Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.03 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Copacabana
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 21-08-2022, 04:04
Replies: 150
Views: 11,547
Posted By Copacabana
Re: A Realization

Chotu, I agree with Knotical. I am aware of the difficult times you've been going through and perhaps it's time to just sell the boat and buy something smaller and ready to enjoy on the water today....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-04-2022, 15:37
Replies: 166
Views: 17,233
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Time It Takes To FULLY Charge Batteries

Well Akopac, I, for one, was extremely offended by your post.... :biggrin:

Perhaps you could extend absorption time a little longer, but have a look at the manual for your controller and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-03-2022, 03:33
Replies: 277
Views: 96,971
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Danny green chameleon nesting dinghy

Beautiful job Jammer!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-03-2022, 06:06
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Mast wiring

That jig is very clever! I ended up passing a length of old standing rigging through the PVC pipe to give it some weight and to keep it straight for drilling. The jig is a much more elegant solution.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-03-2022, 05:29
Replies: 13
Views: 926
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Mast wiring

It's a bit tricky, but with 2 people, it can be done with a bit of time and patience. I added a PVC pipe conduit to the inside of my mast for all mast wiring. I had the mast on horses (horizontal)...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-03-2022, 08:12
Replies: 77
Views: 6,768
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Lightweight, Medium Firm Mattress?

This is a cheap and excellent solution as you can choose the density of the foam (more or less firm) and the weight is very low.

If I may make a suggestion, if you add a gel memory foam topper to...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-03-2022, 08:31
Replies: 156
Views: 122,071
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Weber Q1200 Grill on a boat

Hi r.stokes. Well, I just replaced the burner for the first time a month ago, so I would say they last longer than Dickinson burners. I found third-party (Chinese) replacement burners for the Weber...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-03-2022, 16:18
Replies: 5
Views: 1,747
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Vindo 45 group?

I have a Vindo 50 (35 ft), but it's almost the same boat. Sails well and has no bad manners. It doesn't point too high, but otherwise sails very well on all other points of sail. It really depends on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2022, 15:05
Replies: 280
Views: 23,473
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Falling in a vessel at a boat show

Just re-read the last sentence again.
Forum: Our Community 19-02-2022, 06:36
Replies: 34
Views: 4,714
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Pump in vented loop needed for direct to sea pee

I keep a spray bottle with a vinegar and water solution beside the head. A spritz in the bowl keeps everything odorless.

To the OP: why not simply use the urine jugs as intended by the...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-02-2022, 13:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Yanmar 3GM30(f)

After 10 months on a mooring, you can be certain there is growth in the raw water intake. Did you dive to check/clean the intake?
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-02-2022, 12:53
Replies: 11
Views: 1,044
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Yanmar 3GM30(f)

Have you checked the through hull that provides raw water? If it has been sitting for 10 months, you probably have growth in the intake that you will only see when you dive to check the hull.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 11-02-2022, 06:37
Replies: 532
Views: 29,174
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Canadian COVID part-2

Encouraging, but still very high. I think we'll see some "normalcy" in the early summer.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 10-02-2022, 06:32
Replies: 532
Views: 29,174
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Canadian COVID part-2

Ha ha. I'm in!
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-02-2022, 09:10
Replies: 78
Views: 11,555
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Is a Fridge Worth Installing?

[QUOTE=Pegu Club;3569888]We cruise on a Bristol 29.9, and have two firefly group 31 batteries fed by the 70 amp alternator on our Beta 16 diesel, and two one hundred watt semi flexible Renergy solar...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-02-2022, 15:45
Replies: 17
Views: 4,427
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Yanmar engine oil level - dipstick markings very far apart?! 2GM20F

I think the 2 markings represent the maximum and minimum oil levels.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 02-02-2022, 04:29
Replies: 78
Views: 11,555
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Is a Fridge Worth Installing?

Not sure I agree. Those portable Engel fridge/freezers are tough, reliable and use very little energy (about 30ah a day in most cases). They are expensive, but they should last for many years without...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-02-2022, 07:20
Replies: 53
Views: 8,317
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Shot Across The Bow

No experience with the Pearson models you mention, but I've always thought the 323 is a lot of (good old) boat for the money. They seem to sell for very fair prices.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 01-02-2022, 05:16
Replies: 78
Views: 11,555
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Is a Fridge Worth Installing?

With another 100w of solar, I think you can run a small Engel fridge without a problem. You have enough battery ah reserve. I have a 40-quart drop-in Engel in the tropics and it consumes about 30ah...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-01-2022, 07:23
Replies: 26
Views: 4,739
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Alternator belt for yanmar 3gm30f

I took my old Yanmar belt to an autoparts place and bought a bunch of spares for much less than the Yanmar ones (which are Mitsubishi I think). If I recall correctly, the replacement is an A-36 belt...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 20-12-2021, 13:59
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,319
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Canadian COVID-19 News

Dan, thanks so much for posting this. It's a glimmer of hope at a time when so much of the world is politically divided (even over vaccines and science... :confused:). Perhaps we all just need to sit...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-12-2021, 13:08
Replies: 86
Views: 11,377
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Honest and knowledgeable opinions, keep current boat or change to older heavier?

I agree. Buying a new used boat for cruising, with all the potential (unknown) problems, seems more stressful than going with the boat you know and trust.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-12-2021, 07:17
Replies: 417
Views: 36,948
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Where do you dump?

It's actually ideal for weekend use. The contents dry out during the week and you can go months without dumping. There is no odor at all.
Forum: Our Community 08-12-2021, 09:12
Replies: 62
Views: 8,299
Posted By Copacabana
Re: Real Estate Stake While Cruising - Are you in or out?

Kevin, I think this is a very real concern. If you sell your house now, will you be able to buy another when you return? Perhaps you can sell your house and buy a few cheaper properties to rent while...
Forum: Meets & Greets 02-12-2021, 08:12
Replies: 12
Views: 1,249
Posted By Copacabana
Re: I think I'm lost

That's also a great plan, going through the Pantanal and up through the Amazon. It's all a question of priorities- land or sea. Brazil is a big country, so give yourself plenty of time.
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 Last »

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:01.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.