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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2021, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,512
Posted By 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...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2021, 08:30
Replies: 27
Views: 3,798
Posted By 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...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-08-2019, 10:17
Replies: 17
Views: 3,914
Posted By 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....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-07-2019, 09:23
Replies: 34
Views: 4,492
Posted By 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.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-04-2018, 12:47
Replies: 82
Views: 11,459
Posted By mikehmc
Re: Loonies Got Their Way

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Forum: Dollars & Cents 28-09-2017, 09:35
Replies: 41
Views: 10,071
Posted By 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?
Forum: Classifieds Archive 20-10-2016, 08:48
Replies: 17
Views: 7,074
Posted By 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...
Forum: Powered Boats 10-08-2016, 11:59
Replies: 13
Views: 2,333
Posted By 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,...
Forum: Our Community 26-07-2016, 11:29
Replies: 123
Views: 11,500
Posted By 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...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 22-01-2016, 09:58
Replies: 12
Want To Buy: walker bay 8 sail kit
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Posted By 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.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2015, 08:29
Replies: 38
Views: 11,771
Posted By 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),...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2015, 11:54
Replies: 23
Views: 4,894
Posted By 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
Replies: 23
Views: 4,073
Posted By 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...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-06-2015, 09:45
Replies: 7
Views: 2,250
Posted By 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...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-03-2015, 08:40
Replies: 35
Views: 6,024
Posted By mikehmc
Re: Best GPS Android App?

Why are you specifically looking for GPS app without charting?
Regards
Forum: Our Community 27-03-2015, 11:00
Replies: 19
Views: 6,159
Posted By 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
Replies: 23
Views: 4,073
Posted By 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...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-03-2015, 09:08
Replies: 18
Views: 21,843
Posted By 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
Replies: 30
Views: 7,382
Posted By 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...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-07-2013, 08:25
Replies: 19
Views: 30,638
Posted By 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...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-07-2013, 08:15
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By 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
Replies: 0
Views: 1,185
Posted By 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...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-05-2013, 06:56
Replies: 4
Views: 3,105
Posted By 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...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-04-2013, 17:24
Replies: 4
Views: 3,105
Posted By mikehmc
p2marine dot com has some good drawings.

p2marine dot com has some good drawings.
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-03-2013, 11:46
Replies: 5
Views: 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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