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Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-09-2008, 17:19
Replies: 31
Views: 3,960
Posted By sluissa
w42 is what most forums would call a troll. He...

w42 is what most forums would call a troll. He goes places just to stir up trouble. Do not feed the troll, and if you don't want to end up angry and unable to do anything about it, do not take his...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 22-09-2008, 08:15
Replies: 288
Views: 176,751
Posted By sluissa
I'm reminded of a quote from somewhere. ...

I'm reminded of a quote from somewhere.

Forgive me for paraphrasing, it's been a long time since I heard it.

"What's wrong with nudity? You're born naked and you die naked."
"People don't...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 20-09-2008, 12:19
Replies: 4
Views: 3,682
Posted By sluissa
sounds like a fun day despite the mishaps. I love...

sounds like a fun day despite the mishaps. I love reading stories like this while I'm sitting here not doing the homework I need to be doing.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-09-2008, 14:38
Replies: 28
Views: 9,952
Posted By sluissa
I'm disappointed. Seems once I finally get out of...

I'm disappointed. Seems once I finally get out of college and get a chance to go out and see everything, I won't be allowed to go there. Hopefully there will still be someplace I can go to this time...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-09-2008, 14:46
Replies: 18
Views: 6,400
Posted By sluissa
As far as I know, it's bad for Lead Acid...

As far as I know, it's bad for Lead Acid batteries to be below about 75% charge. If they stay below that for any significant length of time they start to degrade which shortens the life of the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-09-2008, 09:54
Replies: 20
Views: 6,275
Posted By sluissa
From what I hear, the coast guard ships can have...

From what I hear, the coast guard ships can have a rough ride on the great lakes. Just go for the size you're comfortable with and can afford, almost invariably, a well built boat can handle more...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2008, 19:03
Replies: 17
Views: 11,248
Posted By sluissa
More seriously though, I believe this topic was...

More seriously though, I believe this topic was brought up before by our very own Mr. Sullivan. I don't remember exactly what was recommended. I'm having a hard time remembering what they said to do...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2008, 16:54
Replies: 17
Views: 11,248
Posted By sluissa
Ok, I know it's probably a typo, but I just have...

Ok, I know it's probably a typo, but I just have to make this joke...


You have 9 inch rode? What are you cruising on, an aircraft carrier?
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2008, 05:12
Replies: 8
Views: 15,885
Posted By sluissa
I don't know how much we're talking about here,...

I don't know how much we're talking about here, and if you trust the other person or not, but I just typed up my own simple little contract saying I was going to give a certain amount of money as a...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-09-2008, 21:00
Replies: 17
Views: 9,713
Posted By sluissa
Just an idea, for the single handed. Run a rope...

Just an idea, for the single handed. Run a rope from a bow cleat outside of everything and secure it somewhere near the wheel/tiller... pull up next to the ball so you can grab it with the hook from...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 31-08-2008, 18:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By sluissa
Pensacola here, Perdido Bay, specifically. Have...

Pensacola here, Perdido Bay, specifically. Have some 20 MPH sustained with gusts slightly higher than that. Rain been sporadic all day but starting to get more regular as time goes on. Wind currently...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-08-2008, 10:23
Replies: 102
Views: 12,475
Posted By sluissa
It will be a lot of work, but if the hull is...

It will be a lot of work, but if the hull is solid, then the rest can be taken care of relatively easily.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-08-2008, 06:59
Replies: 34
Views: 15,648
Posted By sluissa
I'm only 21(nearing 22) and I even find my 21...

I'm only 21(nearing 22) and I even find my 21 footer a bit too much to handle on my own. Granted, it doesn't have ANY helpful equipment other than a couple of winches and some bungee cords I've...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-08-2008, 21:56
Replies: 14
Views: 2,632
Posted By sluissa
I would go with a yaesu 857D. It covers pretty...

I would go with a yaesu 857D. It covers pretty much everything in a tiny package. A local friend of mine has one and it's just beautiful on the air. I'd get a low-mid range manual tuner with a built...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-08-2008, 07:41
Replies: 12
Views: 2,037
Posted By sluissa
We're just starting to get some of it in...

We're just starting to get some of it in Pensacola right now. It doesn't seem to be as bad as it was for you east coast guys though and not even close to the guys down south who got it first.. I...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-08-2008, 17:46
Replies: 18
Views: 21,016
Posted By sluissa
Thanks guys, for the answers. I forgot to...

Thanks guys, for the answers. I forgot to mention, the main reason I'm worried is that I'm going to be putting down an anchor for a mooring/last resort hurricane anchor. It'll stay there probably...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-08-2008, 06:59
Replies: 18
Views: 21,016
Posted By sluissa
seizing wire for shackles

Okay, I (stupidly) tried a bit of regular copper wire we had laying around. Stuff dissolved in less than a week. I WAS going to get stainless steel wire, but I read somewhere that that's not a very...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-08-2008, 12:37
Replies: 284
Views: 88,146
Posted By sluissa
Re: the sub For one thing, plant growth...

Re: the sub

For one thing, plant growth pretty much can't happen below about 100 meters. not enough light. so no real algae growth down where subs usually stay. for that matter, most other...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-08-2008, 09:59
Replies: 18
Views: 13,869
Posted By sluissa
I don't know about boats and their changing...

I don't know about boats and their changing locations, but my manual tuner at home, I simply took about 10 minutes one day, went through all the ham bands, and wrote down tuner settings for all of my...
Forum: Challenges 02-08-2008, 19:31
Replies: 167
Views: 18,464
Posted By sluissa
partially closed seacock?

partially closed seacock?
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-07-2008, 20:07
Replies: 16
Views: 3,428
Posted By sluissa
I made a little extra money this summer, so to...

I made a little extra money this summer, so to help out with classes(wink wink) I decided to buy a 900 model. They had the 900 discounted to 450 with a rebate this month. I'm glad I got it instead of...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-07-2008, 08:06
Replies: 37
Views: 5,687
Posted By sluissa
It is worth mentioning that in some places potato...

It is worth mentioning that in some places potato guns are illegal.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 20-07-2008, 15:34
Replies: 2
Views: 1,629
Posted By sluissa
Incredibly slowdown and moderate vibration of the outboard.

I took the boat out to try to sail a couple of days ago. Unfortunately the wind just died as we got out there so we drifted around for a while with the sail up trying to tell if we were moving for a...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 19-07-2008, 11:55
Replies: 13
Views: 3,743
Posted By sluissa
While it might be easier just to stay out of the...

While it might be easier just to stay out of the limit, don't forget if you're in a dangerous situaiton, you have the right to come in and anchor until the danger has passed. While it might be easier...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 19-07-2008, 08:13
Replies: 13
Views: 4,405
Posted By sluissa
This really sounds more like a comedy sketch than...

This really sounds more like a comedy sketch than a real interview. Hilarious if it is real. But still work a chuckle if it's just a sketch.


EDIT: I should read better. It is a comedy sketch,...
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