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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 13-02-2012, 17:48
Replies: 3
Views: 2,566
Posted By sailcapt
The dingy thieves are still active in Vieques. ...

The dingy thieves are still active in Vieques. Water is available in Culebra at the Dingy Dock restaurant at .25 / gal. Good news, the old gas station located in the cut has reopened and the too...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-09-2011, 04:20
Replies: 7
Views: 3,263
Posted By sailcapt
Harry, It looks like you might have to reface...

Harry,
It looks like you might have to reface the injector seat. Sometimes it will get distorted with carbon deposits. Will chat with you later today.
Steve
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-09-2011, 13:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
Posted By sailcapt
Hi, Did my folks put you up to this? Just...

Hi, Did my folks put you up to this? Just kidding. Anyway, we are currently in Salinas PR are are looking at Maria . What we do is take the boat into a narrow channel surrounded with mangroves. ...
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-02-2011, 02:38
Replies: 17
Views: 3,067
Posted By sailcapt
Re: Howdy from the Spanish Virgin Islands

Welcome Erin! I will take the dink and look for your boat today. We are in Dikity.
Steve
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-01-2011, 05:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,437
Posted By sailcapt
BTW, I had a roll up before the Porta bote. It...

BTW, I had a roll up before the Porta bote. It was a fine boat, but simply wore out. The Porta-Bote was to be the replacement for the roll up. If you are interested, I pics of the cracked seats...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 16-01-2011, 08:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,437
Posted By sailcapt
I am a full time cruiser/liveaboard. I used to...

I am a full time cruiser/liveaboard. I used to own a 12 foot Porta-Bote. I had nothing but grief and problems with it. I found that the transom and seats are to lightly built for full time use. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2010, 08:19
Replies: 55
Views: 14,745
Posted By sailcapt
Leaving St Augustine channel, I lost steering. ...

Leaving St Augustine channel, I lost steering. We were on our way to Charleston. Our boat is a full keeled ketch. We simply adjusted the sails and completed the trip without the rudder. We sailed...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-10-2010, 04:48
Replies: 20
Views: 14,379
Posted By sailcapt
Earlier this year, I ran into an older Mac in...

Earlier this year, I ran into an older Mac in Stanial Cay, Exumas. When asked, they told me that they trailered the boat from Alaska, splashed it in Miami and sailed it there. Onboard were three...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-09-2010, 03:37
Replies: 33
Views: 12,439
Posted By sailcapt
Take a look at Brewers Bay. It is right off the...

Take a look at Brewers Bay. It is right off the side of the runway. The local college is there too. All you have to do is wait by college and a publico (bus/truck) will stop. The ride is only a...
Forum: Crew Archives 27-08-2010, 04:23
Replies: 27
Views: 7,408
Posted By sailcapt
Leif, Glad to hear that you got away. We will...

Leif,
Glad to hear that you got away. We will be looking for you in the Virgins. Keep an eye on Earl.
Steve
Forum: Crew Archives 20-07-2010, 09:49
Replies: 27
Views: 7,408
Posted By sailcapt
Leif, The coordinates in Bruces book are so...

Leif,
The coordinates in Bruces book are so close to the ones that I have, that I would recommend them. (Was checking them this morning). Keep your eyes out for Bonnie. We had 8+ inches of rain...
Forum: Crew Archives 18-07-2010, 08:41
Replies: 27
Views: 7,408
Posted By sailcapt
Lief, We had problems with our frig before we...

Lief,
We had problems with our frig before we left too. I found that I could replace the 30 year old system with a couple of Engel boxes for a fraction of the cost. We use one for a refer and the...
Forum: Crew Archives 16-07-2010, 05:45
Replies: 27
Views: 7,408
Posted By sailcapt
Lief, I would recommend getting the ice box...

Lief,
I would recommend getting the ice box taken care of before you leave for the Bahamas. Where in the Bahamas are you planning to visit? Most of the passages there are day sails. You wont have...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-07-2010, 05:51
Replies: 20
Views: 10,992
Posted By sailcapt
A few years ago, there was an articial in a...

A few years ago, there was an articial in a respected magazine that tested out different methods of sail repair. They found that 5200 bonds to dacron stronger than stitching. We have used it to...
Forum: Crew Archives 12-07-2010, 05:44
Replies: 27
Views: 7,408
Posted By sailcapt
Leif, We have been doing the same trip and am...

Leif,
We have been doing the same trip and am sitting in Culebra right now. (Spanish Virgins) We took our time, played, and delt with the weather. So far, we have out 8 months. We left from the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 21-06-2010, 11:39
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By sailcapt
Dylan, Just for a background. I am retired AF...

Dylan, Just for a background. I am retired AF and full time live-aboard cruiser. I raised two boys on board while home schooling. Currently, we are in Puerto Rico and heading for Grenada, then? ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-10-2009, 18:29
Replies: 15
Views: 34,900
Posted By sailcapt
Steve, I am very happy with the 4jh4ae...

Steve,

I am very happy with the 4jh4ae engine. It has plently of power has has no problem pushing the 30k lbs of boat around at hull speed. It sure is quieter then the Perkins. As for the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-10-2009, 04:54
Replies: 20
Views: 7,944
Posted By sailcapt
Had the same problem. All we did was open up the...

Had the same problem. All we did was open up the unit and polish the brass slip rings, and clean off the brushs of the residue they create. We didnt have to remove the rings. Just use an emery...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-06-2009, 04:13
Replies: 15
Views: 34,900
Posted By sailcapt
Bob, I have just finished doing this very...

Bob,

I have just finished doing this very transplant on my boat. The Perkins to the Yanmar. I did all my own work but have a good idea what it would cost if you let a yard do it. A friend had...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-06-2009, 01:57
Replies: 5
Views: 2,452
Posted By sailcapt
Jack, I just finished repowering from a Perkins...

Jack,
I just finished repowering from a Perkins 4108 to the Yanmar 4JH4AE. The biggest pain was the exhaust system. The Yanmar requires a 3 inch system and I had a 2.5. It doesnt sound like much...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-05-2009, 05:56
Replies: 29
Views: 20,280
Posted By sailcapt
Side Exhaust vs Transom

I am repowering my old Morgan and am thinking of installing the exhaust exit out the stbd side. The engine is under the center cockpit and currently runs about 18 feet to the exhaust throughhull in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2009, 05:27
Replies: 10
Views: 3,954
Posted By sailcapt
I am in the process of repowering my boat and...

I am in the process of repowering my boat and listed the old engine on Craigs list. After a couple of obvious scams tried to hook me in, I simply donated the engine to the local college. They now...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-03-2009, 03:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,859
Posted By sailcapt
With your Mac, you can get into several nice...

With your Mac, you can get into several nice anchorages on the bay side. There are only a few places on oceanside worth stopping between Key West and Bahia Honda. PM me and I will be glad to meet...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-03-2009, 15:28
Replies: 43
Views: 6,390
Posted By sailcapt
Go to a garden shop and get a quart insecticide...

Go to a garden shop and get a quart insecticide spray bottle, the kind you have to pump up. Keep water in it and play Star Trek with it. (shoot down the kling ons).
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-12-2008, 03:01
Replies: 31
Views: 5,333
Posted By sailcapt
David, I am repowering my boat and I was...

David,
I am repowering my boat and I was looking at your pictures. I noticed that it looks like you extended the shaft with couplings. Is this working all right for you?
Steve
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