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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

18-12-2023, 07:57

Replies: 4

iPhone Application Broken?

Views: 512

Posted By bensolomon

Re: iPhone Application Broken?

Thank you! That is very helpful!

Happy Holidays,
ben

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

18-12-2023, 06:38

Replies: 4

iPhone Application Broken?

Views: 512

Posted By bensolomon

Re: iPhone Application Broken?

I am having the same problem on my droid. I guess the app is no longer supported?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

26-10-2023, 15:41

Replies: 40

pre-rigged boom preventer

Views: 9,047

Posted By bensolomon

Re: pre-rigged boom preventer

Thanks for trying.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

26-10-2023, 05:41

Replies: 40

pre-rigged boom preventer

Views: 9,047

Posted By bensolomon

Re: pre-rigged boom preventer

Hycslim,

Can you send a diagram or picture of your setup? I use 3 strand nylon connected to the mear boom end then through a snatch block on the toe rail near the bow back to the stern cleat. ...

Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans

28-09-2023, 08:44

Replies: 19

Sailing from Boston to New York

Views: 3,083

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Sailing from Boston to New York

I would go outside LIS. From block Make for shinnecock bay for overnight (44 NM). Then next day go to Atlantic highlands (74 NM). Head south from there. Eldrich is mandatory to have.

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

31-08-2023, 05:33

Replies: 1

Offwind in boom furling

Views: 303

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Offwind in boom furling

I don't have an in boom furler, but....I can't lower my main if it's loaded. There is too much friction on the sail slides in the mast groove.

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

27-08-2023, 04:35

Replies: 98

Anchoring nightmare this week

Views: 12,490

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Anchoring nightmare this week

To prevent this from happening again, use more chain before the rope rode starts. At least a boat length, as I have read to be the standard minimum. I use 50 ft of 5/8" chain and 250 ft of 5/8"...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

21-08-2023, 12:20

Replies: 9

What cell plan works for zoom along the eastern seaboard?

Views: 544

Posted By bensolomon

Re: What cell plan works for zoom along the eastern seaboard?

I use a verizon hotspot for this type of connectivity.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

20-08-2023, 05:14

Replies: 8

leach line issue

Views: 488

Posted By bensolomon

Re: leach line issue

It could also be your mast is misaligned. Take your main halyard to a midship stantion or toe rail on the port side, and close the clutch. Now take it to the same spot on the other side. If it's...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-08-2023, 07:25

Replies: 10

Need Weekender/Daysailer Advice

Views: 1,005

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Need Weekender/Daysailer Advice

The Montgomery 23 is an awesome boat in this range. I have first hand experience with this vessel, and she can take anything you throw at her. Very exciting to sail, enclosed head, great week or...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

11-08-2023, 05:50

Replies: 27

Vitrifrigo issues

Views: 3,088

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Vitrifrigo issues

Yes, it could because unless you have the relay that runs the fridge directly from AC, you are still running the fridge from DC, and your battery charger keeps your batteries "topped up". So, if...

Forum: OpenCPN

11-08-2023, 04:57

Replies: 35

OpenPlotter - Where is /dev/ttyAMA0

Views: 2,601

Posted By bensolomon

Re: One last try with this forum

The lack of response may be due to nobody else has experienced this issue. I'm only responding to let you know that your message got through. I, do not have any idea of what your referencing only...

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

02-08-2023, 05:16

Replies: 70

yesterdays MOB experience

Views: 7,830

Posted By bensolomon

Re: yesterdays MOB experience

Congratulations on a successful recovery. You did very well. I have an SOS Danbouy next to my life sling. It is a self inflating mob pole with a drogue and float:
...

Forum: Our Community

30-07-2023, 18:59

Replies: 5

Community effort request Mission Blue

Views: 564

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Community effort request Mission Blue

Great idea. I'm interested in seeing what we can do as a community. You might consider contacting Ocean Research Project, Matt Rutherford and Nicole Trenholm. They might be able to help scale the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

30-07-2023, 15:07

Replies: 5

Large Screen Portable GPS

Views: 447

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Large Screen Portable GPS

Get an iPad and use iSailor. It's great! It has been my sole source of electronic navigation for 10 years.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-07-2023, 12:51

Replies: 9

Refrigeration

Views: 798

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Refrigeration

Do any of you know how many DC amps your fridge draws while cycling from the inverter?

Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape

13-07-2023, 16:41

Replies: 90

Thoughts about this

Views: 9,613

Posted By bensolomon

re: Thoughts about this

It does seem like the other boat was coming to say, "Hello.". That would definitely create a confusing situation.

You're doing the right thing asking for opinions in real world situations. My...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

13-07-2023, 05:10

Replies: 21

best option for replacement inverter-charger

Views: 2,487

Posted By bensolomon

Re: best option for replacement inverter-charger

I have a Xantrex Freedom xc 3000. Working very well.

Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape

13-07-2023, 04:59

Replies: 90

Thoughts about this

Views: 9,613

Posted By bensolomon

re: Thoughts about this

In this situation, I would presume the boat flying the Spinnaker is coming down wind and has reduced maneuverability therefore I would have given way, and done so very early and clearly so the other...

Forum: Pacific & South China Sea

01-07-2023, 05:58

Replies: 6

Bora Bora or Huahine Bareboat Charter

Views: 1,443

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Bora Bora or Huahine Bareboat Charter

We spent two weeks in French polynesia. Definitely go to Huahine. There's a bike rental place, a fantastic grocery store and you can take on water. Rent the bike and explore the island by bicycle....

Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink

22-06-2023, 11:47

Replies: 132

Sticky: Induction Cooking info and experience.

Views: 14,607

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Induction Cooking info and experience.

It looks great!!! I'm going to see how my induction cooking goes and I might make a similar decision. Have never used the oven in the entire 12 years I've owned this boat. I only use the stove top...

Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink

22-06-2023, 06:19

Replies: 132

Sticky: Induction Cooking info and experience.

Views: 14,607

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Induction Cooking info and experience.

Did you make the cabinets below the induction plate? That looks great!

Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink

22-06-2023, 06:12

Replies: 5

Testing of Ikea dual induction hob

Views: 1,224

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Testing of Ikea dual induction hob

I am installing a xantrex 3000 watt inverter/charger just so I can use induction cooking and a water boiling pot for coffee. I have one Panasonic 350 Watt panel and two house batt bank for a total...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

13-06-2023, 03:22

Replies: 70

Severe pain, what would you do if single handing?

Views: 6,388

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Severe pain, what would you do if single handing?

For low back pain presumably related to spine or lumbar disc injuries:

Ibuprofen 800 mg every 6 hours PLUS acetaminophen 1000mg every 6 hours. Get a belt, any belt, place a rolled towel between...

Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress

13-06-2023, 03:15

Replies: 84

Cruising Forum Member in Distres-Judy Jensen & wingless Fred

Views: 10,763

Posted By bensolomon

Re: Cruising Forum Member in Distres-Judy Jensen

Fred,

I am so sorry Judy passed. My sincerest condolences.

Ben

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