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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-04-2011, 05:49
Replies: 1
Views: 1,540
Posted By waverider
Engine Replacement

Hello all,

I have recently found out my Yanmar YSB12 wont start. I could have rebuilt it but it would cost more then purchasing a rebuilt YSM12. So I purchased a rebuilt YSM12.

My questions...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-02-2011, 11:37
Replies: 4
Views: 3,727
Posted By waverider
Hi adrewsc I actually checked with a Marine...

Hi adrewsc

I actually checked with a Marine Insurance Broker last night over the bottle of Rum. He lives next door and we had enough of shoveling snow. He will insure any vessel that is Captained...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-02-2011, 10:44
Replies: 4
Views: 3,727
Posted By waverider
Sailboat Vacation Exchange

Dear Members,

I have been on the hunt for a small sailboat (30ft) in Key West to charter for a 2 day period. My girlfriend and I are going to Key West next week Feb. 9th for two weeks and I...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-12-2010, 05:51
Replies: 1
Views: 2,014
Posted By waverider
Small Sailboat in Florida Keys

Looking to Rent a 27 to 34ft boat in Key West or Florida Keys. My First Mate and I will be vacationing in Key West from Febuary 9th to 23rd. We would like to spend 2 days and 1 night on a sailboat....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-12-2010, 21:44
Replies: 23
Views: 4,023
Posted By waverider
The best boat purchase is the one that takes you...

The best boat purchase is the one that takes you cruising, the one that you fall in love with, the one that meets your wish list and the one you have the fun on.

You can have an adventure in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-05-2010, 11:14
Replies: 5
Views: 4,696
Posted By waverider
I have just replaced mine, its not hard to do but...

I have just replaced mine, its not hard to do but you should be on the hard unless you like diving.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 05-04-2010, 07:12
Replies: 42
Views: 6,479
Posted By waverider
It is funny that you use the word "Yachties", we...

It is funny that you use the word "Yachties", we use the word at our yacht club to make fun of the Rich and Shameless that feel they are above everyone else in the Yachting World. Ted Night in the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-03-2010, 05:16
Replies: 5
Views: 4,696
Posted By waverider
Help Needed: Replacing O'day 30 Centerboard Wire

Ok I did a google search and got nothing, so I am hoping the experts here in our group can help me.

I need to replace the wire that pull my centreboard up on an Oday 30. What is the easiest way...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-03-2010, 04:32
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By waverider
Glad to see we have some interest in the group,...

Glad to see we have some interest in the group, its always nice to know that you are not alone when traveling abroad.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 22-03-2010, 12:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,060
Posted By waverider
Canadian Cruising Group

Canadian Cruisers Group

Group Maintained by waverider (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/waverider-18850.html)


For all Canadian Cruisers both Power and Sail. If you are a Canadian...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-01-2010, 07:06
Replies: 9
Views: 4,267
Posted By waverider
The Hole to the bilge is only a round 6" hole. ...

The Hole to the bilge is only a round 6" hole. Not big enough to get wood or other material in. I can cut it and do the job as a perminate refit, I was hoping to find a nice easy quick way....lol....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-01-2010, 11:40
Replies: 9
Views: 4,267
Posted By waverider
Thanks SkiprJohn

Thanks SkiprJohn
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-01-2010, 09:20
Replies: 9
Views: 4,267
Posted By waverider
Thanks Solitude

Thanks for the feed back, you are correct that it is where you step down from the stairs.

It is not a Teak and Holly cabin sole just fiberglass and the diameter of the soft spot is about 2 feet...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-01-2010, 08:26
Replies: 9
Views: 4,267
Posted By waverider
Fixing Soft Cabin Sole

Hi Folks

I have a bit of a problem with my Cabin Sole. It has a soft area at the bottom of the stairs. The sole is not balsa core it is just fiberglass, the bilge is not deep enough to get some...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-01-2010, 11:42
Replies: 169
Views: 23,724
Posted By waverider
I will do that for you no problem.

I will do that for you no problem.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-01-2010, 04:32
Replies: 305
Views: 56,475
Posted By waverider
I think if you budget $ 2000.00/m that you will...

I think if you budget $ 2000.00/m that you will live a nice lifestyle while cruising. We are taking our boat south for a winter, maybe longer if we find a place to call home. And I am stuck between...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-01-2010, 12:07
Replies: 17
Views: 5,061
Posted By waverider
Ok so lets see if I can help you out here. I have...

Ok so lets see if I can help you out here. I have spent some time in the carribean sailing for Charter Company's. I also have the dream of doing it for myself and I have a limited budget.

I think...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 13-01-2010, 11:41
Replies: 305
Views: 56,475
Posted By waverider
Wow! 17 pages of comments. Great Post, Great...

Wow! 17 pages of comments. Great Post, Great Story's, Great Advice on both sides. I think it comes down to NIKE's saying:

JUST DO IT!

Now, saying that, I plan on taking my own advice. If I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-01-2010, 11:22
Replies: 169
Views: 23,724
Posted By waverider
I think its important to realize that we are...

I think its important to realize that we are still coming out of an Ice Age, yes there is global warming but that is part of nature.

I do agree that we are making it happen faster as humans, and...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-01-2010, 09:26
Replies: 1
Want To Buy: Inventory
Views: 1,286
Posted By waverider
Inventory

In need of the following items:

1) Shore Power Cord- 30Amp 50 Feet
2) Si-Tex radar dome
3) SSB
4) Stainless Steal BBQ (propane rail mount)

If you have any of these items and are...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-01-2010, 09:17
Replies: 0
Views: 1,834
Posted By waverider
O'day 30 1978 Info Needed

I am in need of some help. I have purchased an O'day 30, and need to find out the reverse transom angle so I can mount a Radar Pole to the stern.

I can not measure it myself due to the boat...
Forum: Crew Archives 04-11-2009, 09:25
Replies: 4
Views: 3,872
Posted By waverider
Hi Decko, Although I am not interested I am...

Hi Decko,

Although I am not interested I am sure you will find someone very quickly, you might want to list the expensises you expect to share with your potential crew member. I know the first...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 03-11-2009, 09:15
Replies: 14
Views: 16,426
Posted By waverider
I had the pleasure of meeting Janet and Ansley...

I had the pleasure of meeting Janet and Ansley when they visited Nova Scotia, unfortunitly it was do to rudder problems. Great boat, great couple, good people.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 03-11-2009, 08:46
Replies: 35
Views: 13,242
Posted By waverider
I would think that 28 feet and above is a good...

I would think that 28 feet and above is a good size for couple. The Miss's and I are planning a trip for the winter south. We just sold our Mirage 27 for an Oday 30, the 27 was big enough but had...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-10-2009, 16:03
Replies: 18
Views: 10,610
Posted By waverider
Ok maybe I have an easy answer to all of this. ...

Ok maybe I have an easy answer to all of this. Use what you have in your home country (cold or warm water). If you cruise to a different water temp. area, once a month put the mask and snorkle on...
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