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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-03-2020, 17:22

Replies: 4

Triton 26

Views: 4,068

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Triton 26

Hi there. I have a Triton 26 that needs some work. It has a Petter Diesel engine that runs but not well. I am considering converting it to electric. Any thoughts?

Forum: The Sailor's Confessional

06-04-2018, 22:05

Replies: 19

I went for a swim

Views: 8,171

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: I went for a swim

Proud new boat owners. Pick up the boat from the P/O and take her across the bay to our first overnight stay. I instruct the wife of two weeks to make sure she wraps the string at the end of the boat...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

07-02-2018, 14:42

Replies: 26

Remove the Mizzin mast?

Views: 7,229

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Remove the Mizzin mast?

[QUOTE=Mainebristol;2571938]? I can't recall the last time I failed to set mine. The boat balances better that way. I tend to drop the main if I get too much air, but never the mizzen.

I agree...

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

25-09-2016, 15:14

Replies: 79

Most manageable size outboard motor for dinghy

Views: 21,574

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Most manageable size outboard motor for dinghy

There is another consideration I discovered after upgrading out outboard to something heavier: the total weight of your dinghy/motor combined. I found out the hard way that 60kg is a lot when I found...

Forum: Our Community

25-09-2016, 14:36

Replies: 16

Help with a nautical term requested.

Views: 4,561

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Help with a nautical term requested.

It means release the sheet from the spinnaker pole

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

20-09-2016, 16:11

Replies: 34

Stray Current Isolation Testing?

Views: 15,565

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Stray Current Isolation Testing?

Does anyone have any experience with this:

Electrolysis (https://www.yandina.com/electrolysis.htm)

Looks interesting

Forum: General Sailing Forum

15-09-2016, 14:43

Replies: 18

Stick with Simrad ?

Views: 3,903

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Stick with Simrad ?

Hi Dave
I have all Simard on my boat and find the gear very good and well integrated.
I bought all from a dealer who knows his stuff and he is the first port of call when I have a problem and he...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

06-09-2016, 14:34

Replies: 40

Poll: Do you have a Loose Foot?

Views: 7,007

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Do you have a Loose Foot?

Sounds interesting, the consensus seems to be that lose foot is better.
I have lugs on my main and was wondering if there is a problem if I just don't put them in and make it lose footed?

Forum: Pacific & South China Sea

11-07-2016, 14:18

Replies: 35

Goodbye Med - hello Melbourne Australia....

Views: 5,753

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Goodbye Med - hello Melbourne Australia....

Hi Hoppy
since you arrive in Newcastle, you should definitely check out Lake Macquarie. It is a huge cruising area in its own right, the largest estuary in the world or something.
You can get a...

Forum: Our Community

14-02-2016, 02:27

Replies: 280

Is Cruisers sailing forum losing it's way

Views: 26,938

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Is Cruisers sailing forum losing it's way

Censorship has never contributed to the collective wisdom. If someone expresses an opinion a bit more forcefully (whether they are right or wrong), may be the reflection of a bad experience or bad...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

23-12-2015, 13:29

Replies: 44

Still Standing - To Rig or Not To Rig

Views: 7,681

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Still Standing - To Rig or Not To Rig

I like that rule, makes a lot of sense

Forum: Powered Boats

29-10-2015, 14:48

Replies: 15

Our 1300 mile trip taught us a lot!

Views: 6,487

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Our 1300 mile trip taught us a lot!

Hi Robb and Audrey. This is inspirational stuff. My wife and I are planning to do something similar, leaving in about 2 1/2 months time. Our kids are a girl, three years old and a boy nearly 7. The...

Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean

13-09-2015, 15:38

Replies: 22

Friend scared to fly but wants to sail instead

Views: 3,508

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: Friend scared to fly but wants to sail instead

Sailing / boating can be a good cure for a fear from flying. Friends of mine hated flying and took a ferry for a six hour trip from the mainland to one of the Greek islands. Six hours of throwing up...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

31-08-2015, 14:04

Replies: 219

DUI While at Anchor?

Views: 50,058

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: DUI While at Anchor?

Here in Australia, you don't have to be driving a vessel. You only have to be in charge of a vessel. Try to get out of that one. - My wife doesn't drink and she is always in charge

Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun

06-08-2015, 17:26

Replies: 34

general query-meaning of 555?

Views: 6,436

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: general query-meaning of 555?

5 is ha in Thai language. In txt messages or Facebook, they go 555 for hahaha or equivalent to lol.

More of a connection with boating could be Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz.

Cheers

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

27-07-2015, 15:42

Replies: 31

volvo penta 2003t no start, no try, no nothing...

Views: 9,697

Posted By Yachtmasteroz

Re: volvo penta 2003t no start, no try, no nothing...

I have a workshop manual including wiring diagram. Please drop me a line at yachtmaster58@gmail.com and I'll email it to you

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