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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-11-2022, 11:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,175
Posted By sailor1924
Re: SwiTEC Mast lift and harness

Sent a Private Message.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 31-08-2021, 17:10
Replies: 10
Views: 6,080
Posted By sailor1924
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-08-2021, 16:50
Replies: 166
Views: 32,803
Posted By sailor1924
Re: 42'-54' Bluewater Cruiser Monohull - Ready to Buy

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/1966-pearson-countess-44-a-251592.html
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-08-2021, 16:46
Replies: 8
Views: 1,776
Posted By sailor1924
Re: 46'-50' bluewater cruiser on East Coast

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f152/1966-pearson-countess-44-a-251592.html
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 21-06-2021, 07:51
Replies: 10
Views: 6,080
Posted By sailor1924
Re: 1966 Pearson Countess 44

The Countess 44 is a scaled down version of the Lady Helene which is about 50 foot.
Pearson built 58 or 59 of the Countesses. It was intended as a family cruiser with accomodations to please a...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-06-2021, 16:09
Replies: 10
Views: 6,080
Posted By sailor1924
Re: 1966 Pearson Countess 44

I private messaged you with my number as your phone mailbox was full.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 17-06-2021, 16:07
Replies: 10
Views: 6,080
Posted By sailor1924
Re: 1966 Pearson Countess 44

I don't know what number she is but was documented in 1966 which I was told was the first year of production. I'd welcome any information you might remember.

Thanks for the comment. I wish I was...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 03-06-2021, 12:17
Replies: 10
Views: 6,080
Posted By sailor1924
1966 Pearson Countess 44

Unfortunitly my health issues are catching up to me as I reach 74. Consequently I need to offer my well loved Pearson Countess for sale. @ $45,000.00 she's lying in LI Sound. The boat needs some...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-05-2021, 12:50
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By sailor1924
Re: New Autopilot motor for Cetec Benmar Chain Drive Unit? Help

You could try contacting Buddy Deane at


https://www.deanelectronics.com/

He is a real expert on Cetrek.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2021, 20:22
Replies: 169
Views: 64,289
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Weirdest things you've seen on the water.

[QUOTE=boatman61;3340785]Seen many things in the night skies mid Atlantic but the two that stick in my head most are 1/ traveling from Cherbourg to Poole I saw a formation of lights overhead grouped...
Forum: Navigation 23-01-2021, 06:11
Replies: 78
Views: 15,511
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Almanac and Celestial Navigation Calculator

I'm amazed by your effort, and jealous of skills. It gives me incentive to dust off the old sextant.
Fifty years ago I started to learn celestial navigation at the Hayden Planetarium in NYC. I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-01-2021, 15:39
Replies: 57
Views: 6,785
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Standalone exterior Marine Cartplotter running Windows?

Panasonic Toughbooks use a resistive touchscreen.
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-01-2021, 09:52
Replies: 57
Views: 6,785
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Standalone exterior Marine Cartplotter running Windows?

It holds two batteries and you can switch over from one to the other hot. I have a dock I keep below and charge spare batteries and change them as needed. I have 4 batteries and that seems enough.
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-01-2021, 09:48
Replies: 57
Views: 6,785
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Standalone exterior Marine Cartplotter running Windows?

I mosly use it under a hard dodger. It has never been flooded but has been misted w/o failing. The touch screen is used with a cursur pen and I find it a bit cranky. I have an inexpensive...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-01-2021, 10:45
Replies: 57
Views: 6,785
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Standalone exterior Marine Cartplotter running Windows?

I'm using: a used Panasonic Toughbook Tablet, CF-H2, 6,000 nit sunlight viewable screen, Windows 10, Open CPN 5., fully rugged, splash proof, touch screen w/pen, GPS internal, 6 programmable buttons,...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 31-10-2020, 18:18
Replies: 24
Views: 9,528
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Gusts blowing out / downdrafting diesel heater chimney

I have a Fab-all Sigmar 170 heater.
I used to experience back drafting problems; burner explosions, noxius cabin fills and blow outs.
I have been using the Vacustack for three years in the...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 24-10-2020, 08:19
Replies: 97
Views: 9,210
Posted By sailor1924
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY - ends Oct 26th

https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/autoprop

I surely want one.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-10-2020, 13:28
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By sailor1924
Re: SOS Marine™ Recovery Ladder™

There was nothing in the reply except a copy of my message to you. Please resend.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-10-2020, 09:58
Replies: 3
Views: 779
Posted By sailor1924
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2020, 05:16
Replies: 24
Views: 2,921
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Hydrocaps -- Worth While?

I used Hydrocaps on my old boat, before the age of cheap solar, and they worked, but, I would fast charge with a big alterntor and didn't trust them to keep up when I was over heating the batteries. ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-02-2020, 09:30
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Replacing old CTREK autopilot

Thanks for the quick response I've got the 609 computer so your equipment isn't workable for me. If you're interested, I would hate to give up my old 609 as it steers the boat flawlessly. I believe...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-02-2020, 08:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,835
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Replacing old CTREK autopilot

Not to hijack your thread but what are doing with the old Cetrek? I have a 715/ 730 and am interested in spare parts. What kind is yours?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-11-2019, 15:31
Replies: 2
Views: 700
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Harken Bosun's Chair and MastClimber

I'll take both. PM sent.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-11-2019, 07:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,174
Posted By sailor1924
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-11-2019, 10:05
Replies: 25
Views: 4,044
Posted By sailor1924
Re: Lots of great Cruising & Sailing gear

I'd buy the whale gusher if it's still available.
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