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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-06-2023, 07:43
Replies: 265
Views: 21,573
Posted By Bluechart
Re: How much anchor is too much anchor?

If you want to anchor, and stay in the spot you anchored, get a spade anchor, a Rocna, a Mason, or other spade anchor.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-05-2023, 09:28
Replies: 23
Views: 2,700
Posted By Bluechart
Re: What are these switches for?

AND! Under the black cap on each switch is a nut. If this nut loosens, it will not allow the switch to ‘pull away’ from the contact when in the off position.

You can test this by checking the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-05-2023, 09:21
Replies: 31
Views: 2,949
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Does every shroud need to be bonding connected?

I’ve followed Stan Honey’s recommendations (see article below), Headstay, Mast, Shroud, Stanchion, etc to Keel. (And solar panels to arch, and arch to keel.)

And VHF to blocking capacitor, else...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-05-2023, 09:04
Replies: 88
Views: 9,700
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Anchor chain marking and weaving line vs. paint

We use Anchor Rode Markers from WestMarine, I buy 2 sets. I wrap them around a singe piece of chain, put two little holes in them, and zip tie to one side of a link in the chain. They last for...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-05-2023, 08:43
Replies: 122
Views: 11,684
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Anchoring sea in high wind

I have a spade anchor, it’s a Rocna. 49’ boat, 34,000 lbs, 83lb anchor.

What are you using for your boat?

We pick a spot, and drop all of our intended scope (medium speed windless) as the boat...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 19-05-2023, 08:34
Replies: 43
Views: 5,232
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Getting clearance to leave the US with a US vessel

With the CBP app. you can check in while underway.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-05-2023, 08:11
Replies: 28
Views: 3,752
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Better way to change oil in 3gm30f?

I use this to change my oil, transmission fluid, generator oil, and antifreeze. Pump it and walk away, pump it again and walk away….

Airpower America FloTool 5060TSMI Topsider Extractor...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 19-05-2023, 07:52
Replies: 43
Views: 5,232
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Getting clearance to leave the US with a US vessel

No requirement to checkout of the US, with the decal you can check in with your phone, after crossing the imaginary border line, you’ll get a text that you are checked in/or you need to go to customs.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-05-2023, 07:11
Replies: 213
Views: 26,224
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Large solar array support beams

We have a simple, but effective solar setup, which allows articulating panels.
I move the panels a few times a day, keeping them as perpendicular to the sun as possible.
At night I try to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-05-2023, 08:23
Replies: 27
Views: 2,302
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Small diaphram pump to deal with bilge pump backflow?

We had this issue, on our B49, cycling bilge pump, so I kept a small rubber bucket and sponge next to the sump, drying the sump would help for days or weeks. But then I got busy and found the source...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-04-2023, 08:28
Replies: 32
Views: 3,625
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Evaporator plate accumulates los of ice regularly

We have had this problem in southern Mexico, Bahamas, where there is higher, humidity, but not in the sea of Cortez or northern California.
Once the plates get too thick with ice hour, system stops...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-04-2023, 09:11
Replies: 50
Views: 7,329
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Is Propspeed worth it?

I have a 3 blade feathering Max Prop, have used Propspeed for years, and love it, would not think of launching my boat without it. (I’m On the west coast, boat remains in the water and used year...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-04-2023, 09:36
Replies: 24
Views: 3,646
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Lewmar H2 Windlass Stuck on UP and other issues...

My Lewmar wired controller died (trip from Hawaii to SF) because of too much salt water, somehow penetrated the control unit. (Needs to be kept dry, either by removing,,or)

Hopefully you can...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-04-2023, 07:51
Replies: 39
Views: 4,201
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Watermaker sucking air in

My understanding is that air being sucked into the system will damage the membranes. I’d suggest a tank to continuously fill, and draw from while underway, to prevent air entering your system.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-04-2023, 07:42
Replies: 23
Views: 3,538
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Corrosion hole in exhaust elbow

I agree, and I’ve replaced using HDI replacements, they supply gaskets too, great service!
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-04-2023, 17:21
Replies: 44
Views: 5,408
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Anchoring technique for monohulls

There’s been lots of great comments posted here, and I agree….

For typical lunch anchoring, a snubber is not needed, the windless is a strong piece of equipment.

However, it’s important to keep...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-04-2023, 09:23
Replies: 19
Views: 2,093
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Boat and Dinghy Protection from Chain Rodes

We use a heavy coated cable, run through a Masterlock Outboard Motor Lock , which locks the engine to the dinghy (and the engine to the stern pulpit when not on the dinghy.) (In the BVI’s, while on...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-02-2023, 08:45
Replies: 23
Views: 3,008
Posted By Bluechart
Re: waste thru hull

No, don’t mess with it in the water.

Yes, grind the center of the flange until it comes apart.

When one of mine went, I replaced all of them. I switched to TruDesign.

Picture here,
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-02-2023, 08:22
Replies: 37
Views: 4,828
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Raw water pump impeller sudden failure

If you are going to continue to close the intake, do you turn off starting battery, close head intakes?

Create a laminated “Check-off” list for leaving the boat, and on the back of the card a...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 20-02-2023, 08:32
Replies: 47
Views: 7,322
Posted By Bluechart
Re: How not to get towed.

When installing winches, it’s important to install per manufacturer recommendations, and face the winch mounting base in the proper direction of the load.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-02-2023, 08:28
Replies: 78
Views: 9,418
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Requests for tips to remove impeller on 4JH Yanmar

Unfortunately, Yanmar created this problem with an aft facing water pump (behind the motor mount).. On later versions of this engine, Yanmar used a forward facing pump, problem solved.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-02-2023, 08:21
Replies: 78
Views: 9,418
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Requests for tips to remove impeller on 4JH Yanmar

I just went through this, had to remove the motor mount bracket. But I’m glad I did. It’s a tight work space,,,,,

I removed the top motor mount nut, then I used a LiftMaster Wide Deck Motorcycle...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 20-02-2023, 07:43
Replies: 47
Views: 7,322
Posted By Bluechart
Re: How not to get towed.

However, they are designed to pull from one direction, certainly not sideways.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-02-2023, 09:15
Replies: 82
Views: 7,095
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Two Anchor Swivels

When I purchased my 2nd boat, it came with a SS Bruce & SS swivel.
At that time I’d been teaching sailing on SF Bay for 5 years (40’ boats), experienced and studied anchors/ground tackle, and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-01-2023, 07:58
Replies: 50
Views: 7,635
Posted By Bluechart
Re: Water Maker

I went with the Rainman watermaker, and the smaller membranes (21gph vs 48gph), and use my generator to power the 115v watermaker. Extremely happy with the quality and efficiency. I think the costs...
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