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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 01-10-2023, 18:32
Replies: 51
Views: 5,992
Posted By kristjan
Re: Remove the alternator - crazy idea?

I ran my valve MD17C for years with no alternator. Batteries charged by solar, or a few hours of the Honda that made a cord to plug into my shore power inlet. Far more efficient than a diesel engine....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-02-2023, 06:55
Replies: 11
Views: 61,870
Posted By kristjan
Re: Paul Erling Johnson Designs

Look up Whizbang, he can help maybe. On wooden boat forum. I almost bought Norn,wish I had,when Bluevic came up for sale I already owned my Colvin.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-11-2021, 18:08
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,516
Posted By kristjan
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

Well, the Doxy we have is a few feet longer than the stock 38’ design. It is 41. With a few other differences. I actually bought if off a member of this forum, so I think many photos are able to be...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-11-2021, 06:22
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,516
Posted By kristjan
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

#3023,
But not sure it’s another members boat.

However, this page is about critique the feasibility and value of projects. It doesn’t bother me, what I don’t get it why you admonish someone for...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-11-2021, 05:49
Replies: 43
Views: 3,692
Posted By kristjan
Re: Canadians, please help!

I understood that the boat is supposed to physically be in Canada when it is licensed?
It’s been a while since I dealt this this.
Kris
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2021, 07:43
Replies: 4,498
Views: 1,182,516
Posted By kristjan
Re: Boats Less Than $30K Recent Noteworthy Finds

You literally do the same thing
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-09-2021, 18:40
Replies: 155
Views: 21,068
Posted By kristjan
Re: Are Grills Worth The Trouble?

Weber
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2021, 23:15
Replies: 326
Views: 33,673
Posted By kristjan
Re: Grounded ‘Mega Ship’ Blocking Suez Canal in Both Directions

Different ports have different rules. I worked on ships, we had to use tugs in some places no matter whAt.
Forum: Powered Boats 22-03-2021, 13:22
Replies: 96
Views: 14,737
Posted By kristjan
Re: How often do you change oil.

Once a year, I don’t watch the hours
Forum: Our Community 22-03-2021, 13:21
Replies: 18
Views: 2,564
Posted By kristjan
Re: Help to identify sailing boat?

I think it is an Albin
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2019, 18:43
Replies: 32
Views: 13,300
Posted By kristjan
Re: Sailing Croatia

I did a summer here as a flotilla skipper, and if I didn’t have children, I’d head straight back and work there again. The base manager is awesome and will do everything possible to ensure you have a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-11-2019, 18:18
Replies: 31
Views: 5,196
Posted By kristjan
Re: Where can I pull a beam of 26' on the Lower Chesapeake?

Pretty sure Deltaville, I’ve delivered Lagoons to their from France.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 05-11-2019, 18:18
Replies: 61
Views: 11,162
Posted By kristjan
Re: double universal joint to connect the drive shaft to the engine

The big Irwin charter boats had two universal joints in the shaft. I just put grease in the nipple once a week. These boats put more miles than most on them, and at least the one I skippered didn’t...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-10-2019, 18:27
Replies: 119
Views: 15,066
Posted By kristjan
Re: Month 37 Expenses of Cruising and Living on the Boat

Never saw the poll, but ...yes
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-10-2019, 04:38
Replies: 101
Views: 10,616
Posted By kristjan
My Multihull sail brothers please stop being so Defensive

What a fun thread to read! FWIW, After lots and lots of catamaran sailing, I choose a Tom Colvin steel 5’ draft schooner for family cruising. Though, a wharram in aluminum would be attractive.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-09-2019, 13:55
Replies: 28
Views: 65,938
Posted By kristjan
Re: CYOA charters in the USVI were fantastic

Too bad
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-09-2019, 20:18
Replies: 28
Views: 65,938
Posted By kristjan
Re: CYOA charters in the USVI were fantastic

Yep, it’s a great beach resort in Tortola, and worth checking out. I was a charter skipper in BVI for several years full time, many of my guests stayed there before or after charters and spoke very...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-09-2019, 19:40
Replies: 28
Views: 65,938
Posted By kristjan
Re: CYOA charters in the USVI were fantastic

https://m.facebook.com/LongBayBVI/
And rent from horizon
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-09-2019, 19:15
Replies: 141
Views: 72,046
Posted By kristjan
Re: Liability only or full coverage

Who did you switch to using?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-09-2019, 11:49
Replies: 10
Views: 2,138
Posted By kristjan
Re: compatibilty of Perkins 4108 with Lehman SP90

I’ve tossed around a lot of options for my own boat, have and MD17C, I’ll probably get a Beta 43.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-09-2019, 21:12
Replies: 99
Views: 66,711
Posted By kristjan
Re: Circumnavigation - Advice from you

Check out this site.
https://atomvoyages.com/
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2019, 21:01
Replies: 158
Views: 20,318
Posted By kristjan
Re: Source of hot water while cruising

Just a QUICK B3 hot water tank, engine waste heat, but idle is low however turn it on through the inverter and the alternator is charging also. But usually just boil a kettle of water, so I can...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-08-2019, 21:20
Replies: 102
Views: 19,776
Posted By kristjan
Re: Those really convenient things you did.

Led both ends of throat and peak haliard to deck, but one of the ends has a luff tackle, which compounds the basic purchase of the haliard. Easy to get right tension in throat and peak with needing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2019, 20:17
Replies: 52
Views: 26,977
Posted By kristjan
Re: Schooner vs Ketch

Old thread however here’s a few vids of schooner sailing.
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCp5cN_EdTYhYmuLDjmywgxQ/videos
I really picked this boat for the deck layout, shoal draft, and I like the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-08-2019, 16:26
Replies: 124
Views: 11,502
Posted By kristjan
Re: best cruising grounds for vegans?

Coffee grounds, coffee grounds are the best.
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