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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-01-2023, 08:17
Replies: 93
Views: 7,564
Posted By ob44
Re: Yet another Colregs query

I spent years at sea as a deck officer on a variety of US-flagged ships (MMP member). It is obvious to me that Utopia simply failed to look at the radar in a timely manner and had no proper human...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 09-02-2022, 05:51
Replies: 74
Views: 4,841
Posted By ob44
Re: Top Canadian Doctors Challenged to a Debate

Really, too stupid for words. "Freedom" convoy? Freedom from what? Freedom to refuse to wear a mask? Are you kidding me??? The people who chant "my body my choice" are missing the much larger...
Forum: Our Community 04-02-2022, 13:16
Replies: 187
Views: 22,381
Posted By ob44
Re: Marinas Bite the Big One

Things surely have changed. Years ago, I was the Dockmaster at Williams & Manchester Shipyard in Newport RI. In addition to a real, full-service shipyard, it had a large marina, which I ran. In...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 14-01-2022, 05:12
Replies: 89
Views: 17,195
Posted By ob44
Re: What's the best way to sail downwind without a pole?

There is no question that a broad reach with Genoa and main is faster, both through the water and SOG, than DDW. It also eliminates poles and preventers. The real question is VMG. The boat speed...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-12-2021, 05:24
Replies: 30
Views: 4,857
Posted By ob44
Re: 110hp engine on a 42ft boat - repower?

That is an absurd engine for such a small boat, period. For those who talk about "extra power," I would refer them to the calculation of hull speed. As a matter of physics, your displacement hull...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-11-2021, 09:22
Replies: 192
Views: 20,134
Posted By ob44
Re: Coast Goard hovercraft hits unlit anchored sailboat with no radar reflector.

Plenty for admiralty lawyers to argue about. The article states that the sailboat was anchored "outside the common anchorage area." It does not say that the sailboat was anchored in an...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-11-2021, 06:35
Replies: 336
Views: 36,398
Posted By ob44
Re: Dismasted by an aircraft carrier

1. COLREGS. Overtaking vessel SHALL give way.
2. COLREGS. All vessels SHALL maintain a proper lookout at all times. Did the carrier maintain a proper lookout?
3. 14 U.S.C. § 91. The Coast...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 12-11-2021, 09:41
Replies: 28
Views: 5,663
Posted By ob44
Re: Life expectancy of anchor rode? Recommendations?

Doing a rope to chain splice is not terribly difficult. I did it 2 years ago after researching it online and watching YouTube videos.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-11-2021, 08:56
Replies: 36
Views: 8,650
Posted By ob44
Re: Oyster 66 vs. Moody 66: Which would you trust for a short handed circumnavigation

Wow! Thank you for these. I was unaware of Deerfoots. Perhaps not as luxurious as a Hylas, but they appear to be exceptionally well-found boats for offshore use. The prices are significantly...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-11-2021, 07:28
Replies: 43
Views: 5,790
Posted By ob44
Re: Need a new engine 42' offshore SV--thoughts?

Buying a new engine -- once you have decided to go that route -- reminds me of the olden days when we perseverated over stereo equipment (amps, pre-amps, receivers, channels, sub-woofers) with all...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-10-2021, 05:23
Replies: 120
Views: 19,478
Posted By ob44
Re: Ooops..nuclear sub hits underwater object

They had windows in the sub from "Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea!"
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-04-2021, 10:18
Replies: 53
Views: 9,562
Posted By ob44
Re: Any advantages of Wing Keels ?

That's interesting. The original winged keel on Australia II was designed to improve windward performance by generating lift. As that technology "trickled down," however, we see boats with stubby...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2021, 13:37
Replies: 107
Views: 54,760
Posted By ob44
Re: Difference between boats and ships

For non-military vessels, I differentiate ships from boats by the simple and practical rule of USCG licensing requirements. Any vessel that requires an unlimited license to conn the vessel (i.e., a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-11-2020, 08:17
Replies: 33
Views: 5,753
Posted By ob44
Re: Looking to buy outboard for dinghy

I have had a Tohatsu 6 hp for 4 seasons. It has been virtually indestructible. It got totally submerged when my previous 10' inflatable uninflated at the dinghy dock. Minor repair and back in...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 27-10-2020, 10:06
Replies: 73
Views: 10,783
Posted By ob44
Re: BVI Announces reopening protocols for Dec 1

I was looking forward to returning this winter and chartering from The Moorings but, obviously, won't do that now. I suspect that the BVI medical infrastructure is poor in the best of times and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-07-2020, 09:58
Replies: 22
Views: 2,765
Posted By ob44
Re: Mixed rode rope choices

I also use three strand nylon, spliced onto a 100' chain rose. 40' boat. No chafe issues.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 31-07-2020, 09:52
Replies: 18
Views: 6,502
Posted By ob44
Re: Day sail anchorages in Narragansett Bay

Cruising guides say that one simply picks up an unoccupied mooring at Potter's Cove. I was there two weeks ago during the week and it was mostly empty. We picked up an unoccupied town mooring and...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 15-07-2020, 17:05
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By ob44
CNG UDATE - 16 July 2020

For those of us still using CNG, this summer has been very difficult. Corp Brothers in Providence, RI is the regional distributor, and they have not been supplying CNG. As a result, CNG has been...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-05-2020, 10:04
Replies: 260
Views: 25,377
Posted By ob44
Re: Collision avoidance at night

Let me correct myself before others do. Were it a power driven vessel, you would see her masthead light and perhaps a range. Since you see only a green light, it must a sailboat.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-05-2020, 09:25
Replies: 260
Views: 25,377
Posted By ob44
Re: Collision avoidance at night

Interesting question. It clearly would be a boat on starboard tack, if it were a sailboat. But where in the question does it indicate that the other vessel is a sailboat? Were it a power driven...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-05-2020, 19:21
Replies: 147
Views: 25,646
Posted By ob44
Re: Red light at night is a MYTH?!??!

The US. Navy has used red light on the bridge for forever. Merchant ships use red light on the bridge at night and have done so for many decades. It works. I don’t know why you would even question it.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 11-02-2020, 06:07
Replies: 95
Views: 23,638
Posted By ob44
Re: Killing mold for good?

We use Tea Tree Oil diluted 50% with water in a spray bottle. It kills the mold and leaves the boat smelling great. Available at any pharmacy. It’s a natural biocide. The mold does return, however. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-02-2020, 06:30
Replies: 20
Views: 3,608
Posted By ob44
Re: Our cruising costs: month 17 for a middle-aged couple on a modest boat.

Very helpful!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-01-2020, 13:24
Replies: 119
Views: 23,165
Posted By ob44
Re: Repower costs... what am I missing?

I am repowering my Tartan 40 and yes, labor will be at least $9k. As for your ability to do it yourself in a week’s time for the cost of parts, I say good for you! I do not have the expertise, the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-01-2020, 10:01
Replies: 38
Views: 6,547
Posted By ob44
Re: Repowering a bristol 40

I am in the process of repowering my Tartan 40. It had a Universal 50 (Kaboda) that was actually a 44 hp diesel. I am repowering with a Beta 38 hp. All research indicates the 38 is plenty of hp. The...
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