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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-03-2024, 06:37
Replies: 61
Views: 5,411
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Dodger Quotation

I just got a quote from a shop in New Bern, NC for new canvas for my Tartan 40. Dodger, bimini and connector: $4,500.00. It was broken down as $3,000, $1,000 and $500.00, respectively. New Bern...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-10-2023, 07:09
Replies: 79
Views: 9,584
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Running engine at anchor for hot water - load

Isn't a kettle on the stove using combustible fuel?
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 21-11-2022, 11:15
Replies: 83
Views: 8,679
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Last ULTRA MARINE WEST Giveaway of 2022!

This would be a great upgrade from my Spade anchor!

https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-anchor/
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 23-05-2022, 11:46
Replies: 194
Views: 21,737
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Going electric - change my mind

I'm always railing against electric conversions. It seems you give up so much for so little. Your cruising range is extremely limited, and getting out of the way of, or powering through a big storm...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2021, 05:56
Replies: 61
Views: 10,004
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Bank to finance - older boat

What a bunch of blowhards! Three years ago I bought a 29 year old boat and financed 80% of the purchase, secured only by the vessel. Try J.J. BestBanc.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-02-2021, 15:05
Replies: 54
Views: 7,992
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Need opinions on watermakers for a specific scenario please

We also have an EchoTec engine driven watermaker. 40 GPH and very reliable. We only have a 48 gal water tank, but we don't drink out of the tank, so I fill bottles from the sample tap before filling...
Forum: Our Community 31-08-2020, 07:21
Replies: 70
Views: 7,168
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: We have a winner!

Needle dick...I love it! That's my favorite line.

I don't know who said what to piss you off, but I'll give you my unrequested observation/opinion. You mentioned "racer" as one of your interests....
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 17-08-2020, 11:34
Replies: 95
Views: 12,951
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Soda Stream CO2

We have SodaStream on our boat and LOVE it. I carbonate water from the watermaker and I refill my SS carbonator bottles with dry ice, which saves a ton over exchanging them. I actually really like...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 19-06-2020, 07:13
Replies: 76
Views: 11,175
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Mineral content of desalinated water

My Echo Tec watermaker has a built-in mineral cartridge that replaces minerals on the way to the tank.
Forum: Marinas 04-05-2020, 08:21
Replies: 48
Views: 16,002
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Looking for Affordable Good Marina in North Carolina

FF: Another thought, as I'm not sure what you are looking for, is Pecan Grove Marina right here in Oriental. I keep my Tartan 40 there. There is NO BETTER hurricane hole in the southeast. The channel...
Forum: Marinas 04-05-2020, 08:00
Replies: 48
Views: 16,002
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Looking for Affordable Good Marina in North Carolina

FF: I would HIGHLY consider Wayfarer's Cove Marina in Minnesott Beach,NC, just a few minutes from Oriental. They have a highly regarded team of contractors on site. The only work they ask to complete...
Forum: Marinas 04-05-2020, 07:53
Replies: 48
Views: 16,002
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Looking for Affordable Good Marina in North Carolina

Deaton's are still there, providing excellent service.
Forum: Marinas 04-05-2020, 07:51
Replies: 48
Views: 16,002
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Looking for Affordable Good Marina in North Carolina

Unfortunately, Alan sold Sailcraft a couple years ago. The new owners have NOT been receiving the same stellar reviews as Alan's team did.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-02-2020, 08:39
Replies: 38
Views: 6,549
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Repowering a bristol 40

I'd ignore this poster's ill-advised suggestion.
Forum: Our Community 19-12-2019, 08:46
Replies: 14
Views: 2,317
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: New England to ???? in June- July?

Interesting. The way I read it, his schedule was wide open.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2019, 12:23
Replies: 81
Views: 14,033
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Could one use boat propeller to drive el generator?

https://www.yachtingmonthly.com/gear/lock-prop-let-spin-29526
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2019, 08:07
Replies: 81
Views: 14,033
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Could one use boat propeller to drive el generator?

I'm sorry, I want to remain polite, but you are completely wrong. There is a MAJOR difference between the gyrocopter theory and the free wheeling sailboat prop, and here it is: The gyrocopter prop IS...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-12-2019, 07:38
Replies: 81
Views: 14,033
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Could one use boat propeller to drive el generator?

This is not the first time I've heard this, but it is not correct. A fixed prop is like dragging a bucket through the water.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 25-11-2019, 11:46
Replies: 68
Views: 9,156
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Herrington Harbor, MD to somewhere warmer south

I believe you meant airports relative to Beaufort. Wilmington and Jacksonville (NC) both have small airports, but so does New Bern, which is closer than either of those two. AA flies out of New Bern...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-11-2019, 12:39
Replies: 30
Views: 5,161
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Looking for any advice on getting a new watermaker

I second the Echo Tec suggestion. The previous owner of our boat threw out his Spectra watermaker and replaced it with an engine driven 40 GPH EchoTec system. They also have 12v DC systems. The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2019, 08:34
Replies: 32
Views: 7,952
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: East Coast Harbor - Safe and Inexpensive?

I researched the same concept when we moved from Denver and bought a boat for the east coast. We wound up in Oriental, North Carolina. The slip fees here are considerably lower than either of the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-11-2019, 07:50
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

I can tell you one thing; Inverter compressors in domestic refrigerators are, for the most part, junk. They have a very high failure rate and are expensive to replace.

Mark D
Forum: Navigation 28-10-2019, 07:12
Replies: 37
Views: 7,548
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Timing; NY to FL

I have one disagreement with a previous reply regarding the Dismal Swamp. I, personally, would avoid the Dismal Swamp route. There's no advantage to it, it takes longer and the risk to clogging your...
Forum: Our Community 18-10-2019, 10:12
Replies: 43
Views: 16,253
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Did They Change Yachtworld?

HAHA! I searched high and low for this filter when I was looking for a boat. I wanted to look for all sail 35 to 40 that WASN'T Hunter or Catalina. (no offense, just my preference) I never figured...
Forum: Our Community 18-10-2019, 06:44
Replies: 43
Views: 16,253
Posted By izzyforreal
Re: Did They Change Yachtworld?

Brian D's Aussie link above works perfectly for me. https://au.yachtworld.com/ Apparently, this was all timed to coincide with their new mobile apps release. I had actually complained to them about...
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