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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-07-2010, 13:12
Replies: 10
Views: 10,819
Posted By JohnWms
My 1981 C&C 34 has a 3GMD, raw water cooled, with...

My 1981 C&C 34 has a 3GMD, raw water cooled, with about 2200 hours on it. The tag on the engine says 20hp at 3400 rpm.

The owner previous to me had a 16x10, two blade Martec on it. That worked...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 26-03-2010, 12:31
Replies: 50
Views: 8,602
Posted By JohnWms
If it were me I'd have no firm plans for the...

If it were me I'd have no firm plans for the summer. I'd stay north and decide week-to-week what sounds good. In the San Juans and much of the Gulf Islands you either have to plan carefully and get...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2010, 15:23
Replies: 378
Views: 68,636
Posted By JohnWms
What happens when you rev the motor in neutral? ...

What happens when you rev the motor in neutral? That would take the prop out of the equation.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 27-10-2008, 13:14
Replies: 9
Views: 7,712
Posted By JohnWms
The creaky, funky, run-down marinas are usually...

The creaky, funky, run-down marinas are usually cheaper. Crow's Nest on the north side of Commencement Bay is one that comes to mind. Nearby Tyee is probably reasonable too.

Stuff like 24 hour...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 17-09-2008, 13:24
Replies: 64
Views: 13,750
Posted By JohnWms
You'll be safest if you study the way the "old...

You'll be safest if you study the way the "old guys" did it 30 to 50 years ago. Be able to carry on without electricity. Be able to carry on without an engine. Buy big bags of rice and beans and...
Forum: Navigation 25-07-2008, 13:20
Replies: 13
Views: 3,827
Posted By JohnWms
It was a gift from my wife and she got it at...

It was a gift from my wife and she got it at Amazon. Not cheap but very reliable.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-07-2008, 12:46
Replies: 5
Views: 2,027
Posted By JohnWms
Laminators are pretty cheap. I copied the first...

Laminators are pretty cheap. I copied the first page of everyone's passport, the boat's documentation, and a couple pages of handy data (credit card phone numbers, insurance info, etc.), laminated...
Forum: Navigation 24-07-2008, 12:36
Replies: 13
Views: 10,915
Posted By JohnWms
Just try all ports in SeaClear until you get one...

Just try all ports in SeaClear until you get one that doesn't produce the "cannot open.." message. Then use Tools | System | NMEA Input Monitor to see if any data is flowing.
Forum: Navigation 24-07-2008, 12:34
Replies: 13
Views: 3,827
Posted By JohnWms
The data is preloaded, is not locked, and you...

The data is preloaded, is not locked, and you don't have to do anything extra to see NOAA charts. It's all there. You are paying for it in the initial cost of the unit. I have one and have seen...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 27-06-2008, 13:04
Replies: 13
Views: 4,558
Posted By JohnWms
A household deadbolt will work. It is far from...

A household deadbolt will work. It is far from corrosion resistant but it does have the advantage of being on the inside. If you reinforce the drop-boards you might be able to gain a bit of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-05-2008, 13:59
Replies: 7
Views: 5,353
Posted By JohnWms
L.F. Herreshoff describes them as used on the...

L.F. Herreshoff describes them as used on the Tranquilo in The Compleat Cruiser.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-05-2008, 13:21
Replies: 12
Views: 9,113
Posted By JohnWms
Go see Wally Bryant's site (Wally Bryant - k/c...

Go see Wally Bryant's site (Wally Bryant - k/c Stella Blue, s/v Stella Blue (https://www.wbryant.com)). He's rebuilding a C&C Landfall 38 and has an unbelievable amount of info. One of the articles...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-05-2008, 11:54
Replies: 11
Views: 9,200
Posted By JohnWms
The motor mount on *my* LT-2 is not all that...

The motor mount on *my* LT-2 is not all that beefy. I don't think they've changed much over the years. The pictures look the same.

The Seagull at 33lbs is heavier than the Honda so the motor...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-05-2008, 08:46
Replies: 11
Views: 9,200
Posted By JohnWms
The LT-2 is a great boat for kids. I've had one...

The LT-2 is a great boat for kids. I've had one for 20 years and it is still in pretty good shape. I keep it in a cockpit locker so it doesn't get UV.

We have a larger RIB that we tow but my...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 28-04-2008, 13:44
Replies: 56
Views: 40,298
Posted By JohnWms
Rescue insurance isn't new, GEOS Search and...

Rescue insurance isn't new, GEOS Search and Rescue (SPOT) (https://www.geosalliance.com/sar/), and isn't that expensive.

The SPOT device calls them Spot Messenger > Home...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-01-2008, 15:11
Replies: 67
Views: 28,246
Posted By JohnWms
Old Autohelm 3000. 1981 C&C 34, 12,500 pounds. ...

Old Autohelm 3000. 1981 C&C 34, 12,500 pounds. Have used with no problems up to 50 knots (going to windward). I carry a complete spare on board. Uses about .1 amps in standby, .25 amps on...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 24-01-2008, 13:22
Replies: 54
Views: 10,112
Posted By JohnWms
The "Sierra Wireless 3G AirCard 875" is widely...

The "Sierra Wireless 3G AirCard 875" is widely available on eBay. This is a PCMCIA card and probably only works on Windows. I picked one up for $50 and signed up for AT&T's unlimited data plan,...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-12-2007, 15:47
Replies: 15
Views: 4,656
Posted By JohnWms
This...

This (https://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=1911824) one from CampMor works okay for me. It's aluminum so probably not as durable as stainless but I've no...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 13-11-2007, 07:00
Replies: 25
Views: 9,877
Posted By JohnWms
Gonna be a tough trip without an engine. If you...

Gonna be a tough trip without an engine. If you have any wind it's going to be on the nose but it's more likely you'll have no wind. Then the current's got you. You may be able to reach across the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-06-2007, 12:30
Replies: 52
Views: 41,418
Posted By JohnWms
You build a system and it runs for a while then...

You build a system and it runs for a while then breaks down. You fix that breakdown and the next run time is twice what the first was. Next breakdown, fix, twice as much runtime again.

If your...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-04-2007, 09:41
Replies: 6
Views: 10,167
Posted By JohnWms
CruzPro makes a pyrometer (PY30 and PY60) that...

CruzPro makes a pyrometer (PY30 and PY60) that have NMEA outputs in addition to programmable alarms. I installed one on my 3GM's exhaust pipe after the cooling water entry point. I was able to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2007, 15:07
Replies: 14
Views: 2,210
Posted By JohnWms
Any 25 year old boat is a fixer-upper. I have a...

Any 25 year old boat is a fixer-upper. I have a 1981 34' C&C and am very happy with it. I've had it 4 years and am just now getting to the point of normal, ongoing maintenance. The first three years...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 25-02-2007, 10:47
Replies: 21
Views: 59,490
Posted By JohnWms
You'll do a lot of motoring in most of the...

You'll do a lot of motoring in most of the northwest, especially when the weather is nice. Not to say we don't get a lot of wind at times, but you can put a lot of hours on your engine if you are...
Forum: Crew Archives 21-02-2007, 11:18
Replies: 14
Views: 2,323
Posted By JohnWms
Even if you are landlocked get a small boat to...

Even if you are landlocked get a small boat to sail on a lake. Get one with enough accomodations so you can simulate cruising for a night or so to start out.

There are a lot of learning-mistakes...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-02-2007, 12:33
Replies: 20
Views: 13,881
Posted By JohnWms
When I go up using the Topclimber I also wear a...

When I go up using the Topclimber I also wear a regular sailing harness that is attached to a second halyard via an ascender. It's a little bit of extra work tending the ascender on the way down but...
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