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Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 25-07-2011, 09:50
Replies: 46
Views: 43,737
Posted By Inthewind
Re: Hourly Rate For Captain

I'm on my third license. Without going into details, I make $60.00 or more an hour from the time I step on to a commercial boat to the time I step off. High risk stuff sometimes,but it's just another...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-06-2011, 09:30
Replies: 64
Views: 30,193
Posted By Inthewind
Re: Power Loss in Tohatsu 5HP Outboard

Depending on how old your fuel hoses are (newer fuel hoses are rated for ethanol fuel) older fuel hose can be compromised sometimes causing the inner lining of the hose to collapse therefore...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-06-2011, 22:31
Replies: 64
Views: 30,193
Posted By Inthewind
Re: Power Loss in Tohatsu 5HP Outboard

Usually when a coil goes bad, it will start acting up when it gets hot after the motor reaches full operating temperature. Have you changed your spark plugs? If not change them. Dump your gas into a...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 20-01-2011, 20:46
Replies: 31
Views: 3,969
Posted By Inthewind
I would not call a painting a photograph. I am...

I would not call a painting a photograph. I am entitled to my opinion the same as you and stand by my opinion that it is ridiculous and the owner or artist must be seeking attention and I am sure he...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 20-01-2011, 05:48
Replies: 31
Views: 3,969
Posted By Inthewind
Ridiculous Boat !

I am sure the Coast Guard loves this guy. This is ridiculous!!! Why would anyone want to build something like this, although it is sort of funny. Check this out,it looks like a sailboat made to look...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-08-2010, 07:09
Replies: 6
Views: 2,098
Posted By Inthewind
Good Heavens NO! My Morgan has minimal varnish...

Good Heavens NO! My Morgan has minimal varnish and the other two boats are power boats. I thought about the work involved in keeping this one looking good and am willing to stay on top of it. It also...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-08-2010, 18:23
Replies: 6
Views: 2,098
Posted By Inthewind
New Sailing Toy to Play with

Picked up this clean Bolger 20 Chebacco with new sails, trailer and nissan 4hp for a good price, it was so beautiful that I could not resist buying it. Plan on sailing it around the harbor for fun....
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 01-08-2010, 18:49
Replies: 205
Views: 94,221
Posted By Inthewind
Enjoy the blog very much and find it very spicy,...

Enjoy the blog very much and find it very spicy, I like allot of spice in my life. I don't see what all the hoopla is about,they are just two individuals out there doing what they love,making their...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 01-08-2010, 14:56
Replies: 92
Views: 10,931
Posted By Inthewind
Here is alot of quality freeze dried food for...

Here is alot of quality freeze dried food for reasonable prices and free shipping if order is over $99.00.
freeze dried fruit,dried vegetables,dehydrated vegetables,tvp...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-04-2010, 06:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,008
Posted By Inthewind
With some Yanmars, you will get a false reading...

With some Yanmars, you will get a false reading when you first pull the dip stick. Pull the dip stick and ignore the first reading, then wipe it clean and check it again.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-03-2010, 10:20
Replies: 13
Views: 6,795
Posted By Inthewind
Yes the KANZAKI is cone engagement and the clunk...

Yes the KANZAKI is cone engagement and the clunk sound when putting in gear is normal for these transmissions. I have been working with KANZAKI's for years and they all do it.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-01-2010, 10:54
Replies: 53
Views: 36,490
Posted By Inthewind
After using a car jack and lots of wood I managed...

After using a car jack and lots of wood I managed to get the plate off the gypsy side and now have mine apart... Aside from needing a new bushing I am missing 2 of the small balls off the gear...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2010, 16:36
Replies: 378
Views: 68,637
Posted By Inthewind
Check that prop for trash before throwing more...

Check that prop for trash before throwing more wads of cash at your problem.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2010, 13:55
Replies: 378
Views: 68,637
Posted By Inthewind
You could have picked up a line or something...

You could have picked up a line or something wrapped around the prop causing overloading. I would suggest diving on the prop to see if it is clear of something wrapped on it.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2010, 11:47
Replies: 378
Views: 68,637
Posted By Inthewind
When you did your work for five months, was your...

When you did your work for five months, was your boat floating the whole time? If so, did you have your running gear maintained? Barnicle growth on running gear can cause black smoke because the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-01-2010, 15:44
Replies: 7
Views: 4,206
Posted By Inthewind
When I said to turn over by hand, I meant use a...

When I said to turn over by hand, I meant use a socket on a breaker bar on the crank to see if the engine locks up. As far as siphoning, I meant through the raw water intake and not the exhaust side....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-01-2010, 15:24
Replies: 7
Views: 4,206
Posted By Inthewind
Sometimes an old ground cable will go bad by...

Sometimes an old ground cable will go bad by corrosion inside, even if it looks good on the outside it will cause poor grounding and poor starter performance. Yanmar starters never work hard because...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 25-12-2009, 11:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,460
Posted By Inthewind
Ok, I read previous post and it sounds like I...

Ok, I read previous post and it sounds like I will like this thing. Thanks
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 25-12-2009, 10:55
Replies: 6
Views: 2,460
Posted By Inthewind
Topclimber to Get Up the Mast?

I recieved one of these as a gift. ATN Home Page -- sailing, sail, storm, gale, tacker, spinnaker, sleeve, stasher, flasher, douser, chute scoop, sally, case, furler, roller, reefed sail, single...
Forum: Powered Boats 12-10-2009, 17:41
Replies: 0
Views: 4,062
Posted By Inthewind
Voyager in Cyclone Valentina

Check out this cruise ship navigating through some very unforgiving sea conditions. I can just imagine the people and things flying all over the place in that ship. The Ocean can make a ship look...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 12-10-2009, 17:26
Replies: 2
Views: 961
Posted By Inthewind
I posted that awhile back, but I am sure that...

I posted that awhile back, but I am sure that there are some who havn't seen those great pictures yet. https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f80/sailboats-coast-guard-and-the-blue-angels-21402.html
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-10-2009, 10:38
Replies: 53
Views: 36,490
Posted By Inthewind
I think if all else fails trying to get that...

I think if all else fails trying to get that broken sprocket off, you can take a thin metal grinder wheel and cut the sprocket off. You do not want to cut all the way to the threads but only enough...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 02-10-2009, 12:58
Replies: 53
Views: 36,490
Posted By Inthewind
I had one of these on my boat a few years ago. I...

I had one of these on my boat a few years ago. I was trying to pull the chain and anchor up in pretty rough water, as the bow was going up and down violently, it broke the windless. Getting the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-09-2009, 13:50
Replies: 4
Views: 2,780
Posted By Inthewind
Dual Alternator Bracket Setup for 4jh Series Yanmar

I have a duel alternater set up for a 4jh series yanmar for sale $225.00. Everything you need to mount a second alternater and I believe it is a yanmar product. I have plenty of solar, wind generator...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 23-08-2009, 16:51
Replies: 16
Views: 27,201
Posted By Inthewind
You will also need to add in the cost of a...

You will also need to add in the cost of a physical examination by a Doctor, about $120.00. And you will need a Government issued TRANSPORTATION WORKER IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL at a cost of about...
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