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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-01-2015, 08:35
Replies: 35
Views: 14,328
Posted By JimC
Re: Drilling into diesel tank while full?

As others have said you can avoid drilling the tank by T-ing into the fuel line that goes to the engine. That's what I did. You want separate fuel cocks on each feed.
Forum: Mantus Anchors 30-09-2014, 11:53
Replies: 454
Views: 92,872
Posted By JimC
Re: Sept Giveaway: Mantus Beats a Thousand Again!

I'd like a 25 pound galvanized anchor for my sailboat please.
Mantus Anchors | 25 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor (https://mantusanchors.com/product/25-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-07-2014, 07:11
Replies: 277
Views: 51,751
Posted By JimC
Re: Zeppelin Bend - next best thing to sliced bread

Yes, absolutely. Many thanks for your missionary efforts. I can now tie the Zep with a good degree of reliability and without any beer. Can't wait to get to the boat and find some ropes that need...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 02-07-2014, 03:32
Replies: 277
Views: 51,751
Posted By JimC
Re: Zeppelin Bend - next best thing to sliced bread

Since learning to tie the knot I've been playing around with it and have discovered that it will hold securely even without being drawn up tight. Presumably this would have been a useful...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-07-2014, 02:08
Replies: 277
Views: 51,751
Posted By JimC
Re: Zeppelin Bend - next best thing to sliced bread

After my awkward attempt yesterday evening I went to the pub and drank three pints of bitter beer. This morning I can do it easily. :popcorn:
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-06-2014, 14:04
Replies: 277
Views: 51,751
Posted By JimC
Re: Zeppelin Bend - next best thing to sliced bread

Yes, just done it but can't say I found it easy, manipulating the two loops on top of each other and holding the whole thing together while threading the ends through the loops. I'll practice it...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-08-2013, 05:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,708
Posted By JimC
Re: Kelletts & Devil's claws, August 20

so called because it's sent down from on high?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-12-2009, 16:17
Replies: 12
Views: 15,510
Posted By JimC
Strong serviceable boat. Built by Thames Marine...

Strong serviceable boat. Built by Thames Marine in the UK. Not particularly fast or close-winded. Good for taking the ground due to twin keels and general robustness. Well-liked by their owners. Many...
Forum: Meets & Greets 26-11-2009, 05:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,754
Posted By JimC
Welcome to the forum. Afraid I don't know a thing...

Welcome to the forum. Afraid I don't know a thing about Ericson yachts, they're not common here in the UK, but I did recently spend a few days in your city whilst on holiday in the USA and I thought...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-10-2009, 10:19
Replies: 16
Views: 6,483
Posted By JimC
I've never owned a ferrocement boat myself but I...

I've never owned a ferrocement boat myself but I know that well-built ones can give complete satisfaction and apparently last forever. Windboats of Wroxham was a British yard who specialised in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2008, 02:18
Replies: 30
Views: 18,388
Posted By JimC
Extremely shallow draft and seaworthiness are two...

Extremely shallow draft and seaworthiness are two requirements that are not easily reconciled. Here on the North West coast of the UK we have similar problems in that we are on a lee shore with a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-10-2008, 13:38
Replies: 58
Views: 45,280
Posted By JimC
As roverhi says, the forced air heaters...

As roverhi says, the forced air heaters (Eberspacher etc.) are very effective, but bear in mind that they do need electrical power for the fan and the ignition glow-plug. About 20 amps for start-up...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-08-2008, 09:48
Replies: 12
Views: 7,638
Posted By JimC
Thanks GMac & All for your advice, I've learned a...

Thanks GMac & All for your advice, I've learned a lot. I'll go to 14mm rope and use as much as will fit in my chain locker whilst still allowing enough fall for the chain coming down from the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 21-08-2008, 06:18
Replies: 12
Views: 7,638
Posted By JimC
Thanks for all that, particularly about how to...

Thanks for all that, particularly about how to taper the rope/chain splice - you certainly know your stuff. I've been using the NZ-built winch for 2 years now and it does a good job. It occasionally...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-08-2008, 16:22
Replies: 12
Views: 7,638
Posted By JimC
Thank you for a very knowledgeable & helpful...

Thank you for a very knowledgeable & helpful reply. My windlass is a South Pacific 800F, their website is at https://www.southpacific.com.au/old/AnchorWindlasses.htm. At present I have 12mm 3 strand...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 19-08-2008, 09:03
Replies: 12
Views: 7,638
Posted By JimC
I know 8 strand is much easier to handle but my...

I know 8 strand is much easier to handle but my windlass has a single gypsy that handles both rope and chain, but according to the manual the rope has to be 3 strand.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-08-2008, 09:00
Replies: 12
Views: 7,638
Posted By JimC
Anchor rope size, advice sought

Just returned from cruising W. Scotland, during which it became apparent that I need to carry more than my present 45mtrs of rope backing my 30mtrs of 8mm chain (I don't want to carry more chain)....
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-07-2008, 14:55
Replies: 162
Views: 46,498
Posted By JimC
"My personal suspicion is that people are...

"My personal suspicion is that people are powering their anchors too heavily when setting, as well as being stingy on scope when they drag."

I agree with this. I use a Delta and am generally...
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