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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-10-2023, 05:09
Replies: 1
Views: 434
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Icom IC-M802 SSB RADIO (As is) $225

PM Sent
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 01-12-2022, 14:58
Replies: 154
Views: 15,750
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: An Apparently Stupid Way to Make Coffee

Have you tried to tare with nothing on it? If you know the weight of the container for water or beans, you can put it on the scale after a tare and just do the math?


(Or, maybe it doesn't tare...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 30-11-2022, 10:51
Replies: 154
Views: 15,750
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: An Apparently Stupid Way to Make Coffee

DH,


Firstly, depending on how much you want to control your outcome, I would acquire the following as shown in this photo:


268150


This includes a better burner (Butane. Search Amazon...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-10-2022, 18:14
Replies: 123
Views: 7,453
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Could use a little advice. Aluminum or Fiberglass for this?

Chotu,


I know that you have a design for the structure for your mast tabernacle, but I am wondering if you are familiar with Paul Bieker?


I believe he designs boats with a similar approach....
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-09-2022, 13:17
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: DIY wind-vane for non-transom-hung rudders?

Have you looked at Gerard Dijkstra's book "Self-Steering for Sailboats"? Perhaps it will help you design one.
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-01-2022, 08:35
Replies: 48
Views: 8,627
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Masthead GoPro project

I would love a masthead camera, so I will follow your thread.


A few comments, based on my very, VERY inexperienced perspective:


1. Have you considered any of the many readily available...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-11-2020, 12:18
Replies: 273
Views: 68,884
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Beneteau rebuild turning into a nightmare

I assume that vacuum bagging will help remove voids and minimize the resin to fiberglass ratio, resulting in a stronger layup. I also assume that vacuum bagging would be a challenge with a detached...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-11-2020, 12:08
Replies: 273
Views: 68,884
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Beneteau rebuild turning into a nightmare

Interesting. I have no idea whether they have the technical support needed in order to successfully execute the repairs. I was trying to imagine the stresses put on the boat, and whether the use of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-11-2020, 05:43
Replies: 273
Views: 68,884
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Beneteau rebuild turning into a nightmare

I think that their project is interesting, I hope they are successful, and I hope to learn something in the process. Could any of the experts here share additional thoughts on the merits of their...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-11-2020, 14:11
Replies: 713
Views: 69,437
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Vendee 2020

Links to a few articles on the OSCAR system, as well as a link to the manufacturer:


https://sailuniverse.com/2020/07/10/bye-bye-collisions-behind-the-scenes-of-oscar-technology/

...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 03-08-2019, 21:16
Replies: 19
Views: 4,997
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Extending produce life on board.

I don't know if anyone remembers a product from way back - one of the storage bag companies came out with a bag that was perforated?


I remember being amazed at how long leafy veggies would last...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-01-2019, 09:30
Replies: 20
Views: 11,281
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Sail drive Boots - Replacement Technique?

Perhaps this will help:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwD0T9skkTE
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-01-2019, 08:12
Replies: 5
Views: 3,211
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: is tartan 4400 for blue water boat ?

I believe Mads is working on the refit of a Warrior 38. According to SailboatData.com, a Dixon/Primrose design built by Trident Marine in the UK.


And yes, great viewing
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 17-12-2018, 07:17
Replies: 46
Views: 11,613
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Yanmar Engine revs to 4000 RPM

Hi Sandy,


I really appreciate the offer. No worries. It appears that the Yanmar Operation Manual that came with the engine has the settings details.


Cheers,


-BC
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 01-12-2018, 15:12
Replies: 46
Views: 11,613
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Yanmar Engine revs to 4000 RPM

As I think about this, I may just have a conversation with the yard, as they installed this engine (though it was prior to my purchasing the boat).


Also, I may contact the prop distributor to...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 01-12-2018, 15:04
Replies: 46
Views: 11,613
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Yanmar Engine revs to 4000 RPM

Scubaseas,

I'll ask the yard if they are okay with this. If so, I may give it a try.

Thanks

-BC
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 01-12-2018, 15:01
Replies: 46
Views: 11,613
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Yanmar Engine revs to 4000 RPM

mtarcher,

Looking at the Operation Manual, it appears that the speed pulse value, for the panel that I have (C30) should be set for P10.29. Problem is that this is not yet clear to me what this...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-11-2018, 14:19
Replies: 46
Views: 11,613
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Yanmar Engine revs to 4000 RPM

Can that be done while the boat is out of the water?
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-11-2018, 11:36
Replies: 46
Views: 11,613
Posted By BlueChicago
Yanmar Engine revs to 4000 RPM

I purchased a new Gori 2 blade folding propeller this past spring. Along with other necessary specifications, I provided the distributor with my engine model (Yanmar 3JH5E), and transmission (KM35P @...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-11-2018, 07:05
Replies: 124
Views: 12,771
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: BOOKS, TABLET or KINDLE?

For me, the combination of a Kindle Paperwhite, iPad, and traditional books works best.


Pro's:

1. The Kindle software can be loaded as an App on you iPad.
2. With internet access (for both...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-11-2018, 10:19
Replies: 28
Views: 3,216
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Clear Shrink Wrapping questions

The pros that did mine last season used three vertical 2x4's that were about 6' tall along with plastic palate strapping to tie it all together into a a rigid structure. The 2x4's were distributed...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2018, 19:42
Replies: 22
Views: 10,129
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Which Pacific Seacraft

I looked at a Dana this past summer.



I was amazed that everything was squeezed into this solid little craft: Head (with a door), inboard diesel, galley with oven/range, two births, lots of...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 06-11-2018, 16:33
Replies: 336
Views: 33,124
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: MANTUS GIVEAWAY ends Nov 20th | Enter Now!

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/45-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2018, 13:01
Replies: 19
Views: 4,352
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Bilge / keel delamination

A google search on compression post repair turns up a fair amount of information, with quite a variety of solutions.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-11-2018, 14:53
Replies: 19
Views: 4,352
Posted By BlueChicago
Re: Bilge / keel delamination

I would visit the Catalina 34 owners forum, as this was a known issue for those boats, and there is a fair amount of discussion on how to address it. Perhaps it will give some clues on how you might...
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