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Forum: Our Community Today, 07:07
Replies: 30
Views: 3,471
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Charged after visiting a boat for sale! Has anyone ever had this happen?

Hopefully you put your escrow on a Credit Card… let them fight it for you and claw the money back. As far as the $3,000- F@*koff seems appropriate.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-01-2024, 07:33
Replies: 24
Views: 4,137
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Is a Cordless Power Washer too good to be true?

Rather another electric device, I use a set of attachments that uses spinning brushes that are powered by the hose water pressure. Soap everything up, let it soak, and then no manual scrubbing😀
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-07-2023, 07:48
Replies: 23
Views: 4,882
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Remote boat monitoring rec's

I use a camera only approach and point one at my wall mounted gages for temperature/ humidity (also sees outside for weather / intruders) and one pointed into the open bilge hatch (also good for...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-05-2023, 06:39
Replies: 88
Views: 9,654
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Anchor chain marking and weaving line vs. paint

I finally just bought a chain counter (uses a magnet on the gypsy and you program the distance per rotation with a digital readout at the helm).
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-05-2023, 14:59
Replies: 52
Views: 12,077
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Interior gelcoat with patchy yellow stains

Use a heavy stain blocking primer before painting … 2 coats if the first does not cover the stain up
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-03-2023, 06:48
Replies: 81
Views: 11,436
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: What Dinghy Outboard to Buy

Small outboards are a pain. Go electric. Reliable and no annual maintenance. Additional plus - no flammable gasoline. Higher initial cost, but quickly recovered if you add in operational costs.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-03-2023, 06:28
Replies: 73
Views: 7,958
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Anchoring in deep water on a slope

Shore tie,
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-01-2023, 07:14
Replies: 78
Views: 9,235
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: What Sailboat cabin doesn't feel like a hole?

+1 for pilot house configuration. Both for nasty weather and sun protection.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-12-2022, 08:15
Replies: 72
Views: 17,960
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Solar arch - thinking out of the box

These might work for you

https://martekdavits.com/product-category/davits/

They have mounting brackets for solar panels across the davits
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-12-2022, 06:26
Replies: 83
Views: 8,869
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Do you mark your anchor line

Line counters work for both line and chain. You just have to calibrate them. Very nice to sit in the pilot house and anchor, or use the remote fob if you need to be forward for visibility.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-11-2022, 06:46
Replies: 25
Views: 3,930
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: When to/not to display state registration #s etc

Keep it documented, no need for displaying state #s. It’s a tax issue - you pay the registration fee/ tax either way, just a tax really.

Differences, as I understand:

Oregon:
- no sales tax
-...
Forum: Navigation 12-06-2022, 07:47
Replies: 24
Views: 4,226
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Entering Canada in BC from the US

I like Bedwell Harbor.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-04-2022, 09:20
Replies: 34
Views: 4,718
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Budget freezer boxes anyone? Experiences?

I’ve tried the portable freezers. The quality vs price appears like most things - you get what you pay for …. You may get lucky with an individual cheap unit, but odds are not good. If you get...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 06-03-2022, 10:20
Replies: 95
Views: 17,014
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Where to meet single ladies also interested in the cruising lifestyle?

Meetup.com, site for planning group activities. See pacific Nw sailing group… post as a skipper and ask for crew on a specific event. …. Meet people and see what happens, who you enjoy spending time...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-02-2022, 17:03
Replies: 15
Views: 1,881
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Bilge pump recommendations please

I’ve enjoyed https://www.aridbilgesystems.com/

Vaccum based, and can handle your rise/ head.
Forum: Navigation 27-01-2022, 10:58
Replies: 1
Views: 671
Posted By Captain Puget
Garmin map options

Garmin sent out an announcement about their new Navionics based product. Since I am due for an update to my current charts, I tried to look at it to compare the options and costs. I tried looking at...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 21-01-2022, 15:03
Replies: 134
Views: 14,014
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Is an all-in-one masthead light legal?

Coast guard inspected and approved my mast tricolor.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-01-2022, 08:43
Replies: 71
Views: 20,711
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Swapping Perkins 4108 to Beta 50

I went with the 35 when I replaced my 4-108 four years ago. Very happpy and I find it smoother and quieter.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-12-2021, 16:53
Replies: 9
Views: 2,373
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Sterilizing Aluminum Water Tanks

Hydrogen peroxide works in aluminum tanks, not sure why the previous poster says not to use it.

But I agree with a good filter on your drinking water tap (3m makes some good ones).
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-12-2021, 16:47
Replies: 66
Views: 9,515
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: when the other guys insurance company won't respond

I understand that the other parties insurance company “should” respond. However, “shoulding” on people is rarely effective

I have gotten my insurance company involved when the other parties...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-12-2021, 14:29
Replies: 66
Views: 9,515
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: when the other guys insurance company won't respond

Contact YOUR insurance company and say that you suspect that this person may be uninsured and you may have to file a claim with them as a result. They will take the other company to the mat (takes...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-12-2021, 12:25
Replies: 417
Views: 36,903
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Where do you dump?

Yep, waste laws are funny. You can stand at the rail and pee overboard , but if you per in a bucket and toss it overboard you get a big ticket 🤪
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-12-2021, 10:27
Replies: 78
Views: 9,163
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Your 2022 Crusing Agenda

I am so looking forward to visiting BC again! I keep the boat in the San Juan’s and it has been tourture just gazing across the straits and not being able to sail over.

On the plus side, I’ve...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-11-2021, 07:40
Replies: 192
Views: 20,051
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Coast Goard hovercraft hits unlit anchored sailboat with no radar reflector.

Well, it was 30+ min after “dusk”, should have shown an anchor light.

No mention of showing an anchor ball either … given they anchored in a non standard area.

How many people actually have...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-11-2021, 09:23
Replies: 29
Views: 6,529
Posted By Captain Puget
Re: Looking for better snubber securing arrangement for anchor chain.

I second the second snubber approach for all chain rode.

This is one of the reasons for a mixed rode, especially if you are not in an area with coral and therefore concerned about line shear. The...
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