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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-04-2022, 08:17
Replies: 122
Views: 14,547
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: retirement

Retire now and get sailing even if it is only around the LOOP. Getting rid of the stress of working and starting a new life will alter your whole world for the better. I did it at 55 with very little...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-04-2022, 12:16
Replies: 54
Views: 10,015
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Question for cruisers: Do you leave your boat at anchor unattended?

Swing moorings will be (should be) marked on a chart. Solo passages where the owner allows the boat to go forth without a watchkeeper are of course illegal and uninsured, but we all do it from time...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-04-2022, 08:13
Replies: 54
Views: 10,015
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Question for cruisers: Do you leave your boat at anchor unattended?

According to the Rules of the Road and legal cases in court, an anchor watch is a requirement for all vessels at anchor.
Underway, Making way or at anchor, a watch is required.
It is probably less...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 27-09-2021, 07:46
Replies: 56
Views: 6,357
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Anyone carry self-fusing tape?

Not only self-amalgamating tape, but 2 part 'leakfix' for holes in tanks or pipes, and putty which you heat up with your hands by moulding it into a ball then moulding round the part to be fixed...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-09-2021, 07:36
Replies: 47
Views: 5,072
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Fine Calibration of Compass using Radar

Most ports have at least one transit on the way out to sea. It is good practice to always take the bearing of the ship on the transit and compare it with all your compasses - magnetic, gyroscope,...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 29-06-2021, 12:29
Replies: 89
Views: 11,735
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Swimming in the French canals????

The VNF does not allow swimming in the canals but of course, people do. Yes, there is black and grey waste in most of them although in theory it is forbidden to dump into the water and there are only...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2021, 10:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,596
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Which inverter to buy

Always buy a sine wave inverter. It is more efficient and some devices, particularly if they contain electronics will not be happy and could get damaged using a square or Quasi sinewave inverter....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-06-2021, 08:58
Replies: 12
Views: 2,009
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Fire extinguisher in engine room question

I prefer a heat sensor that warns me of a possible problem and I have a car-type dash cam that I can look at and keep my eye on things. Smoke will tell me if there is a hot surface. Before I would...
Forum: Powered Boats 27-05-2021, 08:59
Replies: 28
Views: 3,803
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Cruising the European River Systems

Have a look at the site Barges.org. This is run by members who spend their time living the dream on barges in Europe. Much information here.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-01-2021, 08:07
Replies: 22
Views: 6,201
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Marine vs House electric water heaters

Domestic water tanks are usually low pressure as they have the header tank in the loft of the house and only get the pressure from the head of water. Marine water tanks will be designed to take the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2021, 07:25
Replies: 50
Views: 8,074
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Hull protection for floating objects

Containers usually sink with a corner up rather than purely horizontal. That corner becomes a very potent weapon against a yachts hull. I would prefer to hit one in a fiberglass yacht or a wooden one...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-01-2021, 07:47
Replies: 57
Views: 6,785
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Standalone exterior Marine Cartplotter running Windows?

The ultimate exterior laptop has been the Panasonic Toughbook which is used by the military for navigation and general difficult situations that require a rugged build. You can get them second hand...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 29-12-2020, 08:34
Replies: 16
Views: 2,356
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Newby about to plunge into the deep end. Help.

Getting insurance is not going to help you sail your yacht. you need to assess what skills you need for your journey ad yacht and start your training before you even think about buying a yacht.
You...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-12-2020, 08:42
Replies: 29
Views: 13,957
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Perkins 4.236 Fuel Consumption

What speed were you going at and what is your waterline length and type of hull (displacement, semi-displacement or planing).
You must start from the hull basics because the engine knows nothing...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-12-2020, 09:35
Replies: 69
Views: 11,504
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Safe to cruise after a massive stroke?

I think that the first question to answer is medical. What are the possibilities of another stroke? What would you need to do to avoid one?
If there is any chance that the risk of another event is...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-11-2020, 09:45
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Concrete Keel in Steel Boat

On steel yachts and barges it is common practice to coat the bilge/floor with a thick layer of grease and then pour in the concrete. I have done this on 2 x 39m motor barges by heating up a 20kg tub...
Forum: Navigation 24-11-2020, 10:17
Replies: 36
Views: 13,555
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Best basic chart plotter

I also wanted a cheap chart plotter and opted for the OMWA You get so much more for your money and the GPS is just a puck attached to the rear of the unit. Simplicity itself.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-07-2020, 09:12
Replies: 60
Views: 8,220
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Economical Water tank treatment other than bleach?

I have been using Milton sterilising fluid for 60 years. It is used to sterilize babies bottles and contains 1% sodium hypochlorite and around 15% sodium salt. It is also used in hospitals for...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-06-2020, 09:07
Replies: 19
Views: 1,968
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: 110v equipment on Euro 220v shorepower?

I had an Albin 43 which had 110v and 220v AC electrics. I bought a 110v/220v converter on Ebay for around £50. You can use these either up or down. They are used in Europe to convert 220v to a safer...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-04-2020, 12:35
Replies: 51
Views: 12,410
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Must Oil Filter Be Filled After Oil Change?

Ships engines have an electric oil pump which pushes the oil around the engine before it is turned over. I did have an air start Deutz on my Dutch barge which had a hand pump to pressurise the system...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-04-2020, 08:09
Replies: 59
Views: 10,754
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: What is the best way to prime steel?

When you do rub down to bare metal make sure that you apply the first coat within 15 minutes as a fine oxide is formed very quickly. If you don't do that, what ever you choose to apply will not last...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-03-2020, 09:40
Replies: 126
Views: 14,474
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: I'm under propped. What should I move up to?

Outboards are not designed to run at displacement speeds economically. Particularly trying to push a 50ft yacht at 8 knots. Look at the prop formulae for displacement yachts and you will find...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-03-2020, 09:32
Replies: 90
Views: 25,366
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: can you make a 12v alternator into a 24v alternator

Why not just put the 12v output into a 12v 24v converter? They are only about £12 on ebay? Need more than 20 amps then put 2 in parallel.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-02-2020, 10:27
Replies: 22
Views: 2,279
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Suggestions for removing old tape

WD40.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-01-2020, 09:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,399
Posted By mikecambrai
Re: Transmission/engine noise at 1800 rmp

The item that you show is a dripless seal designed to stop water from getting in via the shaft. This is all it does.
I would suggest that you separate the coupling and check its alignment. Whilst...
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