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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-01-2022, 07:37
Replies: 17
Views: 1,829
Posted By brucebach
Re: Old Teak - Will Pay Shipping or Pick up Florida

Call John at Buck Woodcraft in FL, he sells teak shorts BY THE POUND - it's very good quality at a very reasonable price (and I owned a teak lumber importing company) -...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-03-2021, 06:44
Replies: 149
Views: 20,854
Posted By brucebach
Re: Anyone not using Honda portable generator?

Here's a good video addressing the polarity issue, as well as CO & noise: https://youtu.be/9DZpPoyCOGI?t=296
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-01-2021, 10:07
Replies: 24
Views: 2,764
Posted By brucebach
Re: Yanmar 2GM20 - Sea Water Cooled

It's 35 AMP. The 55 AMP was considered an upgrade for the 2GM20F (which I have). Believe the Hitachi model # is LR-135.
Forum: Our Community 18-12-2020, 07:40
Replies: 144
Views: 24,650
Posted By brucebach
Re: Yacht Wear: Anybody Dress Like This?

The difference between a yachtie and a boatie
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-12-2020, 07:33
Replies: 102
Views: 13,292
Posted By brucebach
Re: Best/Good/Interesting Places to Go/Stop At on US East Coast

Shelter Island, NY
- West Neck Harbor
- Coecles Harbor
- Dering Harbor
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2020, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 5,444
Posted By brucebach
Re: Island Packet 26 mkII

I have an IP27, which is a great boat. Here's a couple IP forums:
IP Home Port - The Original Website For Island Packet Yacht Owners (https://www.iphomeport.com/)
https://www.ipyoa.com/

I'd...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-11-2020, 08:47
Replies: 29
Views: 11,489
Posted By brucebach
Re: How To Run Halyard Inside Mast

There are some really inexpensive scopes that can make the last step much easier: https://www.amazon.com/Inspection-Fantronics-Waterproof-Borescope-Adjustable/dp/B071HYRPND/ref=sr_1_5
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-11-2020, 10:00
Replies: 8
Views: 3,309
Posted By brucebach
Re: Help fixing Fynspray faucet

I had the same problem - taking it apart, cleaning everything, and applying some lubricant (silicon) brought it back to life (good as new!).

As mentioned in an earlier reply, Fawcett Boat Supplies...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-10-2020, 10:00
Replies: 72
Views: 12,085
Posted By brucebach
Re: Fifth question: Sailing alone, and sleep

I used to keep a loud egg timer in the cockpit and set it for 15 minutes - the idea being that (as I was told) if there was another ship just over the horizon and it was on a collision course it...
Forum: Powered Boats 06-05-2020, 15:32
Replies: 26
Views: 8,767
Posted By brucebach
Re: Fender Covers advice experiences etc

If you leave the boat in the water over the winter and have it shrink wrapped, take off the covers as the heat gut may melt/singe the fleece material.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2019, 09:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,171
Posted By brucebach
Re: Sea intake becomes ineffective at high revs

Had the same issue recently - was an eel grass blockage BEFORE the raw water strainer. Start at the thru hull fitting and work your way back. Discovered after doing a bunch of other stuff (clean...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-10-2019, 12:44
Replies: 35
Views: 5,953
Posted By brucebach
Re: Eliminating Bumpers at Your Home Berth

I've been VERY happy with a couple of these Dockmates: https://www.amazon.com/Dockmate-Heavy-Duty-Marina-Grade-Dock-Bumper/dp/B07VKDKGXD/
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-05-2019, 04:53
Replies: 25
Views: 21,880
Posted By brucebach
Re: Portable through-hatch ac units

I recently purchased a Zero Breeze portable AC that was just introduced for camping. Runs off AC, DC, or a battery. It's not very powerful, but okay on a small boat for occasional use. This link may...
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2019, 10:01
Replies: 151
Views: 43,436
Posted By brucebach
Re: YouTube Sailors - Overly Romanticized Or Just Lacking Details?

As a former cruising sailor, here's two that I like:

Sailing Soulianis - very nicely produced - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRqsOR0Y2zru-jXSzLcMcxg/featured

The Boat Life - more 'down &...
Forum: Powered Boats 05-03-2019, 08:40
Replies: 21
Views: 10,305
Posted By brucebach
Re: Name change - Vinyl lettering adhesive removal

I used this product - made by the company that makes great adhesives: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/3M-General-Purpose-Adhesive-Cleaner/?N=5002385+3293242391&rt=rud
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 25-02-2019, 18:40
Replies: 157
Views: 16,502
Posted By brucebach
Re: What to do for college...

There is some great advice here - you were wise to post the question!

You may be interested in reading Maiden Voyage by Tania Aebi. She was your age when her father offered her a challenge - he...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2019, 08:25
Replies: 80
Views: 10,678
Posted By brucebach
Re: mice on board help !

Could also try moth balls and peppermint, mice don't like the smell.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-11-2018, 06:40
Replies: 103
Views: 22,085
Posted By brucebach
Re: Men's Underwear Confessional!

When I lived aboard in the Virgin Islands there was a saying that went:

Q “What are the 4 things real cruising sailors don’t own?”

A “Deodorant, a razor, and underwear. Oh yeah, and a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-08-2018, 14:15
Replies: 75
Views: 12,363
Posted By brucebach
Re: Recommendations for AIS setup, Australian boat

Not necessarily a recommendation, but an FYI FWIW: There's a free app called 'OnCourse' that allows you to enter your boat information and then it displays your position in real time - along with...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 14-07-2018, 12:46
Replies: 106
Views: 25,248
Posted By brucebach
Re: Embarrassing story, seeking advice

I'm a 57-year old (male) college professor. Don't worry about it at all. It's quite easy/common to flip those little things - I did many times and not much later sailed my 36' boat from New England...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-06-2018, 16:13
Replies: 22
Views: 6,063
Posted By brucebach
Re: Tachometer died on Yanmar 2GMF

Yanmar 2GM20F Parts (https://marinedieselparts.com/store/2gm20f.htm)
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-06-2018, 15:23
Replies: 22
Views: 6,063
Posted By brucebach
Re: Tachometer died on Yanmar 2GMF

I had the same problem and it was just the two spade connectors going to the sensor at the back of the engine/front of the transmission (flywheel as stated above) were a bit loose. Squeeze the female...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-01-2018, 08:36
Replies: 5
Views: 2,897
Posted By brucebach
Re: January report on Virgin Islands cruising

Take a look at this blog - they are currently cruising in the Virgin Islands: svIslandSpirit.com - Sailing between Maine and the Caribbean Sea (https://svislandspirit.com/)
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-11-2017, 08:50
Replies: 31
Views: 7,648
Posted By brucebach
Re: Deck scuppers for rainwater collection

I did install a Y-Valve below the deck scupper to collect rain water after scrubbing the deck, BUT used a tube to fill 5 gallon 'Jerry Cans' instead of going directly to my water tanks. Used that for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-11-2017, 08:40
Replies: 26
Views: 16,837
Posted By brucebach
Re: Island Packet Tank question

The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for Island Packet's aluminum water and holding tanks is Ezell Industries, inc. (https://www.ezellindustriesinc.com/) - they have the original factory...
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