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Forum: Classifieds Archive 02-06-2015, 06:04
Replies: 13
For Sale: Anchor - CQR 60 lb
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Re: Anchor - CQR 60 lb

Yes. The Anchor still for sale. Osirissail
Forum: Classifieds Archive 02-06-2015, 06:01
Replies: 13
For Sale: Anchor - CQR 60 lb
Views: 3,292
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Re: Anchor - CQR 60 lb

Yes. I have some stuff into the warehouse for sale... Osirissail.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 02-06-2015, 05:58
Replies: 13
For Sale: Anchor - CQR 60 lb
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Re: Anchor - CQR 60 lb

My Anchor is 60 pounds (Anchor - CQR 60 lb). I think... it's what you need. Osirissail.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 31-05-2015, 19:33
Replies: 13
For Sale: Anchor - CQR 60 lb
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Posted By osirissail
Re: Anchor - CQR 60 lb

Yes. The anchor is still available for sale. But pick up only. My location is Port Canaveral Fl 32920
Forum: Classifieds Archive 29-05-2015, 05:49
Replies: 13
For Sale: Anchor - CQR 60 lb
Views: 3,292
Posted By osirissail
Re: Anchor - CQR 60 lb

Hello,yes.
An anchor still for sale. Unfortunately, my husband died recently and I sell many spare parts from our boat (including new). And an anchor for sale as well.
If you are interested to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-05-2015, 08:55
Replies: 28
Views: 15,671
Posted By osirissail
Re: Best Liveaboard Places in USVI/VI Area

But if you are intending to work on an Island in the Caribbean then to avoid the hassles of trying to get a work permit you are pretty much limited to Puerto Rico and the US Virgins.

Job...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-05-2015, 08:48
Replies: 22
Views: 4,580
Posted By osirissail
Re: Frosted Windows - Does Anything Work?

I would agree that "tempered glass" would be the best for "prism" type portlights -or- the old fashioned bronze portlights/portholes. However, the glass would have to be cut specifically by a glass...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 02-05-2015, 08:32
Replies: 0
Views: 1,236
Posted By osirissail
WiFi Hawking Corner Antenna 15db with box

1. WiFi waterproof Box with Hawking Corner Antenna and USB cable (Just Box and Antenna) - $30.00 (plus postage)
2. WiFi waterproof Box with Hawking Corner Antenna and ALPA b/g powered 1000mw...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-05-2015, 07:01
Replies: 22
Views: 4,580
Posted By osirissail
Re: Frosted Windows - Does Anything Work?

Lexan is used on hatches and horizontal surfaces as it is considerably stronger than acrylic plexiglass. So be very careful if you replace the plastic in a horizontal hatch or anything that could be...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-05-2015, 21:04
Replies: 22
Views: 4,580
Posted By osirissail
Re: Frosted Windows - Does Anything Work?

The crazing in the plexiglass is due to the sun's UV drying out the surface of the plexiglass/Lexan/etc.

There two ways to deal with the crazing - 1. remove and replace with new, and 2. use...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-05-2015, 20:54
Replies: 13
Views: 3,546
Posted By osirissail
Re: Mooring problem

Posts #2 and #3 are the best solution. You pre-tie lines from the dock so they come together in a "V" pattern and then extend those lines back to the pilings in a much larger "V" shape. This makes...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-05-2015, 20:46
Replies: 28
Views: 15,671
Posted By osirissail
Re: Best Liveaboard Places in USVI/VI Area

Turtle Cove is in the Turks and Caicos Islands - not the Virgin Islands. T&C is a foreign country so working there would require a work permit. And the rates at Turtle Cove are extremely high when...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 01-05-2015, 18:21
Replies: 1
Views: 2,330
Posted By osirissail
CapTiFi Powered WiFi Antenna

CAPTIFI WiFi USB Antenna - $75.00 (plus postage)

The CaptiFi is an extremely versatile antenna for long range connections. It's compact size and weatherproof design means it will fit almost...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-05-2015, 15:40
Replies: 14
Views: 1,428
Posted By osirissail
Re: Too many Amps?

Yes, a digital voltmeter would be the tool to see what the voltage drop is as you turn on the computer and monitors. Some computers and monitors have low-voltage switches in them that turn the item...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2015, 15:30
Replies: 32
Views: 9,360
Posted By osirissail
Re: How does self bleeding work?

Be it air or diesel when the pressure delivered to the injectors reaches the proper amount the injector will open and let the air or fuel into the cylinder.

However, as other have said, having...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-04-2015, 12:18
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
Posted By osirissail
Digital DC Voltmeter - Plug In

Voltmeter - Digital DC, plug in - $10.00 (plus postage)

Here is a little jewel we found in our electrical parts box from the boat. It is a DC voltage meter that can be plugged into a DC...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-04-2015, 10:08
Replies: 61
Views: 14,900
Posted By osirissail
Re: Standing Rigging-should I be worried?

Better rigging shops and others these days put a sealant inside the terminal in order to prevent water from "wicking" into the fitting. Since the wire is made of "round" wires even when the terminal...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-04-2015, 09:53
Replies: 16
Views: 3,693
Posted By osirissail
Re: Shaft log to stuffing box

I would agree that engine alignment would be super critical if there is not some sort of flexible joint or mechanism between the engine transmission flange and the propeller shaft.

Normally,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-04-2015, 17:58
Replies: 26
Views: 4,251
Posted By osirissail
Re: Picking up crew in Turks without "entering"

This is the most relevant post of all - When your friend flies into the Turks his passport will be stamped as entering the country. Before he can "enter" any other country his passport will need an...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 28-04-2015, 14:50
Replies: 12
For Sale: BBQ Force 10 Large
Views: 16,552
Posted By osirissail
Re: BBQ Force 10 Large

Sold and on its way to its new home - Thanks everybody for helping - Jim & Galina
Forum: Classifieds Archive 28-04-2015, 14:49
Replies: 3
Views: 1,783
Posted By osirissail
Re: Boarding Ladder, Folding 4-step Aluminum

Sold and on its way to its new home - Thanks everybody for helping - Jim & Galina
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-04-2015, 05:03
Replies: 5
Views: 1,181
Posted By osirissail
Re: good looking anti-slip

We did our decks with Interux Perfection (2-part polyurethane) with Interlux's Intergrip additive. The additive is made of small beads - the anti-slip component. The key to a good result is constant...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-04-2015, 04:33
Replies: 192
Views: 22,359
Posted By osirissail
Re: 'Roger' does not mean 'Yes'

That is correct - back in the days when CB radios burst on to the scene millions of people (literally) sent in application forms for radio and operators licenses and the FCC (governing agency for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-04-2015, 06:41
Replies: 17
Views: 5,092
Posted By osirissail
Re: Coolant System Flush

To the best of my knowledge to measure the temperature of the exhaust gases as they enter the rubber exhaust hose point the IR meter at the top part of the hose within about 6 inches of the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-04-2015, 16:30
Replies: 51
Views: 18,791
Posted By osirissail
Re: Soda stream

We have a sodastream permanently built into our boat. Rather than worry about getting cartridges and refills, we purchased a carbonic bottle (tank) and built it into a locker next to the galley....
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