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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 03-01-2023, 19:28
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: 1975 41' Gulfstar Ketch $30K

The boat is under contract. Thank you for your interest.



Fair winds
Ed
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 24-07-2022, 06:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: 1975 41' Gulfstar Ketch $30K

Located Penobscot Bay, vicinity of Stonington, Maine, USA
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 22-07-2022, 10:50
Replies: 8
Views: 2,442
Posted By sailor_ed
1975 41' Gulfstar Ketch $30K

We are spending our last summer as sailors aboard our 41 ft. Gulfstar Moonshadow and then she could be yours for another lifetime of cruising.

The asking price is $30,000 US and reflects our...
Forum: Challenges 11-07-2022, 06:41
Replies: 92
Views: 10,750
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Seasickness, Fear & anxiety

Carvidilol can cause problems with hypoglycemic awareness in diabetics. It is a heart medication for high blood pressure. A better anti-emetic (but still a prescription drug in the USA) is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-06-2022, 18:37
Replies: 9
Views: 1,069
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: 1964 Pearson Rhodes 41 Formica laminate

Look into Daich Coatings products. We used their Spread Stone epoxy finish on our old laminate. It's been 3-4 years now and it still looks good and seems quite durable.



Fair winds, Ed
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-03-2022, 16:35
Replies: 23
Views: 4,790
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: So which battery monitor are people recommending nowadays?

The SG 200 does not seem to handle the output characteristics of solar panels and gives ridiculous information if they are charging your batteries. Much better to have an amp counter and deal with...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 06-03-2022, 11:12
Replies: 18
Views: 2,302
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: How To Patch a hole on Atomic 4 Gas Engine

:thumb: Good advice unless you decide to go with a rebuilt Atomic. Where are you anchored?


Fair winds.. Ed
Forum: Our Community 13-02-2022, 06:48
Replies: 34
Views: 4,690
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Pump in vented loop needed for direct to sea pee

:thumb::thumb:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-02-2022, 13:39
Replies: 18
Views: 2,901
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Keel Crack Controversy—pix—Surveyor or marine architect?

I own a '75 GS 41 and I'm having problems orienting to the photos. Does photo 2 go back far enough to show the original area? What would photo 1 show on the other side of the keel? To communicate...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-01-2022, 08:10
Replies: 69
Views: 14,704
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Center Cockpits: pros and cons

I am surprised that no one has mentioned engine access. On my Gulfstar 41 I have a sitting headroom engine room with LasDrop to fan belt access. I can have the transmission out before lunch and still...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-01-2022, 15:29
Replies: 43
Views: 4,391
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Help with identifying part

Sure looks like a voltage regulator to me. My Atomic 4 had one and I could have sworn that they were used with charging "generators" and alternators too in the days of yore.


Fair winds
Ed

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Forum: Destinations 05-01-2022, 09:20
Replies: 22
Views: 3,417
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Cruising Newfoundland and Labrador

We spent a year and a half in Newfoundland wintering aboard in Burgeo. In 30 years of cruising the East Coast etc our time there stands out as the highlight.



Fair winds... Ed
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 06-12-2021, 06:21
Replies: 25
Views: 7,805
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: How to remove the shaft coupling

Very neat trick! :thumb: That one goes straight to long term memory!
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-09-2021, 09:17
Replies: 63
Views: 12,568
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Heavier anchor or more chain?

If the bottom is soft mud and there is nothing underwater the rode might chafe on try using much LESS chain with a Danforth. Maybe 6 ft. However a modern anchor will be a hundred times more...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-09-2021, 09:09
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Coolant gauge fluctuations up to 120degC

:confused: Aren’t there some decimals missing in the 3rd resistance test? 1000F is pretty hot for a cold engine.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2021, 07:07
Replies: 20
Views: 1,749
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Nonskid on a Varnished Ladder

I would consider pads made of the Grey faux wood planking they use for house decks. Somewhat non-skid and should last many years.



I lucked into some dock planking that was being replaced. I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2021, 08:39
Replies: 75
Views: 10,237
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Flinsail: a cool new way to do solar

What happens when the wind comes from somewhere other than the sun's rough location? How adjustable is it?
Forum: Our Community 23-08-2021, 11:17
Replies: 42
Views: 6,191
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: What's usual for hailing port?

We had a state registered sailboat. For our hail we put "Merchant's Row" which is the name given to the waters off our favorite islands in Maine. When we cruised the east coast of the US everyone...
Forum: Navigation 20-08-2021, 09:37
Replies: 22
Views: 4,298
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Anyone able to get their hands on Admiralty Chart 5308 (World Sailing Ship Routes

I have the 1973 edition of Ocean Passages For The World which has 5308, 5309, and other charts included. (folded in cardboard pocket) in original slipcase protected with clear "contact paper" (book...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-08-2021, 09:43
Replies: 77
Views: 11,069
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Advice docking a boat with throttle mounted down low?

I saw an old Block Island 40 that had a low shift lever in the cockpit. The owner had the lever cut down and welded a motocycle heel and toe shift lever to it. Gave him very nice control with his...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-08-2021, 09:29
Replies: 30
Views: 4,439
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Replacing original 47 yr old thru hulls

I suspect you are dealing with old silicone sealant. Back when your boat was built silicone was a new miracle sealer and was probably used in lots of inadvisable places...
and still is! :smile:

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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-08-2021, 14:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,131
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Need help sourcing a steering part - again

:thumb: The original design would not have included a metal to metal brake
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 04-07-2021, 14:28
Replies: 74
Views: 11,193
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Cascading mistakes turned it to a bad day

As others have said boat problems are usually a cascade and the way to stop them is at the start. The jibe was when it all started so that is where I would focus. You and your daughter might want to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-06-2021, 12:15
Replies: 5
Views: 948
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Blue marks on edges of gelcoat repair

You could use the 10 ft. rule: if you can't see it from 10 ft. it doesn't matter. I personally use the 50 ft rule. :smile:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-05-2021, 15:27
Replies: 18
Views: 5,055
Posted By sailor_ed
Re: Should I reuse the top fiberglass skin

When it was done to my boat, after removal of core, a layer of mat was put down with the edges of the mat sticking up around the edge. (in the saw kerf). Then core thinner than original was laid in...
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