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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Garmin GHP 12 Issue

I'd suggest contacting hypro directly. there is a distributor on the east coast, NJ I think, that can supply the part.

I've had the issue come up again and the part is no longer $35. It's...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

26-06-2016, 05:33

Replies: 40

How to replace transducer without sinking

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: How to replace transducer without sinking

I've done the plunger route to replace a thru hull valve. It works well and as mentioned you should have two people helping with one in the water.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

15-03-2016, 12:10

Replies: 12

Longboat Key Pass local/recent knowledge

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Longboat Key Pass local/recent knowledge

Yes, that's exactly the pass we plan on entering. I've read various reports about bad shoaling and using high tide with calm seas. Staying south and east of the LP and south and east of the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

14-03-2016, 14:43

Replies: 12

Longboat Key Pass local/recent knowledge

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Longboat Key Pass local/recent knowledge

Thanks for the updates. I can live with a couple couple of feet under the keel but your advice about transit during high tide is sound. Thanks.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

14-03-2016, 07:11

Replies: 12

Longboat Key Pass local/recent knowledge

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Posted By Pirate999

Longboat Key Pass local/recent knowledge

Looking for local knowledge about the pass at longboat key, Florida. Specifically entering from the gulf.

I've reviewed other sites, charts and active captain but any additional information...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

22-07-2015, 05:47

Replies: 31

Pensacola to Corpus Christi Aug/Sept

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Pensacola to Corpus Christi Aug/Sept

SSGT... you're good to go and cleared for take off...

Good attitude, you're checking out the boat, etc.

Have a great trip.. you'll enjoy it. Let us know how it goes when you arrive.

Forum: Meets & Greets

16-07-2015, 10:41

Replies: 12

New Member Houston Texas

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: New Member Houston Texas

welcome from another houstonian. Enjoy her.. and see ya on the water.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-07-2015, 07:55

Replies: 31

Pensacola to Corpus Christi Aug/Sept

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Pensacola to Corpus Christi Aug/Sept

Congrats on the boat.

As was pointed out, it's the beginning of the high hurricane season so pick your window carefully. Tropical storms can spin up in the gulf very quickly too. The gulf tends...

Forum: Marine Electronics

06-06-2015, 06:25

Replies: 33

Autopilot Drive Selection

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Autopilot Drive Selection

Higly recommend you do this. You'll find much information about failures of the simrads but very little on the raymarine and garmins.

Also, find out who actually makes the unit. As an example,...

Forum: Marine Electronics

06-06-2015, 06:19

Replies: 6

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Garmin GHP 12 Issue

Ok.. update from yesterday. Hypro was most excellent. They send me a nice email along with a full color instruction, with pictures, on how to test the system and repair it. It was simple.
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Forum: Marine Electronics

03-06-2015, 12:45

Replies: 6

Views: 4,614

Posted By Pirate999

Re: Garmin GHP 12 Issue

well this has been interesting. I was not able to recreate the problem however after contacing Garmin they said it was the ECU controller and sent me a new one. I tested it for a few months before...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

29-05-2015, 05:48

Replies: 24

Why is Rear Tube Splitting on Formosa 41?

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Why is Rear Tube Splitting on Formosa 41?

Metal fatigue. Fancy names for it but the bottom line is that it's old and needs to be replaced. The tube is constantly full of salt water and is subject to the elements as well as vibration and...

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

23-05-2015, 06:14

Replies: 21

The most expensive thing on a boat?

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: The most expensive thing on a boat?

The owners... Past, current and future

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

06-04-2015, 17:55

Replies: 60

Single Hand? Is it possible?

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Single Hand? Is it possible?

I single hand a 43' modified full keel. I've set her up to bring everything to the cockpit. I've also thought through all the systems and processes you'll need to perform while single handing.....

Forum: Marine Electronics

08-02-2015, 20:26

Replies: 6

Views: 4,614

Posted By Pirate999

Garmin GHP 12 Issue

I have a Garmin GHP12 with a class B drive on my 43' sailboat. It's worked flawlessly for a few years now until recently.

Recently, after engaging the autopilot and then going to standby...

Forum: Dollars & Cents

29-11-2014, 07:22

Replies: 16

Downsizing to build up the kitty

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Downsizing to build up the kitty

Great second move.. It's called freedoms. You own stuff or it owns you...

Funny, a friend of mine just moved into a condo in downtown Austin to be near his office. His house was out by the kake...

29-11-2014, 07:14

Replies: 46

Views: 9,950

Posted By Pirate999

Re: Help Me Refinish My Cabin Sole- YouTube

Well, looks like ultimate sole is out of business. What a shame. After 6 years of fairly regular use my sole is as nice as the day I refinished it. The non skid aspect is what attracted me too.

29-11-2014, 07:02

Replies: 46

Views: 9,950

Posted By Pirate999

Re: Help Me Refinish My Cabin Sole- YouTube

Anne.. It's actually called "ultimate sole".. Not ultra sole. hell getting old. Lol.

29-11-2014, 06:57

Replies: 46

Views: 9,950

Posted By Pirate999

Re: Help Me Refinish My Cabin Sole- YouTube

Anne, I'll be at the boat today and get the manufacturer for you. It's been 6 years so I don't remember off hand.

29-11-2014, 06:25

Replies: 46

Views: 9,950

Posted By Pirate999

Re: Help Me Refinish My Cabin Sole- YouTube

Ok..just looked at your video. (Slower with the camera movements.. I'm now dizzy) and she has had a serious amount of water incursion. You can see the runs on the bulkheads. You need to stop any...

29-11-2014, 06:17

Replies: 46

Views: 9,950

Posted By Pirate999

Re: Help Me Refinish My Cabin Sole- YouTube

i would use a heat gun or 150 grit in a small section to see what you have. Indeed it looks like a failed costing with water penetration. If it's a solid teak holly sole you shouldn't have a problem....

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

28-11-2014, 05:39

Replies: 7

Morgan Out Island 51/512

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Morgan Out Island 51/512

I'll be interested to hear the views. I've been on one before. Huge below deck but as you know, they sail like a brick. Most were used for charter and heavily used/abused. Some were made for owners...

Forum: Crew Archives

23-11-2014, 08:15

Replies: 2

Crew Available: Beginner needs Experience in Boca Raton

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Posted By Pirate999

Re: Beginner needs Experience in Boca Raton

Now I wished I lived in my old home town. Lol.