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Forum: Our Community 04-04-2015, 15:30
Replies: 1,408
Views: 279,151
Posted By Bestathook
Re: What happens to all the wannabees?

I think some people like to just "try on" a lifestyle the way they try on garments in a store. They talk and ask questions, and make great plans, until they tire of that idea and move on to the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-11-2014, 19:14
Replies: 17
Views: 2,849
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Seeking advice on 19th century sailboat handling

A lot of what you are looking for depends on the country of origin of the vessel.

Warships differed from merchantmen, whalers were their own class. At any given time, there were older deigns of...
Forum: Crew Archives 18-08-2014, 08:33
Replies: 9
Views: 3,337
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Finding a Job as an AB/Deckhand is Hard

Check out the website of MSC, which is Military Sealift Command.

Contact the Seafarers International Union.

Both are usually looking for ABs, and MSC is the cheapest to start with.

Their...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2014, 11:43
Replies: 31
Views: 6,463
Posted By Bestathook
Re: The True Stories Of Cruising

Good: Laying anchored in mirror flat water enjoying a magnificent sundown, watching huge shoals of fish feeding along the surface, as I sipped a bit of rum and coke.

Bad: On the way from Key...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-07-2014, 11:23
Replies: 31
Views: 9,570
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Deep VS Shoal Keel

At the risk of a repeating the whole thread, how deep is deep, and how shallow is shallow?

Its 3 foot draft is one of the big reasons I like my Morgan 28 Centerboard. Another is that it is the...
Forum: Our Community 15-07-2014, 10:17
Replies: 137
Views: 29,422
Posted By Bestathook
Re: When is a Captain not a Captain?

To add to the fun and confusion, in earlier times "Master" was the polite term to address a boy who had not yet entered society, or was under the age of 12.

He was a "Master" if he was too young...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-07-2014, 10:02
Replies: 36
Views: 14,703
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Do not Attach a Floating Buoy to a Trip Line.

At fisherman supply houses, there are special ties available that release after a given number of hours. They are sold at various hour ratings. Their purpose is to stop theft from traps and loss...
Forum: Navigation 03-07-2014, 13:32
Replies: 28
Views: 5,441
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Ham Radio

Hams are about the most helpful people on earth. My experience with them has all been very, very positive.

If you like code, there are always old retirees conversing in code after midnight on...
Forum: Our Community 29-06-2014, 19:48
Replies: 137
Views: 29,422
Posted By Bestathook
Re: When is a Captain not a Captain?

On my boat, I insist that the crew address me as "Captain". The exception is when a vote is taken, and an even more noble title, such as "Fearless Leader" or "Imperial Grand Whazoo" is voted as...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-05-2014, 17:02
Replies: 65
Views: 6,646
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Leaving a Little Penetrating Oil in an Engine

Two ideas to try.

If you get a ratcheting box wrench the right size, you can put it on the allen wrench almost flush with the plug surface, shortening the allen shaft and giving good leverage.
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-04-2014, 14:27
Replies: 5
Views: 1,711
Posted By Bestathook
Dingy floor - Varnish or Urethane?

I am refinishing the sectional floor boards of my Achilles dingy. They are sanded and ready to apply a finish.

Can anyone recommend a coating that wil seaaal the plywood, and stand up to some...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-03-2014, 18:43
Replies: 433
Views: 56,455
Posted By Bestathook
Re: ICW "Pirates". Have you Seen?

Being located at the northern end of an outside jump on the Gulf intercoastal (about 180 miles), lots of boats spend a lot of time in town waiting for the weather or nerve to make the jump. We get a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2014, 17:59
Replies: 20
Views: 2,970
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Change from 39ft to 24ft.....

There is much to be said for trailerable boats.

For example, if I want to cruise the Florida Keys in my Morgan 28, I am lucky to get there in 2 to 4 weeks, depending on weather and other factors. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-03-2014, 17:38
Replies: 36
Views: 7,211
Posted By Bestathook
Re: USA to Saint Petersburg, Russia

Oops! Correction. I was on a break bulk freighter.

The German pilot and helmsman were the most polite and professional seamen I ever encountered. The land sides of the canal are like something...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-03-2014, 17:32
Replies: 36
Views: 7,211
Posted By Bestathook
Re: USA to Saint Petersburg, Russia

When we came St Petersburg, Russia to St Petersburg, Florida, we came via the Kiel Canal to save miles, going from the Baltic to the Ocean. But we were on a tanker.

But you might check out that...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-02-2014, 21:06
Replies: 433
Views: 56,455
Posted By Bestathook
Re: ICW "Pirates". Have you Seen?

"Don't be so quick to knock CF members... they've bailed a few 'victims' out over the years in one form or another.."

I never made any comment about CF members in general. I did make an...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 22-02-2014, 20:50
Replies: 724
Views: 140,880
Posted By Bestathook
Re: What is Your Favorite Quote?

"The more stuff there is in your boat, the less room there is for fun"…..Robb White Jr.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-02-2014, 19:16
Replies: 23
Views: 10,211
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Foul Weather Gear Advice Needed

In my last job, we fished in an open 26 foot boat, often in continuous spray and blown water, for 6 to 10 hour per day.

In warm weather, Helly Hanson pants and pullover kept me dry all day. We...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-02-2014, 17:40
Replies: 32
Views: 10,486
Posted By Bestathook
Mending Sails With Adhesives ?

In various postings, I have seen mention of mending sails with adhesive and patches, as opposed to sewing. Can they be used for permanent mending?

How common is this, and how strong is it? Can...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 25-01-2014, 21:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,283
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Aries windvane swivel fork removal

According to tests posted on a motorcycle forum, a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid works mush better than any commercial product tested for penetrating lubricant.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-01-2014, 20:10
Replies: 462
Views: 53,382
Posted By Bestathook
Re: St Lucia murder

"It's a classic pro-gun debating tactic to present extreme cases as the norm , hyping fear in the process. The net result is to drive ordinary people into gun shops , "


"yet most would shoot...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-01-2014, 09:42
Replies: 2
Views: 1,002
Posted By Bestathook
Anyone know about a Jennings diesel engine?

I am looking at a used 30 foot Coronado, sold by heir who knows nothing about sailing. He says it has a Jennings diesel engine, but I find no references to Jennings engines on the net. Could it be...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2014, 20:11
Replies: 283
Views: 33,313
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Sailor abandons boat off Florida coast

"Actually, the only problem was that he took his voyage during the wrong part of the year. Otherwise he might be on the beach with some cute girl getting high and enjoying the view! (his boat...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2014, 08:11
Replies: 283
Views: 33,313
Posted By Bestathook
Re: Sailor abandons boat off Florida coast

I would suspect that young fellow is the product of a family/community/nation where he never had to provide for his own needs or suffer the consequences of his actions or lack of actions.

As...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2014, 19:56
Replies: 433
Views: 56,455
Posted By Bestathook
Re: ICW "Pirates". Have you Seen?

I was unaware that I was in such morally flawless company.

OK. Let fly with the rocks.
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