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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-09-2019, 06:27
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By ThreadenSails
Smile Re: Fun Overnight stops near NYC

Thanks, those are great ideas. We ended up sailing down to Sandy Hook for some beautiful beach time yesterday. But on the way back maybe we will hit up Great Kills. Always wondered if it was worth...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-08-2019, 11:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By ThreadenSails
Fun Overnight stops near NYC

I thought it might be a good time to poll the board and see if anyone has any good destination stops they'd be willing to share within a day sail of NYC. I'm planning a short cruise for Labor Day...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2017, 12:17
Replies: 35
Views: 3,865
Posted By ThreadenSails
which size honda?

I'm sure like many new boat owners I am still a bit confused when it comes to electrical systems. So I'd love to get a few opinions here. I'm going to purchase a small Honda generator, and am...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-05-2017, 12:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Need advice on repairing traveler damage!

Thanks for all the help everyone- I've joined the Catalina Association forum and spent hours reading on the west systems website. That place is like a library! A bit overwhelming, but I think I can...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-05-2017, 08:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,868
Posted By ThreadenSails
Need advice on repairing traveler damage!

I could really use some advice/guidance here- I'm a total noob at this. Sailing yesterday in a stiff breeze, my traveler came right out of the deck on the port side- and fairly loose on the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2017, 18:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Retaining cap on Maxwell Winches

Thanks for the link. Unfortunately Maxwell no longer makes sheet winches. But their website directed me to Hutton winches in Australia- who still sell some parts. Allen Hutton responded very...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-04-2017, 13:51
Replies: 3
Views: 1,534
Posted By ThreadenSails
Retaining cap on Maxwell Winches

My boat came with two Maxwell 26 jib sheet winches that are in bad need of service. Unfortunately I can't get the retaining cap of the top of the winch to disassemble them. It's the kind with two...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-04-2017, 23:55
Replies: 28
Views: 3,510
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Do you tip divers?

Thanks guys- I did decide to go ahead and tip them. No idea if they did a good job- really no way for me to tell! But I sure could hear them scrubbing away down there. And it was a nasty day for...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-04-2017, 08:26
Replies: 28
Views: 3,510
Posted By ThreadenSails
Do you tip divers?

Okay- I've got a quick but odd question. Do you tip divers when they come out to clean your boat. I've got two guys underneath my boat right now scrubbing away, and I'm not sure if I should be...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-09-2016, 14:57
Replies: 76
Views: 10,119
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Hurricane or TS: Florida W & E coast, East coast USA to NYC

Hey Mark
I'm at 79th street as well. Enjoying a breezy day!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2015, 12:22
Replies: 23
Views: 7,261
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Need Shrink Wrapping advice for a liveaboard

Thanks guys, this is all a big help. I'm just up river from morris canal, but I walked over to liberty landing yesterday to see what other people were doingl

I think I will go ahead and pay for...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-12-2015, 19:12
Replies: 23
Views: 7,261
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Need Shrink Wrapping advice for a liveaboard

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I think i've gotten some really helpful thoughts, and its confirmed a lot of what I already thought. It is probably best for me to hire someone to do the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-12-2015, 18:13
Replies: 23
Views: 7,261
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Need Shrink Wrapping advice for a liveaboard

Thanks for the responses. Sorry, there are a bunch of things I should clarify. I am in New York harbor in the Hudson River (on the New Jersey side). I am keeping the boat in the water for the winter...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-12-2015, 16:36
Replies: 23
Views: 7,261
Posted By ThreadenSails
Need Shrink Wrapping advice for a liveaboard

It's my first year living aboard (just got the boat in August), and Winter is fast approaching. I'm curious to know what other live aboards in my climate do to cover the boat in winter. I'm pretty...
Forum: Navigation 03-08-2015, 06:42
Replies: 9
Views: 4,009
Posted By ThreadenSails
Re: Planning Baltimore to NYC

Hey Paul-

Thanks so much, this is a huge help. And thanks for the private message. I'm just getting back into sailing, and it is real comforting to be reminded how welcoming the boating...
Forum: Navigation 02-08-2015, 12:59
Replies: 9
Views: 4,009
Posted By ThreadenSails
Planning Baltimore to NYC

Long time lurker, but first time poster....so go easy on me!

So, I am buying a new to me sailboat down in Baltimore MD, and am sailing it up to my home port in NYC. I was wondering if anyone had...
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