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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-09-2023, 09:19
Replies: 6
Views: 576
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Halyard advice for Code-0

It is important to have a 2:1 purchase on swivel of furler with fixation point on mast and a block to provide enough tension on luff. You will need twice as much halyard for this
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-02-2023, 08:23
Replies: 9
Views: 1,102
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Help identifying an old roller furling system

Reminds me of a Streamstay . It looks modified as mine had a malleable case around reel and line — useful for untangling
Forum: Our Community 02-01-2023, 06:50
Replies: 76
Views: 6,143
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: What boats have you owned?

Coronado 15 , Catalina 22, Catalina 30 ( for 33 years), Jeanneau 410 presently
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 09-10-2022, 09:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,059
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Best place to find used small dinghy and outboard

Be careful of a used dinghy. We did just what you are thinking about and seams ruptured in heat. The Honda 2 horse is a good simple engine with aircooling and fuel injection; I’ve seen those sell for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-07-2022, 07:25
Replies: 20
Views: 7,422
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Problem with Sharp Autopilot

I would check hydraulic system . I don’t know much about yours but mine with fittings that corrode and worry about this occurring
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-05-2022, 10:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Neuse River, Pamlico Sound, Albemarle Sound

I used to sail in the Neuse R near Oriental when I was a camper and counselor at Camp Seagull there. The wind was plenty strong and the water warm and brackish. Oriental was a great little town near...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-01-2022, 09:48
Replies: 5
Views: 800
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Check your wet exhaust pipes thoroughly

Yes I’ve had this happen. Went in to boat yard for engine mount replacements . Boat never sea trialed and sent me out with a cracked exhaust riser . I thought I was on fire and fortunately made back...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2020, 20:18
Replies: 48
Views: 33,620
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement

Excuuuse me! My Bomar lasted over 30 years even though “ inferior”
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-01-2020, 19:26
Replies: 48
Views: 33,620
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement

My bad $ 669 Catalina Direct plus installation— about 4-6 hours I recall
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-01-2020, 18:57
Replies: 48
Views: 33,620
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Bomar Hatch Lens Replacement

My Bomar Hatch was leaking on my 1987 Catalina 30 . I priced out time and materials , finding a new latch dog of similar vintage and ended up just replacing entire hatch for about $700. New Bomar has...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 24-12-2019, 10:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,509
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Marina dumpster finds

A friend found a brand new ( in box) knot meter in our marina thrift shop / dumpster. It was exactly the unit for my boat and was certified as new when I sent to Signet Marine. I’ve found spools of...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-10-2019, 06:09
Replies: 14
Views: 1,629
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Bow Stem for O'day 40

Brings up a good question in general. Where does one find lightly used parts for “ classic “ boats ? Where do all the old boats go once they’re junked?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-10-2019, 16:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,067
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Catalina 30 MK 2, 1999 your thoughts???

I have had my 1987 Catalina 30 since brand new. We’ve sailed her all over the Puget Sound , straits of Juan de Fuca and Gulf Islands . It’s a seaworthy boat that has held up well and still going...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 21-08-2019, 11:13
Replies: 353
Views: 37,472
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Did I have to give way? Plus short-long blast.

Here lies the body of Michael O’Day who died maintaining the right of way . He was right — dead right — but dead just the same
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-08-2019, 07:12
Replies: 26
Views: 3,111
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: Air in fuel system

Check the spin on fuel filter to make sure not an oil filter . Easy to get mixed up and restricts fuel flow
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 07-09-2018, 13:15
Replies: 72
Views: 10,947
Posted By Smooth Move
Re: How Long Do You Own a Boat?

Coronado 15 four yrs, Catalina 22 five yrs, Catalina 30 thirty one years
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