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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-04-2024, 07:59
Replies: 36
Views: 1,985
Posted By boat driver
Re: Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

I’m a bit confused on this topic- quality
two stroke marine water cooled oil
50:1 does not separate in the timeframe of fuel life- and most high end oils have various stabilizing protections...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-02-2024, 07:03
Replies: 72
Views: 6,408
Posted By boat driver
Re: Who has cruised blue water with a non gimballed stove?

I think the gimbal question you ask is simple to answer- try cooking on a stove that is tilted 18 degrees. Should give you an idea of acceptable or not.
Have you ever worked worked with diesel...
Forum: Our Community 22-01-2024, 07:19
Replies: 132
Views: 12,426
Posted By boat driver
Re: The two person shower

Sailboats do have fish finders- Installed by persons who like the easy access to food and the bottom contours- the bottom contours being critical for exploring places that charts are dubious or 100...
Forum: Our Community 19-01-2024, 06:41
Replies: 132
Views: 12,426
Posted By boat driver
Re: The two person shower

this is a riot to read.
I would suggest either starting with a excessive bank account or a houseboat tied to the dock.
What does "glueing in" the stringers mean? Epoxy is a glue. Fiberglass is a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2024, 10:21
Replies: 70
Views: 4,817
Posted By boat driver
Re: Two AGM in Parallel. One gets warm.

it is a mathematics problem.
can you run on one battery tonight? charger is working?
turn off everything and disconnect the two batteries from each other. Give them ten minutes to "rest" and then...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2023, 08:13
Replies: 28
Views: 3,913
Posted By boat driver
Re: 50A shore power with 30A boat?

from the US marina aspect-
local regulatory laws concerning the dock power have become so ornous that many marinas supply only 50amp 220 service to the slip- among the various regs 15 and 30 amp...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-11-2023, 07:03
Replies: 35
Views: 6,243
Posted By boat driver
Re: Starlink for video

just retuned from delivering south to carribean and used starlink non-stop offshore.
No problems-
Conflicts known- It must be an unobstructed view of sky- sails, rig, all can cause conflicts no...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-11-2023, 08:06
Replies: 31
Views: 7,033
Posted By boat driver
Re: Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

I stand corrected- the clipper race was the failure that killed the crewmember- it was a while ago-

the specific failure was the use of one line, Brummel splice to make two legs. it was done due...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-11-2023, 06:51
Replies: 31
Views: 7,033
Posted By boat driver
Re: Amsteel Blue Continuous Loops - locked brummel vs lock stitch

The brummel weakens the strength significantly over time, caused by internal friction heat as one factor over load up time.
The recreational market adapted the brummel splice as easy, fast , and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-07-2023, 08:15
Replies: 112
Views: 9,875
Posted By boat driver
Re: Not doing bottom paint. What can go wrong?

I am not sure all said and done if you havethe incorrect bottom paint for the region, wornn of ablative paint (aka done working) , or you are bitching about the inlfation costs of the paint and your...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-06-2023, 07:09
Replies: 103
Views: 11,484
Posted By boat driver
Re: Longest Lasting, Best Bottom Paint on the Market for Faster Boats

There is no "one" bottom paint. And most quality bottom paints work fairly well when moving, but stationary in an environment rich location and not much works forever.

research the local use of...
Forum: Powered Boats 19-06-2023, 20:26
Replies: 165
Views: 22,552
Posted By boat driver
Re: Fuel consumption: sail/motor. are you serious?!

really? life is what you want it to be- and if rags for sails- then yes, I can argue below 6gpm to less. But find me a sail to do 10K mile plus travels annually and sails have a finite life. My...
Forum: Powered Boats 16-06-2023, 08:25
Replies: 165
Views: 22,552
Posted By boat driver
Re: Fuel consumption: sail/motor. are you serious?!

liveaboard-
one can not utilize a single power component like diesel and ask for an answer even remotely close to accurate. Not enough info to begin with.
To answer your immediate question- power...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-06-2023, 06:59
Replies: 265
Views: 21,573
Posted By boat driver
Re: How much anchor is too much anchor?

anchoring is an art-and experience.
nothing wrong with a CQR -BUt also carry a backup anchor of an entirely different design- aka CQR and a high tensile Danforth. these modern anchor buffs all...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-05-2023, 18:54
Replies: 62
Views: 10,084
Posted By boat driver
Re: Safety at sea (from other humans)

one must use situational awareness and just avoid the bad stuff if possible.
i have been boarded in the red sea- that was cash taken, no one was interested in any more.
The worse/most surprising ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-05-2023, 06:43
Replies: 69
Views: 9,714
Posted By boat driver
Re: Unethical Practice by my Boat Yard?

The yard has a fair charge for launching and discovering the leak, as long as they don't charge for blocking and scrubbing.

Boating is not a cheap hobby and furthermore, the industry needs to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-04-2023, 19:40
Replies: 157
Views: 82,770
Posted By boat driver
Re: Starlink Internet

starlink is building out. The issue at hand is your antenna is moving do the "roaming" charges may be ever increasing.
It does work well, and starlink is selling marine units for vessels globally,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-04-2023, 19:37
Replies: 41
Views: 4,148
Posted By boat driver
Re: AIS/VHF antenna backstay mount

height is an asset but not helpful if signal loss getting to the height.
AIS is line of sight and as long as 10' (2.6 meters) above the water it will be maximized. The only concern is be sure...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 07-04-2023, 19:29
Replies: 41
Views: 6,682
Posted By boat driver
Re: Simplest and cheapest pure lithium system

I believe you might start your conversation with googling all the negatives of lithium batteries, the cautions, and the maintence.

Lithium is an asset in many applications, but not a general use...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-03-2023, 11:30
Replies: 162
Views: 12,342
Posted By boat driver
Re: Anchor One Size Up, chain too small?

Why do you believe you need a bigger anchor?in Your experience have you ever dragged?
The conditions for their tests are poor holding grounds and 50 kys wind and conditions.
Generally these are...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-03-2023, 07:39
Replies: 31
Views: 4,669
Posted By boat driver
Re: Lighter vs heavier diesel engine

Alll parts are expensive. Kubota no cheaper.
Otherwise begin with fitting and then follow list.
But to suggest your. Weight questions in simplicity-
Vibration is a product of engine rpm and...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-02-2023, 10:25
Replies: 37
Views: 6,510
Posted By boat driver
Re: Battery bank sizing with Lithium

Lithium batteries are both advantageous and often mishandled.
Research the negatives. Start with another car carrier caught fire over weekend in Asia tim due to lithium car batteries.
They can...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-01-2023, 15:06
Replies: 93
Views: 7,565
Posted By boat driver
Re: Yet another Colregs query

Careful on blind spots. A wet sail can create a blind spot in correct trim.
All vessels have a blind spot unless radar is a masthead and/ or the antenna lengt( can overextend the object.

Blind...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-01-2023, 15:02
Replies: 53
Views: 6,633
Posted By boat driver
Re: Floating or fixed dock

Lots good ideas but truthfully you sound a bit short on collected experience.
Before you contract anything read the Md regulations on docks. It may totally change your approach.
Idk your exact...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 16-01-2023, 06:59
Replies: 136
Views: 15,406
Posted By boat driver
Re: Do I Really Need a Life Raft?

This thread is to long.

The simple mentioned safety theme is risk management. Secondary is if you have it, service it.

Other alternatives have been mentioned like inflatables, and other...
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