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Forum: Crew Archives 12-09-2010, 13:35
Replies: 27
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Posted By LeifErickson
Badfish2, that might work for me. Let's talk when...

Badfish2, that might work for me. Let's talk when you're here. Happy sails.
Forum: Crew Archives 02-09-2010, 12:12
Replies: 27
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Posted By LeifErickson
hanging in luperon for a while. life is good.

hanging in luperon for a while. life is good.
Forum: Crew Archives 30-08-2010, 14:10
Replies: 27
Views: 7,396
Posted By LeifErickson
Hello to cruisers following my thread. We...

Hello to cruisers following my thread.
We sailed from T&C to Luperon arriving yesterday afternoon.
Flushing the manifold out with muriatic acid concoction i picked up in town to get whatever gunk...
Forum: Crew Archives 26-08-2010, 11:03
Replies: 27
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Posted By LeifErickson
Made it to Providenciales a couple of days ago....

Made it to Providenciales a couple of days ago. Getting fuel, etc. for the trip to DR. I'll have to tell Bruce to elaborate on Mayaguana a bit more in Luperon. Things got thrown around a bit but all...
Forum: Crew Archives 02-08-2010, 05:31
Replies: 27
Views: 7,396
Posted By LeifErickson
had to replace propane line to stove. 100% ok. ...

had to replace propane line to stove. 100% ok.
installed new refrigeration unit yesterday. 100% ok. ice ice, baby.
haul-out tomorrow for survey/insurance inspection.
getting ready to cast off.
Forum: Crew Archives 19-07-2010, 07:16
Replies: 27
Views: 7,396
Posted By LeifErickson
Might have found a replacement unit for the ice...

Might have found a replacement unit for the ice box. I have a 12v cooler for the vegetables. Purchased courtesy/quarantine flags for the bahamas, t&c, dr, pr and appreciate the cruising permit info...
Forum: Crew Archives 18-07-2010, 06:40
Replies: 27
Views: 7,396
Posted By LeifErickson
Thanks, again, sailcapt. pretty much going by...

Thanks, again, sailcapt.
pretty much going by Bruce's book n this one is the plan, but nothing ever goes as planned. changed oil, oil filter and fuel filter yesterday. installing zinc and scraping...
Forum: Crew Archives 15-07-2010, 16:32
Replies: 27
Views: 7,396
Posted By LeifErickson
thanks, flatspaddler. I'd like to take off before...

thanks, flatspaddler. I'd like to take off before the end of the month. There is no set time-frame for the trip. The vessel is equipped with decent electronics and is seaworthy. Whomever accompanies...
Forum: Crew Archives 14-07-2010, 14:19
Replies: 27
Views: 7,396
Posted By LeifErickson
Thanks, Steve. Planning on heading south to Miami...

Thanks, Steve. Planning on heading south to Miami then crossing the gfstrm. changing the oil, provisioning, dealing with a dysfunctional ice box and getting things ready. Pointers are always welcome....
Forum: Crew Archives 09-07-2010, 08:00
Replies: 27
Views: 7,396
Posted By LeifErickson
South Florida to the Virgin Islands - Now (Late Summer, Early Fall 2010)

Need help to take a 34' Hunter sloop on Van Sant's thornless path asap. This is probably a one-way trip. Shared cost for ice/food/fuel should be less than $20/day. Depending on weather, our luck and...
Forum: Crew Archives 09-07-2010, 07:37
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By LeifErickson
Thanks, Matt. Heading out depends on the...

Thanks, Matt.
Heading out depends on the weather. I spent the last 5+ months working on the vessel to make her seaworthy. I'd like to leave asap. I had a corporate job for 15 years and was laid...
Forum: Meets & Greets 09-07-2010, 07:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,536
Posted By LeifErickson
Hello, Mirasail. Wandering off on a thornless...

Hello, Mirasail.
Wandering off on a thornless path to the VIs from N Palm Beach and could use the help of an experienced sailor. I have a well equipped 34 Hunter Sloop. Let me know. Thanks.
Leif
Forum: Crew Archives 09-07-2010, 06:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,709
Posted By LeifErickson
Hi, Matt. I have a 34' Hunter Sloop and want...

Hi, Matt.
I have a 34' Hunter Sloop and want to take her to St. John from N Palm Beach area and hang there indefinitely. I expect to take Van Sant's thornless and can use capable hands for a safe...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-03-2010, 04:05
Replies: 12
Views: 5,398
Posted By LeifErickson
there was excessive corrosion on the amperage and...

there was excessive corrosion on the amperage and engine hour guage. inline fluse to the alternator was disconnected. working to get that repaired. thanks again for your help, guys.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-02-2010, 04:18
Replies: 12
Views: 5,398
Posted By LeifErickson
ok. i bit the bullet and dropped a new house and...

ok. i bit the bullet and dropped a new house and new starter battery yesterday. I took some readings with the voltmeter and the alternator seems to be sending over 12.3v back to the battery. I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-02-2010, 02:31
Replies: 12
Views: 5,398
Posted By LeifErickson
Going back on board (it's chilly out there) to...

Going back on board (it's chilly out there) to draw up the wiring diagram and clean connections. Checking on battery warranty to replace and start fresh, as suggested. Tks for your input Bill, Doug,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-02-2010, 16:11
Replies: 12
Views: 5,398
Posted By LeifErickson
Thanks for the input, guys. I'm taking a battery...

Thanks for the input, guys. I'm taking a battery tester to see if the starter battery is still good. It is a no maintenance 4d lead acid, as is the house battery. I will also clean up the rotary to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-02-2010, 13:21
Replies: 12
Views: 5,398
Posted By LeifErickson
Thanks. I've already searched the threads....

Thanks. I've already searched the threads. Besides going through the wires, dissecting my way to draw up a diagram, I'd really like input from someone that can visualize my dilemma and point me in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-02-2010, 12:56
Replies: 12
Views: 5,398
Posted By LeifErickson
Batteries Not Charging

Hello, cruisers. I've searched for information on my electrical difugilty but been unable to find the right action other than removing the alternator to have it spun, which I did and it checks out...
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