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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-12-2016, 13:27
Replies: 24
Views: 2,221
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: Cost of Fuel

We are day/weekend sailors in eastern NC. We typically use less than 30 gallons diesel,..total....in a busy year. Diesel prices will not impact us. We love sailing on our scale.
We also enjoy...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-12-2016, 16:52
Replies: 152
Views: 15,092
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: Americas Cup 2015-16

New to forum but I am not familiar with the term 'slow capsize' that you mentioned in post. Is this a typo or something new to understand?
Walt
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-12-2016, 15:06
Replies: 68
Views: 25,496
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: What's So Bad About the Bowsprit ?

We sail a Flicka in the sounds and rivers of eastern NC. For us the bowsprit clearly adds balance to the sail plan as part of the full keel design. It is a small vessel (24 LOA) but we love how we...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 11-11-2016, 14:10
Replies: 41
Views: 8,587
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: Maybe I'm getting too old ...

If you start thinking that you may be too old...you may be there, consider changing course....

Just a joke....no flames needed.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 11-11-2016, 14:01
Replies: 41
Views: 15,682
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: I forgot it was a "sail" boat

Great food for thought. We focus on on docking techniques but should also be ready to deal with docking under sail.
I only observed this maneuver once with a small sailboat (<28ft). Favorable...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-11-2016, 05:51
Replies: 109
Views: 14,254
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: "Worth it" to top off diesel for the winter?

Good info thanks. I am a 'topper' but my tank is small and easy to fill. I would think that periodically transferring fuel to the empty tank would rinse any condensation from the tank sides into the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-08-2016, 15:12
Replies: 71
Views: 20,952
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: First trailerable sailboat? Have 2 small kids.

There were a lot of responses to this thread and I enjoyed the stories of small sailboats and families. Thanks to all that shared memories of family weekends and time together.
Some responses on...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-06-2016, 16:42
Replies: 10
Views: 3,381
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: north carolina summer bugs

Welcome! We got the bugs. Although in my experience eastern shore mosquitos (Maryland and Va) are in a class by themselves. Have screens and netting available and you will be fine. Wind on the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-06-2016, 20:31
Replies: 492
Views: 80,321
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Sad story. Very sad. Many of the facts are lost with those that died.
What I personally learned to think about from this tragedy is: what is the margin of safety that I demand. We all look at...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-06-2016, 16:49
Replies: 26
Views: 10,316
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: Continuous loop roller furling

I don't think you did any harm.
We have a CDI continuous loop furler/ REEFER. It works great and reefs well,..but is not supported by CDI anymore (early 1980 vintage) and parts are unavailable. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-06-2016, 18:42
Replies: 7
Views: 2,291
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: 1GM10 is happy again

Thanks to all that replied. Turns out it was a throttle linkage problem. Engine now is able to cruise along at 2900-3000rpm per Yanmar operating guidelines for continuous rating and also can hit...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-06-2016, 18:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,291
Posted By CarolinaCalm
Re: 1GM10 not happy

It was surveyed but I was not able to attend. Survey stated that engine started, idled , and powered the vessel with no noted issues. Pretty weak. Later when we disassembled we found significant...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-06-2016, 17:03
Replies: 7
Views: 2,291
Posted By CarolinaCalm
1GM10 not happy

1gm10
We have a new to us (Fall 2015) 83 Pacific Seacraft Flicka with a repowered 1GM10 in 1999. After purchase we have replaced the complete cylinder head assembly (significant head corrosion and...
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