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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-03-2019, 06:50
Replies: 79
Views: 13,302
Posted By Jspla
Re: Marina outlaws rowing of dinghy's...

Crown Bay is very tight. Boats leaving the dock need the marina office to provide an "all clear" to permit monohulls and cats to make the very right turns to exit without getting caught in a cross...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-01-2019, 06:59
Replies: 196
Views: 22,102
Posted By Jspla
Re: Boat Swamped - Should I walk away from the purchase?

I have a different take on this. If the boat yard does high quality work and the repairs were paid by the insurance company, then you have an opportunity to purchase a nice boat at a bargain price....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-02-2018, 10:14
Replies: 28
Views: 5,507
Posted By Jspla
Re: anyone have boat insurance they like?

I have used Boat US for over 10 years, always paid about 1.5% of agreed hull value. 2 large claims
SANDY >$30K and mast toppled at yard while being removed (27k) both times a delight to work with....
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 04-02-2018, 20:23
Replies: 207
Views: 32,485
Posted By Jspla
Re: 27ft cruising reality

Mike Rutherford circumnavigated the Americas in an Alvin Vega. You'll find lots of info online. You should try emailing him with specific questions.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-01-2018, 07:45
Replies: 103
Views: 56,576
Posted By Jspla
Re: Hunter - Blue-water or not?

I echo Sailmonkey thoughts. I currently own a 50ft. When problems develop and they will develop, it is both impractical and dangerous to be alone on that size of a boat. In my last trip to Bermuda we...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2017, 05:23
Replies: 70
Views: 18,888
Posted By Jspla
Re: Aft cabin or V Berth?

V-berth is preferred for all reasons stated above. Having said that- I had progressive difficulties getting in-out of berth when my wife was asleep. With lower back problems, I am very stiff in the...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 31-12-2017, 05:06
Replies: 72
Views: 23,874
Posted By Jspla
Re: Cruising and live aboard with 4 kids. Is it possible?

You may want to watch the Youtube channel Sailing Zatara. Family of 6 travelling around the world on a Beneteau 55. 4 kids ages 10,11,14and 16. The mother had a recent video on boat schooling. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-12-2017, 18:50
Replies: 18
Views: 3,464
Posted By Jspla
Re: Boat Swap - Curious

I placed my first boat, a Beneteau 373, into a fractional sailing program. For 5 years she was sailied by 5 additional skippers each season They took great care of the boat. That doesn't mean that...
Forum: Other 27-12-2017, 18:35
Replies: 37
Views: 12,300
Posted By Jspla
Re: can a unopened can of anti fouling paint last 10 years

I had a similar situation, where I purchased 2 extra cans of West Marine ablative paint and completely forgot about them for 2 years. They were stored in my basement and the cans looked like new. It...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-12-2017, 10:01
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By Jspla
Re: Life Raft replacement

I purchased and service mine at Life Raft and Survival Equipment in Rhode Island. In the northeast you can drop off your raft at a West Marine and other locations for them to pickup- service-then...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-12-2017, 05:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Jspla
Re: Removing anti-syphon valve

I'll try that option first,
thanks for replies
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-12-2017, 21:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Jspla
Re: Removing anti-syphon valve

My mistake; It is a check valve, not anti-syphon. An absolute pain to disconnect and clean.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-12-2017, 21:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Jspla
Re: Removing anti-syphon valve

I do have a traditional strainer that is higher than the genset, and should be above waterline. This valve sit between thru hull and strainer
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-12-2017, 20:36
Replies: 6
Views: 1,020
Posted By Jspla
Removing anti-syphon valve

I have a Beneteau Sense 50 with an Onan 6KW genset. Twice this past season, the raw water impeller destroyed itself after ~30-40 hours of use. On both occasions I found a very large amount of seaweed...
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