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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-01-2024, 12:56
Replies: 53
Views: 5,106
Posted By KPowell
Re: 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard

Power to weight is better with 2 stroke since they have fewer parts but they use fuel faster. On a small boat the lower weight of a 2 stroke might be better. I am using a 4 stroke because that's what...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2024, 08:18
Replies: 141
Views: 14,155
Posted By KPowell
Re: Down to 4 Boats...Please Help Me Decide...

No budget mentioned. This is prettier than any of those. It's in Florida.
1989 Cherubini staysail ketch 44


https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1989-cherubini-staysail-ketch-9142408/
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-12-2023, 21:12
Replies: 53
Views: 6,902
Posted By KPowell
Re: Low tech, simple heater

Another thing I've not tried but simple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfA0ZhpGtxk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfA0ZhpGtxk)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-12-2023, 17:44
Replies: 53
Views: 6,902
Posted By KPowell
Re: Low tech, simple heater

I've never used the claypot method but it is simple. I should try it sometime.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2019, 08:06
Replies: 93
Views: 10,005
Posted By KPowell
Re: Help! I have been given a sailboat and don't know what to do

I would love to get a boat like that for free. The only way to learn the skills necessary is to read, ask, and then do. Nobody learns by not trying or running away:

...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-02-2019, 08:57
Replies: 176
Views: 24,419
Posted By KPowell
Re: Too Old to sail?

I am 10 years behind you and just getting started in sailing. Bought an O'day 25 and taken 101. Held back by my location, only having about 1/2 a year to use my sailboat. Hope to retire in around...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-01-2019, 10:45
Replies: 61
Views: 10,406
Posted By KPowell
Re: Cheapest Cost to Desigh/Build Sailboat for zombies

Build a 7 or 8 foot dinghy first. Then rig it for sailing and rowing. If you cannot do that then building boats is not for you. After doing that if you then decide building boats is for you then you...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 05-10-2018, 09:03
Replies: 138
Views: 19,246
Posted By KPowell
Re: Help Me Pay My Way (Well, Not Quite ... )

If they provide something that people want then it is not begging for money. They are selling a product. The price of what they sell is your choice, or you can just view their videos for free and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-08-2018, 09:23
Replies: 173
Views: 17,800
Posted By KPowell
Re: Fabricate spade anchor

I see plenty of used anchors for sale on our local craigslist.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-08-2018, 08:23
Replies: 54
Views: 8,201
Posted By KPowell
Re: Outboard vs. Inboard - Repowering a 31' 1979 CAL

If you can get the engine out any good diesel rebuild shop should be able to rebuild it if parts are available. Here is one in Tacoma.

Diesel Marine Engines, Generators, and Industrial Engines,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-08-2018, 09:10
Replies: 43
Views: 9,381
Posted By KPowell
Re: building a 9' wood dinghy.. best model?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=17&ved=2ahUKEwiG2__9oNHcAhWaCTQIHY-1Bh4QFjAQegQIBxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodoldboat.com%2Fpromo_pdfs%2FMarch12_Promo.pdf&usg=AOvVaw2VoW...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 06-07-2018, 08:35
Replies: 630
Views: 98,215
Posted By KPowell
Re: Loss of KELAERIN Rescue of Crew June 2018

In a different forum two experienced captains mentioned waiting until July to make this passage as the high pressure system is better established. One of them had made this passage in June and had...
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