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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-07-2020, 06:28
Replies: 0
Views: 467
Posted By over40pirate
Transmission fix

Age retired me from cruising, but wanted to pass on a tip that saved my butt.
The front seal on my Velvet Drive transmission leaked bad and I lost all propulsion. Luckily I hadn't left for no parts...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 30-08-2019, 13:41
Replies: 2
For Sale: Sails for 38' +/-
Views: 789
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Sails for 38' +/-

Gauge is sold.

Last call on sails, before they become drop cloths.

$300 for all 3 + $50 shipping.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-04-2019, 07:19
Replies: 2
For Sale: Sails for 38' +/-
Views: 789
Posted By over40pirate
Sails for 38' +/-

We have 3 headsails that were on our 38' Sparkman Stevens sloop. Ted Turner's, Lightning.
First boat of Yankee38 and Catalina 38 design.

1. Vg cond. 3x stitch, bolt rope
Mack Shaw sail
Luff ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-04-2019, 11:03
Replies: 1,416
Views: 441,728
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

On my Bristol 35, 1 thru hull at low point of 1 deck. 2/4" garden hose to y valve.
1 y went to tank. Other y went to 6' hose, to fill jugs.
Taste water from hose, to be sure deck salt is washd...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2019, 07:39
Replies: 115
Views: 69,792
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Tenders- what do you use?

I always liked Avon dinks. Hard bottoms are nice, but for storage bad.
Just today, I unbagged our old Hard transom, Avon.
Blew it up and still doesn't leak. No patches!
When we packed it away, I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-12-2018, 20:36
Replies: 53
Views: 12,388
Posted By over40pirate
Re: GENERATOR Portable vs Installed

I bought a boat from a fellow who was building a sailboat, from a Hull and deck.
He installed a generator, with a clutched belt to the prop shaft. to move the boat if needed, without starting the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-11-2018, 10:17
Replies: 54
Views: 10,619
Posted By over40pirate
Re: I guess gentlemen DON'T go to windward...

In the Stream, with decent north winds, is not a place I would want to be.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 08-11-2018, 08:01
Replies: 0
Views: 482
Posted By over40pirate
Hi tensile Danforth anchors

Danforth 35H hi tensile anchor.
Good condition. $100 (Defender price $385)

West Marine Perf 20, Hi performance Danforth style anchor. Good condition. $75.

$150. For both.
Located in...
Forum: Navigation 22-09-2018, 07:38
Replies: 2
Views: 933
Posted By over40pirate
RDF worth having aboard?

Found my old Locata RDF, and wondered if anyone was keeping one aboard?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-09-2018, 07:10
Replies: 0
For Sale: 1/2" toggles
Views: 467
Posted By over40pirate
1/2" toggles

2, 1/2" rigging Toggles. 1 is a Wilcox Crittenden. The other is unbranded.
They were spares, I carried.
Show no signs of wear
$20 including shipping.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-03-2017, 18:48
Replies: 20
Views: 3,121
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Best way to get experience?

I learned by taking a Red Cross sailing course, and a CG Aux. Course.
Then bought a 21'trailer boat. Sailed it off the trailer the first year. 2nd year, I got a slip, and sailed it much more, and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-02-2017, 18:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,228
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Light Air Sail Addition Help

One of the best sails I had on my Bristol 35, was a 4 oz Dacron huge Genny.
It must have been a 200%.
I had it cut down from a larger sail. It had a hank on wire luff. I could point fairly high...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 03-02-2017, 13:43
Replies: 58
Views: 13,910
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Bahamas Crossing At Night?

I have crossed 7 times to The Bahamas. Our preferred route was to hang out behind Rodriguez Key. With good wind I would leave just after Midnight. Arrive in Bimini during daylight.
It is easy to...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 17-11-2016, 07:09
Replies: 3
For Sale: Ships Clock
Views: 1,341
Posted By over40pirate
Ships Clock

Weems & Plath solid brass ships clock. Excellent condition.
Has bell, that has a switch to turn off. Battery powered.
Weems & Plath # 200100
Here is a link to it new:
Weems and Plath 200100...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 03-10-2016, 18:22
Replies: 71
Views: 10,780
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Shortening Drive Shaft

Haven't read all the replies, but if you have a vibration problem with the shaft, I would take the shaft out and examine it. I'l bet there is wear at the cutlass area.
I would go to a good prop shop...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-10-2016, 06:55
Replies: 5
Views: 3,873
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Chosing a storm anchorage

A good subject.

Choose an anchorage carefully, and pray.

After anchoring in New harbor at Block Island for Hurricane Bob (135 mph winds) I was glad I anchored away from other boats.
A...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-10-2016, 16:46
Replies: 21
Views: 5,180
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Hurricane Anti-Chafing Gear. What's Best?

When I was a full time cruiser, the best chafing gear I used was clear vinyl tubing. Can't remember the size, but it was on 5/8" 3 strand nylon rodes. I used a 4' piece on each rode. No slits in it....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-09-2016, 04:22
Replies: 23
Views: 9,932
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Electric motor on dinghy

Charging 1 more battery (properly) is going to take longer!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-09-2016, 04:15
Replies: 8
Views: 3,527
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Hypalon dinghy repair question

Hypalon glue?

Rema Tip Top SC2000 is your friend.
Been there. Done that. Many times!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-09-2016, 06:30
Replies: 30
Views: 14,603
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Comfortable Trailer Sailer

You didn't mention weather you need a boat that can be launched at a boat ramp. That makes a big difference in boat choice.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-09-2016, 06:24
Replies: 23
Views: 9,932
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Electric motor on dinghy

I was glad I had an outboard on my Avon, when crossing the Gulf Stream, with no wind, and had diesel overheating problems. Lashed the dink along side. started motor, tied tiller off, and got back in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-09-2016, 16:41
Replies: 15
Views: 4,548
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Mystery Self Steer Wind Vane Help

Here is a few more pics.
The big pulley is attached to the vane, and the lines go straight down, to a pulley, then to the tiller, via a pulley on either side of cockpit.
I think there needs to be 2...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-09-2016, 10:53
Replies: 15
Views: 4,548
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Mystery Self Steer Wind Vane Help

The frame of the vane that the cover goes on is 5' tall, and 16" wide. The 2 covers that came with it are 2 1/2' and 3' tall.
The covers have a vertical zipper, and common sense fasteners (twist...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2016, 14:43
Replies: 15
Views: 4,548
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Mystery Self Steer Wind Vane Help

it's not a pendulum style. Lines run to the tiller. It looks well made, looking at it in person.
It's a horizontal axis vane. In a book that came with it on wind vanes in general, it is the same...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2016, 14:25
Replies: 15
Views: 4,548
Posted By over40pirate
Re: Mystery Self Steer Wind Vane Help

Here is a few pics you sent me, my computer challenged friend. Glad you sail a lot better than you use the PC!
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