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Forum: Our Community 11-04-2024, 13:10
Replies: 91
Views: 8,208
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Favorite cruising related sayings

Saluting is like lubricating. If you don't salute it, it often makes loud, high-pitched noises.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-04-2024, 06:25
Replies: 4,714
Views: 980,195
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: The 2021 -2024 and Continuing Joke Threads

Your honor is restored, Gord-san.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-04-2024, 10:02
Replies: 9
Views: 454
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Bukh DV20 would thermostat stop it running?

More details in this thread: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/engine-seems-to-start-but-rolls-to-a-stop-277351-3.html#post3886766
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2024, 12:57
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Control Panel Beeps But Engine Won't Start

Oh, and besides cleaning the connections, make sure they are tight.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-04-2024, 12:54
Replies: 5
Views: 281
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Control Panel Beeps But Engine Won't Start

Recommendations:
- Clean the connections on the back of the start button.
- Clean the connections on the starter motor solenoid.

The "hot-wiring" was likely connecting the start solenoid...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-03-2024, 07:43
Replies: 2
Views: 240
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Newby looking for guidance

Hi, Andrei, and :welcome: to the forum.
My recommendation: first check the Columbian government requirements for operating such a business. Do you have the skills and certifications required to...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 26-03-2024, 05:01
Replies: 8
Views: 642
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: First multiday cruise with young family

I like to engage the kids in the processes, so they are crew, not guests.
- Age-appropriate time at the helm while underway (under the watchful eye of the Captain)
- Port/starboard lookouts
-...
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-03-2024, 11:12
Replies: 6
Views: 326
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Greetings from Colorado

Hi, Jim, and :welcome: to the forum. Your plan sounds like a good one.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 23-03-2024, 11:04
Replies: 3
Views: 472
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: ASA sailing course protocols

Hi, Hokuao, and :welcome: to the forum.
If you have concerns, I recommend taking them up with the school. I can see how it might be a distraction for the parent of the child, but I would not expect...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-03-2024, 07:03
Replies: 10
Views: 632
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Full or empty of oil, Yanmar 3YM30

Thank you for the excellent explanation for the OP's observations.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 21-03-2024, 14:23
Replies: 4,714
Views: 980,195
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: The 2021 -2024 and Continuing Joke Threads

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=287876&stc=1&d=1711056121

Given all the shows I watched as a kid, I was sure quicksand was going to be more of a problem in life...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-03-2024, 14:19
Replies: 9
Views: 562
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Additional starter relay seizing the alternator

Hi, Cat-a-tonic,
I tried sketching your verbal description, but could not follow. Any chance you could sketch your Before and After connections and post them?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-03-2024, 13:10
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Seawater strainer filling with air

Thanks for the updates. Your plans for continued troubleshooting sound reasonable to me.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2024, 12:26
Replies: 14
Views: 711
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Seawater strainer filling with air

I feel like the most likely cause is the filter lid. I understand you are confident that is not leaking, but I would revisit that. Maybe overtightening is distorting the gasket?

Is the filter...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-03-2024, 05:24
Replies: 26
Views: 1,936
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Rewring and Wire size

That can also mean dirty or corroded contacts such that there is resistance heating going on at the contacts. Cleaning the contacts or even replacing the outlets may be in order.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-03-2024, 05:21
Replies: 31
Views: 2,995
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Deck color

I wonder if a preference for white is more than just fashion. Our cream colored decks get brutally hot in the sun. I wonder if we had white decks whether we could walk on them barefoot in the sun.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-03-2024, 09:49
Replies: 4,714
Views: 980,195
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: The 2021 -2024 and Continuing Joke Threads

Hint: Imagine there are two of them.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-03-2024, 09:46
Replies: 4,714
Views: 980,195
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: The 2021 -2024 and Continuing Joke Threads

Herd vs. heard
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 11-03-2024, 07:00
Replies: 40
Views: 3,122
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: International Code of Signals - Single Letter

The point of the signal flags is communication between vessels with crew that do understand what they mean. They are optional, not required like the 72 COLREG day shapes are required, and not...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-03-2024, 18:09
Replies: 40
Views: 3,122
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: International Code of Signals - Single Letter

That it is a "simple matter" to weigh anchor to get out of the way is questionable. I mean, if I am sitting in my cockpit actively watching the boat traffic around me, and I see a vessel heading...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-03-2024, 04:00
Replies: 40
Views: 3,122
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: International Code of Signals - Single Letter

Adding the question of watch keeping may just confuse the issue, because then you have to talk about whether an anchored vessel is required under the rules to keep a watch.

The OP's issue is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-03-2024, 11:44
Replies: 43
Views: 3,352
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: American Women sails Round the World Solo!

Nice! She has been showing up on my YouTube shorts feed, and it has been fun and interesting watching those.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2024, 11:42
Replies: 11
Views: 566
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: Raw water pump swap in UNIVERSAL M-25 XPB

Hi, Rah, and :welcome: to the forum.

I recommend adding your boat info and location to your profile. That will help others tailor their responses.

If you don't get a response for a forum member...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 09-03-2024, 07:46
Replies: 4,714
Views: 980,195
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: The 2021 -2024 and Continuing Joke Threads

While I tend to agree with #1, I think you are way off base with #2.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 09-03-2024, 07:44
Replies: 40
Views: 3,122
Posted By JoeRobertJr
Re: International Code of Signals - Single Letter

I've been hoping the OP, PrePilot, would stop by and thank everyone for clearing up their misunderstanding.
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