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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-04-2017, 10:13
Replies: 5
Views: 2,504
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Epoxy over teak

Interested to hear your experience with epoxy and glass over teak. I have an Endeavor 37 ketch, with pieced together "toerail" which has been so neglected that it is beyond salvage cosmetically. I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-02-2017, 09:50
Replies: 115
Views: 26,382
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Re-gelcoating my deck: Project thread

What about epoxy filler maybe with microballons to fillet after grinding out cracks?
Forum: Challenges 10-01-2017, 08:16
Replies: 90
Views: 20,807
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Coastal cruising and getting older

Really very encouraging to hear from the more "seasoned" sailors out there. I'm "only" 66 and anticipating living onboard full time in a few years, but have wondered if I was being reasonable. Glad...
Forum: Our Community 23-11-2016, 08:52
Replies: 145
Views: 20,020
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: The Nauti One, an Endeavor 32

Got my Endeavor 37 ketch the same way, for a little more money but a great buy. Also undergoing a full rebuild. Several year project and I'm lovin' it!!
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-11-2016, 08:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,947
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Sunbrella Weathercloths with grommets

Also interested. Pics and dimensions would seal the deal.
Forum: Navigation 03-06-2016, 08:17
Replies: 23
Views: 10,459
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Ocracoke Inlet with 5'6" draft?

Does adams creek have 6+ feet all the way from Beaufort to Neuse??
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-05-2016, 17:16
Replies: 51
Views: 9,653
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Met tugboat; I blinked

Only two rules of the road red-right-returning and give way to tonnage
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 06-05-2016, 07:42
Replies: 46
Views: 10,623
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Ciguatera and Lion Fish

Come on folks let's play nice.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-04-2016, 08:40
Replies: 46
Views: 11,018
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: "This is how the terminally ill and suicidal behave!"

As a practicing Buddhist and a future live-aboard cruiser (rebuilding 37' Endeavor ketch), I find the downsizing and letting go of "things" a perfect part of both life styles.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-04-2016, 12:55
Replies: 30
Views: 6,330
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Bonding overhead wood strips to the ceiling?

Tree Sisters got it right. I have used contact cement, the same stuff used to adhere "Formica" type finish material to plywood for kitchen countertops. It works GREAT on fiberglass to wood...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-02-2016, 07:32
Replies: 15
Views: 4,309
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: perkins 4107 control panel

Hello yes chef. I have a 37 foot endeavour ketch with the same engine and the same issues with the control panel. The wiring on this boat has been a nightmare and I've had to trace individual wires...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-01-2016, 11:03
Replies: 11
Views: 4,442
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Intracoastal Waterway in Florida

Thanks for the reference to Active Captain. Was not aware of it and it looks helpful.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-01-2016, 14:19
Replies: 25
Views: 12,462
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Oil filters, which would you recommend?

Thanks so much for all the information. I will definitely look into that sandwich filter arrangement. Sounds like just what I was looking for
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-01-2016, 09:05
Replies: 25
Views: 12,462
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Oil filters, which would you recommend?

To extend this discussion a little, I have a Perkins 4 108 and would like an "off-engine" filter setup, with the filter mounted on a bulkhead wall, and hopefully some way to drain the old oil from...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2016, 12:16
Replies: 17
Views: 5,738
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Google Fi for Sailors

I like this picture!! Vessels as nodes in a net - GREAT!!
Forum: OpenCPN 11-12-2015, 08:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Charts for Android

Thanks that did it!!
Forum: OpenCPN 11-12-2015, 06:50
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Charts for Android

Attended a good webinar on OpenCPN from SevenSeasU last night. Appreciate the introduction to what appears to be a really phenomenal program!!

I have successfully installed the Android version...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-12-2015, 08:44
Replies: 68
Views: 11,506
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Ciguatera - foodborne illness - think twice before eating reef fish

Any serious input on this issue would be appreciated. I am planning an extended stay in the Caribbean next winter, and dive fishing was a planned food item. Should I just stay away from all fishing...
Forum: Our Community 17-11-2015, 07:57
Replies: 14
Views: 3,565
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Square Rigger original film

What unbelievable filming!!!

Thanks for posting!!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-09-2015, 10:46
Replies: 136
Views: 22,121
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: Mbti (personality) of sailors

I am an INFP and have ALL my astrological signs/houses/planets/galaxies/whatever in Aquarius. The guy who did a chart for me said that in 20+ years of dong charts, he had never seen anything like...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-09-2015, 14:43
Replies: 1
Views: 1,134
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Endeavor owners

Hey guys I am trying to get an Endeavor owners group going to share stories, pics, and information about our boats. I love my 37 plan b ketch, and am making significant improvements over the coming...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-09-2015, 08:10
Replies: 31
Views: 5,594
Posted By Oldhippiesailer
Re: What size boat can I start with & Grow into?

All great advice David, but I have to ask why is your armchair tied to the dock?
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