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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-07-2022, 04:44
Replies: 24
Views: 3,686
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Mid rope tied to centre cleat

Why not just use a bowline. That way the rope is easily reconfigurable if required to be.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-07-2022, 19:35
Replies: 38
Views: 7,200
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Kerosene for diesel engine

I've heard of diesel with some kerosene referred to as winter diesel. Often used in northern areas during the coldest months.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2022, 19:39
Replies: 53
Views: 5,910
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Questionable Marine Policies Part 2

I've operated a lift for about twenty five years and I refuse to move any boat without the owner or an agreed representative present. I also encourage that they launch early in the day in case of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-06-2022, 11:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,648
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Fin keel vs bulb keel - any difference in rolling motion side to side?

Ketch would be the way the vessel is rigged. When they used catch it was referring to the keel. The obvious tradeoffs are wetted surface reducing speed and the worse for tight docks, the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-06-2022, 08:22
Replies: 16
Views: 3,648
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Fin keel vs bulb keel - any difference in rolling motion side to side?

The old guys here referred to what you seek as catch. The deeper and larger in surface area the greater the catch. In other words the more water it would catch or push against. Of course there are...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-06-2022, 08:09
Replies: 25
Views: 4,170
Posted By nortonscove
Re: how much should this worry me

It's probably not worth much as one of the Bennie commoner types but yes the light discoloration on the valves seems pretty common as it's somewhat less pronounced but similar on my boat.

I would...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-06-2022, 20:21
Replies: 37
Views: 3,908
Posted By nortonscove
Re: U.S.A. gasoline CAUTION 2022-06/09

No fuel dock where I live. Only ever used one for my diesel. I have never had an issue. I keep reading about all these issues but have no idea how people have them.
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2022, 18:11
Replies: 38
Views: 4,256
Posted By nortonscove
Re: General startegirs for finding a small cruiser...

While looking for my boats I just spent a great deal of time perusing the boatyards. My first boat was being listed by a76 year old gentleman that wasn't savvy with the internet. I believe I would...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-06-2022, 10:17
Replies: 70
Views: 8,178
Posted By nortonscove
Re: How to get heavy weather ocean sailing experience

You are correct. This even applies for professional seamen. I've been out there in large ships thinking how good those on shore had it. Throw in low to freezing temperatures and everything gets...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-06-2022, 07:58
Replies: 70
Views: 8,178
Posted By nortonscove
Re: How to get heavy weather ocean sailing experience

I'm thinking that the biggest difference in ocean sailing and that on a large lake is proximity to safety if things unexpectedly go sideways. Where I sit the forecasted weather is taken with a grain...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 03-06-2022, 19:25
Replies: 74
Views: 9,320
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Looking for a $10k liveable Sailboat

Totally agree. The person posting the negative post lives in a place where 10k doesn't get you a parking spot and that may be clouding their vision.
Forum: Our Community 03-06-2022, 08:30
Replies: 59
Views: 8,497
Posted By nortonscove
Re: I think My friend may have a sailing problem.

Still waiting for you to mention the problem. All you keep telling us about is the good stuff.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 01-06-2022, 10:53
Replies: 66
Views: 6,229
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Unnecessary Boat Noise Regulations

How does the government propose such a change without going after road noise first. Don't get me wrong as I'm all for this change but this is an issue limited to a small segment of the population...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 01-06-2022, 06:17
Replies: 70
Views: 8,178
Posted By nortonscove
Re: How to get heavy weather ocean sailing experience

This seems to be an accurate depiction of what ocean sailing is. Of course those rules don't always apply. If you cross the Grand Banks during a nasty bit of weather there's not a wave pattern. ...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-05-2022, 17:13
Replies: 19
Views: 5,394
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Privilege 37... worth this much?

Looking at those pictures and the intended use I would definitely go for the Lagoon. The boat in those pictures show the age of the design. If it were my money and I was looking for a liveaboard it...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-05-2022, 07:44
Replies: 71
Views: 8,365
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Blue water boat vs modified coast cruiser

If you listen to old writings about older boats you will live with issues of biblical proportions.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-05-2022, 19:43
Replies: 77
Views: 13,186
Posted By nortonscove
Re: The ins and outs of mainsail furling

I had some minor issues in the beginning but then went against my manliness and read the instructions. Haven't had an issue since. Love mine. I hear people that don't like them but I'd have a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-05-2022, 06:10
Replies: 82
Views: 12,067
Posted By nortonscove
Re: 500K. Cat or monohull ? Ocean crossings. Med + Bahamas. Beneteau 51.1 ?

My father inlaw says never ask an owner about anything because you won't get the truth until they tell you why they sold it.

These posts seemingly always descend into generalizations and as such...
Forum: Our Community 24-05-2022, 07:51
Replies: 12
Views: 1,186
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Bent mast? SHE 31 please advise

A photo is not how you decide to build a boat. We once had a carpenter bring his level aboard a 155' yacht we were rebuilding and he didn't understand why this was an issue.
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-05-2022, 07:48
Replies: 102
Views: 8,219
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Did I make a $1,400 mistake?

I'm not and hope I never will be a proponent of using what is essentially an expensive toy when my life may be on the line. This is salesmanship at the highest level and something old Jobsy did to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2022, 05:53
Replies: 40
Views: 4,653
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Ketch changed to single mast

I was thinking the same while reading the responses. If you spend 8 years aboard with any sailing you are probably as knowledgeable as anything written here about your boat.
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 19-05-2022, 12:29
Replies: 105
Views: 10,793
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Optimal hull and keel shape for electric propulsion

Sorry for the slow response. Been busy at work. We sold it to go bigger. My wife wanted more comfort and a shower. We moved up to a Beneteau 400.

There's very little core to worry about really...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-05-2022, 07:01
Replies: 93
Views: 13,742
Posted By nortonscove
Re: We ran into a bridge!

Not sure if this has been asked but what part of your rigging actually came in contact with the bridge? Without knowing the type of attachments and the swage fittings it's very difficult to even...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-05-2022, 05:40
Replies: 52
Views: 5,906
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Do you ever anchor, backwards!?

My boat has a roller for such on the port side but I've never used it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-05-2022, 16:00
Replies: 55
Views: 6,038
Posted By nortonscove
Re: Step Up Companionway - are they a pain or are they just fine

I would guess that there are s great many that fit into those categories given newer boat design. In that group is where I would fit. I'm still not sure how you get flooded with well fitting weather...
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