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Stranded Mariner
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General Sailing Forum
17-02-2009, 16:09
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Question about storm jib.
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Stranded Mariner
Thanks for all your valuable input. The storm jib...
Thanks for all your valuable input. The storm jib with a wire luff sounds interesting.
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
12-02-2009, 23:48
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Question about storm jib.
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Stranded Mariner
Thank you both for your replies. That's what I...
Thank you both for your replies. That's what I also thought and understood. I got some doubts when somebody told me I would need a separate storm jib, and thought 'well, what to do with the furlers...
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General Sailing Forum
12-02-2009, 23:11
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Question about storm jib.
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Stranded Mariner
Question about storm jib.
My new boat will have a cutter rig, with both foresails on furlers. Is it advisable to have a separate storm jib, and if so, how would it be deployed with both genoa and staysail already on the...
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Marine Electronics
12-02-2009, 21:24
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Homicidal autopilots
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6,756
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Stranded Mariner
Hmmm, this was exactly my first reaction when I...
Hmmm, this was exactly my first reaction when I read the original post.
Forum:
Marine Electronics
01-02-2009, 00:27
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TackTick Wireless Instruments
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9,709
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Stranded Mariner
Will they work on a steel boat? Does anyone has...
Will they work on a steel boat? Does anyone has experience with that?
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Meets & Greets
28-01-2009, 22:36
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Hello From Thailand
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Stranded Mariner
Hello Jerry, I was sailing around Phuket,...
Hello Jerry,
I was sailing around Phuket, Krabi and down to Langkawi in October last year, and over the Christmas holidays. Also passed Ko Lanta.
I will have my own boat in Yacht Haven Marina...
Forum:
The Library
28-01-2009, 21:47
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Absolute beginner books for Ausssies?
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Stranded Mariner
Australian Boating Manual, by Capt. Dick Gandy.
Australian Boating Manual, by Capt. Dick Gandy.
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
17-12-2008, 21:06
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Where shall you spend your holidays
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1,338
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Stranded Mariner
Saturday we leave for Phuket for a little sailing...
Saturday we leave for Phuket for a little sailing till New Year. Probably last time I have to charter a boat, as 'Waratah' nears completion.
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
30-11-2008, 23:22
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Gordo, what do you know about fuel tank gauges
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Stranded Mariner
I read something about that before (Maybe even on...
I read something about that before (Maybe even on this forum). Isn't the principle that the system measures the back pressure on a sounding pipe, which changes with hight of the medium in the tank?...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
30-11-2008, 23:18
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Gordo, what do you know about fuel tank gauges
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4,248
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Stranded Mariner
I have seen those before as well. The tube is...
I have seen those before as well. The tube is basically a capacitor, and the capacity changes with the amount of dielectric medium, in this case fuel or oil. No moving parts, so not much can go wrong...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
30-11-2008, 23:13
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My Boat Reads My Bank Statements
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Posted By
Stranded Mariner
And than there are astronomers still looking for...
And than there are astronomers still looking for black holes, while we boaters found them a long time ago already. :)
Forum:
Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
29-11-2008, 06:34
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60
Sea Gulls
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Stranded Mariner
Killing seagulls brings bad luck, I have always...
Killing seagulls brings bad luck, I have always heard. And I understood it was not limited to pumped out stomaches. :)
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
28-11-2008, 18:51
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Poll:
Why Vane steering at all?
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Stranded Mariner
That is what I mentioned in my earlier post....
That is what I mentioned in my earlier post. Here's a link to the Scanmar website that covers this subject:
https://www.selfsteer.com/faqs/faq.php?ID=134
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
28-11-2008, 03:58
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Poll:
Why Vane steering at all?
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Posted By
Stranded Mariner
Glen, You can actually hook up a small...
Glen,
You can actually hook up a small autopilot actuator to your windvane, and use it as the input instead of the wind. You cut off an old vane blade, and connect the servo rod of the autopilot to...
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Marine Electronics
27-11-2008, 04:40
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21
GPS vs Knot Meter
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12,497
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Stranded Mariner
Well, there's nothing wrong with having a sextant...
Well, there's nothing wrong with having a sextant and a propeller log on board. 'Waratah' will have them on board for sure. She is almost finished now. Can't wait to do the sea trials.
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
27-11-2008, 00:41
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102
Rules of The Road Too Confusing?
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12,642
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
This will work like a charm, and is actually how...
This will work like a charm, and is actually how I learned the lights and day shapes in maritime college.
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
26-11-2008, 18:26
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25
A sailing video for those who need a fix...
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3,167
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
Yes, I got the same error message. And...
Yes, I got the same error message. And Stillrainings video had no problem.
Forum:
Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
25-11-2008, 20:42
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Holiday Gift Cards Beware
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Posted By
Stranded Mariner
Guess that's why it is in the 'Off topic' section...
Guess that's why it is in the 'Off topic' section ;)
Forum:
Health, Safety & Related Gear
25-11-2008, 20:36
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Google Map of Piracy
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Posted By
Stranded Mariner
That's because before that time the Chinese Navy...
That's because before that time the Chinese Navy looked the other way, or even supported mainland Chinese pirates. Now with the rise of China as a global player, they have to behave.
Forum:
Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
25-11-2008, 18:54
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102
Rules of The Road Too Confusing?
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12,642
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
LOL, for a moment I thought you were listing all...
LOL, for a moment I thought you were listing all the colours and combinations you can find on Thai Longtails. ;)
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
12-11-2008, 21:13
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54
Beneteau 343 ?
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64,657
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
During two stays in Phuket this year, I sailed...
During two stays in Phuket this year, I sailed both on a 343 and on a 393. Found them very well thought out, comfortable, and easy to handle boats. I did not notice anything like a 'springy' deck.
Forum:
Great Lakes
26-10-2008, 06:34
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22
This was probably the last
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3,973
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
Wow, beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing....
Wow, beautiful pictures! Thanks for sharing. Autumn has arrived in Shanghai as well. Had a beautiful time at our local lake today.
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
23-10-2008, 06:14
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6
Renault (!) diesel question
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4,294
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
Oh, yes. I remember those. My father bought one...
Oh, yes. I remember those. My father bought one in 1970. They were considered quite an innovation back then. However, I don't recall if there was a diesel version.
Forum:
Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
20-10-2008, 06:00
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10
Coffin on Deck
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1,766
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
Was there any Transsylvanian earth in the coffin?...
Was there any Transsylvanian earth in the coffin? :)
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
20-10-2008, 05:57
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15
bilge pump dilemma
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10,024
Posted By
Stranded Mariner
John, Interesting to read your post. I have...
John,
Interesting to read your post. I have the same setup on my newbuild. I have a sump in the keel, between my water and fuel tanks. I use a JABSCO diaphragm pump to keep the bilge sump dry. I...
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