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Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-06-2023, 07:02
Replies: 0
Views: 240
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Marina

Would like to haul out a Bristol 299 in the Elizabeth City area does anyone have a recommendation. It's a purchase inspection and for survey.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-07-2013, 13:53
Replies: 1
Views: 1,102
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Wire and pin sizing

Is sail area the determining factor in sizing stays, chainplates and pins? This is the first boat where I need to start from scratch. Windward sail area 410sqft. 36ft catamaran with 16 ft beam.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2013, 05:23
Replies: 3
Views: 2,249
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: A Transducer is a Transducer, Correct?

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Do not want protruding transducer, must be flush on these narrow hulls. Will not be fairing to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2013, 03:56
Replies: 3
Views: 2,249
Posted By Herbseesmoore
A Transducer is a Transducer, Correct?

Want to make sure my thinking is correct. The B45 Airmar transducer is the same no matter what brand unit it is hooked up to, Garmin or Raymarine. I need the 7/8" stem for my cat rehab and the Garmin...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-06-2013, 11:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Down at the boat now it measures 5 feet 1 inch...

Down at the boat now it measures 5 feet 1 inch from the top and the same hole horizontally aligned is about 5 feet from the bottom and I appreciate the answers.
I'll see what z spar has on their...
Forum: Our Community 15-06-2013, 05:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,120
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Boatless No More

Blissful insanity is once more the rule in my life as I have purchased an old Wharram Tangaroa up here in Traverse City, Mi and plan to refit and cruise back to Florida via the Erie Canal. I take my...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-06-2013, 05:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,507
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Mystery Hole in Mast

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This hole on the side (not the slots) is about 4ft from the top. With no screw...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 08-12-2011, 20:31
Replies: 253
Views: 65,809
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: How Many Have a Boat Blog or Website?

Travels with Herb & Laura (https://travelswithherblaura.blogspot.com/)

We took the boat to British Columbia this past summer. Not much happening lately, a little local hiking. Just a boring little...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 30-09-2011, 15:57
Replies: 25
Views: 19,083
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Inside Passage: Best Season ?

We didn't make Alaska this year, only to the Seymour Inlet. We got very little sailing. With light winds and strong currents we motored most of the time. Listening to others and the unnormal weather...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-09-2011, 11:25
Replies: 26
Views: 15,526
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Boom vang VS rod kicker getting rid of topping lift

The lazy jacks I copied from a friends boat holds the boom and he did away with the TL. Using amsteel. I have not mustered the nerve yet.
Forum: Navigation 27-09-2011, 17:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Pin to USB

thanks for the info, I'll pass it on to him.
Forum: Navigation 27-09-2011, 10:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,307
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Pin to USB

My buddy has nobeltec and his computer only has usb ports. he bought the adapter pin/usb but the gps signal is not getting through.

I'd appreciate a tip to help him out. any ideas


thanks in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-09-2011, 08:26
Replies: 237
Views: 83,466
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Music to Sail by . . .

bob james-Far From Turtle, under 15 knots of wind.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 05-09-2011, 07:16
Replies: 35
Views: 14,219
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Canadian VHF License for US

Ok, back to the original post.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-09-2011, 18:53
Replies: 35
Views: 14,219
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Wink Re: Canadian vhf license for US

thanks Osirissail,
My friend received an email with the mmsi , but no license number. We were able to retrieve a profile for him online with the mmsi and there was his call sign, but again no...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-09-2011, 16:29
Replies: 35
Views: 14,219
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Canadian VHF License for US

is there a certificate that can be found on the internet and printed for a Canadian entering the US. If so can you point to the website. We have the call sign and mmsi, is that enough. That we have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-08-2011, 19:13
Replies: 0
Views: 1,031
Posted By Herbseesmoore
What's Out Your Porthole

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The other morning while getting a refill on the coffe, I looked out to see 3 seals closer than usual....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-08-2011, 20:27
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Anemometer Not Spinning

thanks for the input. went up and removed and while I waited, owner cleaned and lubed, works fine now and a new friend is made. Then another couple needed a dangling antennae attended to so I went up...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-08-2011, 11:04
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Anemometer Not Spinning

have volunteered to go up the mast for a fellow sailor here in Sullivan Bay.

What is the #1 reason an anemometer stops spinning, worn out, (must replace), needs lubricate, (any recommendations), ...
Forum: Challenges 14-06-2011, 08:14
Replies: 46
Views: 8,898
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Do you actually like sailing?

The sails are up and full, and I reach over and kill the engine. That is a great moment! If we can ever get to a place and time I will be happier to wait for the wind. For now though, with big...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-06-2011, 07:39
Replies: 3
Views: 1,384
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: Full Battens on the Main

Battens had to be cut down. :(
Forum: Challenges 11-06-2011, 17:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,435
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: I give up is it a thingaspringawidgetcallit?

let me look, string, my gawd, there is no string on this boat.

or, How quaint, string.............
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-06-2011, 17:30
Replies: 3
Views: 1,384
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Full Battens on the Main

beautiful day here in Anacortes, think I'll bend on the new main. Oh look the battens stick out past the leech about 2 inches. Are they to be in with enough force to clear the leech, did I receive...
Forum: Challenges 11-06-2011, 17:09
Replies: 12
Views: 1,435
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: I give up is it a thingaspringawidgetcallit?

Thanks Stacy,
still haven't figured out how it works, but I will, the clip on part is easy, now for the other end.

by the way, never read mildew or mold threads. too much work. Gotta go someone...
Forum: Challenges 11-06-2011, 14:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,435
Posted By Herbseesmoore
Re: I give up is it a thingaspringawidgetcallit?

gotta fly my flags, entering Canada next week. I'm am so lucky to have these onboard. What would I do without this Seachoice Flag Clip. Now if I can keep from stabbing myself, I will now attach to...
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