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Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 28-08-2020, 12:15
Replies: 96
Views: 9,223
Posted By rlh1246
re: TALOS Giveaway - EXTENDED TO SEPT. 7, 2020!

I have been hit by lightning twice; once, individually, on land. It knocked me flat and hurt like hell. The second time was on my sailboat. A loud flash-bang and the boat bounced like it was in...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-07-2020, 08:42
Replies: 104
Views: 13,837
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Lightning, and what to do about it

You can't stop lightning from striking, but you can protect your boat and crew from damage once you have been struck. I have been hit once on land and I can tell you it hurts like hell. I was lucky...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-06-2020, 07:31
Replies: 76
Views: 10,882
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Would a lightning strike be a deal-breaker?

I have personally been struck by lightning and don't like it, it hurts a lot, so when bought my Hans Christian 34 I designed and built a substantial dissipation system for it. A lightning rod is at...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-06-2020, 08:56
Replies: 188
Views: 29,947
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Compost toilets

I have used a Natures Head for 8-9 years and it was one of the first changes that I made to my Hans Christian 34. I had to build a small platform to accommodate the stool, but that was minimal. The...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-05-2020, 17:43
Replies: 46
Views: 6,598
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Sched 80 PVC as propane locker

I have. seen many comments on this forum regarding questions "Doesn't comply with ABYC". I have lived on and sailed for many years and have found that I don't agree with everything ABYC and other...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-04-2020, 08:52
Replies: 112
Views: 25,949
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Wind Generator- The Good The Bad and The Ugly

I have used a D400 wind gen for years along with 220 watts of solar. The D400 is a bit pricey, but like mentioned before, it is dead quiet, no vibration, requires minimal maintenance and provides...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-09-2019, 08:51
Replies: 127
Views: 27,945
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Compost Head Owners: Would you do it again?

I have used a Natures Head on my Hans Christian 34 for 8 or 9 years and have had zero problems with it. I have only used it in the Pacific northwest so I can't speak to the tropics.


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2019, 09:02
Replies: 99
Views: 43,271
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Would You Buy a Hans Christian 33?

I have friends who own a HC 33 and a HC 38, I have owned a HC 34 for many years. They are a beautiful, well founded and heavily boat, dry and comfortable in heavy weather and sail well. They are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2019, 08:53
Replies: 99
Views: 43,271
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Would You Buy a Hans Christian 33?

I have friends who own a HC 33 and a HC 38, I have owned a HC 34 for many years. They are a beautiful, well founded and heavily built boat, dry and comfortable in heavy weather and sail well. They...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-04-2019, 09:24
Replies: 38
Views: 7,203
Posted By rlh1246
Re: Hoping I can repair my bowsprit! Yikes!

I ran into the same problem with the bowsprit on my Hans Christian 34 last year. Rot in my bowsprit looked very much like that in yours. I immediately opted to replace it. Mine was not teak, but...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 28-04-2013, 17:21
Replies: 671
Views: 43,027
Posted By rlh1246
Re: April Giveaway: Waterfixer

s/v Evolution

Ultraviolet Water Filters And Purifiers Model 500 (https://www.waterfixercompany.com/model500.html)

Thanks
Forum: Mantus Anchors 13-02-2013, 09:16
Replies: 681
Views: 80,773
Posted By rlh1246
Re: February CF Giveaway - Win a Mantus Anchor!

The 35# would be great
35 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor - (https://mantusanchors.com/purchase-online/galvanized-steel-anchors/35-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-02-2013, 09:09
Replies: 450
Views: 41,239
Posted By rlh1246
Re: More Bad News for Caribbean Coral Reefs

Since Al Gore invented internet and discovered that the planet has been going through global warming a lot of folks who should know better have jumped on the band wagon. There are several questions...
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