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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
15-04-2021, 09:43
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Questions: Stripping teak handrails
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mikehmc
Re: Questions: Stripping teak handrails
A yacht maintenance company on our dock showed us how to use this and it is fantastic. https://www.reddevil.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=822
red devil 1 inch scraper, and extra blades. even...
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General Sailing Forum
11-01-2021, 08:30
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Running a Dehumidifier for two weeks straight?
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3,798
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mikehmc
Re: Running a Dehumidifier for two weeks straight?
We got a Perfect Aire dehumidifier from Ace for about $110. it has a feature to set base comfort. We keep it set at 35%. It is running off shorepower (but it can run off genset or inverter). if the...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
26-08-2019, 10:17
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Cleaning a fresh water holding tank
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3,914
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mikehmc
Re: Cleaning a fresh water holding tank
Hi Peggy Hall! Glad to See You! We are trying to find our copy of your book (its on one of the boats). But I looked at online index, and it didnt seem to have a chapter for flushing drinking water....
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
12-07-2019, 09:23
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Prop vibration under sail only
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4,492
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mikehmc
Re: Prop vibration under sail only
Could be you are such a good sailor the boat is humming like they do when you get the balance just right. Yep, about 4 knots.
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General Sailing Forum
11-04-2018, 12:47
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Loonies Got Their Way
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11,459
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mikehmc
Re: Loonies Got Their Way
Victoria Sewage mascot
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Dollars & Cents
28-09-2017, 09:35
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Bigger cost: very big monohull or medium big catamaran
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mikehmc
Re: Bigger cost: very big monohull or medium big catamaran
Simi 60 is your boat? I am unclear which boat type.. it sounds like you endorse cats, but then you say the cat is a dog. Which boat is carrying 5000 liters of water Simi60?
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Classifieds Archive
20-10-2016, 08:48
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Want To Buy:
Pocket cruising cat for blue water sailing and live-aboard
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mikehmc
Re: Pocket cruising cat for blue water sailing and live-aboard
Seacraft Yacht Sales, Inc (Seattle, WA) (https://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?&units=Feet&id=2985207&lang=en&slim=broker&&hosturl=seacraftyachts&&ywo=seacraftyachts&)
Belle...
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Powered Boats
10-08-2016, 11:59
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New Boater in Washington State
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mikehmc
Re: New Boater in Washington State
perfect timing for you. CYC Seattle (Shilshole) is having a panel discussion on buying a boat at the friday night dinner this week. Come down for a beer and a 6 buck dinner and talk to people,...
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Our Community
26-07-2016, 11:29
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Jack London - An Inspiring Example for Adventure
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11,500
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mikehmc
Re: Jack London - An Inspiring Example for Adventure
I used to have this on Board. it is a good collection. https://www.amazon.com/Jack-London-Stories-Sea-Wolf-Klondike/dp/0940450054
also amazon has almost all the Jack London...
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Classifieds Archive
22-01-2016, 09:58
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Want To Buy:
walker bay 8 sail kit
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mikehmc
Re: walker bay 8 sail kit
I also have whole boat/2hp/and sail kit for sale, but in PNW. As for sailing... it is one of the few boats which sails equally well backwards as forwards... some might not consider it a feature.
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General Sailing Forum
30-07-2015, 08:29
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Fast Sailing Dinghy as Tender?
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mikehmc
Re: Fast Sailing Dinghy as Tender?
having sailed me walker bay with 'performance' sailing package for the last three years, i am interested in this thread.
it is an ok inshore dinghy (3 peeps, or two peeps and two crabpots),...
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General Sailing Forum
22-06-2015, 11:54
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Help! Need fishing advice...
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mikehmc
Re: Help! Need fishing advice...
I like the wire suggestion. and I am sure someone told you ALWAYS retie all knots after you catch anything. I would add any line out for enough time for you to check it several times is worth the...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
10-06-2015, 09:59
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What's on your Defender sale list?
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mikehmc
Re: What's on your Defender sale list?
Our Bridges have a one long one short requirement too. And we use it all the time for those bridges. But... The Four second long, man that is about a half can of compressed air. all boats around...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
10-06-2015, 09:45
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Jacksonville Bridges vs Lagoon 450
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mikehmc
Re: Jacksonville Bridges vs Lagoon 450
some fyi. The charts in the west seem to use one of two notes. But MHW is the most common. However, The boards on Bridges are typically not a coast guard data. They are put there by other groups...
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Marine Electronics
30-03-2015, 08:40
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Best GPS Android App?
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mikehmc
Re: Best GPS Android App?
Why are you specifically looking for GPS app without charting?
Regards
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Our Community
27-03-2015, 11:00
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Planning to trailer my C&C 30' MKII
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mikehmc
Re: Planning to trailer my C&C 30' MKII
The couple places I use for haulouts have a scale on the travel lift. Did you have it hauled for survey? They might have recorded the weight. or you can have them just sling it for a small fee. ...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
25-03-2015, 10:31
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What's on your Defender sale list?
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mikehmc
Re: What's on your Defender sale list?
Hi Tessellate! Signal horn suggestion!
We have to open 4 bridges almost every time we head out with a long and a short. we went through $15 air cans at least 4-5 per year.
Then I discovered...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
16-03-2015, 09:08
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Espar Heater wont ignite
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21,843
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mikehmc
Re: Espar Heater wont ignite
I had this problem when I first aquired our Islander. it was a voltage problem Batteries had to be a max performance-ish level. which was a problem if we were at anchor for more than a day or two. ...
Forum:
Pacific & South China Sea
10-03-2015, 12:56
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Bareboating - San Juans or Desolation Sound - Pros & Cons
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mikehmc
Re: Bareboating - San Juans or Desolation Sound - Pros & Cons
all the Charter companies have great docs for reccomended schedules. I will agree with all, charter in Cananda vs Bellingham. Just too long a haul unless you are going to spend all the time in...
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Marine Electronics
28-07-2013, 08:25
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Masthead Wind Instruments
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mikehmc
raymarine sent us a mast rotation sensor, which...
raymarine sent us a mast rotation sensor, which acts as a repeater and works brilliantly. we enjoy the instrumentation ever since. but they gave us the unit. retail is 500. not something i would...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
28-07-2013, 08:15
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dirty line on transom from exhaust
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mikehmc
dirty line on transom from exhaust
the exhaust outlet goes underwater on our islander 30 at about four knots. we get a grey line at that waterline on transom. it does not just wipe off, need chemical to remove. we tried many coat wax ...
Forum:
Challenges
29-05-2013, 22:17
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Cruising into Anchor
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1,185
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mikehmc
Cruising into Anchor
this is one with graphic xamples a lesson taught to me a long time ago. lesson was, ' before you get into it Anchorage, come to a stop hit reverse for second to back over your stern wave. is...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
06-05-2013, 06:56
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1980 Catalina 30 MK2 Lewmar Winch
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mikehmc
my lewmar 40 selftailing had broke spindle....
my lewmar 40 selftailing had broke spindle. pretty much only part cannot get... BUT, mannys surplus in CA has many chrome lewmar 40st in stock brand new for 1/2 retail.. if you run into problem and...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
24-04-2013, 17:24
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4
1980 Catalina 30 MK2 Lewmar Winch
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3,105
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mikehmc
p2marine dot com has some good drawings.
p2marine dot com has some good drawings.
Forum:
Marine Electronics
10-03-2013, 11:46
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5
TackTick radio frequency ?
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2,697
Posted By
mikehmc
Re: TackTick radio frequency ?
I see some discussion on same subject. also without resolution. and that discussion is "closed to replies"
Tacktick wind - Raymarine Technical Forum...
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