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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-01-2018, 09:29
Replies: 5
Views: 2,515
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Pearson P26 Hinged Step Mast?

Dwyer aluminum mast co. has all shape and size / measurements for all kinds of mast . just go to mast page to see what mean you might find yours. the only thing i have to do with them is as a happy...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-05-2017, 14:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,077
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Problem connecting àis to laptop

Milltech Marine has a nema 0183 USB AIS decoder type cable for my Standerd Horizin GS2200
for like 35 bucks . They also now have a wireless type thing of that for Ipad / Iphone.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-05-2017, 09:14
Replies: 36
Views: 7,083
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Coast Guard Finds Critical Aids-To-Navigation Shot And Sunk Near Rhode Island

I am convinced it was one lone magic bullet that sunk the buoy .
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2017, 15:13
Replies: 31
Views: 3,918
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Looking for Custom Decal Maker for Vessel Name

1060 Graphics on ebay ,any thing you can think of they'll make . I got letters/#'s both sides any color, size, font , pre spaced ready to stick on $4.99 $2.60 shipping for sailboat and dinghy .
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-10-2016, 21:07
Replies: 27
Views: 8,526
Posted By sailersteve
Re: How to remove mould from mainsail

Well I've found this great cleaner at Dollar Tree it's called LA awesome cleaner concentrate i don't thing there's no bleach in it it just works great try that !
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-10-2016, 20:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,358
Posted By sailersteve
Re: A shudder in neutral/idle

From Detroit to Norwalk speedway Ohio.For the life of me can't remember his name. . Great guy when i tood him what happen to my buddy's motor he checked his shelf's , he had an empty big block 11:1's...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-10-2016, 19:13
Replies: 12
Views: 2,358
Posted By sailersteve
Re: A shudder in neutral/idle

I wood like to tell a story about a transmission problem .And this is for any boater ! IN the early 90's i started working in a shop and started finding 454 Chevy motor parts all over this shop ,...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-10-2016, 15:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,874
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Tiller Master "Tillie" w remote (possible for parts)

I've got a newbe question ? With a box /rod type steering thing would i need too have like
wind / tilt / speed / compass / etc for self steering ? Sorry to go off script but the thing is sold so...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-10-2016, 15:09
Replies: 23
Views: 18,645
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Help! Recommendations for affordable liveaboard diy yard / marina in Florida?

I've found J & R marine service's west coast Placida 6 bucks ft DIY , some things you have to be put in certain area plastic etc . $100.oo live aboard $25 electic ,clean safe ,fenced in locked gate...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-10-2016, 13:38
Replies: 27
Views: 8,526
Posted By sailersteve
Re: How to remove mould from mainsail

My 1978 Windrose sat with the main sail in the back of the boat in leaves for two years before i bought it ,turned the sail bottom foot or so black. Before the internet and all these wise people on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-06-2016, 15:15
Replies: 170
Views: 81,576
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Buying a donated boat

Do Not turn that motor over till you lubricate the cylinders ! Period ! If it's not tied up and you turn it without lubb it will probably start to smoke from scratching the cylinders . I'd use...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2016, 08:39
Replies: 85
Views: 11,644
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Do You Report Your Movements to Social Security

Since we are on this subject , my SSI says i have to notify them within 10 days of moving well i plan on moving every few days or so, does anyone else have this problem and if so what do you do ? ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-05-2016, 09:26
Replies: 32
Views: 56,392
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Quick Question - Time between fiberglass layers?

Boat works today on YouTube is a professional with West Systems videos .
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-04-2016, 09:09
Replies: 7
Views: 2,502
Posted By sailersteve
Re: comnav mariner X2 AIS not recognized by windows

I'm not a very TECH person and this is only what i've read but if you use the regular USB to a type of MINI USB cord or vice versa the MINI END will not have the power lines going into whatever you...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 17-04-2016, 11:31
Replies: 45
Views: 22,586
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Wholesale Marine Equipment real or ripoff?

I've had great results with Wholesale marine ( Ohio ) bought a two pact handheld Cobra VHF radios great price,shipped to me two days later. Saved many hundreds on Pettit 2 part epoxy primer , Pettit...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-04-2016, 09:46
Replies: 83
Views: 36,976
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Geico vs Boat US Insurance

I second the Allstate Insurance, for $300,000 liability = $61.00 a YEAR !
Progressive Insurance for $300,000 liability $190.00 down & $62.00 a MONTH !
These were my quotes 3 years ago when i wanted...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 12-03-2016, 15:33
Replies: 27
Views: 21,792
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Glue for inflatable dinghy

I really think Hypalon glue is like bike tire / inner tube glue , i see it sticks to the rubber transom mounts / rubber oar locks but it is whitish looking .It could be special glue , just not sure .
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-03-2016, 11:48
Replies: 27
Views: 21,792
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Glue for inflatable dinghy

I can tell you i just read about the bottom material ( can't remember the name ) but i've got the same problem with my 1991 "PVC" Zodiac . anyways it comes down to this . The bottom material needs...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-03-2016, 14:54
Replies: 15
Views: 5,589
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Connecting radio with AIS to External GPS

Not sure witch Standard H, model you have but i remember reading that my Standard H , GX2200 has a built in GPS antenna that should work if it's mounted in a non-metal cabin . Not enclosed in metal...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-03-2016, 10:26
Replies: 20
Views: 9,751
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS GX2200 VHF Radio integration to Raymarine

I would try Milltech marine i'm pretty sure they can help you out .
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-02-2016, 10:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,202
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Halogen to LED, any experts on this bulb?

I bought the LED's from superbrightled.com to interchange from Halogen and the LED's are not as bright and they also make like a flower pedal efect with light-dark light -dart circles in the beam ....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-02-2016, 13:33
Replies: 32
Views: 8,142
Posted By sailersteve
Re: Is this company real?

I clicked on scamadviser and my WOT ( web of trust ) app says scamadviser is a scam . The reviews say I DON"T TRUST scamadviser etc. I also checked outboardboatsale.com with WOT and here is what one...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-01-2016, 16:50
Replies: 69
Views: 11,339
Posted By sailersteve
Re: 7' bronze cannon found

Well i see we are at $103.50 usd and only 15 Hr's to go. If i were in or near St.Kitts i'd bid just to get to see the thing , it's not like i've never ever blown a couple hundred bucks foolishly. But...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-01-2016, 22:26
Replies: 69
Views: 11,339
Posted By sailersteve
Re: 7' bronze cannon found

Thanks Dsanduril for putting the links up i have no idea how to do so .
Sure hope no one shoots the messenger for this post !
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-01-2016, 21:18
Replies: 69
Views: 11,339
Posted By sailersteve
7' bronze cannon found

It seems a sailor has found a 7ft bronze cannon anchored off St.Kitts and he's selling the GPS coordinates on ebay.As of 12:01am EST 1/28/16 the high bid is $51.00 usd. Before you bid you should read...
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