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Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2024, 06:53
Replies: 72
Views: 9,658
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Aging out

We too are in that stage of life (78 and 75 and with a significant life altering ailment). We have a beautiful and well maintained Brewer 44 ketch and want her to go to a new owner who will love and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-10-2020, 07:51
Replies: 7
Views: 2,633
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Sound Insulation

Thank you to all who replied. To be clear, what crumbled was NOT the Navy Board I am looking for, but the foam type insulation installed by the prior owner. I will look into the several helpful...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-10-2020, 09:38
Replies: 7
Views: 2,633
Posted By elschwieb
Sound Insulation

The prior owner installed a white plastic/vinyl backed foam insulation in the engine room. The foam has disintegrated (from heat, vibration, and time). I saw a boat with something called “navy board”...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-02-2019, 09:35
Replies: 68
Views: 14,878
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Boarding a RIB from the water

We have an “up and over” ladder that collapses into a package about 14” long by 12” wide. Extended, it provides 4 steps, of which the bottom one or two are sufficient. Webbing steps, or even a loop...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-08-2017, 10:08
Replies: 54
Views: 10,495
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Homemade shackles secure our boat during Harvey

Not obvious (to me) from the pics. How did you make them?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-07-2017, 09:59
Replies: 69
Views: 15,862
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Is diesel oil always black instantly?

The oil in our Westerbeke 5BCD genset turns black on first running (we used RotellaT). That has about 1300 hours on it. Our Perkins 4.236, with about 3000 hours, runs clean for about 75 hours...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-11-2015, 07:52
Replies: 35
Views: 8,283
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Whitby 42: Bringing her back from the grave?

We have a Brewer 44, successor to the Whitby. We love the boat -- solid, comfortable, and secure. As for the "project" you have in mind, I would count on the engine being pickled given the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 17-10-2015, 19:09
Replies: 58
Views: 23,494
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Prop Shaft Line Cutters: Yes or No?

We have a Prop Protector (Spurs would not fit, but were our first choice). On one occasion, we hooked three (yes, three) crab pots while under sail. It was blowing like stink and the Admiral would...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-03-2015, 09:53
Replies: 11
Views: 4,738
Posted By elschwieb
Re: surveyor recommendation (Bradenton FL area)

Gene Snipes in the Ft. Myers area is very good, if he still is in the business. He did ours in 2008 and was very thorough. The insurance company accepted his report readily.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 12-03-2015, 08:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,858
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Chartering in St. Martin with a one and 4 year old.

Cruising with kids can be a challenge, but so can adults. It also can be a blast and a life changing experience. You must read the Windtraveler blogs. Brit and Scott are in the BVIs living on...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 17-12-2014, 12:22
Replies: 11
Views: 3,641
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Coast Guard rescues Man After 6 Days Stranded on Island on Cay Sal Bank

It struck me as odd too, especially when I viewed the video and he exited from a tent. Not many cruisers I know carry a tent in their dinghies, but maybe he has a very sophisticated and complete...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 14-11-2014, 04:33
Replies: 12
Views: 8,133
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Naples, FL to Marathon, FL - Advise Wanted

You should have no problem making that passage with 5'5" of draft. We have 5'2" and have done it many times, and never seen anything of threat to our keel. Of course, as you approach Marathon (and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-11-2014, 09:46
Replies: 20
Views: 11,558
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Adding a swim platform - How To?

I built one for our Brewer 44,which has a modified sugar scoop, so not your precise situation. You can read the "how to" at the Whitby-Brewer Website. I could not post pictures of it in process or...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2014, 14:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,097
Posted By elschwieb
Re: Australian Source for Retroreflective Tape for Foul Weather Jackets?

You alsocan use reflecive, self adhesive tape (available at West Marine and other retail outlets) on your outboard. As you say, a light sweeping across the water will pick up reflective materials...
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