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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-11-2021, 07:43
Replies: 81
Views: 11,466
Posted By schrater
Re: Medical Kit, Medical Training for Transatlantic

Medical kits are one of those things you can add to forever, as there’s always another tool and/or scenario to be prepared for depending on your level of training.

Of course you want all the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-08-2021, 06:38
Replies: 48
Views: 11,247
Posted By schrater
Re: Impeller change on Yanmar 4JH3-TE

I have found that needle-nosed vise-grip pliers work very well for this, as they can maintain a good grip even as you twist and wiggle it loose.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-07-2021, 08:02
Replies: 95
Views: 17,218
Posted By schrater
Re: Is this true? Time under sail vs motor in Caribbean

There are always exceptions of course (the Pardees come to mind), but yes, the huge majority of costal cruising is done mostly under power. This is primarily due to convenience: the ability to go...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-02-2021, 09:03
Replies: 105
Views: 16,590
Posted By schrater
Re: First season mistakes (or should I give up before I kill someone?)

Welcome to boating! Glad to have you!

Everyone wants to be a captain until it’s time to do captain stuff. The real requirements are perseverance, willingness to learn, and a built-in passion for...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-01-2021, 07:20
Replies: 202
Views: 19,194
Posted By schrater
Re: Americas Cup and simpler days

I agree with the OP. I'm not saying this race isn't still a test of sailing, nor that new tech is bad. But it's lost much of its connection with the "regular sailor".

I used to be a passionate...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 17-04-2020, 07:22
Replies: 290
Views: 32,395
Posted By schrater
Re: Maryland Bans Recreational Boating for the Duration

As for me, my immediately family and I will be spending a 3-day weekend on the hook in a secluded spot. We will not encounter another soul. And then we will return to our home and continue our...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 17-04-2020, 07:18
Replies: 290
Views: 32,395
Posted By schrater
Re: Maryland Bans Recreational Boating for the Duration

I’m seeing tons of talk here about “illegal” and “mandatory”. The reality is that most of these are guidelines, meant to make the majority of people think twice before acting recklessly. They provide...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2019, 07:10
Replies: 49
Views: 8,950
Posted By schrater
Re: Backwards zippers on foulies?

The “wrong” side you speak of is the standard in Europe. It’s only in the US that men’s zippers are standard on the right. I agree it takes some getting used to, but it’s not that hard if you drop...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-07-2019, 06:44
Replies: 97
Views: 11,616
Posted By schrater
Re: Show of hands: who actually chartered boats before buying?

I chartered many times before buying. I didn’t charter to test specific makes of boats, but I definitely wanted to get familiar with styles of boats, plus make sure that I had enough familiarity to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 17-05-2019, 07:23
Replies: 72
Views: 10,473
Posted By schrater
Re: Do you pay for true LOA?

Yep, LOA: tip of anchor in pulpit to back of dinghy on davits. Honesty doesn't really come into it, because they come down and measure within the first day or two anyway.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-11-2018, 07:36
Replies: 82
Views: 10,773
Posted By schrater
Re: Personality types of sailors

I'm INTJ
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-08-2018, 08:24
Replies: 200
Views: 30,000
Posted By schrater
Re: Most Sailors Can't Anchor Properly!

This was a really great and honest summary of the legit challenges.

But to many of the other posters: Education and reading are certainly important tools that every sailor should take advantage...
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