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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-07-2014, 10:31
Replies: 18
Views: 3,678
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Looking for feedback / input

Things you should have and to consider:
Solar panels and/or a wind generator, a decent battery bank, and a wind vane.
Single-handers nap in the cockpit when underway, the cockpit seats must...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-07-2014, 10:25
Replies: 18
Views: 3,678
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Looking for feedback / input

EXCELLENT Ann, you nailed it - FIRST define the intended purpose of the vessel, THEN look at boats.

Are you going to be a bi-guy and cruise winters and go home to your worldly possessions...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-07-2014, 10:00
Replies: 28
Views: 11,219
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Propane Locker Build

Good grief - what did I write?? Ah, this: 2) Bad idea - plywood and fiberglass structure expand and contract (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/contract.html) at different rates for the same...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-07-2014, 11:14
Replies: 28
Views: 11,219
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Propane Locker Build

1) Maybe for some people double the work and expense = double the pleasure and fun.

2) Bad idea - plywood and fiberglass structure expand and contract at different rates for the same temperatures...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-07-2014, 10:39
Replies: 16
Views: 12,404
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Using the same oil in engine & gear for Yanmar 2GM20

You made this post in mid-June and only one Guy replied??? :D (It was there, I took it ;) )

The book for my transmission says to use the exact same oil as my engine (4JH2E). When my boat first...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-07-2014, 09:26
Replies: 28
Views: 11,219
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Propane Locker Build

hehehe If you want to save any money then get rid of the boat. :D



I tried using clear packing tape over a dowel when trying to preserve some boltholes through my deck - epoxy makes the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-06-2014, 10:34
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Nice Carbon Fiber Head!

Although Ima gurl I'm gonna say that does NOT look safe or civil for a man to sit on.

There is a foot pump to flush water through the head - I like that! I guess the hose and nozzle is to clean...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-06-2014, 10:26
Replies: 38
Views: 6,569
Posted By ShipShape
Re: All is Lost

As a single-hander I didn't see it as a man vs nature movie AT ALL. Was it supposed to be? (I didn't want to see the movie, my brother put it on and sat there with me so I wouldn't leave to go do...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-06-2014, 10:18
Replies: 27
Views: 3,427
Posted By ShipShape
Re: prepping deck for 2 part epoxy

He might mean what I found out the hard way - get the roller thoroughly sopping wet to the core before starting to paint. If it isn't you get air bubbles on the deck as the dry parts of the roller...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-06-2014, 10:10
Replies: 27
Views: 3,427
Posted By ShipShape
Re: prepping deck for 2 part epoxy

FLORIDA?! Ohmigosh, I painted mine in Florida (St. Pete) in February or March and it was "warm" enough to go too fast. Where is the boat? I'm visiting near Tampa at the moment and it is definitely...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-06-2014, 09:50
Replies: 38
Views: 6,569
Posted By ShipShape
Re: All is Lost

And that the huge amount of epoxy in his big cup did not kick in two minutes.
And that there was no wind to speak of so the boat and container were drifting together therefore the parachute anchor...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-06-2014, 14:05
Replies: 27
Views: 3,427
Posted By ShipShape
Re: prepping deck for 2 part epoxy

The weather was warm when I painted my decks with Perfection - when I tipped it the foam brush left streaks. I have a cruising boat not a show boat so I just rolled it on and left it at that. I...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-06-2014, 13:18
Replies: 13
Views: 1,676
Posted By ShipShape
Re: A Previous Owner Rant

Great post Delancey - there is always something crazy to learn! When I was surveying of course I checked all the hoses and connections, but I never thought to tell the owner to check that all the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-04-2014, 16:32
Replies: 178
Views: 69,583
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Hiding Guns on Board

Pedro (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001507/?ref_=tt_trv_qu): Man, what is in this ****, man?
Man Stoner (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001045/?ref_=tt_trv_qu): Mostly Maui Waui man, but it's got some...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-04-2014, 16:08
Replies: 66
Views: 8,014
Posted By ShipShape
Re: What are the common injuries cruisers encounter?

Granted I might be a man trapped in a woman's body, but "WARN THEM"?? I'm confused! :confused: With all that watching you are subjecting yourself to, and assuming you are a male voyeur sincerely...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-04-2014, 15:53
Replies: 66
Views: 8,014
Posted By ShipShape
Re: What are the common injuries cruisers encounter?

Excellent topic Emerald Sea! Especially interesting to me as a single-hander. I hope there are more replies though for things I haven't thought of as most of my injuries from working on the boat...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-04-2014, 15:17
Replies: 42
Views: 9,249
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Modifying Anchor Shackles

This isn't directly related to the OPs post, but is relevant to some of the replies:

All About Shackles - Slack Science (https://www.balancecommunity.com/Slack-Science/all-about-shackles)
...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-03-2014, 12:08
Replies: 40
Views: 8,996
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Ex Military Parachute/Sea Anchor

That was well-written, thank you for sharing! If you have not already done so, please document your experience with the Drag Device Data Base program, the form is on p. 5.0.6 of the DDDD. If you...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-03-2014, 11:25
Replies: 40
Views: 8,996
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Ex Military Parachute/Sea Anchor

Yes I have, and I see you want to take advantage of that so you don't have to. :D


I recommend you choose the size recommended by the manufacturer of the sea anchor you choose. Your Westsail is...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-03-2014, 06:36
Replies: 40
Views: 8,996
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Ex Military Parachute/Sea Anchor

After a year of research I purchased a Para-Anchor from Fiorentino yesterday. I saw them at the boat show last year and was impressed but wanted to research all my options, as well as answer the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-12-2013, 15:05
Replies: 6
Views: 4,265
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Silicon Bronze 651 or 655??

I think he was requesting info about screws to secure his new seacocks to his new backing plates. He doesn't know to save money and use 18-8 stainless, which is perfectly adequate for the job,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-12-2013, 14:57
Replies: 49
Views: 8,381
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Good Production Models for Cruising?

There, I fixed your post.

When you say "on the beach" you mean YOU, not your boat, right? Please say 'yes'
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-12-2013, 14:47
Replies: 141
Views: 15,963
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Texas Cruisers Forum Meetup

TMCA is a mis-nomer if there ever was one, y'all are the TMPA - Texas Mariners Partiers Association. ;)

I'll go if the party is in/near Galveaston Bay, and so will many of the TMPA-ers. hehehe ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-12-2013, 14:37
Replies: 49
Views: 8,381
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Good Production Models for Cruising?

Good grief - here is the next post I clicked on:

South African loses boat in the Atlantic - Cruisers & Sailing Forums (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1424670#post1424670)
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-12-2013, 14:30
Replies: 49
Views: 8,381
Posted By ShipShape
Re: Good Production Models for Cruising?

You have a decent boat - what is the purpose of your post?

And by "production boat" do you mean "white plastic boat", which translates bolted-on keel and spade rudder to me? People shouldn't...
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