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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-07-2022, 02:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,138
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: can a mast be too tall?

it was added in 2005, boat sold around 2010, only 1030 hours on engine, and last owner never went more than 20 miles away, lived aboard seasonally at marina.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-07-2022, 02:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,138
Posted By hornby sailor
can a mast be too tall?

I am looking at a 79 maple leaf custom 40(shortened 42) named solid gold, and it looks like a very tall mast was installed later. what will the effect of this be on rolling action and stability? it...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-06-2022, 00:30
Replies: 66
Views: 6,233
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: Unnecessary Boat Noise Regulations

I am totally in support for freedom to make as much noise as a person wants, on their own boat. I absolutely love property zoning regulations that support this freedom, and allow it to happen, you...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-04-2022, 08:49
Replies: 72
Views: 7,806
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: What do you use your knife for?

single handed rescue knifeserrated blade on lanyard on my sailing pants, always. blade in sheath on helmstand, rigging knife inside companionway on hook, junk knife in toolbox, filet knife in...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-03-2022, 19:52
Replies: 22
Views: 5,883
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: Holding tank inspection port

plastic welding might do the trick.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 30-01-2022, 10:07
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: autopilot st4000 control

very interested. wish I had the budget for a new one. I solo for 5 months travelling the pacific northwest, and missed it after it broke on the way across hecate strait to Haida Gwaii,
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-01-2022, 18:07
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By hornby sailor
autopilot st4000 control

need the control head or whole unit or any unit wheelpilot for up to 15000 lb.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-04-2021, 16:06
Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: strainer empties when heeled?

it didnt happen while just motoring out, and didnt happen on a gentle sail, just on 3 days of 15* heeling. mixing elbow, exhaust manifold, pump, and thermostat all removed and put back in, in the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-04-2021, 04:35
Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: strainer empties when heeled?

was fine for seven years, fills rapidly when cap is off. now going to look at impellor, see if its worn and letting air break siphon? not sure of dynamics of that though.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-04-2021, 21:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,173
Posted By hornby sailor
strainer empties when heeled?

water strainer empties when heeled, sailing, doesn't fill back up when i start the motor, unless i open the lid, then it fills. Yanmar 3gmd raw water cooled. third time now, whats up with this? first...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 14-04-2021, 00:20
Replies: 87
Views: 9,740
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: Sailing questions from a novelist

if you hit a container, (too simple of a plot)it has to open up and be filled with somerhing really ironic, but some is retreived, and ends up saving the day. like rubber ducks, or condoms, or...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 02-04-2021, 17:47
Replies: 98
Views: 11,949
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: A case against crayfish cages

is there a cutter/ knife attachment that screws onto a boat hook brush thread? I would ditch the knife instead of trying to climb on board( would try to toss it on board first)
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2021, 10:38
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: navico/simrad wp10 autopilot pinion drive belt (small one)

I found the specs on a forum thread, confirmed by measurment, and ordered six from polybelt/polytech in usa(to satisfy minimum order.)(25$,,post was 33$) to canada).
6mm wide rubber/fibreglass ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-03-2021, 11:22
Replies: 2
Views: 723
Posted By hornby sailor
navico/simrad wp10 autopilot pinion drive belt (small one)

this is the small one that comes directly from the motor.
Where can i buy a new one?
I think they can be custom made, what are the specs to order?
What is the proper description for the tooth...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 16-03-2020, 17:58
Replies: 81
Views: 19,252
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: mooring buoys Canada

I have had a hard time finding suitable anchorage in comox. Too many private moorings taking up the commons. Regulation is required in these cases. I will tie to your mooring any time I need to....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-01-2016, 21:07
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: Ontario 32 - specific info. ( New owner)

I think any rigger and boat yard would know its pretty standard stuff.awesome boat. I have been out for three months each of last three years on inside passage.haida gwaii ,central coast, and to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-01-2016, 13:06
Replies: 3
Views: 1,354
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: Ontario 32 - specific info. ( New owner)

There is a yahoo group on west coast and sailboat data site

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Forum: Classifieds Archive 13-12-2014, 17:14
Replies: 0
Want To Buy: Alaska cruising guide
Views: 897
Posted By hornby sailor
Alaska cruising guide

Southeast by
douglas

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Forum: Classifieds Archive 13-12-2014, 17:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,019
Posted By hornby sailor
Alaska panhandle charts

Any age

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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-04-2014, 11:46
Replies: 49
Views: 37,619
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: Yanmar Gearbox Lube Oil Questions

i recently changed tranny oil on my 3gmd. i followed all the instructions i could find in the shop manual and in the operating manual. this resulted in [a] overfilling [b] the wrong fluid much...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-04-2014, 11:26
Replies: 5
Views: 2,522
Posted By hornby sailor
Re: Brass Filings in Transmission Oil

maybe filings arent brass but looked darker with a film of oil on them. lots of good ideas, thank you so much for helping my thinking on this
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-04-2014, 15:02
Replies: 5
Views: 2,522
Posted By hornby sailor
Brass Filings in Transmission Oil

yanmar 3gmd km3a tranny sae 30 oil lubrication. changed the oil and there were shiny brass fillings in the oil that came out . is this serious? kind of a large smattering of filings i dont think it...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 25-03-2014, 12:11
Replies: 1
Views: 913
Posted By hornby sailor
garmin sd chip canada west

any west coast chips for older 172 model
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-01-2014, 15:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By hornby sailor
autohelm st4000 phantom dodge

my st 4000 will occasionally veer to port about 20 degrees and then correct back to it's heading. a friend gave me another unit that had been replaced because it would turn 360 on its own. what is...
Forum: Crew Archives 14-03-2013, 20:04
Replies: 0
Views: 868
Posted By hornby sailor
hornby to haida gwai and/or back,[ inside passage]

inside passage adventure tour north in may june returning for end of august. solo male with dog and ontario 32 new to sail cruising but 40 years in canoes and kayaks mostly west coast commercial...
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