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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 19-01-2024, 15:56 |
Replies: 80
Views: 8,176
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colinalleck
Re: NO to Strobe anchor lights (please!)
Thank you, I have read your posts and you have clearly identified and defind the problem. Next how do we fix it? We all personally visit those boats and try and educate them – We refer the... |
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-01-2024, 20:18 |
Replies: 37
Views: 4,606
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: What Happens When You Exceed Maximum Horsepower Ratings of Dinghies?
Apart from the dinghy becoming twitchy so might your insurers and statutory authorities in the event of accident or death. |
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 09-12-2023, 01:24 |
Replies: 61
Views: 8,373
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colinalleck
Re: Theft protection devices for dinghy?
I read all the posts and we are internationally pretty much doing the same stuff. I put an inspection port in the transom of my dinghy which I would remove when on the beach. And if convenient... |
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-11-2023, 13:33 |
Replies: 27
Views: 3,404
Posted By
colinalleck
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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-11-2023, 16:55 |
Replies: 51
Views: 6,936
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Dinghy ladder
Sorry, but I don’t think you specified what type of dinghy you have. Assuming it is a inflatable suggest you try dickies ladder but you need to know your tube diameter ... |
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2023, 20:34 |
Replies: 37
Views: 4,154
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Boatyard Safety -- DIY accidents that happened to you or that you witnessed
Fell 6ft when contractor working on boat left for the day and did not replace the companion way steps nor signpost the hazard. The contractors argument was I shouldn’t have been there. I advised... |
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-10-2023, 23:25 |
Replies: 42
Views: 5,141
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Upwind strategy?
Pull a reef or 2 in at before nightfall you will learn less is more that is take the load of the boat and it will go faster and you will last longer and be happier and less stressed. also have... |
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-10-2023, 15:16 |
Replies: 36
Views: 3,072
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: PSS Failure on only one shaft
Just wanted to check that you are using 2 set screws in each hole ie 4 in total with loctite ? Cheers Col |
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 24-10-2023, 01:37 |
Replies: 48
Views: 5,929
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Boatyard Safety
Good luck with the career, don’t know what country you are in but suggest you speak with national safety council, local ohsa or workcover Dept, You don’t need to reinvest the wheel, it will be like... |
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-10-2023, 23:29 |
Replies: 72
Views: 10,460
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: U.S. West Coast "Pirates"
We have Pirates in Australia, some work In the marine industry and others wear official uniforms and work for government agencies. |
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-10-2023, 23:23 |
Replies: 23
Views: 4,247
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Contaminated Diesel (Algae?) - solutions and prevention
Yes I experienced this with my current boat when cruising Great Barrier Reef, for 3 years the filter change showed no problems. One night we were “shaken but not stirred” and sailed into port with... |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-05-2023, 13:09 |
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Jeanneau SO 45.2 TIE RODS
[QUOTE=neilpride Hi Neil thanks once again for your comments thought I’d share photos of a fatigue failure from another owner |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-05-2023, 04:55 |
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Jeanneau SO 45.2 TIE RODS
Thanks Neil I wish they were for life but being SS fatigue is the silent enemy and this boat went through a hurricane in the Bahamas. Also the base mountings of mild steel looks ordinary and needs... |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-05-2023, 23:15 |
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By
colinalleck
Jeanneau SO 45.2 TIE RODS
Hi I have a 2001 jeanneau SO 45.2 and was thinking of replacing the tie rods, but cannot get the design drawings/ specifications from .jeanneau. Can any one please help Attached is a photo and... |
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-03-2023, 12:03 |
Replies: 31
Views: 2,799
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: How to go about SSB Troubleshooting
Mate , I Appreciate your dilemma, you have a $3000 radio and don’t know whether it works whether to turn it on or off whether your legal to operate it etc etc. Faced with your lack of experience.... |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-07-2022, 17:35 |
Replies: 14
Views: 1,686
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: First time taking down the jib by myself. Tips? Hints? Recommendations?
Sorry weight is 50-60 lbs |
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-07-2022, 17:33 |
Replies: 14
Views: 1,686
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: First time taking down the jib by myself. Tips? Hints? Recommendations?
You have received good advice so I will add early morning - no wind Have tools ready Mark jib halyard marked so you know tensioning Ensure halyard untangled for ease of drop Ensure stopper... |
Forum: Our Community 25-04-2022, 17:06 |
Replies: 150
Views: 14,007
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: I thought sailing was supposed to be fun
The rights of free speech and the internet has enabled many dissenting voices to be heard . Consider it their therapy, The alternative of controlling those voices will lead us to a darker place. ... |
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 17-03-2022, 19:56 |
Replies: 119
Views: 19,958
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Single Handling with Wheel vs Tiller
Having owned and S&S 34 for 25 years I did a lot of single handed sailing. The advantage of the tiller is you have a better feel of the boat when it is balanced and also being able to fold the till... |
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-02-2022, 17:49 |
Replies: 34
Views: 14,002
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Questions about going ashore while cruising
As you live in Australia I would suggest you seek out a lady called Jill Knight for an interview. She is a well-known single-handed sailor who is a live aboard and has written many sailing and... |
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-02-2022, 17:41 |
Replies: 17
Views: 4,434
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Yanmar engine oil level - dipstick markings very far apart?! 2GM20F
Are there markings on reverse side of dip stick? Are they consistent if so agree with other suggestions given |
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2022, 17:34 |
Replies: 45
Views: 4,846
Posted By
colinalleck
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Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-02-2022, 21:34 |
Replies: 36
Views: 8,455
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Buying a '70s or '80s sailboat - what to look for
There has been lots of great advise given from many experienced boat owners. Buy With the head and not the heart. Also clearly understand what you want to buy and how you want to use it, that is do... |
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-01-2022, 13:20 |
Replies: 40
Views: 5,201
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: Alternators need engine revs to work
I had same issue Suggest you check that all your engine warning lights are illuminating correctly when you go to start engine This dummy learnt that these lights created “dummy load” used to... |
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-12-2021, 00:24 |
Replies: 14
Views: 1,763
Posted By
colinalleck
Re: 12 v or invertor?
Ditch the 12v and permanently connect via circuit breaker and appropriately sized wiring Good luck |
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