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Crew Positions: Wanted & Available
25-12-2021, 20:59
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Crew Wanted:
husband needs captain, stuck in hampton, virginia.
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altinr
Re: husband needs captain, stuck in hampton, virginia.
Try Blaine Parks,
https://parksmarineservices.com/
(843) 870-1424
blaine@parksmarineservices.com
QUOTE=In Training;3542961]boat needs new transmission. action marine at cobbs marina has...
Forum:
Our Community
20-11-2021, 09:43
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Survey with no sea trial, surveyor on Long Island, NY
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5,149
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altinr
Re: Survey with no sea trial, surveyor on Long Island, NY
There is no reason you can’t do a Sea trail in early December on Long Island sound, as long as the water isn’t frozen.
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
12-11-2021, 06:43
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101
Island Packet 349
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24,119
Posted By
altinr
Re: Island Packet 349
This is just not true!
Island Packets sail wonderfully in heavy and medium air, and are a bit slower than a racing design downwind, unless the proper sails are used. They are designed and provide a...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
05-11-2021, 07:01
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How much Marine antifreeze to winterizing engine?
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6,726
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altinr
Re: How much Marine antifreeze to winterizing engine?
Every system is different, but she’ll probably be OK with about 4 gallons. Let it run until you see pink coming out of the exhaust. The reason you don’t want to use Ethlene glycol standard antifreeze...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
26-10-2021, 08:55
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13
Winterizing hauled fiberglass monohull in Maryland
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1,310
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altinr
Re: Winterizing hauled fiberglass monohull in Maryland
You need to flush the engine and gen raw water circuit with pink rv antifreeze.
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
24-09-2021, 09:54
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23
Com-Pac 27 from Westbrook CT to Urbanna VA
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2,457
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altinr
Re: Com-Pac 27 from Westbrook CT to Urbanna VA
Hi, John
I've done almost all of those legs, many of them repeatedly.
You should have no trouble with that boat ... they are good and solid.
Manhasset is a great anchorage, easy in and easy...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
30-06-2021, 10:15
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What do you think of my thru hull condition?
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11,902
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altinr
Re: What do you think of my thru hull condition?
Haul it out ASAP and replace with proper thruhulls.
It's not worth risking your life and your boat on corroded improper equipment.
Forum:
Powered Boats
04-05-2021, 10:09
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Any ideas the make of this boat
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1,779
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altinr
Re: Any ideas the make of this boat
Look up the HIN.
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
28-03-2021, 12:48
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12
How to treat fresh water in Al tanks??
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2,731
Posted By
altinr
Re: How to treat fresh water in Al tanks??
Aquabon
I filter water from hose with rv filter, and add Aquabon.
I have a sediment and a charcoal filter in my fresh water system.
If water gets funky, refill tanks. But usually the problem...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
01-02-2021, 06:30
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Silver in the water tank?
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15,249
Posted By
altinr
Re: Silver in the water tank?
Disinfect the hoses with bleach. Then flush. No need to use chlorine or silver in the tank.
(Make a bleach solution in a bucket, about a cup/gallon. Disconnect hose from pump and use tubing to the...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
01-11-2020, 08:34
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58
Can someone finally tell me what draft I have?
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6,293
Posted By
altinr
Re: Can someone finally tell me what draft I have?
Measure from the ground to the waterline..
Forum:
Navigation
17-07-2020, 15:30
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36
Advice on passage from Chesapeake to New York
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9,945
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altinr
Re: Advice on passage from Chesapeake to New York
I have done this passage many times.
Chesapeake City is definitely a nice and secure anchorage. I have always anchored here.
It is an easy day to the Cohansey if the weather and tides aren't...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
10-07-2020, 07:57
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56
Island Packet advice?
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21,205
Posted By
altinr
Re: Island Packet advice?
I just sold an IP350 (2001), and moved to a trawler.
Great boat for a couple to cruise! The aft berth is plenty Roomy if you don’t need an island berth. Plenty of storage, reasonable tankage, and...
Forum:
Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
21-04-2020, 09:43
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68
CG Documented Hailing Port Question
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12,525
Posted By
altinr
Re: CG Documented Hailing Port Question
Hailing port is meaningless ... owner’s choice.
It’s just a way to distinguish different boats with the same name.
Your hailng port can be Aspen CO if you like!
Forum:
COVID-19 | Containment Area
19-04-2020, 04:49
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290
Maryland Bans Recreational Boating for the Duration
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32,295
Posted By
altinr
Re: Maryland Bans Recreational Boating for the Duration
Long Island NY has about the highest infection rate in the country!!!
Forum:
Our Community
09-04-2020, 12:47
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40
Gods appear to be conspiring against me!
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5,060
Posted By
altinr
Re: Gods appear to be conspiring against me!
Sorry about that! One day at a time!
Forum:
Our Community
03-04-2020, 09:45
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697
Anyone not in lockdown and still able to sail?
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66,138
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altinr
Re: Anyone not in lockdown and still able to sail?
In Maryland, recreational boating is not allowed,
BUT recreational fishing for sustenance of you or your family from a boat is permitted with proper social distancing and less than 10 people.
So,...
Forum:
COVID-19 | Containment Area
01-04-2020, 09:00
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290
Maryland Bans Recreational Boating for the Duration
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32,295
Posted By
altinr
Re: Maryland Bans Recreational Boating for the Duration
As long as you are fishing for food, you can use your boat.
The relevant orders from the State of Maryland are below.
...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
21-02-2020, 09:19
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17
Island Packet 35, are chainplates a real issue?
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11,262
Posted By
altinr
Re: Island Packet 35, are chainplates a real issue?
The majority of aluminum holding tanks have been replaced after 25 years. Most people put in plastic.
The water tanks last much longer, but all water should be filtered through a hose RV type...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
21-02-2020, 09:14
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17
Island Packet 35, are chainplates a real issue?
Views:
11,262
Posted By
altinr
Re: Island Packet 35, are chainplates a real issue?
All Island Packets built prior to 1998 are at risk for chain plate failure, because of the grade of stainless used.
I wish I could tell you how many have actually failed. As they say, you can...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
10-01-2020, 10:57
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6
Winter storage battery voltage
Views:
719
Posted By
altinr
Winter storage battery voltage
My 3 year old Lifeline AGM’s have decreased from 12.6v to 12.1 v in 6 weeks of storage in Maryland.
All loads are turned off, and the current temp is 45 degrees.
Is this normal, or something to...
Forum:
Our Community
27-09-2019, 10:32
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24
maryland to nj question
Views:
4,248
Posted By
altinr
Re: maryland to nj question
No notification for canal. Easy! Just watch current. Also, watch current in the Del Bay.
You can take canal at cape may if your mast isn’t too high. Check the chart.
Cohansey River idn’t a bad...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
13-09-2019, 13:47
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20
Good place for sailing in NJ.
Views:
6,170
Posted By
altinr
Re: Good place for sailing in NJ.
I had many sailboats in Barnegat Bay, up to 4’3” draft, and currently sail the Chesapeake, with many trips NY to the Chesapeake.
Barnegat Bay is small, but has nuce daysailing. You can anchor...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
29-08-2019, 23:00
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16
Thoughts on the Island Packet 29?
Views:
11,929
Posted By
altinr
Re: Thoughts on the Island Packet 29?
I currently sail an Island Packet 350, and have chartered the IP 29.
It is on the small side for long cruises, but would make a good weekender.
IP's are great boats, but remember that pre 1997...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
15-07-2019, 09:14
Replies:
54
Garmin vs Raymarine
Views:
30,628
Posted By
altinr
Re: Garmin vs Raymarine
I like my Garmin 1040xs chartplotter andGMR18xHD radar. They have worked flawlessly for five years. My GMR12 autopilot with A drive has been an expensive disaster. After 2 failed drive units, it...
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