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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2024, 11:28
Replies: 32
Views: 2,384
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: How many spare ropes are enough?

We ducked into Shelter Cove to weather hurricane Mathew. After all, Hilton Head had not had a hurricane in forever. 42' GB, on a face dock. We had 12 lines. Used every one. She came through without a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-01-2024, 15:10
Replies: 21
Views: 2,696
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Why do we not see open array radar antennas on sailboats?

Ok, not a sailor - but on our 42' trawler with a Garmin 18" round xHD mounted 22' above the water, I cannot imagine needing more. It picks out crab pots, I tracked 3 pelicans parallelling us 3 miles...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 07-10-2023, 07:25
Replies: 44
Views: 5,609
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Cape lookout rescue

We sold Shangri-La in May of this year. We did ride out Mathew in Hilton Head, Dorian here in Beaufort and Eieio here as well. Also, many tropical blows over 6 years.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 07-10-2023, 06:32
Replies: 44
Views: 5,609
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Cape lookout rescue

Have not heard more about the boat.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 06-10-2023, 06:51
Replies: 44
Views: 5,609
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Cape lookout rescue

We live in Beaufort and have been visiting this area for 7 years on our 42' trawler. Cape Lookout bight is a very safe anchorage in a storm. On occassion, some of the big shrimp boats will anchor...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 27-06-2020, 04:16
Replies: 102
Views: 33,309
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: USCG Six Pack license sea time fraud

Having just sat for my Masters license, I'm thinking the six pack is no longer the same as Masters. I had several sections to do, taking nearly the entire day.

The six pack guys had one. They were...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-10-2018, 08:26
Replies: 34
Views: 34,174
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Use Gasket sealant on new gaskets?

+1 on the Aviation product. Let it set up a bit before installing. Also works well on threaded fittings where you just can't seem to get a seal. Impervious to most stuff on boats.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2018, 07:18
Replies: 53
Views: 6,200
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Chainplate how bad ?

At the risk of topic creep, I find this question extremely relevant. After reading volumes about bedding, sealing hardware screws, etc. all out of SS, how does the oxygen starvation scenario come...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-08-2018, 07:23
Replies: 60
Views: 7,082
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Time Keeps Slipping Away...

"What's a cleat?" she asked as we slid an old refurbished runabout down the ramp for sea trials. We'd already put a PA on Shangri-La. We just did it. Sold it all. It's just stuff. Being handy...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-08-2018, 07:13
Replies: 104
Views: 15,025
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Help us before my husband throws our Mercury outboard in the water!

I admit, I haven't read every entry on this post, so apologies if this has come up. You need fuel, air and spark. Seems like the air issue hasn't been mentioned. I've had spider nests and once...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-06-2018, 09:09
Replies: 11
Views: 4,051
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Here's one for Peggy - bladder holding tank

"All that said...it's what's on the boat, apparently good quality and in excellent condition, so I wouldn't let it be a deal breaker. Use it till all the other upgrades, replacements and repairs you...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-06-2018, 08:38
Replies: 84
Views: 13,629
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Before you set sail, how did you eliminate all your STUFF?

Met in December '15. Bought Shangri-La in April '16 during which we got rid of two households and a vehicle. Moved on in May. Our 5x8 shed with what we thought was important - will be emptied this...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-06-2018, 09:32
Replies: 18
Views: 3,063
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Looking For A Home

Caution - thread creep. . .thank you sir. We're at the front of the pack, up in Lake Erie pinned down by this #%$! wind. We certainly will be spending time in your area.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-06-2018, 09:20
Replies: 23
Views: 7,387
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: fixing a weeping fuel line from a full diesel tank

Possibly Silicone Rescue tape? I keep rolls of it on board. It seals to itself and withstands most any fluid and temp extremes. Had it on a water hose 75+PSI and actually forgot about it. Not sure...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-06-2018, 09:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,063
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Looking For A Home

We are anxious to visit the Kentucky lakes area on our way south on the Loop. Has always interested me. But too far north for year round having grown up on the grate lakes. No more winters for us....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-06-2018, 08:12
Replies: 60
Views: 13,361
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Microwave and Inverter don't play together well

You have to be the owner (victim) of an out of control, IMAX 8 channel sound system based unlocked imagination to see what I'm seeing right now. . . :nonono:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-05-2018, 12:22
Replies: 24
Views: 15,893
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Best UV resistant sealant/caulk ?

We have original Sikaflex on our 28 year old teak decks. Still flexible. Having done some touch up I found it also sticks to anything, plastic (sunglasses), blue jeans, leather (wallet), aluminum...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-05-2018, 12:10
Replies: 20
Views: 8,435
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: How do you get out of tight berth when the wind is blowing?

Or like me, pick marinas that have pilings at the end of the docks.

They call me the Pole Dancer.
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2018, 08:52
Replies: 35
Views: 4,819
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Understanding the marina/boatyard/dealer/broker mindset

Jammer your final point, 'what can we do. . ' struck me. We have not had horrible experiences at yards. Our work is discussed in detail, quotes are often somewhat vague as that is the nature of our...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-04-2018, 06:20
Replies: 57
Views: 9,925
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Land/dock cart - what do you use?

We've had a version of this cart for two years now. Folds up nice and carries a very heavy load easily.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-02-2018, 09:43
Replies: 27
Views: 5,798
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Synthetic lubricating oil for marine diesels

Ran synthetics in 3 vans/pickups for for 130,000+ miles on each. Changed oil once a year. Low consumption, excellent protection. Switched our Cummins to synthetic. They have over 4,900 hours on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-02-2018, 07:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,375
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Atlantic ICW - how often do you see dolphin

We were out Sunday in Core Creek, Beaufort NC area and had dolphins along for most of the trip. We see them more than not from VA to West Palm. They seem to like us around 8K, when we slow down...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 08-02-2018, 08:14
Replies: 21
Views: 8,743
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Twindisc TMC40M - what tranny oil?

The process of writing their manuals at Twin Disc must be a lot like watching a room full of blind people making a pot of chili. This topic is a frequent hit on all the forums. Nice to have peeps...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-02-2018, 05:30
Replies: 23
Views: 8,002
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: is there a diesel water heater that works with electricity and engine coolant ?

Brann - we have a unit from Marine Heating Systems – Itrheat (https://itrheat.com/products/marin-heating-systems/) installed on Shangri-La. After getting through 11 degree nights here in NC this...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-02-2018, 08:45
Replies: 61
Views: 9,896
Posted By Nightcrawler
Re: Holding plate freezer 12v recommendations

The running on of the compressor we experienced with our new SeaFrost was due to loss of refrigerant on a loose fitting. Once it was sealed and recharged our compressor barely runs. Now in the vein...
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