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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 09-12-2020, 20:00
Replies: 2
Crew Available: West Coast, L. A. based...
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Posted By Butler
Re: West Coast, L. A. based...

Cheers!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 06-12-2020, 22:32
Replies: 2
Crew Available: West Coast, L. A. based...
Views: 605
Posted By Butler
West Coast, L. A. based...

Hoping to hitch a ride anywhere. Plenty of costal cruising experience as well as time working on boats. Not prone to sea-sickness. Cheerful, handy 'round the galley. "Indpendently wealthy" and free...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 18-08-2018, 10:21
Replies: 6
Views: 2,034
Posted By Butler
Re: November departure. Los Angeles to Patagonia

Crew position is filled. Thanks CF and thanks Sergio for the advice and offer to help. I hope we meet up!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 08-08-2018, 18:42
Replies: 6
Views: 2,034
Posted By Butler
Re: November departure. Los Angeles to Patagonia

Just sent you an Email Sergio...
Thanks for the response.
Chris
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-08-2018, 20:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,034
Posted By Butler
Re: November departure. Los Angeles to Patagonia

:thumb:
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-08-2018, 12:51
Replies: 6
Views: 2,034
Posted By Butler
November departure. Los Angeles to Patagonia

Need one crew member for an ill-advised and dangerous trip south on a strong, well built, low tech 28ft sailboat. I need a hand affording and completeing prep. I think I can cover whats left to be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-08-2016, 11:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By Butler
Re: Short From Bus Bar...

okay...okay. My list is long and I was moving too fast, making assumptions, "oh, two posts, one posative, one negative". Nevermind everything is set into the same connecting bar. Doh!! Slowed down...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-08-2016, 13:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By Butler
Re: short from bus bar...

I am using a larger guage wire (8/12) from buss ro battery but I can't imaginnee that this would caudr a problem.

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-08-2016, 13:49
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By Butler
Re: short from bus bar...

Okay, tried it again. Moore than just "a good spark" and it gets hot. Voltage on the battery is fine, again systems are fine but something is up. This is not typical from my experiance with previous...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-08-2016, 13:42
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By Butler
Re: short from bus bar...

Thanks Guy...Just being jumpy. False alarm.

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-08-2016, 13:16
Replies: 13
Views: 1,895
Posted By Butler
Short From Bus Bar...

Doing some electrical today, wiring up my solar panels without them being on-line.
I am using a portable panel systen ( 2 30 watt panels with built in regulators that plug into cigarette lighter...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2016, 17:31
Replies: 54
Views: 17,270
Posted By Butler
Re: New toy: 9ft nesting sailing dinghy

Gorgeous Sound!!
Love these nesting dingies.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 29-07-2016, 10:27
Replies: 8
Views: 3,599
Posted By Butler
Re: Draken Harald Hafagre Viking Longship photos-Chicago 2016

Thanks Rognvald.
The quote reminds me of one of my top bucket list destinations: Skellig Michael ( sp?).
I was taken with the use of this location as Lukes secret refuge in the last Star Wars....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-07-2016, 21:35
Replies: 5
Views: 951
Posted By Butler
Re: Rot?

Congratulations!

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Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-07-2016, 09:59
Replies: 120
Views: 14,480
Posted By Butler
Re: Moore 24 Circumnavigation

Yup, another fan. GO WEBB GO!!


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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-07-2016, 13:22
Replies: 19
Views: 6,700
Posted By Butler
Re: Prospective Boston Liveaboard – Heating and Condensation

https://cubicminiwoodstoves.com/

I am always advocating wood burning stoves for boats. Not many agree with the idea but I know from long experience that that the dry heat works well at helping the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-07-2016, 10:42
Replies: 37
Views: 10,894
Posted By Butler
Re: Hand washing clothes on board

As a side note I am always on thhe lookout for sales at Campmore and REI, thrift stores etc. for synthetics that wash and dry quickly, particularly the spf outdoors sport shirts and long sleeved Ts....
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-07-2016, 10:30
Replies: 5
Views: 2,109
Posted By Butler
Re: Tall Ships Rally

Thanks Nigel and Simon!
As always the Guardian comments can be fun. Somebody had to point out that what one photo caption had down as a mast was actually the bowsprit...

Sent from my...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-07-2016, 08:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,109
Posted By Butler
Re: Tall Ships Rally

Rognvald,
What fun! Jealous I am.
Look forward to pics!

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Forum: Cruising News & Events 26-07-2016, 22:09
Replies: 5
Views: 2,109
Posted By Butler
Tall Ships Rally

Lovely pics in the Guardian UK.
Tried my best to capturr a URL but beyond my thin comp skills
Maybe someone else
will lend a hand.

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Forum: Our Community 25-07-2016, 15:18
Replies: 123
Views: 11,567
Posted By Butler
Re: Jack London - An Inspiring Example for Adventure

This is what happens when you teach a monkey to read ;~>

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Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-07-2016, 20:49
Replies: 62
Views: 7,675
Posted By Butler
Re: What would you suggest for a learning boat?

I will second Steady Hand's suggestion. Catalina 22 should fit the bill pretty nicely.
Good luck, happy sailing!

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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 24-07-2016, 10:54
Replies: 28
Views: 7,433
Posted By Butler
DIY tip of the day thread...

Tip #1
When trying to free a stubborn bolt /nut with PB Blaster do not suddenly reach up and pick your nose.:redface: ayieeee!
Forum: The Library 17-07-2016, 16:56
Replies: 0
Views: 5,553
Posted By Butler
Tracy Edwards' MAIDEN OUT

I really enjoyed reading this book for so many reasons.
Great storytelling from an amazing sailor regarding a brilliant, courageous crew and stunning effort from the struggle for funding to...
Forum: Our Community 17-07-2016, 15:20
Replies: 17
Views: 3,137
Posted By Butler
Re: HELP RATS

Someone over on the Wooden Boat Forum suggested that a decent sized pail or basin of dry ice at the lowest point in the bilge will clear them off very quickly.
I have no idea if this works or why it...
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