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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-10-2023, 09:49
Replies: 36
Views: 3,070
Posted By PMac456
Re: PSS Failure on only one shaft

I put a zinc collar in front of the stainless ring...just as backup. Never an issue!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-04-2023, 04:05
Replies: 24
Views: 4,915
Posted By PMac456
Re: Frozen pss shaft screws - any ideas on how to remove?

Torx bit idea worked like a charm....Thanks!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-01-2022, 05:26
Replies: 13
Crew Available: Southern Sailing Lady
Views: 1,890
Posted By PMac456
Re: Southern Sailing Lady

Email me at sailcarib47@yahoo.com With you about being careful!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 23-01-2022, 05:13
Replies: 13
Crew Available: Southern Sailing Lady
Views: 1,890
Posted By PMac456
Re: Southern Sailing Lady

Getting ready for spring cruise. Live up the coast from you. Send me contact info?
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-04-2020, 09:53
Replies: 11
Views: 2,635
Posted By PMac456
Re: Anchor chain rust half and half

Just happened to me last week! New boat to me....went out for few days...dropped the anchor...75ft of chain out. About 50ft down chain was so rusted it was clumped together. Three of the links had...
Forum: Navigation 23-04-2020, 10:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,242
Posted By PMac456
C-Map vs. Navionics

Recently purchased new boat installed with Raymarine Chartplotter. Came with Navionics and C-Map SD-Cards, both of which need updating.

Which one is the better navigation system for the money?...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-01-2020, 09:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,154
Posted By PMac456
Re: Gel Batteries

Two large battery boxes for the current batteries on a rack in engine compartment. Charging is solar, engine and shore power. Current batteries are at 5 years.

Getting ready to retire, so Island...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-01-2020, 08:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,154
Posted By PMac456
Gel Batteries

A little off topic...but I have 2 8D gell cells...weighing about 150 lbs each...thoughts on alternative set up? Batteries are a bear to replace!! Boat is 92 Hunter Passage 42.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-11-2019, 03:25
Replies: 40
Views: 9,717
Posted By PMac456
Re: Pirates in Gulf of Mexico?

Robbing oil platforms and a few supply vessels....Mexican Navy needs to get on top of the issue!
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-10-2019, 03:29
Replies: 20
Views: 9,192
Posted By PMac456
Re: Which Bahamas cruising guide

Explorer Charts....the best!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-10-2018, 11:29
Replies: 74
Views: 14,152
Posted By PMac456
Re: Favourite places to live on the hook

Water Island in the US Virgin Islands....great place!!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-10-2018, 16:10
Replies: 41
Views: 5,897
Posted By PMac456
Re: Jury Duty for Cruisers???

As a sitting Judge, my experience has been to just send the Clerk of Court a letter explaining your situation and your date of return. 99% of the time the he/she will set you for jury in the future...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-10-2018, 09:35
Replies: 4
Crew Wanted: //captain
Views: 1,290
Posted By PMac456
Re: //captain

Interested...contact me at petemack@coastalnet.com
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-10-2018, 09:30
Replies: 300
Views: 42,225
Posted By PMac456
Re: Horrible Guests, Terrible Crew

If you need crew next year or 2020...let me know...30 years experience..Captains ticket... and know how to carry my share of the load!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-01-2018, 08:56
Replies: 73
Views: 11,418
Posted By PMac456
Re: Took a Bullet at Midnight...Happy New Year

Stayed with friends on their sailboat at the Crown Bay Marina in St. Thomas last New Years...we stopped at Tipsy bar at the marina just before midnight. A few fireworks... then lots of gun...
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