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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-02-2021, 09:46
Replies: 146
Views: 21,330
Posted By sailores35
Re: How to fix these buried chainplates?

Some talking as if stainless steel is immune from rust. I have replaced glassed in chain plates that on the surface appeared fine. Ever hear of crevice corrosion?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-02-2021, 09:43
Replies: 44
Views: 14,103
Posted By sailores35
Re: Valiant 40, The Blister Boat years.

Apparently some do not understand the difference between osmotic blisters and those related to bad resin.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-10-2020, 13:27
Replies: 182
Views: 19,868
Posted By sailores35
Re: Keel/Bilge area crack/Stern impact?

Too many good used boats out there, walkway.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-10-2020, 09:27
Replies: 182
Views: 19,868
Posted By sailores35
Re: Keel/Bilge area crack/Stern impact?

If it is not a giveaway, I would runaway and might even it is a giveaway. These are often the kind of boats that wind up killing the dream of sailing and cruising.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2020, 14:13
Replies: 122
Views: 47,384
Posted By sailores35
Re: Why the hate on Island Packets?

You are correct about the encapsulation. When I did mine I did not encapsulate. Did this in Antigua. New plates were beefed up 316 from Garhauer, not the original 304. Also cutout small inspection...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-09-2020, 14:07
Replies: 122
Views: 47,384
Posted By sailores35
Re: Why the hate on Island Packets?

There are no anchor locker hatches on an IP. Access through forward berth.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-09-2020, 17:32
Replies: 122
Views: 47,384
Posted By sailores35
Re: Why the hate on Island Packets?

Cite specific instances. As to stainless steel chain plates I think you will find 99% of production boats have SS. Now if you want to retro or build new with titanium just open up your wallet.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 11-09-2020, 13:09
Replies: 47
Views: 10,148
Posted By sailores35
Re: Should you tilt your outboard motor out of water between uses?

Tilt up when tied to boat, but Never at dinghy dock, common courtesy.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-09-2020, 13:06
Replies: 95
Views: 10,037
Posted By sailores35
Re: Corded or Cordless Tools, Which is Best

Bosch cordless swivel head drill and oscillating tools two of the best things on board.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-09-2020, 12:57
Replies: 122
Views: 47,384
Posted By sailores35
Re: Why the hate on Island Packets?

Owned a 1989, 35' IP for 27 years. Cruised and lived aboard for 16 years. It goes to weather no worse than any other full keel. Sailing on any point of sail on any boat is often more about quality...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-07-2020, 11:03
Replies: 182
Views: 19,868
Posted By sailores35
Re: Keel/Bilge area crack/Stern impact?

Agreed, runaway.
Forum: Other 20-05-2020, 14:54
Replies: 61
Views: 9,917
Posted By sailores35
Re: Recommendations for places to move on Florida's gulf side?

I Iive in Ft. Myers Beach. The big issue is usable inlets and anchorages.

Clearwater-inlet, limited anchorage
St. Pete-inlet and some anchoring
Tampa-access to Bay, long way to Gulf
Manatee...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-05-2020, 11:18
Replies: 126
Views: 19,715
Posted By sailores35
Re: Is a fuel primer bulb legit?

If you are concerned about safety install a small electric fuel pump. Put in a shutoff switch. Helps tremendously for bleeding system, replacing filters, or getting you home if Yanmar pump fails....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2020, 07:40
Replies: 55
Views: 12,675
Posted By sailores35
Re: Traces of diesel in the bilge

Get in touch with George McCreary at Caliber Yachts.
Forum: Our Community 27-03-2020, 08:18
Replies: 54
Views: 13,332
Posted By sailores35
Re: Sailing movies to stream

The movie is about Alex Rust. Met him in St. Maarten years ago. He and his girlfriend had sailed a 26 footer from FL. called "The Wild Sea Monkey" He was from Seymour, IN, graduate of Purdue. Bit...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 20-03-2020, 08:42
Replies: 33
Views: 3,276
Posted By sailores35
Re: Looking for a good place to start

Have you done this? What route and boat?
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 21-02-2020, 15:03
Replies: 61
Views: 17,317
Posted By sailores35
Re: A scam in Dominica

Town, north end of Guadeloupe.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 21-02-2020, 13:25
Replies: 61
Views: 17,317
Posted By sailores35
Re: A scam in Dominica

Easily if you drag off the near shore shelf into very deep water which is typical of the area around Roseau.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-11-2019, 19:44
Replies: 168
Views: 31,093
Posted By sailores35
Re: Rocna Anchor Failure

Wrong shackle, pin not moused with safety wire. Seems mysterious
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-10-2019, 15:19
Replies: 100
Views: 14,377
Posted By sailores35
Re: Sailing With A Fixed Prop

Totally agree. Owned 2 boats with Yanmar. One was to be in neutral, other in reverse. Each design has its own design parameters.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 23-09-2019, 12:14
Replies: 81
Views: 14,002
Posted By sailores35
Re: Cruising without refrigeration

Cruised nearly 30 years. Grabill Country meats in a can. Turkey, beef, ground beef, pork, chicken. Throw it in rice or pasta. Keeps literally for years. Add wine, carry on!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-08-2019, 12:26
Replies: 68
Views: 11,234
Posted By sailores35
Re: Roller furler keeps wrapping around forestay

Some great and not so great explanations. Start with studying the CDI instructions. Next find a rigger to help with the rerigging process, as this furler is not correctly installed, you will learn...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-05-2019, 10:11
Replies: 148
Views: 29,654
Posted By sailores35
Re: Production Mono's - Any to avoid?

How can you sail and never use your traveler. Former IP 35 owner for 27 years.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-05-2019, 15:53
Replies: 84
Views: 12,934
Posted By sailores35
Re: Full or empty water tank in tropical temperatures

Be sure you do not have an aluminum tank.
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-04-2019, 10:48
Replies: 50
Views: 6,071
Posted By sailores35
Re: Removing antenna from mast, good move?

If you can afford it, this was my solution. One antenna at masthead, vhf at nav station.
One antenna on arch, vhf in cockpit. I like redundancy. Underway used cockpit radio, nav station when...
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