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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-04-2024, 09:18
Replies: 25
Views: 1,341
Posted By Peeew
Re: Firefly Oasis G31 woes

I have a banking 5 of the original firefly G31s that are still going strong after six years. My understanding is that mine were US manufactured and the failure problem cropped up after production was...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2024, 08:47
Replies: 85
Views: 6,009
Posted By Peeew
Re: Portable generator or not?

Whatever you decide please remember that these are noise makers and most of that noise is going downwind of you. I have had people anchor right in front of me when there were plenty of other choices...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-03-2024, 03:45
Replies: 50
Views: 4,735
Posted By Peeew
Re: Crazy high generator hours: any ideas why?

Some charter companies use their boats to house staff when the boats aren’t sailing. Could explain this.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-03-2024, 07:46
Replies: 20
Views: 2,129
Posted By Peeew
Re: Novice questions about dyneema

Try R&W rope. They buy overstock from truck winch companies and often have great deals.
https://www.rwrope.com/
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2024, 07:45
Replies: 32
Views: 2,372
Posted By Peeew
Re: How many spare ropes are enough?

I have had great deals from W&W rope in Massachusetts. They buy a lot of “ends” from a nearby winch company that are leftovers from new jeep winch installations. Sometimes quite a selection. When...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2024, 07:34
Replies: 29
Views: 2,717
Posted By Peeew
Re: Deliveries: should I take the leap?

In addition to the advice above I have a suggestion or two. If you don’t have a USCG Master license it might help even if you aren’t taking paying passengers. Insurance companies might require it and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-03-2024, 04:59
Replies: 31
Views: 8,882
Posted By Peeew
Re: Best flexible solar panels on the market?

First flexible and walk on panels are different. I have some Solera walk on panels on my deck that that have been abused for ten years and still look and perform well. I mounted flexible panels to my...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 07-03-2024, 14:29
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By Peeew
Re: Private Training - Tampa Bay

Try Captain Joe. He lives in the area and is a great instructor. Fun guy with lots of experience.
https://captainjoesailing.com/
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-03-2024, 05:25
Replies: 2
Views: 1,170
Posted By Peeew
Re: Feedback on Victron's lead carbon battery

I seem to have been a lucky one. I have 5 G31 firefly batteries that all are working well. So far mainly for 6 years of six month trips on the hook. I was sorry to see the failure of the company...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-02-2024, 11:58
Replies: 15
Views: 1,146
Posted By Peeew
Re: Need battery info

Perhaps the manufacturer can supply a wiring diagram? Depends on who built it but many will have them.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-02-2024, 11:56
Replies: 31
Views: 3,212
Posted By Peeew
Re: Looking to buy a boat but a lot of rust on the engine!!

Even if it hasn’t been flooded ( which seems likely) the condition does not indicate that it has been well cared for.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-02-2024, 08:21
Replies: 60
Views: 5,402
Posted By Peeew
Re: Ammonia smell in cabin

I have found that bilges left uncleaned can really stink. Often ignored under the boards. I was amazed at the difference when I finally scrubbed mine. Saved me from replacing the head hoses and then...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-02-2024, 09:14
Replies: 26
Views: 2,547
Posted By Peeew
Re: Best way to transition from monohull to multihull

Just hire an instructor/ captain for a day or two. Hopefully day one in calm conditions and day two in rough conditions after you get some practice. You likely don’t need a certified course, if...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 09-02-2024, 09:45
Replies: 59
Views: 5,647
Posted By Peeew
Re: Is 6hp outboard enough power?

I think the best solution for you would depend on how you will use it. In my mind a 6 is good for short bits, ball to shore etc. Limited gear and people. I use a 9.9 Yamaha on a light, aluminum 9ft...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-02-2024, 16:19
Replies: 58
Views: 6,900
Posted By Peeew
Re: What's your anchoring etiquette

My feeling is that in a popular harbor all I should expect is enough clearance to not hit each other. For privacy I go for less populated options. And I agree with other comments that two anchors...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2024, 15:56
Replies: 67
Views: 8,648
Posted By Peeew
Re: Has boat insurance become so hard to find?

It’s very unpleasant that insurance rates are so high right now. How well insured a boat needs to be is a personal decision. Perhaps a lower damage limit and keeping the liability portion is a...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 22-01-2024, 07:11
Replies: 81
Views: 9,064
Posted By Peeew
Re: Captain's License vs ASA 105 course

I think that although both courses do overlap there are significant differences. The USCG test covers a lot of rules etc that the ASA courses don’t. And the technical boat design etc are great...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2024, 08:17
Replies: 16
Views: 1,799
Posted By Peeew
Re: "Coastal waters"

That is true for master. Six pack is 100 nm
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-01-2024, 16:32
Replies: 237
Views: 31,994
Posted By Peeew
Re: Performance of charter cats?

There is a charter company in the Bahamas that has a fleet of Seawind cats. These are likely better to sail.
But also these cats don’t sail like monos. There are some tricks to getting any...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 01-01-2024, 16:27
Replies: 138
Views: 15,721
Posted By Peeew
Re: Modern lithium setup for boats

As I am not an expert on the electrical aspects of these system designs I can’t comment on how well it was done. However, as a captain in a fleet of 30 or so boats I have experience with using these...
Forum: Our Community 29-11-2023, 04:26
Replies: 57
Views: 10,861
Posted By Peeew
Re: What to look for in a delivery skipper

I will add an item. Before starting the delivery trip expect the captain to build in a day to inspect the boat and explain what happens if the boat doesn’t seem ready for the planned delivery. A good...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2023, 10:11
Replies: 36
Views: 4,351
Posted By Peeew
Re: Things you wish you would have done...

There are usually a number of small items that will show up within a months or two of sailing a new boat. I usually recommend keeping the boat close to the selling dealer for those first few months....
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 17-11-2023, 09:17
Replies: 51
Views: 9,474
Posted By Peeew
Re: Two sailboats on the beach Outer Banks

I was sailing past okracoke when the last episode was occurring. Listening to the boat and the coast guard communications it was obvious that something more than simply running aground was going on....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-10-2023, 04:44
Replies: 94
Views: 13,610
Posted By Peeew
Re: NY to Bahamas - First Time - Offshore

I have sailed from the southern end of Chesapeake Bay to Abacos a few times. Usually the weather dictates whether I sail direct or if I head along the coast. You might want to check out Chris...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 06-10-2023, 07:29
Replies: 20
Views: 3,454
Posted By Peeew
Re: Offshore weather forecast - alternatives

I am happy with the XM weather service.
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