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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar Yesterday, 07:43
Replies: 0
Views: 106
Posted By Rocinante33
Westerbeke electrical issue

Greetings

Tearing my hair out over this one.

I have a westerbeke 42b with ‘captains panel.’

It has three warning lights, a buzze and a ‘test button.

When I turn the key, the lights should...
Forum: Great Lakes 27-03-2024, 21:47
Replies: 32
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Cut mast in half???

I was charged for my LOA which is 38’. It was never a question. Most of the tie ups on the Erie Canal are free and easily accessible.

Other people hitting my mast was not a worry either. Nor did...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-03-2024, 10:55
Replies: 7
Views: 719
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Bridge heights in Ft. Myers, FL on Caloosahatchee

The bridges on the river and canals do not always have boards indicating the height.

There is an RR bridge (table lift, not bascule) that is more like 49 feet. It’s horrifying if you are close,...
Forum: Great Lakes 27-03-2024, 10:26
Replies: 32
Views: 1,531
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Cut mast in half???

Second not cutting the mast. I did that trip last year with a 52’ mast on a 38’ boat, so significant overhang either end. Never once had a problem with that.

Very helpful fellows at Oswego...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2024, 08:38
Replies: 11
Views: 878
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Novice Sailor, looking for advice

Hi Nate

I too sailed a Catalina 22 swing keel, pop top for many years as a trailer sailor. Once took it from Islamorada to Key West and back. The boat is still in the hands of my niece who keeps...
Forum: Destinations 07-03-2024, 08:04
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: HELP. Sailboat Charter from St Vincent to Grenada

You’ll have to check out/in somewhere

Give a thought to Carriocou. Very laid back and some nice sights on shore that you can look up online or ask around when you get there. Customs official...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2024, 06:44
Replies: 7
Views: 738
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Thinking of buying a sailboat in Indiantown FL

Indiantown is a place where most of the boats are stored on the hard. The whole place is pretty low key and the staff is very helpful. There is a little continuous community living there and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-02-2024, 06:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,901
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Bahamas island hopping anchorage timing

FWIW….. I just made a parallel run from Grand Turk to San Salvador.

Anchored outside of the little harbor. Walked to the airport to clear customs the next morning. Closed because there is not a...
Forum: Destinations 27-11-2023, 07:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,144
Posted By Rocinante33
Mona Passage and PR

Hi all

Seeking advice on a passage from USVI to Florida.

Thinking of north coast of PR to Providencales? What degree of concern is the Mona Passage at Christmas time? Good source of last...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-10-2023, 15:42
Replies: 41
Views: 5,780
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Weeping seacock

Those look like they might be “BASIC” brand name seacocks. I had them on my new-to-me 2001 Beneteau (Made in US but I keep finding European components) and I posted about it. They looked fine but...
Forum: Powered Boats 22-08-2023, 14:08
Replies: 20
Views: 2,113
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: World’s first wind-powered freighter sets off on maiden voyage

On the subject of ‘first.’ I think these guys might have the (modern) checkered flag
...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-07-2023, 09:51
Replies: 26
Views: 5,742
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Are the cuts in the Bahamas really that dangerous?

This is a rock solid piece of advice. It contains exactly what you need to consider.

There is nothing about river rafting that will inform your situation vis-a-vis a catamaran in breakers with a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2023, 06:57
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Empty Waste Tank on 2000 Beneteau 381

Many thanks

That’s the answer I feared. Was just hoping some other shortcut had been contemplated by the builder

I’ll add that to the haul out list

Cheers!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2023, 06:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Empty Waste Tank on 2000 Beneteau 381

Hi

Researching this question I came across yours

It seems that the y valve is designed to shift contents of head to either the tank or directly overboard. So that configuration seems to make...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 04-06-2023, 20:58
Replies: 51
Views: 7,585
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Planning a rout. Fort Myers to Miami

If this is a real request and you really have zero experience you probably ought to consider the Okechobee Waterway from Ft Myers to Stuart and then th ICW to Miami.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-05-2023, 21:04
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Adler Barbour problem

Negative, I guess.

It’s where the black wire had been connected from the compressor to the boat electrical system. (A fan was also tied in) I guess they thought putting heat shrink would protect...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-05-2023, 16:48
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Danforth compressor for sale

Solved my problem by unnecessarily buying new compressor and plate

About to leave.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f14/adler-barbour-problem-275039.html#post3776572

Here’s the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-05-2023, 16:45
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Adler Barbour problem

:jump::devil::jump::jump::flowers:Resolution of this.

I stupidly got a little impatient and tried to defrost and poked a hole in the evaporator. No practical way to recharge for less than $250.00,...
Forum: Navigation 04-05-2023, 18:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Advise on my route through Bahamas.

Hi

Overall route depends on you. Abacos will not disappoint.

I don’t think you’ll make it into Crown Haven. It’s only a couple of feet deep. The ferry gets in there but google an image….it’s...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-05-2023, 07:39
Replies: 14
Views: 1,049
Posted By Rocinante33
Anybody know ‘Basic’ thru hull?

Hi All

This boat is new to me. (Beneteau 381 year 2001) I had it surveyed on the Great Lakes last summer and moved it into the Atlantic in the fall.

I went to fiddle with the main engine...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-05-2023, 12:39
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Danforth compressor for sale

Not quite sure how to determine that as it’s not clearly labeled

I’ll enclose a couple photos
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-04-2023, 04:34
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By Rocinante33
Danforth compressor for sale

Hi all

For those who followed my refrigerator story, this will make sense.

I popped a hole in my evaporator and, long story short, I can’t get another one and I am going to replace with a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2023, 10:35
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By Rocinante33
Danfoss ND35 compressor for sale

Hi all

For those who followed my refrigerator story, this will make sense.

I popped a hole in my evaporator and, long story short, I can’t get another one and I am going to replace with a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-04-2023, 13:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Adler Barbour problem

Update…..

I got a little impatient with the defrosting process and stuck a small hole in my evaporator plate…..groooowl….

The fridge guy told me I could repair it with epoxy but he wasnt very...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-04-2023, 12:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By Rocinante33
Re: Adler Barbour problem

Thanks for those

I checked all of the connections and scuffed each one up a bit. They were very clean.

I appreciate that I have a voltage drop, (and therefore increased resistance?)...
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