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Forum: Our Community 15-03-2024, 10:02
Replies: 51
Views: 3,430
Posted By Akafred
Re: Boat naming ideas

How about Boaty McBoatFace ?

Although I’m pretty sure is been used already. ⛵️😉Cheers!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2024, 09:18
Replies: 141
Views: 14,162
Posted By Akafred
Re: Down to 4 Boats...Please Help Me Decide...

I’ve refit two boats in the past couple of years including replacing all the rigging and both times my rigger with over 40 years experience recommended going up a size in wire because it’s just...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-01-2024, 10:58
Replies: 50
Views: 5,224
Posted By Akafred
Re: Is it possible to reach customer service at B&G?

This past summer I purchased a bunch of B&G equipment wind Windsor, radar ,mfd , compass etc. I installed it all while doing a refit on the boat. At one pout I realized the wind sensor cable was...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-12-2023, 09:48
Replies: 23
Views: 3,462
Posted By Akafred
Re: Whisker pole stowage options

You really don’t want to attach anything to your rigging. Least of which an aluminum pole to steel wire. You’re just asking for trouble. My suggestion is attach it to the mast using a rail.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-10-2023, 09:47
Replies: 46
Views: 4,990
Posted By Akafred
Re: HELP ME, need moorage in SoCal

Before moving up to NorCal I purchased my Islander 30 and was able to get a slip at Long Beach Harbor. I believe it’s run by the city of long beach and asI recall the pricing was reasonable $400-500...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-10-2023, 08:13
Replies: 23
Views: 2,255
Posted By Akafred
Re: New boom?

There no reason to replace the boom if it’s not broken. Everything you mentioned is fixable b a new boom is very expensive. You can buy any boom vang hardware from places like garhauer marine and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-07-2023, 10:51
Replies: 71
Views: 9,300
Posted By Akafred
Re: A YouTube Channel dissed my boat !

I’ve seen this guys YouTube channel when it was new a couple of years ago and in my humble opinion he’s an idiot. He likes to opine on things as though he’s a great fountain of information and yet...
Forum: Our Community 02-10-2019, 18:13
Replies: 179
Views: 48,977
Posted By Akafred
Re: California bans the sale of Denatured Alcohol

This is the first result of Google search: California Bans VOC’s. Enjoy! 😱

https://earth911.com/living-well-being/health/california-bans-vocs-costs-of-some-products-will-rise/
Forum: Our Community 02-10-2019, 17:39
Replies: 179
Views: 48,977
Posted By Akafred
Re: California bans the sale of Denatured Alcohol

Not sure if you live in CA or not but If so you might want to call WestMarine or your local marine chandlery and see what they tell you. I went to 5 different places yesterday and everyone said the...
Forum: Our Community 02-10-2019, 16:18
Replies: 179
Views: 48,977
Posted By Akafred
Re: California bans the sale of Denatured Alcohol

Funny thing.. the guy at the hardware store said acetone was next so stock up now if you use it regularly..

Another fellow said that what will likely happen is they will reformulate it removing...
Forum: Our Community 01-10-2019, 20:39
Replies: 179
Views: 48,977
Posted By Akafred
Re: California bans the sale of Denatured Alcohol

Lmao. I told my brother we might start a new side gig bringing in a truck load from Nevada.. I’m ok with the plastic straw ban we don’t need anymore plastic floating around 👍
Forum: Our Community 01-10-2019, 20:35
Replies: 179
Views: 48,977
Posted By Akafred
Re: California bans the sale of Denatured Alcohol

I got the same thing at west marine. I don’t think the floor staff have been told yet.
Forum: Our Community 01-10-2019, 19:27
Replies: 179
Views: 48,977
Posted By Akafred
California bans the sale of Denatured Alcohol

A few months ago I purchased a new Dometic Two burner alcohol stove for my boat.. it’s the second one I’ve owned over the past twenty years and I love it. But today I got some very upsetting news.....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-09-2019, 10:03
Replies: 56
Views: 6,476
Posted By Akafred
Re: Gulf stream trouble

LMFAO!
Forum: Our Community 09-09-2019, 14:54
Replies: 195
Views: 18,375
Posted By Akafred
Re: Is it right and fair to live aboard a vessel that cannot navigate?

Agreed! i say, live and let live. If someone wants to anchor out it’s their business.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-09-2019, 13:37
Replies: 74
Views: 10,590
Posted By Akafred
Re: Rocna roll bar

Why would anyone buy a rocna with a roll bar and then opt to cut it off? It doesn’t sound like a good idea... but If you decide to do this maybe you should post your location whenever your on the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-08-2019, 15:22
Replies: 39
Views: 5,613
Posted By Akafred
Re: I bought a boat... Finally!

Congratulations! Don’t worry too much about learning to sail it. Several years ago I bought a yankee dolphin not having sailed ever. Just fell in love with the boat and figured I could learn.....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-08-2019, 09:56
Replies: 68
Views: 11,253
Posted By Akafred
Re: Roller furler keeps wrapping around forestay

Had a similar issue with my furler wrapping at the top. The local rig shop sold me a halyard restrainer which is attached to the mast just below the shiv . It’s all good now.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-07-2019, 12:28
Replies: 73
Views: 12,278
Posted By Akafred
Re: SSCA to double fees..

I’m not a member of this or any other club and have no opinion either way..

I joined this forum not too long ago and was really exited about having a place where I could go to get some good info...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 07-06-2019, 09:27
Replies: 55
Views: 10,160
Posted By Akafred
Re: Vessel sinks off NJ

its A heartbreaking sight but happy to hear the crew survived..
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-06-2019, 10:05
Replies: 146
Views: 17,697
Posted By Akafred
Re: Would you get rid of a self steering wind vane if you had one?

I’ve been readying my boat for cruising and recently priced a couple new wind vanes.. 😱. Needles to say if anyone is getting rid of one to add a ladder or a swim step, I’d say go for it! Then send...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-05-2019, 11:53
Replies: 228
Views: 25,376
Posted By Akafred
Re: anchor-outs have significantly harmed the ecosystem

This is absolute crap! I’ve lived in Sausalito for the past 5 yrs and I’ve witnessed a concerted effort from the city to find a way to get rid of the so called “anchor out’s”. A few years ago I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2019, 10:55
Replies: 63
Views: 53,463
Posted By Akafred
Re: Rogue Wave Video - Best I Have Seen

Me too... 😱
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 22-03-2019, 10:16
Replies: 63
Views: 12,091
Posted By Akafred
Re: Is this the problem with the younger generation?

There are plenty of times when kicking back with a cold beer or glass of wine watching a movie while chillin on the boat is just what the doctor ordered. ⛵️😎🏝👍
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-02-2019, 11:24
Replies: 50
Views: 5,712
Posted By Akafred
Re: Help please! Dutch buying process/contract/survey

To be clear I purchased my rigging and any hardware needed from one of the top riggers in the Bay Area (South Beach Riggers) They have a great reputation and guarantee all materials used and their...
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