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Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-12-2021, 18:48
Replies: 75
Views: 9,402
Posted By skipper53
Re: Much much am I being ripped off?

My marina charges $4.50/sq ft for outside waterfront storage. 70 ton lift is big enough not to have to remove any stays. Bottom pressure wash is included. They do charge for winterization of water...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-11-2021, 20:38
Replies: 21
Views: 3,715
Posted By skipper53
Re: Replacing Base of Wood Mast

I built a few wooden masts for DN class iceboats back in the day. Directions called for quarter sawn Sitka spruce. It was a two piece lamination using resorcinol glue. They were very durable and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-10-2021, 15:54
Replies: 46
Views: 6,017
Posted By skipper53
Re: Should I Buy a New Main ?

If the halyardis a the way up, then more downhaul is needed. Maybe a Conningham.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-10-2021, 09:01
Replies: 60
Views: 7,576
Posted By skipper53
Re: Snake on a boat

Can hardly get the Admiral to go back to Beaver Island in Northern Lake Michigan because of a the snakes around the marina. They're sunning on the rocks by shore, and hanging like lines in the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-08-2021, 10:48
Replies: 21
Views: 5,338
Posted By skipper53
Re: Borg-Warner Stuck in Forward Gear

On an A4, if the engine is shut down while in forward, it is nearly impossible to shift back to neutral before restarting the engine. Try starting the engine in forward gear (if no neutral safety...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2021, 09:46
Replies: 68
Views: 7,457
Posted By skipper53
Re: I got scammed out of $1462 for S&H of a boat I am selling!

Sold two O'Day 22s to a couple in Russia. They sent all monies in cash ,via Western Union and one payment to my bank by wire transfer. (We waited a while for that one to clear) No problems with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-07-2021, 15:52
Replies: 21
Views: 2,185
Posted By skipper53
Re: Getting rid of the funk - oxidation removal.

"SHINE" is reflectivity. Like a pond on a windy day, ripples distort the smooth surface you'll see on a flat calm day.
Th achieve the shine you seek requires the use of increasingly fine abrasive...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-06-2021, 07:53
Replies: 295
Views: 84,096
Posted By skipper53
Re: La Vagabonde - I don't understand

Did I read seandepagnier correctly that he approves the theft of Delos'' outboard because the thief is poor! WTF???
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-05-2021, 03:58
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,516
Posted By skipper53
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

The boats.com listing after clicking on the OP,s link says $150,000.
Forum: Navigation 21-05-2021, 20:09
Replies: 12
Views: 2,031
Posted By skipper53
Re: getting weather and cell service in SE Alaska

Free Predi t Wind works on my cell phone. Maybe depends on where you are located.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-05-2021, 15:48
Replies: 27
Views: 5,373
Posted By skipper53
Re: Best Credit Card for cruisers?

Capital One included a notice with this month's statement that they are dropping all the benefits listed above (no fees on foreign transactions tions, rental car insurance, etc.) Both Visa and...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-05-2021, 15:22
Replies: 118
Views: 20,918
Posted By skipper53
Re: Insurance challenges - Canada

If more folks move to buying "liability only" insurance, the insurance companies will raise the rates on that too. They don't operate as a public service a charity, or a not for profit...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-05-2021, 12:18
Replies: 49
Views: 8,656
Posted By skipper53
Re: Boat Insurance Price Hike - Not Happy

Exactly why we do an agreed value policy. By the way, the Admiral felt that way about my life until I suggested we change to a decreasing term policy. Keep the premium down by reducing the death...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-05-2021, 12:10
Replies: 49
Views: 8,656
Posted By skipper53
Re: Boat Insurance Price Hike - Not Happy

My 1977 Islander is still insured by Geico. We did an agreed value, not
replacement coverage. Many older boats seem to be built heavier and stronger than some of the newer ones. Think we'd get a...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-05-2021, 12:01
Replies: 118
Views: 20,918
Posted By skipper53
Re: Insurance challenges - Canada

Every time is see hurricane losses of boat pictures, I think hom much the insurance companies are paying out. But, anytime a price jumps 30% in a year I know that gouging is involved somewhere. As...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-05-2021, 08:04
Replies: 134
Views: 23,582
Posted By skipper53
Re: Help! Geico is no longer writing for sailboats!!!!!

Our euphemism for being behind in a race was to say we were in "a safe leeward position." Apparenty I'm in a safe leeward position regarding the insurance company. Makes me appreciate my old bot...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-05-2021, 18:49
Replies: 134
Views: 23,582
Posted By skipper53
Re: Help! Geico is no longer writing for sailboats!!!!!

BOAT US/GEICO just renewed me for a 1977 Islander 32. We do an agreed amount policy of 15k and they have never asked for a survey. All they wanted was a couple of pictures - hull and engine. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-05-2021, 09:06
Replies: 86
Views: 14,276
Posted By skipper53
Re: Unofficial ugly sailboat thread

I don't have a picture, but I did see a wooden picnic table mounted on what looked like two Hobie Cat pontoons with a small outboard motor. More a case of form follows function than any consideation...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-05-2021, 15:41
Replies: 67
Views: 13,872
Posted By skipper53
Re: Beneteau 361 Grid/Matrix Separation

Elleroo, just wondering if you shared your wisdom and experience with the Evans couple, or if you visited their boat to physically inspect their repair work.
Other than yet another hard grounding...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-05-2021, 06:15
Replies: 67
Views: 13,872
Posted By skipper53
Re: Beneteau 361 Grid/Matrix Separation

Sure does sound like Expedition Evans all over again. Would be worth. watching some of their episodes to learn what the repair involves.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-04-2021, 20:24
Replies: 14
Views: 2,783
Posted By skipper53
Re: Replace dorade with solar powered fan?

The solar vents fit right on top of my dorades and are the same size S the ** below. The funnels definitely move more air if there's a breeze and the funnels are aimed to catch it.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 30-04-2021, 14:21
Replies: 99
Views: 13,997
Posted By skipper53
Re: Invisible Force Sinks Sub

How does a satellite photo show an underwater wave that is invisible on the surface? Hmmmmm???
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-04-2021, 09:59
Replies: 68
Views: 11,908
Posted By skipper53
Re: Honda 2200i vs Fischer Panda Genset

You could install a wind generator and have smacc talk to it all night. Plenty of air movement there!
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-04-2021, 09:46
Replies: 102
Views: 16,585
Posted By skipper53
Re: How do you make toast?

Second the suggestions by Spot, Shrew and others. Works great, stores in almost no space, and cheap enough to replace if it does rust.
Forum: Our Community 14-04-2021, 16:04
Replies: 68
Views: 7,519
Posted By skipper53
Re: Pants me! What do you wear? Non boat related.

Heck out a company called Coolibar. Claim they fabrics are equipment of SPF 50 sun screen and breathable. Shirts, pants, even full.coverage swimwear.

Don't know any more about them than what...
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