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Forum: Our Community 13-03-2024, 14:56
Replies: 91
Views: 8,048
Posted By FTS
Re: Favorite cruising related sayings

A boat can have all the problems an RV can have, with the added attraction that a boat can also sink. :facepalm:
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-01-2024, 01:49
Replies: 46
Views: 4,313
Posted By FTS
Re: Beta or Westerbeke for repower?

The M12 is a marinized Kubota Z400, which I understand was widely used as a small industrial engine. I haven't found the Kubota serial number. I've looked, even engaged in upside down boat yoga in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-01-2024, 09:57
Replies: 46
Views: 4,313
Posted By FTS
Re: Beta or Westerbeke for repower?

Based on my limited experience keeping an old Universal M12 running I wouldn't have anything to do with Westerbeke.

The most recent example is I needed a pair of glow plugs. Westerbeke had them...
Forum: OpenCPN 17-10-2023, 03:44
Replies: 47
Views: 5,101
Posted By FTS
Re: GPS via USB to Samsung A8 tablet

I've had good luck with a USGlobalSat BU-353-S4 but they appear to be out of production. A quick Google search turned up a USGlobalSat BU-353-N for all of $33.95. I have no experience with the...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 22-06-2023, 04:18
Replies: 127
Views: 12,995
Posted By FTS
Re: Titanic tourist submersible goes missing

Interesting point.

Do you know if Magellan's vessel was tested and certified to any better standard than the Titan? It's pure speculation on my part but it's possible the USCG wasn't enthusiastic...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 29-09-2022, 03:30
Replies: 4
Views: 843
Posted By FTS
Re: Wanted Catalina 25 with Trailer and Swing Keel

I've got a C25, a tall rig with fixed keel and inboard diesel and I like it but I also agree with Stephen and Joe, C22's definitely have their merits, particularly as trailer sailors.

That said,...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 06-07-2022, 09:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,974
Posted By FTS
Re: Gemini 3000 *PRICED TO MOVE* $21000.00

Please check your PMs.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 28-01-2022, 02:36
Replies: 4,687
Views: 972,861
Posted By FTS
Re: The 2021 & 2022 Joke Threads

Actually Foster's was quite popular in backpacking circles at one point . . . for the can, not the beer.

https://whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php/125257-Fosters-Pot?highlight=Foster
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-01-2022, 04:14
Replies: 46
Views: 7,399
Posted By FTS
Re: Halyard eye splice question.

My practice on my little boat is to end-for-end the main and jib halyard at least every other year, which means cutting off the halyard hitch before I can do that. I've found whipping the line just...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-07-2021, 09:34
Replies: 85
Views: 10,178
Posted By FTS
Re: Are ignition keys pointless in the cockpit?

Actually that's one of the upgrades I'm considering. If and when I get around to that little project I also intend to get one of Blue Seas Weatherdeck switch panels so I can control the bow & stern,...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-05-2021, 13:58
Replies: 62
Views: 10,636
Posted By FTS
Re: Universal 25XP not starting...bleeding?

I was struggling to follow your logic because in my opinion the device in the fuel pump is a fine screen, not a filter. Then I got back into the document on Catalina Direct and found it titled as...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-05-2021, 04:14
Replies: 62
Views: 10,636
Posted By FTS
Re: Universal 25XP not starting...bleeding?

I was about to make the same comment. I've got a M-12, very different engine but my understanding is Catalina used the same electric pump on a lot of installations.

Getting to the point I was...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2021, 04:59
Replies: 1
Views: 753
Posted By FTS
Re: Changing fuel filter on Universal 5411(M15)

According to the manual, yes you will have to bleed the system by opening the bleed plug on the fuel filter "housing."

Again, according the manual you'll have to use the decompression lever and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-04-2021, 02:04
Replies: 11
Views: 3,943
Posted By FTS
Re: Engine oil for Universal M18?

Timely question for me, Rockinar.

I've got a Universal M-12 and plan on buying Rotella T4 15-40W the next time I see gallons on sale. Correct me if I'm wrong but that shouldn't that exceed the...
Forum: Our Community 06-04-2021, 00:53
Replies: 47
Views: 2,707
Posted By FTS
Re: Environmental Issue in Tampa Bay

Technically the ammonia will be part of the total nitrogen in the waste water.

That minor point aside my understanding is Tampa Bay is already heavily loaded with nutrients and this ain't gonna...
Forum: Our Community 21-03-2021, 07:39
Replies: 117
Views: 17,597
Posted By FTS
Re: Why are so many derelict boats sailboats?

I'd say the number of neglected power and sailboats is about equal at the marina I'm using.

For better or worse the owner is pretty diligent about removing derelict boats. It's kinda sad to see...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-02-2021, 15:38
Replies: 61
Views: 5,936
Posted By FTS
Re: My first sailboat.

Funny, you sound like me about 4 years ago.

My path was taking ASA 101 and crewing aboard race boats in the lower Chesapeake for three seasons before buying a C25 about a year and a half ago.
...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 27-11-2020, 06:32
Replies: 2,439
Views: 372,502
Posted By FTS
Re: SSSSM - Part Deux

Guess I'll introduce myself.

60 years old (physically, anyway) male, single currently living in Norfolk VA looking for a first mate.

It looks like I've got 2, maybe 3 years until retirement and...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-11-2020, 15:09
Replies: 42
Views: 11,109
Posted By FTS
Re: Old boat liability Insurance?

I've had good luck with State Farm too. I'm on the lower Chesapeake, boat is small and somewhat newer, but $500k liability and $5k hull insurance is less than $140 / year.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2020, 04:14
Replies: 15
Views: 6,779
Posted By FTS
Re: consistently clogged deck drains

K, then my suggested procedure would be keep some electrical tape handy, and the next time the deck drains plug up put a small piece on the toerail where the water puddles. Do that a couple two...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2020, 03:42
Replies: 15
Views: 6,779
Posted By FTS
Re: consistently clogged deck drains

Can you cut a scupper into the toerail?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-02-2020, 04:06
Replies: 121
Views: 22,358
Posted By FTS
Re: Adding TBT to bottom paint

:thumb:
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-09-2019, 14:40
Replies: 136
Views: 19,473
Posted By FTS
Re: Heating our sailboat this winter in VA - HELP!

That's a bit of an overstatement, but yes, it can and does snow here on the lower Chesapeake, particularly if we get a nor'easter.

If I were in your shoes I'd get something squared away on heating...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-07-2019, 04:38
Replies: 25
Want To Buy: 25' to 27' sailboat
Views: 2,930
Posted By FTS
Re: 25' to 27' sailboat

Southern Comfort does have her high points. As I said the fibreglass above the waterline is above average for her age, the standing rigging appears to be in fair condition and the mast looked...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-07-2019, 03:59
Replies: 25
Want To Buy: 25' to 27' sailboat
Views: 2,930
Posted By FTS
Re: 25' to 27' sailboat

Oddly enough I took a look at that boat the weekend before last.

For her age I'd rate the fiberglass above the waterline as above average. Unfortunately Southern Comfort has a pretty bad problem...
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