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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-06-2016, 17:27
Replies: 44
Views: 7,877
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Are my batteries being used while on shore power?

So wait, the inverter then leads to the AC circuits on the ships panel, and not just the outlets on it?

Elaborate please "an I/C with an ATS or separate I and C with a manual switch.", I/C and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-06-2016, 14:48
Replies: 121
Views: 18,140
Posted By Jacknast
Re: I need a Bad Credit Boat Loan

Maybe they don't anymore. Mine did, this was in 2002 or 3. Had to get the certificates to give them. But no interest, no payments, could extend term whenever.
Paid it off and they gave me the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-06-2016, 14:36
Replies: 43
Views: 10,060
Posted By Jacknast
Re: ST-60's what to do?

love when people upgrade. Set me up ST-60, with cards, sonar and radar for $500 on craigslist.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2016, 14:26
Replies: 44
Views: 7,515
Posted By Jacknast
Re: The Best thing you added to the boat under $25

like the black water bag, hang it in the sun and get a hot shower
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 10-06-2016, 14:24
Replies: 13
Views: 2,773
Posted By Jacknast
Re: I'm bored...

Yeah see the joke thread. Just posted one.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f80/the-new-joke-thread-145284.html
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-06-2016, 14:17
Replies: 44
Views: 7,877
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Are my batteries being used while on shore power?

You can still use your batteries while plugged into shore power. Depends on if anything connected to them is switched on.

shore power runs the charger which supplies the batteries juice for the...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 10-06-2016, 14:04
Replies: 59
Views: 11,385
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Three Sailors Rescued by USCG off Oregon

They gave them a fresh VHF??
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 10-06-2016, 13:59
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,641,941
Posted By Jacknast
Re: The New Joke Thread

Why did the wife of the sailor get a tattoo of a sea shell on her thigh?





So her husband could put his ear to it and smell the ocean.

:o
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-06-2016, 15:44
Replies: 121
Views: 18,140
Posted By Jacknast
Re: I need a Bad Credit Boat Loan

Well you could go to a credit union and get a no interest loan on the stock certificates. At about 70-80% par. and still collect your divys.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-06-2016, 15:38
Replies: 121
Views: 18,140
Posted By Jacknast
Re: I need a Bad Credit Boat Loan

32 footer is about $390 with electric per month at $10/foot at a municipal marina.

so now you have $110 left for you, your play, and your boat for the month. Not enough IMO, hopefully everything...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-04-2016, 16:29
Replies: 48
Views: 6,850
Posted By Jacknast
Re: I Want To Cross The Atlantic

Then ASA 101-104 would get you started good. When I took it we sailed 35, 40 and 45 footers and did an overnight in the 45. Learned all the basics.

Prior to and after
crewed on flying scots at...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-04-2016, 16:16
Replies: 13
Views: 2,992
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Sea Anchor Size

Google, How big of a sea anchor do I need?

PS Advisor: Sea Anchor Sizing - Practical Sailor Print Edition Article...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-04-2016, 16:11
Replies: 48
Views: 6,850
Posted By Jacknast
Re: I Want To Cross The Atlantic

Get a boat or rent one or ask to ride with someone else.

Closer to, it's your boat, the more $ and time it will take.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-04-2016, 17:54
Replies: 29
Views: 5,598
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Sewing Machine

If you bought a sewing machine from say, Wal-mart. What would happen if you tried to sew a bimini or dodger?

Would the machine not penetrate the fabric? Or the motor burn up at some point?
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-04-2016, 18:11
Replies: 23
Views: 3,602
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Pulled the trigger, closing friday.

Wondering why this thread isn't showing up if you click NEW POSTS.

Hmmmm Is there a Mod around, help?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-04-2016, 18:01
Replies: 23
Views: 3,602
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Pulled the trigger, closing friday.

OK Pictures coming.

at the end of October I had her hauled to get bottom paint, do some engine maint/work and replace a few thru hulls. I wanted this work done before I took her out sailing. So...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-12-2015, 16:25
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Bottom Job Question

used the moisture meter. it's uneven wet. using a tramex mep.


from water line Up is dry as a bone


from waterline down ~ 1 ft was red beep after sanding, now low yellow ( where all the pox...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-11-2015, 14:35
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By Jacknast
Bottom Job Question

I've all the paint off the bottom, there are spots that will need some fiberglass work and plenty of filling. I had to remove some of the gel coat to get at blisters as there were so many in the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-11-2015, 15:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Bottom job, head spinning, help

Orion thank you so much for those links. Helped a million.

pbwy
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-11-2015, 14:54
Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Bottom job, head spinning, help

Thank you sir, will check it out.

I've been reading so much and watching so many videos.

Just need to take it one at a time

Dry, going to look at diy localized vacuum drying as I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-11-2015, 14:17
Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
Posted By Jacknast
Bottom job, head spinning, help

32 Endeavour, just done sanding and gouging blistered area. This will be my first time doing this and I don't want to bolo it all up. So I'm asking for some advice.

So is this this proper order...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-10-2015, 17:26
Replies: 43
Views: 18,224
Posted By Jacknast
Re: DIY Man Hours to Sand and Paint a 36' Boat?

GARBONE!!! We are neighbors!!

I just bought the 32 Endeavour 2 slips down in your picture. There she is.

I remember seeing you there one weekend.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-09-2015, 17:36
Replies: 9
Views: 1,856
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Introduction and advice - buying first new, old boat

find 3 boats, go see them, then decided on which to survey
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 29-09-2015, 14:54
Replies: 48
Views: 50,606
Posted By Jacknast
Re: Emergency underwater hull repair!!!

that stuff looks like super viscous petroleum goo.

thanks
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-09-2015, 17:30
Replies: 5
Views: 13,133
Posted By Jacknast
Re: bilge pump diagram

So how would that diagram look with the 1,2 all off switch involved?
Would you even involve that switch?
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