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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 15-12-2023, 08:35
Replies: 26
Views: 2,567
Posted By smacksman
Re: Switch or Breaker?

My surveyor told me that the coastguard require all positive supply leads off the battery to be fused within 6" of the terminal. When I was inspected by the Coastguard heading south they were...
Forum: Our Community 04-12-2023, 13:48
Replies: 57
Views: 10,841
Posted By smacksman
Re: What to look for in a delivery skipper

Is there a thread about how delivery skippers can avoid being cheated by clients? I've only met one thankfully but it was an unpleasent experience.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-11-2023, 08:40
Replies: 21
Views: 2,515
Posted By smacksman
Re: ICW in a trailer sailer?

Old boats in the US are cheap so I would fly there and buy one and use it for a 3 months visa then either sell it or pay $500 +- storage and return for another 3 months cruising. For the ICW I would...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-11-2023, 08:04
Replies: 36
Views: 3,202
Posted By smacksman
Re: Wheel vs tiller advice

All Essex fishing smacks have tillers. Some smacks built as yachts had wheels but then yachties could afford the extra cost. My Alberta CK318 (Class 2 smack) weighed in at about 17 tons and set 1000...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-11-2023, 06:25
Replies: 67
Views: 8,432
Posted By smacksman
Re: Should I don't buy the boat because of this?

I found a $350 survey money well spent. Not because he found structural problems which were obvious to me, but US Coastguard requirements. Like a notice about chucking rubbish and another notice I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-11-2023, 04:17
Replies: 67
Views: 8,432
Posted By smacksman
Re: Should I don't buy the boat because of this?

Good definition. My point was that 'fit for purpose' is the crux. Aircon and generators, solar panels, spinnakers, code zero, 10k nav systems, and so on don't come into 'seaworthy'. Nice to have but...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-11-2023, 13:26
Replies: 67
Views: 8,432
Posted By smacksman
Re: Should I don't buy the boat because of this?

At 5k risk you are asking him to go for full replacement insurance!! Just go for the minimum third party insurance at about $300 a year premium and use the rigging you have if it is servicable.

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Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-10-2023, 07:28
Replies: 60
Views: 6,059
Posted By smacksman
Re: Racing Pigeon

We gave hospitality to a racing pidgeon and contacted the owner via the tag on its leg. He told us to wring its neck as it was no use to him if it couldn't get home in time! It stayed with us a few...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 02-10-2023, 10:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,054
Posted By smacksman
Re: Sailing from Boston to New York

Well a 70 ft. mast rules out the ICW so offshore is the only way south.
Forum: Our Community 30-09-2023, 04:23
Replies: 17
Views: 3,015
Posted By smacksman
Re: Float Behind Solar Array?

In Portugal they have trouble with fishermen stealing the solar panels off navigation buoys. Your idea would be a God send and last five minutes! I lost a bowsprit to someone tacking up the creek. A...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-07-2023, 04:01
Replies: 26
Views: 1,759
Posted By smacksman
Re: Isotherm heat exchanger seacock leaking

The Isotherm through hull worked brilliantly for us. It even worked when out of the water on the hard with just air over the coils. Therefore the 'bobbing up and down in the water' requirement seems...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-07-2023, 04:07
Replies: 75
Views: 6,040
Posted By smacksman
Re: Going inside in NJ

Hell! 25 foot beam! In some places the ICW seems to be 25 foot wide so you will be aground wherever you go! I doubt if you would have got into the ICW from Atlantic City harbour - that is very...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 09-06-2023, 13:23
Replies: 22
Views: 1,632
Posted By smacksman
Re: prop choice and hybrid systems

One of the yachts I sailed on had a regeneration setup that wrecked the gearbox when in neatral. What the designer of the system didn't realise that the gearbox needed the engine running to supply...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2023, 02:35
Replies: 37
Views: 8,608
Posted By smacksman
Re: abandoning a beneteau cyclede 50.5

When marine surveyors survey a Benatau for you I wonder what potential structural defects they come up with? Presumably insurers are happy to cover such boats?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-03-2023, 07:53
Replies: 52
Views: 6,737
Posted By smacksman
Re: European alternative to Pacific Secraft Dana 24?

Does she have to have 6 ft. headroom? I'm 6' 1" and move happily aboard a Vega 27 but I have to hunker down a bit but not uncomfortably. I rarely stand up ram rod straight like on parade.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-03-2023, 07:36
Replies: 73
Views: 7,958
Posted By smacksman
Re: Anchoring in deep water on a slope

Not much choice if you visit volcanic islands like St. Helena. It shelves from 15,000 feet to the shore in about a mile. We put out lots of chain in 50 feet and stayed a week with no problems off...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-02-2023, 06:58
Replies: 43
Views: 4,110
Posted By smacksman
Re: Fiber optic for boat data networks

The biggest problem with fibre on a boat would be the requirement for large radius bends
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-02-2023, 02:57
Replies: 23
Views: 2,995
Posted By smacksman
Re: waste thru hull

How many screwed-on seacocks have you replaced without making the skin fitting leak? Posters here are trying to be helpful.
Smartass comments like yours are not helpful.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-02-2023, 08:51
Replies: 37
Views: 4,782
Posted By smacksman
Re: Raw water pump impeller sudden failure

I fitted a brand new, shrink wrapped, raw water impeller. Ten days later I luckily spotted the engine temperature rising and checked the cooling circuit. Half the new impeller was trapped upstream of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-02-2023, 08:28
Replies: 23
Views: 2,995
Posted By smacksman
Re: waste thru hull

Brave man to fiddle with underwater skin fittings afloat. Agree with Don above. Angle grind off the outside boss, drift out the old stuff - 10 minute job. Personally I would bond in a backing plate...
Forum: Our Community 22-02-2023, 07:38
Replies: 56
Views: 7,949
Posted By smacksman
Re: A sad day at the launch ramp

Buy a 'fixer-upper' that does not take too much to make seaworthy - two months of work and $3000 tops. Then sail and enjoy her and on the way pretty her up a bit - bit of brightwork; clean inside and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-02-2023, 03:04
Replies: 26
Views: 4,167
Posted By smacksman
Re: Fiberglass Core Material - What to use?

Very true. My comment was to steer you beyond just designing for torque but for catching ropes. Outdrives take a lot more clout than just torque.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-02-2023, 09:26
Replies: 26
Views: 4,167
Posted By smacksman
Re: Fiberglass Core Material - What to use?

Being below or slightly above your keel is the least of your problems. What about catching your anchor rode, somebodys mooring line or even a strong lobster pot line round your outdrive. Potentially...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-01-2023, 10:13
Replies: 23
Views: 1,801
Posted By smacksman
Re: Outboard HP for my Monohull

A Beta 16hp diesel inboard has the same engine mounts as an Atomic 4
Fit a return pipe connection to your tank and a new prop and you are good to go in any weather.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-01-2023, 03:24
Replies: 99
Views: 12,162
Posted By smacksman
Re: Cost to Cut Mast for ICW

As the opportunity to sail on the ICW is limited, maybe spend the thousands on a tilting mast as used quite often in Europe. If your cat is the usual 'block of flats' then the tabernackle would have...
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