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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-01-2024, 11:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Melbourne Fl to Key Largo

How do your want to go south? ICW, hop skipping down the coast, or all in one offshore shot. Winter can be adverse and all depends on what kind of ride you want. Definitely stay closer to shore to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-03-2023, 11:49
Replies: 29
Views: 2,636
Posted By Hydro2
Re: 3gm30 White Smoke & Max 2000rpm In Forward, Neutral and Reverse Work Normally

The white exhaust is related to steam in the engine exhaust; steam indicates a water flow restriction in my experience. Check your exhaust elbow and clear the passage for h20 to flow. Experienced...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-09-2022, 10:07
Replies: 7
Views: 1,492
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Keeping Systems Safe Without Winterizing

Norfolk VA water does not generally get cold enough to freeze. I have been keeping my boat in the water all winter without winterizing. The key is to watch the NOAA Chesapeake Bay data buoys for the...
Forum: Navigation 18-07-2021, 11:57
Replies: 53
Views: 7,265
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Depth indication close to shore

For US coastal chart (NOAA) whether ENC or RNC (aka paper charts), the depths are at chart datum MLLW; the minimum depth a low low water. Heights are Mean High Water MHW, or the official shoreline...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2020, 09:55
Replies: 88
Views: 13,122
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Jib Sheet Clew Attachment Poll

genoa roller furling
2 sheets
attached with bowlines
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-11-2020, 07:50
Replies: 136
Views: 19,301
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Very Flexible Sealant (not adhesive) For Polycarbonate?

I've had this problem due to expansion/contraction of the polycarbonate window, especially on the sunny side of my boat. I've had to reseal my windows twice; originally used 4200 not so good after a...
Forum: Navigation 17-11-2019, 14:12
Replies: 51
Views: 8,188
Posted By Hydro2
Re: NOAA Plans to Stop Producing Traditional Paper Charts

Hey, to be honest it's all about the budget in alignment with technology. I do understand the concerned citizen's plight. It is a day of losing cartographic art and application. I work for...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-07-2018, 10:29
Replies: 11
Views: 7,209
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Question about mast boot replacement

Just did this last month; when you take off the old wrap, you might find voids between the wood or other material spacers. Fill the void with WM 8200 or 3M 4200. I used 3 inch Flex tape which is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-03-2018, 07:52
Replies: 24
Views: 18,508
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 no alarm on key turn

Good day, Bearing in mind the key slot is exposed to marine atmosphere, my alarm was intermittent. Inspection on the back side did not reveal anything out of the ordinary. A quick fix for me was...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-01-2018, 09:19
Replies: 1
Views: 934
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Experienced Surveyor for Hampton, VA Area?

Capt. Frank Lanier & Accocicates, LLC
1500 Gray Rock Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757 287-3770
Capt. F.K. Lanier & Associates, Marine Surveryors and Consultants (https://www.captfklanier.com/)
...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-01-2018, 09:02
Replies: 38
Views: 5,253
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Ice reports - Hampton, Norfolk area?

Hello,
I've gone through two winters in the Norfolk, VA area, using an electric oil filled radiator heater. All water tanks empty with lines drained, hot water heater emptied, opened engine hatch,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-01-2018, 08:46
Replies: 22
Views: 12,213
Posted By Hydro2
Re: O'Day '34 and big water?

Hello,
A past co-worker had a 34 O'Day and did extensive cruising in the Bahamas, crossing Gulf Stream from FL. Cruised the Bahamas for several years. As with the other posts, be mindful of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-08-2016, 12:52
Replies: 12
Views: 4,670
Posted By Hydro2
Re: Garmin GPS to Pedestal Guard Mount

I ordered the Snapit pedestal guard mount and it worked great.
Snapit Pedestal Guard Mounted Rectangular Mounting Pad...
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