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Forum: Our Community 28-03-2021, 07:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,977
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Universal (Westerbeke) 24hp rebuild info?

https://shop.toadmarinesupply.com/marine_diesel_direct/Universal/
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-03-2021, 12:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,934
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Key West to Georgetown routing

Maybe there is something south of Decca Channel, but I haven't done it
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-03-2021, 11:25
Replies: 11
Views: 1,934
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Key West to Georgetown routing

N of Cay Sal Bank
S around Andros
Across Tongue of the Ocean
Decca Channel
Dotham Cut
Exuma Sound
Conch Cay Cut
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-01-2021, 12:43
Replies: 102
Views: 11,567
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Tempered Glass is Insanely Expensive - Any Good Sources?

https://www.onedayglass.com/
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-12-2020, 15:00
Replies: 88
Views: 13,089
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Jib Sheet Clew Attachment Poll

RF, one continuous, clove hitch
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-11-2020, 04:21
Replies: 1
Views: 750
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: WANT TO BUY: Raymarine ST60+ SPEED instument

I have found this item. Ignore this post.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-10-2020, 14:03
Replies: 1
Views: 750
Posted By Michael Carroll
WANT TO BUY: Raymarine ST60+ SPEED instument

Looking to buy Raymarine ST60+ speed instrument in good working condition.

Would be shipped to Florida

Please PM all details
Forum: Navigation 14-09-2020, 21:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,422
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: New York City to Tortola, BVIs in Nov/Dec 2020

straight shot
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2020, 07:27
Replies: 36
Views: 4,180
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Change Oil Fall or Spring

Fall, or whenever laying up
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 12-09-2020, 11:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,296
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: UPDATED: A country-by-country guide to Caribbean reopenings

This guide may be fine for regular fly in tourists, but may lack relevance for cruising sailors.
e.g. to my knowledge ports in Jamaica are not open to foreign cruising boats at this time.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-09-2020, 11:00
Replies: 6
Views: 4,720
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Looking for passage advice - south Andros, Bahamas to Key West

This may not be timely for the OP, but I used these waypoints and judicious eyeballing 4 years ago without problem. I draw 5'2" and do not recall minimum depth seen.

24.1978 79.9961
23.7561 ...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 25-04-2020, 04:33
Replies: 26
Views: 5,618
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Shaft coupling - help with stuck set screws

Since you are replacing the shaft anyway, just cut it. If ever there was a job for a reciprocating saw, this is it. Very easy to go thru the bronze shaft.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-03-2020, 14:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,037
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Seized Transmission - Universal 24hp M-30

I have the same motor/trans.
More than once I have solved (maybe the same problem) by:
Disconnecting the shift cable.
Removing the shift actuator cover (4 bolts).
See if you can shift it using a...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-02-2020, 14:41
Replies: 8
Views: 8,303
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Difficulties in sailing to Jamaica

I only know two reasons sailing from Florida to Jamaica is considered a hard sail:*
#1 is this large island, Cuba, that's directly in the way making you choose to either go east around or west...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 23-12-2019, 15:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,189
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Correct Curtsey flags....for Sint Maarten and Saint Martin, and Jamaca.

In Jamaica the regular Jamaica flag is flown as a courtesy flag. Not the one pictured.
Forum: Our Community 10-12-2019, 10:28
Replies: 5
Views: 947
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: H20 tank for 1983 33 ' Cape Dory

My CD33 mid water tank is polyethylene. I have sucessfully "welded" that material before with a torch and scrap tupperware.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 10-12-2019, 09:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,628
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Stuffing box hose replacement

contructed that way
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 10-12-2019, 09:39
Replies: 6
Views: 1,628
Posted By Michael Carroll
Stuffing box hose replacement

On my Cape Dory 33 the aft end of my stuffing box hose is so tight where the hull narrows down that no hose clamps can fit.
Would I glue the new hose to the tube?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-12-2019, 04:45
Replies: 20
Views: 6,742
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Jamaica

I spend a lot of time in Port Antonio.
You can explore all the coastal anchorages, but you are required to get a customs coastwise permit which (technically) requires you to check in and out in each...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-11-2019, 08:57
Replies: 30
Views: 7,298
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Im in a bit of a pickle with heat exchanger

I have sucessfully had my heat exchanger repaired several times at a regular radiator shop.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-11-2019, 04:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,876
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: alcohol vs propane

In the Caribbean alcohol is getting quite hard to find.
Propane/butane is available everywhere (I've been).
Propane is MUCH more economical.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 06-11-2019, 05:04
Replies: 187
Views: 22,237
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: E-MARINE GIVEAWAY

https://www.emarineinc.com/TRUEcharge2-20A-40A-60A-12V-Battery-Chargers

I could use this upgrade to charge the house bank.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2019, 06:21
Replies: 10
Views: 5,551
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Glue for hatch seals

I have successfully regasketed all my ports and hatches with regular contact cement.
Forum: Great Lakes 15-10-2019, 19:25
Replies: 11
Views: 1,821
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: cala Erie

I can recommend Hop-O-Nose marina on the Hudson for mast stepping, but check with them about approach depth.

https://www.hoponosemarina.com/
Forum: Cruising News & Events 16-09-2019, 07:53
Replies: 17
Views: 7,465
Posted By Michael Carroll
Re: Jamaica Warning

I spend a lot of time aboard in Port Antonio, Portland parish (lowest crime and most beautiful parish in Jamaica)
Cruisers should also check out the crimes against cruising boats at the Caribbean...
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