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Forum: Europe 30-09-2023, 12:56
Replies: 5
Views: 814
Posted By kish
Re: Where to get Ensign?

You can find the Ensign Flags in Liverpool UK


https://www.ensignflags.com/
:popcorn:
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-09-2023, 11:13
Replies: 10
Views: 744
Posted By kish
Re: ProFurl all fouled up

Calculation is academic.:peace:
The furling line will wear as the sheath will chafe where it exits the drum.
The furling line will need to be turned end for end, usage dependent, every third or...
Forum: Navigation 15-09-2023, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By kish
Thumbs up Re: need help estimating distance

This can be easily altered,

From the bottom of the Navionics homepage find
Route|Menu


select;

Menu
Settings
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-09-2023, 12:57
Replies: 57
Views: 5,811
Posted By kish
Re: 100 Footer or Not.. That is the question

Unlikely that anyone subscribed to this forum is seriously in the market for a 100 footer or larger mega mega yacht.:smile:

Why not a 135 footer[39 m]
Here is a description of a 135 footer...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-08-2023, 16:07
Replies: 53
Views: 6,146
Posted By kish
Thumbs up Re: preventer attachment to boom

The shock loading on the boom on a crash gybe will cause the mechanical bail attachments [rivets] to fail. [Don't ask how I know this!]

I have used 50mm [2 inch] non dynema {polyester ?} webbing,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-01-2023, 20:33
Replies: 65
Views: 17,677
Posted By kish
Re: Is the cost of the Atlantic Cruising Rally worth it?

The cost benefit of paying a steep entry fee for a couple of parties and lectures is negative.
When you are at sea you are not at a party, but you may get benefit from your boat inspection as a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-01-2023, 12:37
Replies: 21
Views: 2,484
Posted By kish
Unhappy Re: How do we stay in the EU area for 2 years?

Check out the comprehensive guide:smile:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/visa-calculator/
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-11-2022, 12:27
Replies: 36
Views: 4,072
Posted By kish
Re: Starter circuit breaker keeps tripping

Use a fuse, not a breaker on a starting circuit.

The fuse protects the cable. It should never be called upon in a correctly wired system.


Don't use an off the shelf circuit breaker [not...
Forum: Our Community 02-11-2022, 11:08
Replies: 65
Views: 3,169
Posted By kish
Re: Where is the main user base for CF?

Largest marina in France! from Wikipedia:

Les Minimes, Port de plaisance des Minimes, is the largest marina in France for pleasure boats. It is located in the city of La Rochelle. Its name is...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 02-07-2022, 18:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,178
Posted By kish
Re: Moving to Sweden with a boat

Even in daytime, a white knuckle ride in a rock strewn tide less archipelago.:danger:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-06-2022, 15:05
Replies: 12
Views: 1,432
Posted By kish
Re: How to clean barnacle glue off anchor?

Vinegar [environmentaly friendly] held in place by mixing it with wallpaper paste to make a gel, that can be applied and held in place with cling film to avoid drying out.
Cheap and effective,:smile:
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-06-2022, 19:32
Replies: 16
Views: 1,723
Posted By kish
Re: Rudder Post as SSB Ground?

The HF SSB ground is totally dissimilar from a DC on board ground electricaly speaking.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterpoise_(ground_system)

The SSB aerial radiates HF energy from the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-04-2022, 18:31
Replies: 91
Views: 12,858
Posted By kish
Re: Clothing for a transatlantic passage

Wool is superb in all circumstances for staying warm.
Do sheep feel the cold on wet mountainsides. :wink::wink:
Sailors in the pre-synthetic clothing era relied nearly exclusively on woolen...
Forum: Navigation 15-04-2022, 19:55
Replies: 18
Views: 3,493
Posted By kish
Re: Opinions on Garmin wireless wind?

I had a TakTik wireless wind instrument. on a 45 foot mast.
It was unreliable after a year due to the postage stamp sized solar cell that powered the system at mast head,

It did not work at all...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-04-2022, 13:33
Replies: 31
Views: 5,552
Posted By kish
Re: need advice on new electronics

Standards' bodies such as ISO and NMEA produce publicly accessible standards in their individual industrial sphere.


...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-04-2022, 06:24
Replies: 31
Views: 5,552
Posted By kish
Re: need advice on new electronics

NMEA 2000 is an open standard.
It is implemented by instrument makers predominantly by using different cable connectors specific to their devices. This has sown confusion and is purely to cause lock...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-04-2022, 17:48
Replies: 147
Views: 11,719
Posted By kish
Re: Question about battery power

I have had an Air X unit since 2001 to date and have some 30K miles plus with it, including two Atlantic crossings
No problems except to replace broken blade damaged by a runaway halliard :popcorn:...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-04-2022, 16:53
Replies: 147
Views: 11,719
Posted By kish
Re: Question about battery power

I have an Air X marine wind turbine. 400 Watt output and can recommend it.

Search Google for links.
It is ideal for offshore sailing and ocean passages, giving me 30 Amps [360 Watt] with 30...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-01-2022, 16:03
Replies: 48
Views: 9,906
Posted By kish
Re: Minimum depth under keel

When I learnt about navigating in an area of tidal ranges of 4 metres plus, the perceived wisdom on entry with a yacht of 1.8 metre draft [5.5 ft] was to be on a rising tide in flat seas, with an...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-01-2022, 18:04
Replies: 60
Views: 13,477
Posted By kish
Re: Butyl Tape Sources - Alternative to Bed-it

Butyl tape is widely used in the sealing of electrical cable joints, where it is commonly known as butyl mastic tape :thumb:

Search Google for "butyl tape electrical"
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-01-2022, 17:50
Replies: 55
Views: 5,216
Posted By kish
Re: Water air vent location

You are probably overthinking this non problem.:rolleyes::confused:
Where is the vent for your diesel tank.?
Presumably outside. Never inside.:thumb:

What is the difference between fresh water...
Forum: Destinations 25-12-2021, 19:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,395
Posted By kish
Re: Crossing Biscay in January by small boat

Leaving La Rochelle, going south, there are no refuge ports along the French coast. Bordeaux is in principle manageable for an Amel 50 in moderate conditions, but not in a 30 footer. It has shallow...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-12-2021, 13:35
Replies: 67
Views: 12,254
Posted By kish
Re: Where do you buy Stugeron?

[QUOTE=SVNagambie;3532195]I was fortunate enough to have a friend give me some stugeron, and it was magical: far better for me than the patch.

Sadly, I live in Canada and can’t buy it here.

...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2021, 16:18
Replies: 119
Views: 16,729
Posted By kish
Re: Teak decks. Should I run away????

Teak decks should carry a health warning;
:facepalm:"Do NOT Pressure Wash this Deck":facepalm:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-11-2021, 08:46
Replies: 36
Views: 8,709
Posted By kish
Re: Oyster 66 vs. Moody 66: Which would you trust for a short handed circumnavigation

While considering Oyster v Moody, and short handed sailing, can I suggest broadening the scope of craft to include an Amel , built in France in sizes from 50 to 65 foot and are by design intended to...
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