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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-10-2016, 17:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,002
Posted By sailcruiser
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-09-2016, 09:29
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Volvo MD17c water pump

Hi DeepFrz,

I had cleaned the mixing elbow but forgot to mention it. Ended up looking like I worked in a coal mine. It was dirty and needed a cleaning but wasn't blocked. We are in the Great...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-09-2016, 09:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Volvo MD17c water pump

Thanks Acushla! 12 liters is roughly 12.6qts. I doubt we are quite that high. When measured with the output disconnected going to a bucket we measured roughly 8 qts/min (7.5L/min) at idle which is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-09-2016, 13:48
Replies: 4
Views: 1,073
Posted By sailcruiser
Volvo MD17c water pump

Hi all,

We are chasing down an issue with our cooling system. We have raw water system with no exhaust manifold. The issue started with no water being passed with the exhaust. I read on one...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 14-05-2016, 05:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,844
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Boat Gear- Misc, Western Wisconsin

Can you post a pic of the kayak hooks? Went looking online for dimensions but can't find them. Do you have a part number or title that can help?



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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-05-2016, 07:18
Replies: 34
Views: 11,117
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Switching to Propane from CNG

My friend who has a 91 Legend said this:

He put a propane locker that holds 2 11 gallon tanks in the cockpit locker. (Didn't specify side). He said to watch the latches on the locker. His came...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-05-2016, 17:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,156
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Adaptions for disabilities?

There are tons of possibilities. There is or was a blind man circumnavigating solo not all that long ago. Look up adaptive sailing. He is a favorite of mine. Most folks that I know with some for...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-04-2016, 23:00
Replies: 15
Views: 3,240
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: head backflow

Joker valves or vent hose may be plugged.


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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-04-2016, 23:13
Replies: 34
Views: 11,117
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Switching to Propane from CNG

Some friends of ours have a Legend 37.5 and have done this. I can get details from them if you'd like but I know for sure they re-jetted the stove and put in a propane locker. I will see them...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 18-04-2016, 18:44
Replies: 122
Views: 41,793
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Giveaway April2016 MANTUS

Thanks Mantus!

https://www.mantusanchors.com/product/45-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/


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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-04-2016, 11:36
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Bread Maker Aboard ?

Thanks SWL and Ann, my dad means the world to me. This was a passing comment I've heard a few times. His version of a hint. I will give it a try and see what he thinks. My aunt said definite...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 09-04-2016, 21:37
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Bread Maker Aboard ?

It didn't. The oo does sound like cookie. Yes both were referring to a not quite cake thick yellow bread. I need a psychic to ask my great grandmother what the heck this was. She's only been gone...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 09-04-2016, 20:37
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Bread Maker Aboard ?

This has me wondering...my aunt recalls this mystery bread spelled as it sounds 'kooka brudt'.

I wonder if it's cookie bread?!


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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-04-2016, 10:51
Replies: 0
Views: 1,490
Posted By sailcruiser
3 sailors rescued in Micronesia

3 rescued from remote island after using palm fronds to spell 'help' - CNNPolitics.com (https://www.cnn.com/2016/04/08/politics/castaways-rescue-help-sign/index.html?eref=rss_politics)

"Washington...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 09-04-2016, 07:32
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Bread Maker Aboard ?

Honestly could be either. My fathers mother was from the Holland. His dad was Flemish.


I asked dad about the brioche and he said it was much heavier closer to the banana bread Jedi mentioned. ...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 06-04-2016, 18:13
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Bread Maker Aboard ?

Lizzy Belle,

First forgive me for my inability to spell this in Dutch.

The bread is not as heavy heavy as banana bread but close. He said it is light yellow in color and the word he recalls...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-04-2016, 21:10
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Bread Maker Aboard ?

I will call dad in the morning and check but I think it has a heavier type consistency. Banana bread sounds about right. I know it's popular amongst the Flemish immigrants where my dad grew up. ...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-04-2016, 07:56
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Bread Maker Aboard ?

I wish I knew. My dad's family had a variety of Dutch dishes he asks me to look for. Egg bread tops the list followed by a nasty sounding potato and cabbage dish. He said egg bread is heavy. No...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-04-2016, 21:35
Replies: 173
Views: 37,763
Posted By sailcruiser
Dutch couple found dead, their sailboat found upturned

Godspeed to the lost sailors and my condolences to their family and friends.


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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 04-04-2016, 19:33
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Bread Maker Aboard ?

Does anyone have a recipe for Dutch egg bread? It's a treat for my father. His grandmother and mother apparently made a great recipe he doesn't have. I've tried a few recipes but none have made...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 04-04-2016, 14:19
Replies: 172
Views: 38,051
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Bread Maker Aboard ?

My few coins...if I can't pronounce something or have to google it then I won't eat it. Simply homemade bread has stuff I can pronounce. You guys might want to identify what things are and why...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-03-2016, 13:31
Replies: 151
Views: 114,967
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Best marine WiFi antenna?

I have no experience with this product but have been evaluating this decision for longer than I care to admit. You may want to compare this to the Wirie Pro. I have no connection or experience...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 24-03-2016, 22:25
Replies: 70
Views: 15,429
Posted By sailcruiser
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-03-2016, 11:56
Replies: 45
Views: 5,416
Posted By sailcruiser
Question from a Dinosaur

I have the first linked product but will get whatever the equivalent of the second (paperwhite) is when mine goes. I like that the second is visible in sunlight AND has a light for reading. To read...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-03-2016, 08:32
Replies: 22
Views: 7,329
Posted By sailcruiser
Re: Placement of Mid-Ship Cleat

Go you have a track for Genoa cars? I have both a small cleat and a D ring slider. I do use a mid ship line when docking but only use it as a fail safe. I don't depend on it to stop me because I...
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