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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-05-2023, 09:40
Replies: 3
Views: 446
Posted By Klos2019
input on repairing broken boom

Looking for some input on repairing a broken boom. 1982 Whitby42 Ketch and the main boom recently broke about 1/3 of the way out from gooseneck. I am looking to make this repair myself.


This is...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-03-2023, 12:34
Replies: 19
Views: 2,094
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Boat and Dinghy Protection from Chain Rodes

Used fire hose. Make friends at local fd and you can probably come away with a roll. Works good on all manner of chafe needs on boat.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 06-02-2023, 08:59
Replies: 10
Views: 1,075
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Have you tried this headlight?

Love my Mantus headlight. only one that's lasted.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-12-2022, 09:46
Replies: 47
Views: 8,349
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Thorny Path vs Offshore?

I did general route of Van Zant's book a couple years ago. If you aren't rushed, it can be great. Southern coast of PR was fantastic. Get up just as it is getting light, make about 20 miles to next...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-11-2022, 13:16
Replies: 34
Views: 11,505
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Advice for Customs in Grenadines/Grenada

at the moment, Port Louis in Grenada is the only location on the main island to check in by boat. The other offices have been closed since covid.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-09-2022, 16:14
Replies: 38
Views: 3,760
Posted By Klos2019
Re: What to do when someone anchors too close?

My preferred method is to dinghy over with a couple of beers and welcome the new arrival. Have a chat about any local conditions that you are aware of that they might not know. If after going over to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-07-2022, 12:33
Replies: 7
Views: 640
Posted By Klos2019
"Ball Catch" replacement for interior cabinet

Hi,


I have a 1982 Whitby42 and at 40 years old, bits and bobs are needing replacement. I have a cabinet catch of what I think is termed "ball-catch" that has broken and I am looking for a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-08-2020, 13:25
Replies: 14
Views: 1,936
Posted By Klos2019
Glassing around deck openings, hawsehole

I am in the process of replacing balsa core in a 3' x 4' section of my foredeck due to water intrusion rotting the core around a previous owner's poor windlass installation.

I've cut off the...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 19-06-2020, 09:59
Replies: 240
Views: 25,472
Posted By Klos2019
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends July 2, 2020

I would love to have a new anchor... to replace my Bruce.



https://www.mantusmarine.com/product...mantus-anchor/ (https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/65-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-06-2020, 16:51
Replies: 33
Views: 11,884
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Sailboat confused regarding navigation lights

So,how about the situation when you are motor sailing at night? Steaming light on, 2/3's up on masthead, separate stern light and deck level side lights. With the jib or genny up, isn't the steaming...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-02-2020, 07:17
Replies: 127
Views: 25,973
Posted By Klos2019
Re: hand raising your anchor

Great discussion. As I ponder what type of backup I should have in case my windlass fails at some point, my biggest concern as a single hander is managing to weigh the primary anchor (30kg bruce,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-01-2020, 10:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,472
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Getting$$$ while cruising in the Caribbean

Cruising over the last year, I found ATMs to fairly available in the Caribbean with one caveat... don't wait until you run out to pull out more cash. In some locations, ATMs will run out of money or...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-07-2019, 18:10
Replies: 21
Views: 6,036
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Grenada to St. Vincent direct - Sail Time??

Depending on your routing decisions, I would recommend to visit Chatham Bay over Clifton on Union Island by far. Just spent 5 nights there last week and it was a wonderful anchorage. Both Sunset Cove...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2019, 17:00
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Probable Air Leak in Fuel Line Lehman 80 HP

OK, so the fuel system is a little convoluted. I has an electric pump on the vacuum side but it is not wired in. I have used it in the past but I also have a manual squeeze bulb for priming that is...
Forum: Navigation 10-04-2019, 06:20
Replies: 30
Views: 6,309
Posted By Klos2019
Re: SIMRAD NSS post GPS rollover update - wrong file?

Patch seems to work. I now have both correct time and location information. What neat capabilities for a chartplotter!
Forum: Navigation 10-04-2019, 04:57
Replies: 30
Views: 6,309
Posted By Klos2019
Re: SIMRAD NSS post GPS rollover update - wrong file?

I just received notification this morning from B&G that they have released update to address the rollover issue on their older units.

...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-04-2019, 10:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By Klos2019
Re: Probable Air Leak in Fuel Line Lehman 80 HP

Thanks for the feedback and ideas. On the suggestion of American Diesel, I attached a couple of clear hoses to see if I could trace the air back to its source.


Since I was always finding air in...
Forum: Navigation 09-04-2019, 08:33
Replies: 30
Views: 6,309
Posted By Klos2019
Re: SIMRAD NSS post GPS rollover update - wrong file?

I have the Zeus T12 and it IS affected by this issue. I had updated with the first rollover patch in January to get correct time and date back but after April 5, satellite signal was not being...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-04-2019, 17:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,925
Posted By Klos2019
Probable Air Leak in Fuel Line Lehman 80 HP

Love this forum. I have learned so many things reading the posts over the last year or so. I am now at the point I need feedback on a diesel problem.


Nefertari, my Whitby42 Ketch with an 80hp...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 06-11-2018, 08:40
Replies: 336
Views: 33,118
Posted By Klos2019
Re: MANTUS GIVEAWAY ends Nov 20th | Enter Now!

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product...mantus-anchor/
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 13-10-2018, 19:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By Klos2019
Re: 1 or 2 crew needed - Charleston to Lake Worth, Dec 1

Thank you all for the responses, I have filled the position for this trip but greatly appreciate all the interest. Fair winds.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 10-10-2018, 22:58
Replies: 8
Views: 1,060
Posted By Klos2019
1 or 2 crew needed - Charleston to Lake Worth, Dec 1

Looking for voluntary crew, single or couple, who might be interested in acquiring a few days offshore experience, assisting with transit over a 3-4 day period from Charleston, SC to Lake Worth, FL. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-02-2018, 09:26
Replies: 0
Views: 608
Posted By Klos2019
Surveyor recommendations - Charleston

Hi, first time posting here after lurking for quite a while. I've really appreciated all the insight from the many discussions.

I am looking to see if anyone can recommend a good surveyor in the...
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