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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-01-2023, 13:52
Replies: 90
Views: 11,184
Posted By Macdyver
Re: listing of items available after our grounding and loss of our Bristol.

What size boat is this off and what are the dimensions on the sails?


How old are the EPIRBs and what is their battery expiration date?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-01-2023, 12:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,397
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Silver Bank North of DR, go over or around?

Used to work for a tour operator on the banks for a few years. There is usually a DR gov't representative on one of the boats, so they will give you some grief if you sail through the area that they...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2023, 22:08
Replies: 15
Views: 1,551
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Blocked engine water inlet

As someone whose done a little bit of hull cleaning, I really can't stand the external hull strainers. It always seems that little bit of shells from mussels or barnacle really like to get stuck...
Forum: Navigation 23-08-2022, 10:10
Replies: 72
Views: 8,464
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Storm avoidance - I FAILED but need help

Depends, where I'm sailing and how many crew I've got with me, but I will throw in a preemptive reef in the main at night pretty commonly. A bit slower, but I know I'm ready if some bit of weather...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-04-2022, 13:00
Replies: 134
Views: 14,140
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Is an all-in-one masthead light legal?

So, I don't know where you heard this, but this definitely not a thing. There is no requirement to turn on your required light configuration with the flip of a single switch. It is quite standard on...
Forum: OpenCPN 04-04-2022, 06:52
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Trouble with plugins - O Charts

Silly me, of course I should have checked for updates. All better now. Thanks much.
Forum: OpenCPN 03-04-2022, 19:36
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Trouble with plugins - O Charts

Okay, so I played with the color scheme, and the text appears in the dark modes, so that's a bit odd, but I can deal with it.
The bigger issue though, is what could cause the o-charts not show up in...
Forum: OpenCPN 03-04-2022, 19:32
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Trouble with plugins - O Charts

Mine looks like this...
Forum: OpenCPN 03-04-2022, 16:52
Replies: 5
Views: 722
Posted By Macdyver
Trouble with plugins - O Charts

Got a new computer recently (Macbook M1 pro), and I've only just now gotten around to getting OpenCPN loaded up and set up with all the plugins I want, but I'm having some issues.



First of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2021, 10:21
Replies: 20
Views: 1,771
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Nonskid on a Varnished Ladder

Ah! I tied a whole pile of those those (and similar mats) when I worked on schooners; don't know why I didn't think of that. I'll have to knock some of those out when I've got some free time next.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-09-2021, 09:56
Replies: 20
Views: 1,771
Posted By Macdyver
Nonskid on a Varnished Ladder

What are everybody's favorite ways to achieve non-skid texture on a varnished surface (companionway ladder)?


For context, I redid the finish on my companionway ladders a couple years ago, and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-09-2021, 05:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Boat will not go backwards in straight line after grounding

That'll depend exactly on the structure of the rudder, the degree of the bend, and location of the bend, but it's probably going to be a little more involved than just belting it with a sledge...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-09-2021, 05:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Boat will not go backwards in straight line after grounding

True enough. Either way, really the only way to sort things is to hop in and a have a look.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-09-2021, 05:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Boat will not go backwards in straight line after grounding

Agreed with the above. Not a whole lot you can do without putting eyes on the rudder itself. Either hop in and take a swim or think about an earlier haulout.



Unfortunately, you've probably...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-09-2021, 15:54
Replies: 16
Views: 1,885
Posted By Macdyver
Re: 3 position sea cock?

Interesting. I haven't encountered that style of seacock before, but it sure looks to me like a hole for a winterizing drain plug or a grease fitting. I'd be inclined to put a plug in there,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-09-2021, 13:15
Replies: 16
Views: 1,885
Posted By Macdyver
Re: 3 position sea cock?

What kind of seacock? Some of them I've encountered have little drain plugs for winterizing, so yours could just be missing that. Do you have a picture?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-09-2021, 12:48
Replies: 19
Views: 1,949
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Cruising plans for upcoming season?

My boat's on the hard in N. Florida right now, but I'm planning on splashing in February when I finish up my current contract. Then the plan is to spend the rest of the winter and spring in Bahamas...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-09-2021, 12:03
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Mason 43

I suppose that depends a bit on your personal comfort level, but it certainly seems manageable to me. I met a fellow at anchor in West Palm who had been (primarily) single-handing his for several...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 17-09-2021, 06:00
Replies: 24
Views: 5,048
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Electric Hookah Blu3 Nemo

I second this big time. If you do any diving in remote areas of the world (or even slightly remote, like say the Bahamas) getting your tanks to a place to get filled can be a bit of an annoying...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-09-2021, 05:50
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Mason 43

My dad has one, and while I've only done one daysail one it; I helped him do a lot of refit work over the last decade. I can say that they are very well-built boats, and definitely a boat I'd trust...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 05-09-2021, 14:43
Replies: 17
Views: 2,147
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Dry suit undergarments

The BZ-400 is actually 420 gm, maybe you're thinking of the BZ-200? Either way, don't really know what I can say in response beyond the fact that in my experience that suit is plenty warm, and I have...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 05-09-2021, 11:46
Replies: 17
Views: 2,147
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Dry suit undergarments

As a both a cold water diver and sailor, I'd say don't overthink things too much. When I first start drysuit-diving in Northern waters, I wore whatever random fleece and long underwear layers I had...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-08-2021, 08:47
Replies: 17
Views: 3,679
Posted By Macdyver
Re: First Trip from West Palm to the Bahamas

What kind of speed do you figure you can make? When I'm sailing, I usually leave before daybreak to give myself plenty of time to make into whatever port of entry I'm aiming for in daylight, though...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-08-2021, 08:06
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Macdyver
Re: Crimson Polaris Breaks in Half

:biggrin:
Well, what sort of standards are these oil tankers built to?
Oh, very rigorous … maritime engineering standards.
What sort of things?
Well the back’s not supposed to fall off, for a...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 13-08-2021, 08:01
Replies: 2
Views: 843
Posted By Macdyver
Re: For the Captains - How to Document boat deliveries

I don't think I agree with this. The small vessel sea service form specifically says "body or bodies of water". I've turned in lots of sea time letters and forms for routes that covered ocean...
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