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General Sailing Forum
08-03-2023, 09:48
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Impeller failure Yanmar 4JH5E
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430
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lazydove
Impeller failure Yanmar 4JH5E
In December 2022 I installed a new water pump impeller bought from a Yanmar dealer in April 2019 as a spare. It was stored on my boat in the original plastic bag and box. After less than 10 hours use...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
29-04-2021, 09:12
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Saving a Yard Queen vs. Not Doing That
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5,651
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Saving a Yard Queen vs. Not Doing That
I saved two yard queens and one Hinckley Bermuda Yawl with a history which was used as a live-aboard. I do not regret at all the many hours of hard work and the expense to put them back at sea. It...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
29-03-2021, 08:37
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The 41ft Ketch Dreamboat
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4,185
Posted By
lazydove
Re: The 41ft Ketch Dreamboat
Looks like a CT 41 designed by William Gardner. Several yards built them with different names
Forum:
Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-01-2021, 09:48
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Registry, Flag, registration of boat in Caribbean
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4,438
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Registry, Flag, registration of boat in Caribbean
Beware of any country connected with the EU (member or associated). To register in those countries offers no benefits but very costly red tape, regulations and taxes
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
24-09-2020, 08:13
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PVC Glue for inflatable dinghy....
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29,374
Posted By
lazydove
Re: PVC Glue for inflatable dinghy....
my 5200 held up for five years - big tear, sold the dinghy and it lasted another two years till it got lost at sea
Forum:
Propellers & Drive Systems
14-09-2020, 12:50
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Anti-fouling for prop and bow thruster
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9,592
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Anti-fouling for prop and bow thruster
Propspeed has worked for me very well ever since it came to the market. My boat is in the water in the Caribbean for 5 - 6 months, moored in almost stagnant water but I do move it often. One...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
07-07-2020, 10:58
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Best buffing compound for gelcoat?
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14,904
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Best buffing compound for gelcoat?
Mequyers One Step - best product I have ever used
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
12-06-2020, 11:15
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Bottom paint for Caribbean waters
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15,803
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Bottom paint for Caribbean waters
seahawk 44 plus works best - but is harmful to the environment. available and recommended on most island . TF works but is not as effective
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
27-03-2020, 08:29
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Any advice on a 1981 Cheoy Lee 35?
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3,992
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lazydove
Re: Any advice on a 1981 Cheoy Lee 35?
I used to have a 36. Very well built but ss-fittings need thorough checking - especially chainplates. Separation of hull/keel - difficult to inspect and tighten keelbolts. Filled the crack with...
Forum:
Dollars & Cents
30-11-2019, 21:57
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boat discount if i can pay some of the sum by cash by hand
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4,123
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lazydove
Re: boat discount if i can pay some of the sum by cash by hand
I would walk away from this "deal" if the seller insists on a cash-payment. Used to be a common practice but times have changed.....many years ago. Today it can land you and him in deep trouble.
Forum:
Powered Boats
10-11-2019, 06:09
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Going down the Yukon?
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5,560
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Going down the Yukon?
The insects are not a problem on the Yukon-River. Get yourself a bug-jacket and a headnet for the few days that they can be a pest. A few insect-coils for the evening around the campfire. No need to...
Forum:
Powered Boats
05-11-2019, 21:33
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Going down the Yukon?
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5,560
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lazydove
Re: Going down the Yukon?
My boat is a Pelly Harbourcraft. Ask Greg Campion of Listers Whitehorse. He was part of the design team and sells them. I would not use a jet engine because of the fuel consumption. The big...
Forum:
Powered Boats
05-11-2019, 16:56
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Going down the Yukon?
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5,560
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Going down the Yukon?
I travel up and down the Yukon river every year. Best boat I have used is my Pellycraft 24 with one 50 HP Honda and two 4 HP Yamahas. You could buy the Pelly at Listers in Whitehorse - it was...
Forum:
Propellers & Drive Systems
21-05-2019, 08:00
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Most reliable feathering propeller
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17,436
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Most reliable feathering propeller
Four bladed Variprop - a master piece of German engineering and manufacturing. Have used two for years - never had a problem
Forum:
Propellers & Drive Systems
21-05-2019, 07:59
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Most reliable feathering propeller
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17,436
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Most reliable feathering propeller
four bladed Variprop - German masterpiece of engineering and manufacturing. I have used two for years - never a had problem.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
15-05-2019, 13:23
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PVC Glue for inflatable dinghy....
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29,374
Posted By
lazydove
Re: PVC Glue for inflatable dinghy....
I had good results with 5200
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
27-04-2019, 09:14
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37
insurance while cruising carribean islands
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5,927
Posted By
lazydove
Re: insurance while cruising carribean islands
third-party-insurance for french islands
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
25-04-2019, 08:03
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Anchor Chain Grip alternatives?
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8,123
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Anchor Chain Grip alternatives?
Devilsclaw made by SwissTech - perfect solution
Forum:
Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
24-02-2019, 12:15
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Salt Build up in Suzuki Powerheads
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16,691
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Salt Build up in Suzuki Powerheads
i own a suzuki 15 hp four stroke, get me home engine, 10 years old, very low hours, carefully flushed once a year. engine ran fine but no water out of telltale. big salt build-up on powerhead...
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
23-01-2019, 02:13
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87
For Sale:
Boat totaled, selling off lots of equipment
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18,839
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Boat totaled, selling off lots of equipment
sorry missed the updated list. are there still winches available? thank you
Forum:
Our Community
17-01-2019, 10:11
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10
Purchase boat from an owner in the Caribbean
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2,162
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Purchase boat from an owner in the Caribbean
i bought a us-documented boat in st thomas usvi. simple standard contract. got a temporary us registration in st thomas (i am not american) sailed the boat to antigua and registered here. if you...
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
11-01-2019, 05:29
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87
For Sale:
Boat totaled, selling off lots of equipment
Views:
18,839
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Boat totaled, selling off lots of equipment
i buy the four winches 42 and 48 how can we proceed? best regards juerg zimmermann
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
11-01-2019, 05:27
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87
For Sale:
Boat totaled, selling off lots of equipment
Views:
18,839
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Boat totaled, selling off lots of equipment
i buy the i the four winches 42 and 48 how can we proceed? best regards juerg zimmermann
Forum:
Marine Electronics
27-12-2018, 14:41
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3
Simrad autopilot
Views:
798
Posted By
lazydove
Re: Simrad autopilot
Jackpot! Thank you very much, most appreciated
Forum:
Marine Electronics
26-12-2018, 15:01
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3
Simrad autopilot
Views:
798
Posted By
lazydove
Simrad autopilot
Seasons greetings,
I am on an island - limited help available. I have a Simrad autopilot AP 16, with AC 20 and hydraulic linear drive HLD2000 MK2L.
Display starts up, correct compass, I get...
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