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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-12-2023, 07:17
Replies: 36
Views: 7,572
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Van-De-Stadt - best mono hull ever built.

O.k.guys and gals!!! I have started the ball rolling with the Facebook group:
Van De Stadt Owners Group
Do a search on Facebook and join the fun!!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-12-2023, 06:33
Replies: 36
Views: 7,572
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Van-De-Stadt - best mono hull ever built.

Is THIS the chat group for the VDS enthusiasts or is it yet to be set up? I would be willing to work as a moderator or whatever is required to make this work. I may just go ahead and start a Facebook...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-12-2023, 06:42
Replies: 36
Views: 7,572
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Van-De-Stadt - best mono hull ever built.

I'm in!!! Where is the group? We have a VDS Seal 36 and would love to connect with other VDS owners and enthusiasts! We are preparing to escape from eastern Canada next summer.
I can say this........
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 19-12-2023, 09:19
Replies: 41
Views: 5,700
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: complete lithium battery system replacing lead acid

Tldr,
If you have not seen the YouTube series on mixing lithium and lead on Emily and Clarks Adventure you would do well to watch and learn the pitfalls of lithium only and the dangers of mixing...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-07-2023, 12:32
Replies: 62
Views: 7,924
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Sell house, buy boat or vice versa?

Our strategy was to sell the expensive house and buy a cheap place away from the high prices of the city and buy our boat with excess equity.
If these COVID times have taught us anything, it's that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2023, 14:08
Replies: 17
Views: 2,157
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: need to find template for bending jig for dodger frames

You need one of these rigid ratcheting benders. I have one I might loan you if you are in Kingston Ontario if we can work out the logistics. PM me and we can work out the details.
My user name at...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2023, 14:03
Replies: 17
Views: 2,157
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: need to find template for bending jig for dodger frames

You need a good tubing bender. I have a rigid ratcheting bender that I might be willing to lend you if you are in Kingston Ontario if we can work out the logistics. If I can't figure how to upload a...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-12-2022, 07:29
Replies: 30
Views: 4,340
Posted By flyingnut40
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-11-2022, 06:54
Replies: 31
Views: 4,570
Posted By flyingnut40
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-07-2022, 11:16
Replies: 12
Views: 2,417
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Liability for a homemade boat

I'll suggest again,

https://www.edwardwilliam.com/

They'll even cover homebuilt Ferro cement

Dennis
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-07-2022, 08:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,417
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Liability for a homemade boat

Give these guys a try,

https://www.edwardwilliam.com/
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-06-2022, 11:53
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By flyingnut40
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-06-2022, 16:33
Replies: 0
Views: 367
Posted By flyingnut40
Force 10 diesel stove with oven

Used force 10 diesel stove with oven.
3 burner American standard model.
21.5w x19.5" x 19.5"
$400 plus shipping delivery between New Brunswick Canada and Manitoba possible near the end of June....
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-06-2022, 16:26
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: New force 10 propane gimbal stove with oven

Still has plastic on top and racks in oven still have shipping tape holding them..... Fyi
Regards Dennis
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-06-2022, 16:24
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: New force 10 propane gimbal stove with oven

About 3yrs old..... It's the American model.
21.5" w x19.5" h x 19.5" d
259419
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 12-06-2022, 05:03
Replies: 19
Views: 4,258
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Hurth HBW10 transmission won't go into forward

I had a similar situation with my HWB100 (same tranny) and the problem is actually the thrust washer for fwd. clutch pack wears thin and does not provide enough pressure on the discs. You could...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-05-2022, 11:31
Replies: 40
Views: 5,494
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: 3,186 lbs of lead

When I advertised I was scrapping a boat, I got numerous inquiries from the tractor pulling community. Apparently there is a need for lead for their "lead sled".
Advertise it on Craigslist or Kijiji...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-05-2022, 10:52
Replies: 0
For Sale: Suzuki 4hp 2stroke
Views: 226
Posted By flyingnut40
Suzuki 4hp 2stroke

Beautiful Suzuki 2 stroke long shaft for sale.
Spent $250 last fall for seals and oil in lower unit, full tune up and winterized. Ready to go.
Delivery between New Brunswick Canada and Manitoba...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-05-2022, 10:48
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By flyingnut40
Diesel Force 10 stove with oven

Used, condition as is. With gimbals.
Delivery between New Brunswick Canada and Manitoba possible near the end of June.
$400 or b.o. pics on request.
flyingnut40@hotmail.com
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-05-2022, 10:45
Replies: 4
Views: 953
Posted By flyingnut40
New force 10 propane gimbal stove with oven

New propane stove with oven. Installed but never hooked up. Like new.
Located in New Brunswick Canada but delivery between New Brunswick and Manitoba possible near the end of June.
$1200 CDN or...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-05-2022, 04:12
Replies: 17
Views: 3,023
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Starlink portability now $25/month

Just be aware that if you suspend your service and your area fills to capacity, you will be put on a wait list like a new customer, or have to play the alternate address game and pay the roaming fee.
Forum: Navigation 04-05-2022, 04:57
Replies: 54
Views: 10,267
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Advice for Sailing boat from North Lake Huron to Nova Scotia

Here's a new thought....... Go to Georgian Bay and get your mast stepped at Beacon Bay Marina. About $250........ Get on the Trent Severn Waterway (after it opens third week of May) with a one way...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2022, 05:31
Replies: 21
Views: 2,477
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Products to fill in rust pits

I was going to suggest POR-15 as an option as they claim that is tolerated a light rust (read flash rust) after sand blasting...... and they claim as a MCU (moisture cured urethane) it gets stronger...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-04-2022, 08:12
Replies: 41
Views: 10,191
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Dry Bilge system opinions

We use one of these to finish the job. Pumps down to 1/8" of water

Rule LoPro Series Bilge Pumps, Compact, Horizontal or Vertical Mounting, 360 Degree Discharge...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-04-2022, 07:24
Replies: 98
Views: 14,724
Posted By flyingnut40
Re: Seeking "Willy's Jeep" of Bluewater Monohulls

Don't overlook the non series built designs. Production boats are designed around production efficiency (read profit)
The slightly "unusual" designs, while not popular by name, can have as was...
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