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Forum: Destinations 14-10-2021, 18:48
Replies: 47
Views: 7,890
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: East Coast of NC

Agree that Oriental offers far better sailing opportunities than Morehead City. The latter is a fun place to visit, but Oriental is a better home base for a sailor.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 21-07-2021, 10:43
Replies: 20
Views: 2,367
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Boat loans and intent of use

I am a retired bank CEO. You are getting lots of advice on this from people who are speaking authoritatively, but don’t really have the facts. I suggest you read the loan documents for clarification....
Forum: Americas 13-07-2021, 08:19
Replies: 18
Views: 2,796
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Staying with boat in Oriental, NC

Try Zimmerman’s (formerly Deaton’s)
Forum: Navigation 10-10-2020, 13:10
Replies: 39
Views: 10,622
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Autopilot steering off course

Do you have a Raymarine Evolution Autopilot system? If so, check the location of the EV-1 Sensor Core and determine if you have any interference.

We had a similar problem, except the amount and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-10-2019, 13:17
Replies: 24
Views: 13,324
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: North Carolina liveaboard Marinas

Sea Harbour (Oriental, NC) allows vessels to remain in slips during hurricanes.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-10-2019, 09:58
Replies: 24
Views: 13,324
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: North Carolina liveaboard Marinas

Try Sea Harbour Yacht Club, Oriental, NC. Lisa Thompson is dockmaster.

Well-protected, very well managed marina.

Sea Harbour Yacht Club | Oriental, NC (https://www.seaharbour.org/)
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-05-2019, 14:01
Replies: 12
Views: 4,351
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Endless Furling Line for In-Mast Furling

Is it a Selden mast? If so, call Selden in Charleston, SC. They can advise.
Forum: Our Community 03-05-2019, 14:04
Replies: 17
Views: 2,660
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Suggestions on moving to area with good sailing (not liveaboard)

Oriental, NC is on the Neuse River where is is 4-5 miles wide and 20’ depths...also the ICW passes through here. Sailing is very good and affordable marinas.

Employment available in New Bern...
Forum: Americas 25-10-2018, 16:13
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Need recommendations for gelcoat repair

Thanks. He is on my list.
Forum: Americas 25-10-2018, 12:32
Replies: 2
Views: 799
Posted By Jim Beck
Need recommendations for gelcoat repair

Our Marlow Hunter 40 suffered some, mostly cosmetic, damage during Florence. She has scrapes and abrasions on both sides of the hull from rubbing hard against pilings during the storm surge. There is...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-06-2018, 04:46
Replies: 10
Views: 1,957
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: sliping inmast rolling furling sail

Agree with JD that it is good practice to set furler to ratchet once main is unfurled. This is ESSENTIAL if furling at the mast with a winch handle.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-06-2018, 02:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,957
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: sliping inmast rolling furling sail

Mine slips as well. Had continuous line replaced with line recommended by Selden. Still slips often times. I simply put tension on the other end of the continuous furling line,mshich solves the issue.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-05-2018, 11:20
Replies: 45
Views: 8,863
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Backing into a slip pointed into a 2knot current

Thank you.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-05-2018, 11:04
Replies: 45
Views: 8,863
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Backing into a slip pointed into a 2knot current

Didn’t say it was easy...just to me, facing backward simplifies the situation. To each his own. Don’t appreciate your disrespect by the way as you don’t know what I have or haven’t done.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-05-2018, 09:45
Replies: 45
Views: 8,863
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Backing into a slip pointed into a 2knot current

Well, it works well for me...and others i know that use this technique. Perhaps, like other techniques, it’s not for everyone.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-05-2018, 08:52
Replies: 45
Views: 8,863
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Backing into a slip pointed into a 2knot current

I almost always dock stern in. You might try turning around and stand facing aft, with the wheel in front of you. Then, the steering works just as your used to. Of course you have to get used to the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-03-2017, 16:12
Replies: 19
Views: 7,891
Posted By Jim Beck
Re: Tell me about New Bern/ Oriental

I grew up in New Bern, live and work in Raleigh and have kept my sailboat in Oriental for more than 10 years. I would agree with most of what has already been posted here. My perspective is this:
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