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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 31-01-2020, 08:06
Replies: 17
Views: 4,411
Posted By Chris777
Re: Dingy hardbottom or rollup?

Thank you everyone for the replies.... I guess I have the best already. The 9' highfield stowes relatively easy on the foredeck for passages and on the davits when staitionary.

Thanks,

Chris
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-01-2020, 15:58
Replies: 17
Views: 4,411
Posted By Chris777
Re: Dingy hardbottom or rollup?

Interesting, you think a v-bottom RIB will plane easier than a flatbottom inflatable? I really thought it would be the other way around..... hmm might just keep the Highfield then... Thanks
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-01-2020, 15:14
Replies: 17
Views: 4,411
Posted By Chris777
Re: Dingy hardbottom or rollup?

Thanks, understand completely... getting up in age and trying to minimize body strain.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-01-2020, 15:00
Replies: 17
Views: 4,411
Posted By Chris777
Dingy hardbottom or rollup?

We have a 9' Highfiled inflatable, we had a 9.9 hp on it but finaly gave up and traded it in for a 6 hp.(9.9 was way to heave to move around) I am good with this, but would a flatbottom/rollup...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-12-2019, 14:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By Chris777
Re: Backup autopilot

I have a Autohelm 7000, that works great. Yes there is a emergency tiller that attaches dirctly to the rudder stock in the aft cabin. It is short and you would have to stand in the aft cabin looking...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-12-2019, 14:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By Chris777
Re: Backup autopilot

Grandwaggoneer0, I am curious as to how your tiller master with wheel connector works. You got any pictures?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-12-2019, 18:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,282
Posted By Chris777
Backup autopilot

Does anybody have a good idea for a backup autopilot_ HR 36 Mk II. Im not interested in windvane systems as I have davits and solar panel on the stern. Was thinking to rig a tiller pilot to a spoke...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-06-2019, 14:41
Replies: 2
Views: 442
Posted By Chris777
Deleting an AD or a Tread

I need help deleting what I posted as info but was treated as an ad. Not interested in the trolls BS. I like to just delete it, but I cant get a response from any moderator. I need info on how to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-05-2019, 14:56
Replies: 16
Views: 5,298
Posted By Chris777
Re: SHIP TO EUROPE FROM Carib OR Florida

Try this guy: stefan@completemarinefreight.com
Used him from EU to USA, great service good transport, good price.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-03-2019, 16:04
Replies: 27
Views: 5,606
Posted By Chris777
Re: Shorten mainsail - Foot or Top?

We took out a wedge 0 at the mast to 12” at the end of the boom to fit a Bimini. No noticeable side effects.
Forum: Our Community 25-03-2019, 13:36
Replies: 66
Views: 18,953
Posted By Chris777
Re: Anchoring over bow rollers?

I would say ABSOLUTELY NOT. Did this in the past and woke up to 1 strand of a 3 strand anchor line holding the anchor. Lots of schafe on the roller. Further 10' of chain for a 38" boat.... Get...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-03-2019, 11:11
Replies: 12
Views: 1,567
Posted By Chris777
Re: In search of Small weatherproof Pod for just VHF unit...

Navpod, will have a suitable box. Not cheap but good.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-03-2019, 12:34
Replies: 25
Views: 11,757
Posted By Chris777
Re: Flags on the boom lift

Get a ladder or get high up on the back stay, lash a 1” as ring there with waxed thread. Thread a 1/8 line thru and down to the lower lashed rung and voila you have a halyard for your ensign. Works...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-03-2019, 14:21
Replies: 10
Views: 1,853
Posted By Chris777
Re: Buying in EU bring back to USA

Did that 2 years ago. I am EU and US Passport holder... not sure if that matters. Authorities checked the bill of sale and both of my passports a coupke of days before we loaded on to a ship. I...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-02-2019, 18:18
Replies: 32
Views: 10,583
Posted By Chris777
Re: Best vented loop? Maintenance-free?

Uncle Bob, that makes perfect sense...Yes it is between the thru hull and the pump. Should be an easy fix. Thank you
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-02-2019, 17:47
Replies: 32
Views: 10,583
Posted By Chris777
Re: Best vented loop? Maintenance-free?

My head raw water inlet has a antisiphon valve that constantly causes the head to loose its prime. If I put it high so seawater dont flood the head it will not prime. And if I lower it head fills up...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-02-2019, 14:47
Replies: 6
Views: 3,922
Posted By Chris777
Re: Old Navigator or Tactical instrument

If you need help with Swedish I can help..... No I am not doig the whole manual, but bits and pieces is ok.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-02-2019, 09:16
Replies: 17
Views: 9,597
Posted By Chris777
Re: Hallberg-Rassy Used Boat Issues and Delamination

Call me 941 807 67two7
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-01-2019, 09:29
Replies: 29
Views: 6,245
Posted By Chris777
Re: Rigging boom vang on main sail help

You have it mounted upside down. The cam cleat goes at the foot of the mast.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-01-2019, 09:36
Replies: 8
Views: 2,017
Posted By Chris777
Re: Attaching jammer to mast

I would suggest pop-rivets. My Selden mast on a HR 36 has all the hardware attached with pop-rivits. I just did attatch a jammer on my mast and pop-rivits or self taping aluminum srcews is just...
Forum: Navigation 23-12-2018, 16:24
Replies: 25
Views: 5,658
Posted By Chris777
Re: Miami to Bimini Alice Town

Freedom 12,.... NEVER EVER Cross the gulfstream when the wind is from the Northern half (270-090). Dont care what the wind velocity is..... dangerous.. very dengerous... Dont do it!!
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 19-12-2018, 14:14
Replies: 14
Views: 1,563
Posted By Chris777
Re: Unable to Post from a Mac

AJ n Audrey, Open safari, click on safari then preferences then privacy then manage website data...wait untill it opens, when it does remove everything except data. By choosing Remove all this...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 16-12-2018, 16:33
Replies: 49
Views: 5,704
Posted By Chris777
Re: Our first boat please provide input.

This one?? Run Run.... looks like a so so homebuilt interior. Dont waste your money,

Good luck buy a known brand, And buy a sloop. My 2 c
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 11-12-2018, 08:59
Replies: 74
Views: 8,228
Posted By Chris777
Re: Getting a boat from Europe to the left coast?

dhr,

I did the shipping in 2017.... so I am all done.

Cheers
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 10-12-2018, 17:54
Replies: 74
Views: 8,228
Posted By Chris777
Re: Getting a boat from Europe to the left coast?

Hellosailor, I am not sure you are counting all the time from Northern Europe to the US. 3 month is probably realistic, Atlantic crossing insurance, Mooring while in port, provisioning, not to speak...
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