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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-04-2024, 07:29
Replies: 109
Views: 8,438
Posted By dadidoc
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Your boat will go where the stern is pointed.

Don't be kind to your rub rail - use it !
learn to use spring lines and "freeze play"
"freeze play" is when you are in forward or reverse against...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 18-03-2024, 07:33
Replies: 0
Views: 214
Posted By dadidoc
Passage Planning - Weather Window Analysis

I wanted to reach out to members of this community and ask how you do your own forecast, your own weather window analysis. I thought to create a weather analysis worksheet that looked at the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-09-2022, 09:08
Replies: 15
Views: 6,209
Posted By dadidoc
Re: Hunter 54'

I have in my possession sails for this boat that would be VERY hard to find and expensive to replace if current or new owner is interested.

Mike Barnes
610 547 0225
Subject: Hunter 54 Cherobina...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-07-2020, 09:32
Replies: 2
Views: 421
Posted By dadidoc
VBERT & AFT CABIN CUSHION FABRIC

I need to replace the material on two very large cushions in aft cabin of my 1984 41 Morgan Out Island Sailboat.



Any recommendations for a soft but durable material/fabric to use ?


thank...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 18-02-2020, 20:00
Replies: 95
Views: 23,666
Posted By dadidoc
Re: Killing mold for good?

SHOCKWAVE by Fiberlock


google it, read it , buy it



I asked a professional mold remediation guy what he was using, he was very reluctant to say and show me, but he produced a small bottle...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 02-01-2020, 09:13
Replies: 8
Views: 2,937
Posted By dadidoc
2020 Approach to Getting a Captains License?

I am interested in getting my captains license following 10 years of cruising on the Chesapeake in a Morgan Out Island. About ready to leave my current industry job, more or less retire, and just do...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-12-2019, 07:35
Replies: 46
Views: 11,082
Posted By dadidoc
What Trades are in demand in marine industry

I am considering leaving/retiring from my current job, aviation engineering, with limited time to take off and find a part time job or business owner in the marine trades to be closer to my boat,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-06-2019, 08:59
Replies: 4
Views: 1,300
Posted By dadidoc
Controller for both Wind Generator and Solar Panels

I have a 1984 Morgan Out Island with an Ampair 100 wind generator and solar panels wired into my engine room and each wired to two different relays in the wiring distribution panel. It all seems to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-05-2011, 09:46
Replies: 40
Views: 10,677
Posted By dadidoc
Re: Chainplate Failure and Concerns

It is me again.
Reading from the start of my post - lost of interesting stuff - lots of misleading info too.

I would not worry about "polishing" - I think it is more important to passivate. I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-04-2011, 14:58
Replies: 40
Views: 10,677
Posted By dadidoc
Re: Chainplate Failure and Concerns

I now have 8 brand new 1/2 inch thick and 12 inch long chainplates to put back on my Morgan. I took off a few more, cleaned them in a citris passivation bath, and found cracks in each.
I now have...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-12-2010, 05:46
Replies: 8
Views: 6,735
Posted By dadidoc
They are not in an area of stress - pretty much...

They are not in an area of stress - pretty much aft of where the jib sheet snatch block attaches. Thank for the postings - keep it coming - looks like I may have to find a replacement toe rail
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-12-2010, 19:52
Replies: 22
Views: 35,866
Posted By dadidoc
I have the same issue. Mine is a Japan built...

I have the same issue. Mine is a Japan built engine with glow plugs that no-one seems to have ever used. I think my boat was at one time repowered and an engine with the J in the serial number ended...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-10-2010, 19:20
Replies: 11
Views: 9,221
Posted By dadidoc
Dinghy Depth Sounder

Betsy and I have stayed out of trouble several times now by taking our 9'6" Caribe RIB into locations with a lead line to measure depths ahead of our bring our S/V Dadidoc...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-10-2010, 17:22
Replies: 9
Views: 4,300
Posted By dadidoc
I have he WSO 100 and used an extension to get it...

I have he WSO 100 and used an extension to get it up over the anchor light. A tricky install when use the larger field connector. I think I zoomed in on it on this video...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-10-2010, 15:30
Replies: 40
Views: 10,677
Posted By dadidoc
Is it OK to bed them with silicon ? Bar anything...

Is it OK to bed them with silicon ? Bar anything else available, I painted the backside of two new chainplate with silicon - with a heavy bead at the top to prevent moisture from running down. This...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-10-2010, 07:11
Replies: 8
Views: 6,735
Posted By dadidoc
Aluminum Toe Rail Cancer ?

Wondering what lies ahead when you see this type of pitting (https://web.me.com/dadidoc/Dadidoc_Rigging/Toe_Rail_Rot.html) and corrosion on the toe rails ? How best to slow it down ? I plan to put a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-10-2010, 07:08
Replies: 40
Views: 10,677
Posted By dadidoc
Chainplate Failure and Concerns

Recently found a crack in my chainplate for the aft main stay on my Morgan 416. Had two new ones made up and installed each. Opposite side was OK. I inspected all others and then went up the mast...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-12-2009, 15:31
Replies: 48
Views: 21,507
Posted By dadidoc
That is fine - go to my website and email me...

That is fine - go to my website and email me outside this forum and we can go into this with more awareness. I am in contact with Sherrie at Transatlantic marine and I need to get detailed pictures,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-11-2009, 18:47
Replies: 48
Views: 21,507
Posted By dadidoc
High Amp Alternator - Dedicated Double Pulley Belt

Have had much success with the 100 high amp alternator that I got to replace the smaller stock alternator on my Perkins 4-154- BUT, I did have concerns with using the same belt system that includes...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-01-2009, 09:45
Replies: 22
Views: 3,899
Posted By dadidoc
Enjoyed seeing Matts blog site. I may be looking...

Enjoyed seeing Matts blog site. I may be looking for help/advice/local knowledge in getting my boat out to Sag Harbor during Summer 2009. I normally would renew my slip in Maryland Marina in the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-01-2009, 09:27
Replies: 4
Views: 2,387
Posted By dadidoc
SV Dadidoc, 84 Morgan 416 - New to Posting Here

Happy New Year to everyone in this forum - hope to get as much out of this forum as I have with the Yahoo Morgan 41 owners forum. After having SV Dadidoc for nearly two years now, the first year...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-10-2008, 08:56
Replies: 19
Views: 30,735
Posted By dadidoc
Good Choice to Go Maretron - NMEA 2000 all the way

Masthead (https://web.me.com/dadidoc/Dadidoc/Masthead.html)

SPORTBOARDS (https://www.sportboards.com/dadidoc/id44.html)

Everything is hooked up and operational, everything is pure NMEA 2000 and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-07-2008, 17:40
Replies: 19
Views: 30,735
Posted By dadidoc
I just bought a full set of Maretron equipment,...

I just bought a full set of Maretron equipment, including the ultrasonic wind sensor. Gonna give it a try !
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