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Forum: Our Community 30-10-2022, 12:18
Replies: 126
Views: 15,392
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Dinghy dilemma

There used to be a company that advertised a system to tow a inflatable by the stern with the outboard still attached to the transom, it was compromised of 2 fibreglass wands...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-08-2022, 10:08
Replies: 30
Views: 3,754
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Lack of Wind in Phuket

Having spent 20 years in that neck of the woods (1968 to 1985) and sailed from S'pore to Phuket many times, i can attest to the fact that wind or lack of is normal, lots of motoring, so...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-07-2022, 14:46
Replies: 77
Views: 8,368
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Using a ball weight on the anchor chain

Better to have a Nylon snubber attached to the chain to absorb shock.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-06-2022, 11:45
Replies: 12
Views: 2,100
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: What brand self-steering windvane is this?

It could be an earlier Cape Horn, as the servo rudder is wood and the Wind Vane looks the same, not all the C.H. installs are via the quadrant, a option is leading the lines via blocks to a...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 26-06-2022, 16:13
Replies: 18
Views: 5,716
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: 49' Custom Steel Sloop Blue Water Cruiser

Who designed the hull and rig ?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-06-2022, 16:05
Replies: 18
Views: 2,995
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Ideas to stop corrosion in aluminum heat exchanger?

AS already stated, buy a all copper exchanger and rehose, reposition, it doesn't need to be on the engine if it doesn't fit.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-06-2022, 15:55
Replies: 28
Views: 7,629
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Bending stainless steel tube for a bimini

I have built Pulpit's, push pit's, bimini's and dodger frame's on the cheap for year's, the trick is to have the tubing bent and then use fitting's, i.e, T's, elbow's, ect. and instead of using the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-06-2022, 21:48
Replies: 14
Views: 1,479
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Help with Hull and Unusual Blistering - a slug!

Reminds me of back in the 80'S when i lived in Singapore a Hershoff design [Tioga] sailed in, beautiful boat, built in New Zealand, i thought She was fiberglass, during a tour the owner said She was...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-05-2022, 23:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,138
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: How do I reuse coldplates with new compressor.

What you call the control box is a THERMOSTAT and has a on and off function, you should be able to purchase a generic thermostat , the thermostat is only a on/off switch with a resister], if fact...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-05-2022, 22:20
Replies: 12
Views: 3,404
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Comparing Jeanneau DS models....and Catalina 400

I just completed a long list of up grades on a Catalina 400 that had been sitting long term ashore, the new owner's hired me to do a number of project's, including drilling some holes , i was...
Forum: Our Community 02-05-2022, 22:10
Replies: 6
Views: 2,426
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Dubai to India help

There has been trade between Dubai and India for hundred's of year's,i believe the N.E. Monsoon allows the Dhow's to sail South then and back during the South West, the N.E. monsoon starts in January...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-04-2022, 20:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,149
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Help with LP gas stove install

I have 14" from burner to overhead(under side of deck) , from top of large pot, which i use alot is 10" full time live aboard and cook alot, no problem, use CEMENT BOARD under the S.S. liner.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-03-2022, 19:09
Replies: 14
Views: 1,896
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Need suggestions for mini spray gun and compressor for touch-ups

First off, i think you are mistaken in regard to the non skid being applied (sand) via a spray paint gun, however it doesn't matter, i.e., you need to do a touch up. Paint the ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-03-2022, 11:37
Replies: 47
Views: 5,395
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Clear plastic on Racor fikter got cloudy how to clean?

A different problem, but I've seen Acetone used to clean lifelines, they will be sticky forever, big no, no.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-02-2022, 13:52
Replies: 18
Views: 9,275
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Hit a rock. Minor Keel damage. How to repair

To hold the goop in place, screw in a couple of screws into the damaged area, this will hold the goop in place while curing.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-01-2022, 11:26
Replies: 20
Views: 4,638
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Passage to Isla Mujeres

The Canadian vessel can be boarded by the USCG, all they do is call the Canadian authorities to get permission which WILL BE GRANTED and will board, this agreement is with ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-01-2022, 13:22
Replies: 51
Views: 6,628
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Sloop to Ketch conversion

I owned a Rob 35 Yawl rigged, removed the Mizzen one time just to see the difference, the main boom is the same length for Sloop or Yawl, being in the Tropics the Mizzen mast ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-01-2022, 13:01
Replies: 38
Views: 6,603
Posted By Dougtiff
Thumbs up Re: Knot to attach float to mooring rope?

I use a line long enough to go from the cleat theu the Mooring line bight and back to the cleat, makes it easier to get underway.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-01-2022, 11:13
Replies: 13
Views: 2,714
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Cleaning fresh water supply lines

Check your dock hose could be the culprit i have to run the water a bit before filling the tank.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-01-2022, 13:21
Replies: 17
Views: 2,134
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: New prop shaft play

Ideally there should not be any play, especially with a new shaft and bearing , i would mic the shaft, would be suprised if the bearing was larger than it should be , normally ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-01-2022, 09:40
Replies: 16
Views: 2,673
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Marina/mooring options in the Monterey area?

And you have 2 marina's in Monterey, the city and private, i believe one gets 2 weeks and it's live aboard, so thats 8 week's before returning to # 1 place.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-01-2022, 09:36
Replies: 16
Views: 2,673
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Marina/mooring options in the Monterey area?

Try paying for "temporary or in transit ", costs more, but it can lead to permanent, move back and forth between Santa Cruz, Monterey and moss moss Landing.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-01-2022, 18:51
Replies: 38
Views: 7,526
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Cruising on a classic sailboat (Choy Lee Robb 35)

My second boat was a Robb 35, i purchased Her second hand around 1980 in Hongkong, Whistler was Yawl rigged and the first built in Teak for a local business man, in fact she ...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-01-2022, 18:26
Replies: 32
Views: 3,991
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: 2 OR 3 BURNER RANGE?

A little off point, but i attach a diving weight to the bottom of the oven (outside) to slow down the swing.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-12-2021, 18:09
Replies: 63
Views: 5,490
Posted By Dougtiff
Re: Let’s Rig This Boat!

I'd add enough to get the boom where you want it and call it good.
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