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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 02-05-2022, 20:18
Replies: 21
Views: 5,377
Posted By KBDick
Thumbs up Re: What is this thing??

As he original owner, this is a sled to tow a person behind a boat which allows the
Person being towed to dive down by pushing the front edge of the plane downwards which allows the user to dig...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-08-2021, 09:46
Replies: 76
Views: 11,202
Posted By KBDick
Re: Which dinghy outboard to get?

My 12 year old Suzuki4 hp, four stroke has been super reliable and is very strong.
Parts are readily availabe. Run the gas out of the carb, or run it monthly to avoid clogging the needle valve.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 19-05-2021, 07:17
Replies: 2
For Sale: 1986 Sigma 41
Views: 2,592
Posted By KBDick
Re: 1986 Sigma 41

Thanks Sanibel Sailor!
Only selling because of wife’s illness.
I am disappointed that not many responses so may lower asking price or give it to a broker so it can be listed on Yacht World which is...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-05-2021, 12:19
Replies: 2
For Sale: 1986 Sigma 41
Views: 2,592
Posted By KBDick
1986 Sigma 41

Introduction
Vixen is a 41 ft Sigma 41 built by Marine Projects, Plymouth, England, in 1986 with a Certificate of Hull Construction and designed by David Thomas who designed many racing and offshore...
Forum: Navigation 28-03-2021, 08:40
Replies: 36
Views: 5,156
Posted By KBDick
Re: Key Biscayne Bay tips

A 5 ft draft is ideal for Biscayne Bay and the Bahamas based on my 42 years of sailing on the Bay. I have been on the Crandon marina wait list for 4 years and still more than years away from a slip....
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 26-01-2021, 16:14
Replies: 1,833
Views: 140,778
Posted By KBDick
Re: Covid vaccination status for CF members

My wife and I are both over 65 in Miami where we have had no luck in getting an appointment. Demand is far exceeding availability of the vaccine. Probably will get the vaccine within 90 days so...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 26-01-2021, 16:02
Replies: 44
Views: 13,225
Posted By KBDick
Re: Insurers for an older boat.

I have my 35 year old sailboat with Ski Safe but no named storm coverage so you need a place to secure the boat when a named storm approaches. I had liability only before with Progressive.
Forum: Navigation 05-01-2021, 09:04
Replies: 22
Views: 5,451
Posted By KBDick
Re: Garmin maps for the Bahamas.

I second Audrey and others using Explorer charts. My numerous trips to the Bahamas have been uneventful thanks to Explorer charts.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 02-01-2021, 18:21
Replies: 30
Views: 9,558
Posted By KBDick
Re: Coast Guard ends search for boat carrying 20 from Bahamas to Florida

Bimini is the favored jumping off point to bring migrants, drugs, etc to Florida. I think we will start hearing from friends and family of these missing folks that they were on this boat.
Smugglers...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 30-11-2020, 14:10
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By KBDick
Re: Cold plate, compressors, etc

My son lives in Mt Pleasant so I will ask him to coordinate with you on picking up the parts. His name is Gerrit Neve with email gerritneve@gmail.com. If you will email him with your contact info, I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-11-2020, 15:05
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By KBDick
Re: Cold plate, compressors, etc

My compressor is ok. My problem is in the cold plate where the coolant is not circulating so I may have a control valve problem of some type. Maybe you have the control valve component?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-11-2020, 10:01
Replies: 7
Views: 989
Posted By KBDick
Re: Cold plate, compressors, etc

Do you still have the Grunert parts
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 11-11-2020, 17:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,486
Posted By KBDick
Re: Next Gen 5.5kW generator, San Diego CA

Are you having any problems with cycles? Does it put out a constant 60 cycles?
Do all your 120 volt equipment run properly? What year is the gen?
Thanks
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-11-2020, 14:01
Replies: 3
Views: 739
Posted By KBDick
Re: Marine Refrigeration Equipment

Is your stuff Grunert?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-09-2020, 12:51
Replies: 13
Views: 1,175
Posted By KBDick
Re: Effect of Off Cycle 120v Power Supply?

I am having problems with my 5.5 kw Next Gen not putting out stable cycles when checked with a hand held meter. The meter bounces around showing 200-300 cycles which is obviously wrong. I suspect the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-09-2020, 18:18
Replies: 10
Views: 1,945
Posted By KBDick
Re: Chain/Rope on a Lofrans Chain Gipsy

My hand cranked Lofrans only likes three strand nylon after the chain.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 14-09-2020, 18:06
Replies: 65
Views: 14,539
Posted By KBDick
Re: Bottom Paint: Pettit Trinidad 75 vs. PPG ABC3

Another strong rec for Trinidad 75 after using it for past 40 years in Miami.
Worth the higher cost.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 02-09-2020, 13:47
Replies: 35
Views: 11,867
Posted By KBDick
Re: Zodiac Hypalon - Any good?

My 1993 Achilles hypalon with wood is going strong in Florida!
My Zodiac pvc Cadet came apart after five years in Florida!
Heat and sun kills the pvc boats.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-08-2020, 13:45
Replies: 23
Views: 1,735
Posted By KBDick
Re: Outboard stalls and quites

My 4hp Suzuki 4 stroke wont idle due to plugged jet or jets in the card. Clean the jets and drain fuel before leaving it for long time.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-05-2020, 15:42
Replies: 9
Views: 3,504
Posted By KBDick
Re: Shaft seal change in water (no haul)

My PSS shaft log rubber bellows split suddenly when arriving at the dock luckily. I took plastic grocery bags and wrapped about 4-5 twisted and stuffed around the shaft from the outside taking...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-05-2020, 15:33
Replies: 19
Views: 13,441
Posted By KBDick
Re: How is Zodiac Quality Lately?

I would stay away from PVC here in Florida as my Cadet 2.6 had the glue dissolve with the floor pulling away. I should have tried 5200 before trashing it!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-05-2020, 12:06
Replies: 54
Views: 12,367
Posted By KBDick
Re: Barnacles - More Good Than Harm?

I live in Miami where everything underwater grows super fast so I use Blue Water ablative 64% copper using three coats annually. I use a 12 inch scrapper like plasterers use from HD and gently scrap...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-03-2020, 14:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,102
Posted By KBDick
Re: Force 10 Marine Grill

I live in Key Biscayne so not far away.
Have an old Force 10 but yours looks and should function better.
Will send you a PM.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-03-2020, 15:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By KBDick
Re: Trojan TE105 vs TE35

I have 4 Fall River 6 volt batteries for over five years with no problems yielding apx 200 amps at 12 volts. They are losing some power so may be time to buy them again. I would recommend them.
Forum: Navigation 16-02-2020, 08:38
Replies: 34
Views: 6,597
Posted By KBDick
Re: Panama to Ft. Lauderdale

SVFree, a cold front was coming down the Florida coast so we had south-southwest winds after rounding western Cuba. We had some rough weather as we approached Key West with big swells and 20+ winds...
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