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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-11-2020, 07:24
Replies: 144
Views: 21,665
Posted By Surrymark
Re: What to do when a guest gets scared and wants off the boat?

Welcome to being a skipper, Skipper.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-06-2020, 06:57
Replies: 50
Views: 10,599
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Getting the main sail to drop into a lazy jack's pack

I have a tall sail that originally ran with slugs in a track in the mast.
I installed a Tides Marine track. You run the new (very slippery) track up the mast and install provided slugs on the sail....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-04-2020, 07:14
Replies: 54
Views: 14,441
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Boat on stands for 2 years, stands have dented into hull

No comment on the condition of your particular boat, but I had a Cape Dory 27 (sweetest Cape Dory design I think) on the hard for years during Maine's long off-season. The issue is how the jacks are...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-01-2020, 07:38
Replies: 142
Views: 18,436
Posted By Surrymark
Re: What are your worst fear sailing events

Good Garboard! sailors,

No disrespect, but do questions like this (and, for example, "what is the best boat for a newbie circumnavigation?) make this forum silly?
But it's true, hours or days of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-01-2020, 07:13
Replies: 41
Views: 10,604
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Dinghy recommendation for SMALL boat...

It does not matter, so much, what size boat you are going to.
It matters what you have to cross to get to it, in what conditions, carrying how much load. If you'll be towing the dinghy, then a more...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-12-2019, 07:32
Replies: 31
Views: 9,102
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Help - water in diesel tank!

We've been there. How much diesel are we talking about, and how important is it to save the fuel? I'd say pump it all out and replace it. If you have good access to the inside of the tank, scrub it...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-09-2019, 07:01
Replies: 35
Views: 12,058
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Sock or furling? Asymmetric or code 0?

I've had experience with one code zero, and one sock. I think the code zero depends a a lot on the cut of the asym. Mine might have been too full. Pulling out the sail was a dream, but the furler...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2019, 07:38
Replies: 49
Views: 8,970
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Backwards zippers on foulies?

European zipper protocol, I believe.

And what's with this forum? "What's best - wood or fiberglass?" "What's the best boat for a round-the-world?" "Why does a gust turn my boat?" But the...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 03-05-2019, 06:32
Replies: 113
Views: 25,044
Posted By Surrymark
Re: 32-36 ft full keel boat for Golden Globe Race

"I'm interested in finding out if there are any fast designs which fit the criteria but haven't been looked at yet..."

Is the approved list locked down? The Sea Sprite 34 (Bill Luders design)...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-02-2019, 07:32
Replies: 119
Views: 14,595
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Portable, Temporary Underway Heater

I mounted another Mr Buddy model low (low) on the door to the forepeak, on a Cape Dory 27. I kept a couple of ports cracked open. It worked well. As I recall it turned off if tipped enough. BUT in my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-02-2019, 06:36
Replies: 120
Views: 14,927
Posted By Surrymark
Re: The 1970s called and want to know if you still have a windvane

You're terrific, Jammer.
How about starting a debate on anchors?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-01-2019, 06:58
Replies: 88
Views: 8,019
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Pressure water - overrated?

Totally agree, except maybe if there are five staterooms and a 2-dingy garage. The pressure line to the head leaked and I disconnected it. ELLA has engine-heated hot water and I haven't seen just how...
Forum: Our Community 14-01-2019, 06:53
Replies: 212
Views: 22,256
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Lets have a friendly discussion about the Rules of the Road

Capt Graham must have common sense, or a full-keel boat with attached rudder, or a lot of monofilament hanging on his dagger rudder and exposed prop, or six angry guys fast overtaking.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-10-2018, 06:33
Replies: 300
Views: 42,223
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Horrible Guests, Terrible Crew

Smaller boat.
Less like a cruise ship.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2018, 09:05
Replies: 78
Views: 15,125
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Starting engine when batteries are dead

Originally Posted by Mike Banks View Post

Flat batteries these days could mean death. Some jump starter is pretty much essential, and if your starter motor gives up the ghost, a becalmed boat is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2018, 06:32
Replies: 78
Views: 15,125
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Starting engine when batteries are dead

This will start an engine multiple times and holds a charge all season, unlike auto parts store units I've had.

Clore Automotive Booster PAC ES5000 1500 Peak Amp 12V Jump Starter
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-06-2018, 09:59
Replies: 365
Views: 182,303
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Catchy or Witty Boat Names

tell a joke 50 times before you paint it on the back of a boat.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-06-2018, 11:04
Replies: 41
Views: 44,286
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Anchor Riding Sails - Do They Work ?

I've used a small mizzen, pulled off to one side, on my Sea Sprite 34, but by chance I discovered another way. I bought a very neat "Lazy Bag" that lets you drop the main and zip it up, no flake no...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-02-2018, 09:14
Replies: 23
Views: 11,278
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Stayless Storm Jib ?

Thank you, Beetle.
Years later I'm on it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-12-2016, 06:58
Replies: 3
Views: 1,504
Posted By Surrymark
drogue with heave to?

I don't, so far, carry a drogue. I heave-to fairly frequently and typically show one kt, more or less, over the ground. I don't, so far, carry a drogue.
Question: if for some reason you'd rather...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-03-2015, 08:16
Replies: 20
Views: 8,329
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Midships ladder

I've had a Mystic ladder on two boats. It is excellent, but they don't have an easy way to release it if you're in the water.
Nautilus Marine Fabrication in Trenton Maine has made custom ladders,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2014, 08:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By Surrymark
any negatives on depth sounders

I need a new depth sounder with a 2" bronze transducer, depth only, no speed, temp etc. I don't need great depths for finding shoaling islands at sea, etc. I do want as reliable a unit as possible. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2014, 18:06
Replies: 33
Views: 7,201
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Heave To and Anchor

OK OK. I'm still going to try it in easy conditions, and I'll post again with the comical results, if any.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2014, 16:55
Replies: 33
Views: 7,201
Posted By Surrymark
Re: Heave To and Anchor

Thank you, people. I do see your points. I heave-to quite a bit, usually just to take a break, when there is enough sea room. Ella generally makes from about a half knot to a dite over a knot. I had...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-12-2014, 12:55
Replies: 33
Views: 7,201
Posted By Surrymark
Heave To and Anchor

Has anyone hove-to in addition to anchoring, or can anyone give some experienced thoughts to it?
The case would be an anchorage that is more exposed than is comfortable, with strong winds. I thought...
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