies: 3

Crew Wanted: Bahamas Crossing march 1

Views: 1,715

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Bahamas Crossing march 1

Did you cross yet? We are waiting to cross to Abacos now.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-12-2017, 08:43

Replies: 50

Sailing And Cruising. Two Different Things?

Views: 7,211

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Sailing And Cruising. Two Different Things?

I believe it also depends on where one is sailing and/or cruising. In the Abacos, I find most just motor because most islands are close together. Then when heading to a new chain of islands, more...

Forum: Marine Electronics

03-09-2017, 15:31

Replies: 14

Which Garmin radome??

Views: 8,608

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Which Garmin radome??

I bought the xHD and couldn't be happier with it. Good resolution, easy to install and hook up. But, have to be honest, I haven't been able to use it much.

Forum: Destinations

08-06-2017, 09:46

Replies: 13

Bahamas in October

Views: 2,614

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Bahamas in October

Took us 10 days to get a window to cross over and another 5 to get back. More time recommended.

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

24-05-2017, 17:45

Replies: 26

Purchasing boat - place to start

Views: 3,992

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Purchasing boat - place to start

I personally would prefer a full-keel boat if thinking about crossing an ocean. That is why I bought a Cheoy Lee-Luders 36. I love the lines, they are very stout and can handle anything I get into....

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

05-05-2017, 18:17

Replies: 24

Alpha Autopilot

Views: 13,196

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Alpha 3000 power consumption

My understanding is one of the strong points of the Alpha systems is their energy effeciency. They utilize 80% of the energy needed to run the system while many other systems only utilize 20%...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

04-04-2017, 15:30

Replies: 47

Crew over board how to find them ?

Views: 7,012

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Crew over board how to find them ?

I like the MOB beacons that attach to PFD. Automatically go off in water. Have strobe light. Send AIS signal so you can see them on your chartplotter (if wired to receive AIS) and sends out signal...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

01-04-2017, 11:04

Replies: 46

alternative to tether

Views: 8,769

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: alternative to tether

Thank you. Great post. I for sure am scared to death of falling overboard and hold on everywhere. I do not use cleats. I installed padeye's where I wanted them (bow, near mast, in front of...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

01-04-2017, 10:41

Replies: 46

alternative to tether

Views: 8,769

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: alternative to tether

Since I view my jacklines/tether set up as there to prevent me from going over the side, I made some firm decisions. My jackline is down the center of my boat so I can attach to either side. My...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

25-03-2017, 16:55

Replies: 46

alternative to tether

Views: 8,769

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: alternative to tether

Suijin, Just read your post and it answered my question to Steadyhand. My thought was a centerline jackline as I just would rather reduce the possibility of going over in the first place. I have a...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

25-03-2017, 16:52

Replies: 46

alternative to tether

Views: 8,769

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: alternative to tether

Steadyhand, Thank you so much for an experienced POV. I recently bought a boat and am outfitting it for the safety level I believe is necessary for me to single-hand. Your POV was especially...

Forum: Marine Electronics

25-03-2017, 13:18

Replies: 17

Mounting board products

Views: 2,672

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: Mounting board products

Did you have any issues with the thickness for small switches? I will mount a VHF (should be no problem as just a cutout), and a panel like yours.

Forum: Marine Electronics

17-03-2017, 06:25

Replies: 66

AIS Transceiver in VHF

Views: 9,378

Posted By Sailsarefull

Re: AIS Transceiver in VHF

I talked with a guy from WM and they said even if you order they aren't going to be available for several weeks.

Forum: Marine Electronics

17-03-2017, 06:04

Replies: 17

Mounting board products

Views: 2,672