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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-04-2024, 07:05
Replies: 36
Views: 1,977
Posted By Sparx
Re: Running a two stroke from a large static tank? How to deal with mix?

Like you I have a pair of Yamaha T9.9s, now with around 1200 hours on them. Cruising to remote places got me interested in spare parts. Today I carry spare sparks plugs, water pump, carburetor,...
Forum: Navigation 18-03-2024, 06:40
Replies: 8
Views: 593
Posted By Sparx
Re: Norfolk to Key West in April

Kurt, I have made the trip south from the Chesapeake a number of times. Here are my thoughts…


April 1 timing is fine, especially for a plan that involves a series of hops.

Going down the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-02-2024, 18:06
Replies: 2
Views: 754
Posted By Sparx
Re: 1st offshore ocean passage & fishing questions

To just focus on the navigation aspect…

I see no need to go anywhere as far north as “50 nm south of Bermuda “. In your situation I might provision in Lake Worth Florida to stay as southerly as...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 23-02-2024, 16:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,163
Posted By Sparx
Re: North From Chesapeake

My favorite stops along this route:

Cape Henlopen. Anchor off the Cape Henlopen Beach to be surrounded by dolphins at each tide.

Atlantic Highlands. Great town to explore, eat, walk, and chat...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-02-2024, 16:25
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Sparx
Re: alt.dinghy: A place to talk about choices beyond RIBs

Love that boat. Plywood on cypress, beautiful.

The spindrift by B&B yachts is also a good boat. I built one 20 years ago.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-02-2024, 14:05
Replies: 35
Views: 4,182
Posted By Sparx
Re: alt.dinghy: A place to talk about choices beyond RIBs

I love a good wooden rowing boat, but have yet to find one with good enough stability for getting in/out of the boat at the stern or the beach.

In practice for us the inflatable rib is hard to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-01-2024, 09:26
Replies: 68
Views: 4,716
Posted By Sparx
Re: Water System Problems

I have a Marco pump that routinely self primes making about a 2.5 foot lift. I don’t know the limit for self priming.

….If that helps
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-01-2024, 06:58
Replies: 68
Views: 4,716
Posted By Sparx
Re: Water System Problems

My suggestion would be to step back and think about how to quickly swap out components. You can choose for yourself wether a pump with internal switch or a pump with separate switch better meets your...
Forum: Navigation 21-01-2024, 05:49
Replies: 14
Views: 1,272
Posted By Sparx
Re: Cruising Guide Recommendation - Florida to Maine Outside

Here are a couple thoughts to get you started.

The Gulf Stream runs close to land at Cape Canaveral and Beaufort North Carolina. If you want to ride the Gulf Stream head a few miles off shore at...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-01-2024, 10:20
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Sparx
Re: Maine Cat Owners: 2 questions?

The Maine Cat 30’s generally were not equipped with hot water systems. Many owners heat their water on the stove or use a sun shower bag sitting on the deck. The system you describe sounds like an...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-01-2024, 10:13
Replies: 2
Views: 489
Posted By Sparx
Re: Maine Cat Owners: 2 questions?

This reply assumes the stairs you are referring to are at the very aft end of the hull. It is these stairs one might use to step off the boat into a dinghy. This reply is not addressing the stairs...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-01-2024, 05:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By Sparx
Re: Please explain like I'm an idiot: cruising internet and phone (Caribbean)

Our experience has been buying local sims with enough data to forage on the www is about the same price as activating the international plan from our stateside cell phone provider with an unlimited...
Forum: Other 15-01-2024, 08:27
Replies: 25
Views: 3,520
Posted By Sparx
Re: Delmarva Circumnavigation

I too am considering the Delmarva loop in 2024. Maybe late spring maybe early fall.

I will choose a direction based on the wind, but counter clockwise is most likely for the reasons stated.
...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 09-01-2024, 15:04
Replies: 32
Views: 2,712
Posted By Sparx
Re: Tow Vehicle Suggestions Sought

Detailed specs are here:

https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/2014_Specs/2014_F150_Specs.pdf

I share the year I own, but you can find details for any other truck with...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 09-01-2024, 09:39
Replies: 32
Views: 2,712
Posted By Sparx
Re: Tow Vehicle Suggestions Sought

There are a wide variety of trucks out there that will get the job done. From personal experience I can attest that the F150 eco boost will pull your load with confidence.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-01-2024, 18:33
Replies: 13
Views: 2,451
Posted By Sparx
Re: An easiest crossing

Sounds like you are in good shape then.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-01-2024, 14:58
Replies: 13
Views: 2,451
Posted By Sparx
Re: An easiest crossing

My catamaran has two outboard engines for auxiliary propulsion. On each motor I change the oil at 100 hour intervals, the water pump and lower unit oil, the zincs and external and internal fuel...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-01-2024, 07:23
Replies: 13
Views: 1,657
Posted By Sparx
Re: Extensive dry rot in hull. Fully remove ply?

You are at a crossroads. The path you choose determines the future of the boat. The dry rot will only get worse, it does not heal through neglect.

The boat is completely fixable. The repairs...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-12-2023, 07:53
Replies: 13
Views: 2,451
Posted By Sparx
Re: An easiest crossing

I would bypass Bimini. My plan would be to cross the bank north of Bimini then make course for the Berry Islands. Check in with customs at Great Harbour Key. The Berry Islands have so many...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-12-2023, 07:38
Replies: 7
Views: 705
Posted By Sparx
Re: Chesapeake winter storage?

I live a little north of Norfolk, off the Rappahannock River. The last several years we get a skim of ice further up the creek occasionally but it is gone shortly after sunrise.

Winterization...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-12-2023, 06:50
Replies: 29
Views: 4,551
Posted By Sparx
Re: Antares 44 vs Seawind 1260

Speaking of rare…. There is a Maine Cat 41 for sale out of Deltaville Virginia right now. This boat might be a useful comparison in your search. I have no interest in the boat, just happened to...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 19-12-2023, 18:52
Replies: 50
Views: 5,146
Posted By Sparx
Re: Chesapeake to Maine - Summer 2024

This is great advice from CarlF
Forum: Our Community 12-11-2023, 11:34
Replies: 40
Views: 2,706
Posted By Sparx
Re: Who is your local Chandlery?

I frequently buy parts from a local marina, sending my dollars there whenever I can. Most of the time they have to order what I want, but the item is usually in my hand the following day. The price...
Forum: Navigation 29-10-2023, 09:23
Replies: 4
Views: 761
Posted By Sparx
Re: Sailing from New York City to the Delaware Bay

I very much like Atlantic Highlands. I like to leave early, coordinating with the tide if possible. The next stop is Cape Henlopen in Delaware Bay, usually anchor down in time for dinner.
...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-10-2023, 18:34
Replies: 91
Views: 19,112
Posted By Sparx
Re: How much food is too much?

We use a spread sheet of menu items to figure out what basic ingredients we would like to have on board. Meals are then made using these ingredients, sometimes as the menu item in the spreadsheet...
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