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Seamanship & Boat Handling
05-05-2021, 15:26
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inner forestay
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charliehows
Re: inner forestay
I use a quick release shackle, bottlescrew holding a ss stay. Works well and easy enough to uncouple when switching from hanked on working jib to furler genoa.
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
15-01-2021, 14:30
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dumbest fuel filter question EVER.
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6,402
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charliehows
Re: dumbest fuel filter question EVER.
and...speaking of primary filters - I discovered my filters cost $5 from a truck parts supplier but $35 from the yanmar parts supplier.
Not complaining and I understand the yanmar guys are trying...
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Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
13-01-2021, 14:14
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Which dinghy motor would you pick?
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charliehows
Re: Which dinghy motor would you pick?
word to the wise; new doesnt mean problem free; I bought a new yamaha dinghy mtr from a dealer, first thing i noticed is the fuel pissing out of the filler cap because the 'o' ring had instantly...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
07-01-2021, 14:18
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About NOT power setting the anchor
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charliehows
Re: About NOT power setting the anchor
depends on ones local knowledge - eg. most of Sydney harbour is soft mud, power setting is unnecessary but; I've lost count of the number of people who find their anchor winch unable to budge their...
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Our Community
13-12-2020, 15:13
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There is a special place in hell for SOB's that do not secure their halyards
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charliehows
Re: There is a special place in hell for SOB's that do not secure their halyards
There is no special place in hell required; the good lord created a special place by bereaving the living thus targeted of the simple ability to tolerate small discomforts and then imbuing them with...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
10-12-2020, 13:56
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What is the point of a shower sump pump?
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15,675
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charliehows
Re: What is the point of a shower sump pump?
I beleieve in the early days of sailing the Portuguese were in the habit of directing their waste into the bilges - didnt go well for them...
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Propellers & Drive Systems
10-12-2020, 13:49
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Oil filled steel stern tube: a good alternative to typical shaft/stern tube setups
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charliehows
Re: Oil filled steel stern tube: a good alternative to typical shaft/stern tube setup
thanks for the explanation - makes sense and it sounds like quite a clever development to the greasegun system. what type of oil does your system use - ie 30 engine oil, 80 gear oil?
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General Sailing Forum
10-12-2020, 13:37
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DIY clean hull without diving
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21,270
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charliehows
Re: DIY clean hull without diving
what is the balance between keeping the hull cleanish and scrubbing off antifoul? I've noticed over the years that the heavy growth on my hull is concentrated in a few areas - mostly around the prop...
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Propellers & Drive Systems
09-12-2020, 13:11
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Oil filled steel stern tube: a good alternative to typical shaft/stern tube setups
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charliehows
Re: Oil filled steel stern tube: a good alternative to typical shaft/stern tube setup
your setup sounds uncommon for sailboats but similiar to the grease pump system on some older boats - mine for example - the stern tube is quite long and is fed by a simple automobile style hand...
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Our Community
21-11-2020, 13:56
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Swing mooring and anchor
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charliehows
Re: Swing mooring and anchor
quiet night, woken up 2am-ish by something, up on deck, to find I'm drifting slowly towards the next boat in the mooring field...I probably shouldnt have tied up to a mooring ball with a pretty good...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
01-11-2020, 13:21
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Marine grade or regular oil for old diesel?
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charliehows
Re: Marine grade or regular oil for old diesel?
you can use anything, including cooking oil, as far as I'm concerned, if you change it regularly. (I know - its the internet and there IS someone out there who'll take this at face value - caveat...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
19-10-2020, 17:16
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Heaving-to myths.
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26,479
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charliehows
Re: Heaving-to myths.
my boat forereaches under bare spars in really bad weather, wouldnt dream of having enough sail up to heave-to. I mostly use heaving to when lowering sail to enter an anchorage, to make necessary...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
19-10-2020, 17:03
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Reflections on Seamanship
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charliehows
Re: Reflections on Seamanship
these sorts of discussion always seem to choose such a narrow focus as to make them irrelevant. How does seamanship become whether the gps system has stopped working. If there are any commercial...
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General Sailing Forum
14-10-2020, 14:20
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Is Sailing Fun?
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12,440
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charliehows
Re: Is Sailing Fun?
started at 5am, engine broke down before going out through the heads leaving me becalmed in the middle of the main shipping entrance. Managed to work my way to the other side of the port entrance...
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Multihull Sailboats
13-10-2020, 14:56
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Catamaran tacking angles , really that bad???
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charliehows
Re: Catamaran tacking angles , really that bad???
the good old 'how long is a piece of string' question; some cats (and tri's) have truly awful upwind sailing characteristics (I know, i had a tri that could barely manage 85* on a header, easier to...
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Monohull Sailboats
02-10-2020, 14:34
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Consider buying a Bruce Roberts
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5,862
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charliehows
Re: Consider buying a Bruce Roberts
dont compare a 'Bruce Roberts' label to manufacturers labels - there is no consistency in bruce roberts designs because most are built by owners. Having said that, I've nothing but praise for the...
Forum:
Our Community
30-09-2020, 14:45
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371
Common Objects to Defend Your Boat at Sea
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charliehows
Re: Common Objects to Defend Your Boat at Sea
bit of a laugh all this self-defense bs; if you have half a brain you'll discover pretty quickly most pirates run marinas and boat repair service industries - good luck holding them up with a full...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
30-09-2020, 14:38
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126
Jon decides to go sailing
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charliehows
Re: Jon decides to go sailing
yeah, i'm liking this 'own design' catamaran idea - why not slap it together in time for the next round the world yacht race...remember to take a few lessons in reverse navigation before you go,...
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General Sailing Forum
30-09-2020, 14:19
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Dyneema topping lift failure
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12,489
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charliehows
Re: Dyneema topping lift failure
at the risk of having to line up behind a bunch of bloody newbies I'll pass on my simple method for sourcing good quality gal. steel wire - get it from a company that supplies the construction...
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General Sailing Forum
29-09-2020, 15:49
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64
Dyneema topping lift failure
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12,489
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charliehows
Re: Dyneema topping lift failure
Actually my conclusion from this discussion merely reinforces the already sizeable distrust i have formed for the recent fad of using technical ropes as standing rigging. I'm also not a fan of...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
25-09-2020, 15:27
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64
Dyneema topping lift failure
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12,489
Posted By
charliehows
Re: Dyneema topping lift failure
Interesting discussion; the conclusion I'm drawing is that good quality 16 braid and spectra/dyneema have similiar levels of longevity and that neither come anywhere near outperforming or even...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
17-09-2020, 16:22
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Used Boat Disclaimers: "boat has not been used in years"
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8,515
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charliehows
Re: Used Boat Disclaimers: "boat has not been used in years"
if you have the sheer luck to come across an honest seller you may buy a boat sight unseen that doesnt turn out to be a fabulous disaster. Buy a lottery ticket instead.
The big issue in 2nd hand...
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General Sailing Forum
04-09-2020, 15:06
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126
Jon decides to go sailing
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13,898
Posted By
charliehows
Re: Jon decides to go sailing
as you may have noticed, jon is gon - he turned 13 and discovered the "bendy bikini babes" key on his mums laptop and has moved on to better things...
Forum:
Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
02-09-2020, 15:05
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20
27 year old rigging in very good condition
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2,739
Posted By
charliehows
Re: 27 year old rigging in very good condition
simple question; "I'm looking" presumably means you are considering buying this boat; simple answer; factor the cost of replacing the rigging into your offer and then replace the rigging. 10 years is...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
28-08-2020, 15:06
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88
Hi, first question about living aboard life
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14,481
Posted By
charliehows
Re: Hi, first question about living aboard life
dont really know why im chipping in on this - I had a simple rule "dont buy the boat 'til you're ready to go". I broke it a few times and i dont regret it but i wouldnt wish it on anyone else. I'm...
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