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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-06-2021, 10:49
Replies: 41
Views: 11,175
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Starting a diesel after three years on the hard

You need to put fogging oil in each cylinder ... just carefully remove the injectors and spray some in, then replace the injectors. Let it sit for a day. That will ensure that there is enough...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 20-12-2019, 08:20
Replies: 100
Views: 22,525
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Sending a Mayday for Pirates

All good suggestions here. Having been in this situation in the Sulu Sea, where the pirates routinely board a boat, kill the occupants and then take the boat and contents to sell in Indonesia, my...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-11-2019, 08:13
Replies: 91
Views: 13,896
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Well Done Norway! US Navy take notes!

Part of the problem, alluded to in the video, is that we don't have sailors operating these vessels, which are becoming floating computers. Put any old salt on board, and this stuff would never...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-11-2019, 09:39
Replies: 10
Views: 2,070
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Atomic 4 - Shutdown Procedure

I second Reline452's answer. Leave the engine intake open. Don't close it, unless you plan on being away for weeks, and then put a big red lettered sign taped over the starter button reminding you...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-09-2019, 14:44
Replies: 23
Views: 10,009
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Talk To Me About The Tartan 30.

Congrats! You will love her....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-09-2019, 11:11
Replies: 23
Views: 10,009
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Talk To Me About The Tartan 30.

Great boat... I honestly regret the day I sold mine.... and I wish I had her back. Was a great sailing boat, easy to maintain, and a tiller!!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-06-2019, 09:23
Replies: 23
Views: 2,980
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Great Lakes Advice (risky venture for newbie?)

Your planned trip is not for a newbie, under any circumstances. You need to do as everyone else here has recommended, plus, you must learn how to recognize the weather patterns that develop quickly...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-05-2019, 09:44
Replies: 12
Views: 2,888
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Learning to sail in a small lake to transition to Great Lakes

Regardless of what boat you learn to sail on, when you go from a small one to a big one, you will experience big differences.
1. Small boats react instantly. The bigger you get the slower the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-05-2019, 10:33
Replies: 53
Views: 11,893
Posted By carlheintz
Re: TAX - Buying a sailboat in California (San Diego) out of state

When you come back, nothing will happen... until the harbor patrol notes you don't have Calif decals on the boat and cites you, sending a copy to the Franchise Tax Board. Then all hell breaks loose...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-03-2019, 09:55
Replies: 23
Views: 8,792
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Maneuvering a FORMOSA 41?

I had a CT 41 and can tell you that zeehag is spot on. The CT 41 had prop walk that made it virtually impossible to back into a slip unless you really got going and then put it in neutral and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-03-2019, 08:57
Replies: 17
Views: 4,241
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Atomic 4 engine and year old fuel question

Ten years ago, I would have told you to just add some Sea Foam additive and you'd be set. Now, not so sure. The formulations of gasoline have changed a lot, and we don't know if yours is summer...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-01-2019, 10:40
Replies: 196
Views: 22,146
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Boat Swamped - Should I walk away from the purchase?

Here's my 2 cents.... have it surveyed. Don't worry if the survey comes back clean. As to the issue that boatman61 raises, it's a real issue, but easily resolved with liquid epoxy injections. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-01-2019, 10:28
Replies: 43
Views: 4,354
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Writing a Will: Lost at Sea

Let me weigh in on this one, as I have relevant experience:
We have an emergency packet. It contains our wills, trust documents, durable powers of attorney, health care POA, living will, and most...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 21-01-2019, 07:55
Replies: 87
Views: 18,843
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Boat totaled, selling off lots of equipment

STOP. You need to see an attorney. You do not and should not have to suffer any loss. This is akin to an automobile accident. Do not settle with the insurance company before seeking legal...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2019, 07:18
Replies: 100
Views: 22,482
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Winged Keels

I sail on the bay and always have the mud problem.
It's annoying because the depth keeps changing, and what's safe one day isn't the next. It seems that my keel is just about 6" too long.

So I...
Forum: Europe 01-01-2019, 08:58
Replies: 18
Views: 6,876
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Yacht for sale with rusty keel bolts - walk away?

Before you walk away, think about looking real closely at the keel bolts. Take a screw driver and scratch them... is the rust just surface rust? Maybe they're OK.
As to the engine area, again,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2018, 09:28
Replies: 13
Views: 3,680
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Solar panel output high latitudes?

We have solar powered floodlights throughout our commercial property in Holland, Michigan. The ones with near horizontal solar panels are often useless. Mount the panels at a 45 to 60 degree angle...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 31-12-2018, 09:25
Replies: 30
Views: 9,209
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Boat Ramp - just so funny

Oh, I have to save this thread for those times when I need reinforcement that I'm not the only one who makes really stupid mistakes!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-12-2018, 09:22
Replies: 104
Views: 57,903
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Catalina/Beneteau/Hunter/Jeanneau good enough for coastal cruising?

I've owned Cals and Catalinas. For my money, a Cal boat is built slightly better, but the Catalina is a very serviceable boat for all but Force 4 and above conditions. If you've taken the time to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-12-2018, 09:12
Replies: 52
Views: 47,471
Posted By carlheintz
Re: How much training do you need to be a live aboard?

As others have pointed out, the best way to learn is to do. My suggestion is that you might want to crew on a few other boats before doing some serious sailing. Also, it would be helpful to have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-12-2018, 08:24
Replies: 72
Views: 9,798
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Why don't charter boats sail?

Hey, now don't 'ya all be dissing the sailors who just unfurl the jenny and sail by that alone. I do it all the time when soloing. Sometimes that's the nicest ride, and the hassle of upping the...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 21-12-2018, 10:14
Replies: 11
Views: 2,857
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Tohatsu 3.5hp 2 stroke outboard

If prior poster doesn't take it, I will....
carlheintz at hotmail dot com
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2018, 09:24
Replies: 19
Views: 3,427
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Remove cockpit drain inline ball valves?

My rule of thumb is, every time you have a connection, you have a potential failure point. Having all those valves adds multiple points of failure. My advice is to chuck those valves. Simplify,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-11-2018, 09:03
Replies: 17
Views: 2,826
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Rudder pulls boat left

Obviously shoddy manufacturing. I'd send it back in a NY second, except those kind of folks may never refund your money nor make it right. I hope you paid by credit card. Challenge the amount ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-11-2018, 13:29
Replies: 124
Views: 16,290
Posted By carlheintz
Re: Taxes, how do they know?

Don't underestimate the revenuers. I bought a boat in Maryland, had the port of call changed to Newport CA and within a year got a billing from California for sales tax. The boat had never touched...
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