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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

Yesterday, 17:43

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Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

I’d sure go get a look at that one!
There’s one near me I’ve seen out at the islands. Beautiful boat.

Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available

20-04-2024, 10:12

Replies: 21

Crew Wanted: San Francisco to Portland, Oregon (area) APRIL 22 Depart 4/22

Views: 761

Posted By Don C L

Re: San Francisco to Portland, Oregon (area) APRIL 22 Depart 4/22

It's not just wind, check swell predictions as well. Most of those duck-in spots close when things pick up. Swells will likely be steeper closer to shore in a more coastal route.

Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available

20-04-2024, 10:00

Replies: 2

Crew Wanted: San Francisco-Vancover Island April 22, 8-11 day

Views: 280

Posted By Don C L

Re: San Francisco-Vancover Island April 22, 8-11 day

All those considering this trip, especially those with no sailing experience, would do well to review threads related to this stretch of coast in this social group:...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

20-04-2024, 09:39

Replies: 4

Frozeen turnbuckle

Views: 364

Posted By Don C L

Re: Frozeen turnbuckle

Yeah as Gord shows, ATF and acetone is a good choice. Worked for me! Once they are unfrozen I’ve found Aerokroil works to keep them that way.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

20-04-2024, 09:23

Replies: 14

Bronze vs SS Bolts for Chainplates

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Bronze vs SS Bolts for Chainplates

I didn’t know bronze suffers from crevice corrosion. Is that possible?
What struck me was the mix of metals in the rigging! What boat is this? Is it all original?
My experience is with bronze...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

17-04-2024, 13:17

Replies: 31

Furler to Hanks? Makes sense or no?

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Furler to Hanks? Makes sense or no?

Sure, when they work as intended , and they usually do, they are great, but I’d much rather change a hanked on sail than deal with a jammed furler. My sail change is from Genoa to working jib, so...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

16-04-2024, 16:54

Replies: 31

Furler to Hanks? Makes sense or no?

Views: 1,326

Posted By Don C L

Re: Furler to Hanks? Makes sense or no?

I have hank-ons and I too sail here in SoCal. There are benefits to both, but if you have the cash I’d consider the furling upgrade and talk to a sailmaker about a headsail upgrade as well. You can...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

16-04-2024, 11:23

Replies: 36

Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

Views: 1,976

Posted By Don C L

Re: Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

Probably a good idea to add something like Sta-Bil to treat the gas since it will likely be sitting for long periods of time. I have only have 2 6-gallon tanks and it takes me forever to burn through...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

14-04-2024, 15:56

Replies: 65

Change a Dripless Shaft Seal while in the Water?

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Posted By Don C L

Re: Change a Dripless Shaft Seal while in the Water?

Carsten, I am guessing that a big dollop of toilet ring wax would also have worked in this situation?

Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress

14-04-2024, 09:03

Replies: 150

Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Views: 13,952

Posted By Don C L

Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0673328/

Just saw this yesterday and Perry explains this law!:biggrin:

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

13-04-2024, 12:15

Replies: 5

jib leech getting trashed by staysail stay

Views: 330

Posted By Don C L

Re: jib leech getting trashed by staysail stay

Often leech lines are too long, but there is often a pocket in the leech to keep the extra line out of the way. You can cut the line shorter only if you are sure the leech is fully stretched out and...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

11-04-2024, 22:59

Replies: 8

PNW

Views: 703

Posted By Don C L

Re: PNW

This social group has a number of threads that might be of help to you.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/groups/36-pacific+coast+sailors.html

Forum: General Sailing Forum

11-04-2024, 22:50

Replies: 5

Newbie Sailor

Views: 377

Posted By Don C L

Re: Newbie Sailor

Thanks! Yes, I am quite proud of her. I'd love to try out some of your sloops there too and explore your beautiful country, especially the fiordland!

Forum: General Sailing Forum

11-04-2024, 19:57

Replies: 5

Newbie Sailor

Views: 377

Posted By Don C L

Re: Newbie Sailor

Welcome aboard Paora!

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

11-04-2024, 19:40

Replies: 38

Oil slick in a storm to calm swell

Views: 2,911

Posted By Don C L

Re: Oil slick in a storm to calm swell

It is indeed a remedy recommended in old books for preventing waves upwind of you from breaking. I haven't tried it though. This topic has come up in past threads too, you might do a search for it....

Forum: Our Community

11-04-2024, 19:33

Replies: 29

Rename or not?

Views: 1,054

Posted By Don C L

Re: Rename or not?

When I was a kid and I got my first real boat, it came with the name "Magic Twanger." You'll really be dating yourself if you know what that refers to. I wanted to change it. An old salt counseled me...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

11-04-2024, 19:27

Replies: 36

Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

Views: 1,976

Posted By Don C L

Re: Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

You may have the answer you need, but if it were me I'd mix the oil I knew I was going to need with some gas in a jug for gas first, pour that in, and then add the rest of the gas needed, just to be...

Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress

08-04-2024, 22:34

Replies: 150

Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Views: 13,952

Posted By Don C L

Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

[QUOTE=Montanan;3888574]Video of progress toward removal of shipping containers from the Dali to facilitate removal of the bridge parts that are laying on top of the ship.

Link:

Let's not...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

08-04-2024, 22:20

Replies: 10

My keel is bleeding red

Views: 1,434

Posted By Don C L

Re: My keel is bleeding red

Is it red as in the color of rust? Got any photos? I guess you are wondering if you need to drop the keel to check all the keel bolts?

Forum: Meets & Greets

07-04-2024, 10:32

Replies: 12

I'm new to sailing and having a mid life crisis

Views: 999

Posted By Don C L

Re: I'm new to sailing and having a mid life crisis

Welcome aboard! This site, run by a gentleman from England, may be of help for general info:
https://www.sailboat-cruising.com/

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

06-04-2024, 11:08

Replies: 10

Electric Air Inflator for Dinghy?????

Views: 671

Posted By Don C L

Re: Electric Air Inflator for Dinghy?????

I have one of those little inflators they make for air mattresses and little rafts, but if/when I upgrade here's the kind of things I've been looking at. I lean toward the Metrovac since I have used...

Forum: Meets & Greets

06-04-2024, 10:59

Replies: 4

Good2Hook

Views: 240

Posted By Don C L

Re: Good2Hook

Welcome aboard, Good2Hook!:thumb:

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

06-04-2024, 10:19

Replies: 109

Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Views: 8,343

Posted By Don C L

Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Or, the more civilized way:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dceYiJDQoNo

Forum: General Sailing Forum

06-04-2024, 09:57

Replies: 40

Newcomer question - how to begin?

Views: 2,135

Posted By Don C L

Re: Newcomer question - how to begin?

I'd get some experience chartering catamarans you are thinking of first to see if it all really appeals to you and your wife. Make sure you and your wife are in complete agreement there.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

06-04-2024, 09:52

Replies: 109

Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Views: 8,343

Posted By Don C L

Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

I can only speak from experience with a Downeast 38, which has a bow sprit which makes it even more interesting. As has been said, with practice you'll get the hang of it. In my case very little of...

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