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Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-12-2023, 12:52
Replies: 21
Views: 1,740
Posted By LouK
Re: Replacing S/S lifelines w/ rope

DYNEMA is pretty easy to work with and there are stantion inserts (chafe preventers) available very inexpensively. Love mine.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-12-2023, 05:03
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By LouK
Re: Winter battery recommendations

Thanks, all- advice much appreciated!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-12-2023, 17:00
Replies: 11
Views: 594
Posted By LouK
Winter battery recommendations

Wondering what is the best setup is for overwintering my two 200A AGM batteries for the winter near Annapolis,MD? The boat will remain in the water this winter & is on shore power. I also have 390W...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-12-2023, 16:56
Replies: 41
Views: 5,700
Posted By LouK
Re: complete lithium battery system replacing lead acid

You can also contact E Marine systems in FT Lauderdale (954-581-2505), they helped me & seemed pretty knowledgeable.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-08-2023, 10:50
Replies: 60
Views: 4,647
Posted By LouK
Re: Sailing without depth sounder?

If you’re familiar with the Chesapeake, then you’ll know that one could walk about 2/3’s of the way across it. There are plenty of places where the depth a mile out from shore is only a couple if...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2023, 05:23
Replies: 34
Views: 3,749
Posted By LouK
Re: PPG - Americoat - ABC 3 or 4 paint

Earlier in the season I tried to track down a few gallons of ABC from commercial suppliers all over the east coast with no luck. So as an architect who over the years has used tanker loads of PPG...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-07-2023, 12:30
Replies: 39
Views: 10,238
Posted By LouK
Re: Power for Starlink?

Thanks to all for the insight!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-07-2023, 19:56
Replies: 39
Views: 10,238
Posted By LouK
Power for Starlink?

Struggling to decide whether to go Peplink or Starlink for boat internet- the choice seems to be pay me now or pay me later. Starlink seems to be 110 VAC with many RV’ers modifying the internal modem...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-06-2023, 20:25
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By LouK
Re: Minor Frig Upgrade- Thoughts on bubble wrap?

To close out this thread, I called 20 places today in the DC region trying to find polyurethane board insulation with no success.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-06-2023, 09:58
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By LouK
Re: Minor Frig Upgrade- Thoughts on bubble wrap?

Glad you had a good yuk, Jedi! What got me thinking about this was that ASHRAE does identify that a 1/2” captive airspace bordered by an element of high emissivity can provide something on the order...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-06-2023, 20:58
Replies: 8
Views: 674
Posted By LouK
Minor Frig Upgrade- Thoughts on bubble wrap?

In my 35 yr old frig I would have to destroy my countertop & associated wood trim to access and replace the insulation surround, but…. I have friends who swear about the benefits of lining their...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-06-2023, 20:32
Replies: 39
Views: 6,290
Posted By LouK
Re: OLD vs NEW boats. Contradictive experts' opinion.

There is some truth regarding the maximum amount an insurance company is willing to insure an older boat for. With Progressive where I’m insured, I think the value is $30-35K, not great. It would pay...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-06-2023, 15:58
Replies: 27
Views: 2,723
Posted By LouK
Re: Best tool for removing old hard bottom paint

Festools are nice, but pricey. Many of us use a rotary or pad sander connected to a shop vac.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-05-2023, 21:25
Replies: 33
Views: 5,118
Posted By LouK
Re: How to dock with strong wind

First report from ND Sailing School is highly excellent. Wife feels 1000% more confident & she still has a full day tomorrow. Small class of 4 students, apparently an excellent instructor & plenty of...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-05-2023, 11:44
Replies: 33
Views: 5,118
Posted By LouK
Re: How to dock with strong wind

My wife is taking a two day course t(this very day) on docking at the Maryland School of Sailing in Annapolis. They are training on an Island Packet 36'.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 27-05-2023, 16:49
Replies: 84
Views: 10,765
Posted By LouK
Re: Cruising Forum Member in Distres-Judy Jensen

If you provide a phone number then we could Venmo you, no?
Forum: Challenges 24-05-2023, 21:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,289
Posted By LouK
Re: Waltz RLS self leveling radar mount

I was just reading a review in Practical Sailor about the Waltz- did you ever get this worked out & are you happy with it? Do you know if they are still in business as an internet search was...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-05-2023, 14:47
Replies: 24
Views: 1,673
Posted By LouK
Re: How do I find a trustworthy Broker?

Send me $1,000 and an airline ticket and I’ll help you out. Best of luck!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-05-2023, 14:35
Replies: 0
Views: 310
Posted By LouK
Newbie Notes- Working w/G4 (Long post)

Started out reasonably enough, after close inspection & finding out my thru hulls probably should have been replaced 10 years ago, I decided to replace them with new. Several hours of grinding later...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2023, 06:57
Replies: 260
Views: 27,955
Posted By LouK
Re: Starlink Maritime now starting at $250/month

$2500/ min would make a very nice boat payment!
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-05-2023, 10:09
Replies: 47
Views: 7,563
Posted By LouK
Re: Which Starlink receiver?

Pardon my ignorance, but will Starlink support cell services?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-05-2023, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,052
Posted By LouK
Re: Cruising the east coast during hurricane season

I’d second the Chesapeake although we really don’t fret about hurricane season here until maybe its time. You can find plenty of good places to hide out near Annapolis such as Whitehall Creek, the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-04-2023, 10:31
Replies: 5
Views: 858
Posted By LouK
Re: Blister/ osmosis repair successes? Failures?

A few years back I had a boat that looked like it had been a backstop at a Turkey shoot. Soda blast, dry out, West System epoxy, sand until your arms ache, sand some more, barrier coat 3 layers, sand...
Forum: Americas 30-04-2023, 10:21
Replies: 12
Views: 874
Posted By LouK
Re: Moving a sailboat on the Severn River

He’s right, finding a mechanic could well be the hardest part of the equation. I’d give Diversified Marine a call, they’re located at Bert Jabins, as well.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-04-2023, 20:25
Replies: 11
Views: 811
Posted By LouK
Bilge pump actuators / switches

Ok, so maybe I’m a little bit anal about water in my bilge, but if there’s water in there, I want it out! After researching a lot of switches I noticed that most require 1.5-2” of water before they...
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