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Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
29-01-2024, 09:50
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Dinghy, most popular size and type
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8,154
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Hhew
Re: Dinghy, most popular size and type
Definitely not the most popular because it’s different, but I’ve been using my Takacat 300S daily for six months now and it’s hands down better than any inflatable or rigid inflatable that I’ve had....
Forum:
Our Community
14-01-2024, 02:27
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131
The two person shower
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11,378
Posted By
Hhew
Re: The two person shower
Any shower is a two-person shower if you’re skinny enough.
Forum:
Our Community
21-12-2023, 06:43
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Retirement - Managing your money
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49,245
Posted By
Hhew
Re: Retirement - Managing your money
Went down the rabbit hole and read this entire thread last night and I noticed that while there is great content, a few things that were not mentioned, so here’s my $.02.
The risk of a sudden...
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Dollars & Cents
07-12-2023, 14:11
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Ion insurance Costa Rica
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3,930
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Hhew
Re: Ion insurance Costa Rica
Bumping to keep this active. Has anyone done business with Ion and made a claim? I just received a pretty reasonable quote from Ion but this discussion here has me wary. Any updates?
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
17-11-2023, 09:28
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52
Broker is privately "flipping the good deals"?
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10,367
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Hhew
Re: Broker is privately "flipping the good deals"?
LOL “meticulously maintained”…
“Can you show me the maintenance records?”
“Oh I don’t have any records.”
Well that added some risk pad to my offer.
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
07-11-2023, 06:40
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4
Low voltage from alternator
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625
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Hhew
Re: Low voltage from alternator
Warren, the alternator is a new-ish Prestolite 70A with a V belt pulley. I’d rather not convert the engine to serpentine pulleys for a more powerful alternator. I’m also sticking with LFP for engine...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
06-11-2023, 14:27
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Low voltage from alternator
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625
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Hhew
Low voltage from alternator
Need some opinions from the group. I recently upgraded house and start batteries from AGM to LFP. Volvo D2-55 in a Bene 42. In the old setup, alternator B+ went to a Surepower battery isolator,...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
04-10-2023, 14:05
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Frigoboat spares kit recommendations?
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763
Posted By
Hhew
Re: Frigoboat spares kit recommendations?
Thanks all. I got pretty much the same advice from coastalclimatecontrol.com and got the parts ordered.
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
04-10-2023, 14:02
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Raritan Elegance spares kit
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417
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Hhew
Re: Raritan Elegance spares kit
Thanks Greenwave. Just got the same advice from Raritan and ordered the part. Happy flushin’.
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
03-10-2023, 13:04
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Raritan Elegance spares kit
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417
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Hhew
Raritan Elegance spares kit
I’m putting together a spares kit for an extended cruise and I’m looking for advice on what parts I should stock for this fancy Raritan Elegance electric flush head. It’s about 4 years old and has...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
03-10-2023, 12:51
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Frigoboat spares kit recommendations?
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763
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Hhew
Frigoboat spares kit recommendations?
I’m looking to put together a spares kit for a 19 year old Frigoboat AV35F (air cooled) refrigerator. Currently runs great, no history of problems, but I’m planning on being remote for a while. Any...
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Emergency, Disaster and Distress
20-06-2023, 20:40
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Titanic tourist submersible goes missing
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12,296
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Hhew
Re: Titanic tourist submersible goes missing
Who is reporting this? I haven’t seen any reports that banging noises have been heard.
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
18-06-2023, 17:34
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Poll:
How long is your anchor snubber?
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9,158
Posted By
Hhew
Re: How long is your anchor snubber?
15 ft of 1/2 inch three strand dock line, with a spliced loop on one end, a galvanized chain hook on the other, and one of those Davis bungee snubbers in the middle. Easy on, easy off. I just attach...
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Liveaboard's Forum
15-06-2023, 19:51
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70
Severe pain, what would you do if single handing?
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6,244
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Hhew
Re: Severe pain, what would you do if single handing?
https://youtu.be/xJnephnbHkI
I have several friends who swear by this technique to relieve back pain quickly. Worth a watch.
If the link doesn’t work, search on YouTube: “smashwerx lower back...
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Liveaboard's Forum
06-05-2023, 18:39
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Newbie and new boat in Florida. Tips for Chesapeake transit+anchoring along the way?
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Hhew
Re: Newbie and new boat in Florida. Tips for Chesapeake transit+anchoring along the w
I live in Pensacola and I fully understand your trepidation about hurricanes but consider staying in the Carabelle area for this season and getting to know the boat there. But- there is at least one...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
03-02-2023, 21:37
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Which macerator toilet to chose ??
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1,357
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Hhew
Re: Which macerator toilet to chose ??
I have a friend who claims through experience that the Raritan Elegance macerator will grind up anything you can throw at it - except a cherry pit. Don’t swallow your cherry pits!
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
03-02-2023, 21:32
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Talk me out of roller furling
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10,705
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Hhew
Re: Talk me out of roller furling
My immediate action drill in the event of losing the engine in a channel or around the docks is to pop the furler clutch and deploy the Genoa to keep some way on the boat and preserve steerage. You...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
03-02-2023, 21:14
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189
Who remembers all around white lights?
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16,649
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Hhew
Re: Who remembers all around white lights?
Just jumping in here to point out that the white all-around anchor light is not meant to illuminate the boat for collision avoidance, per se. It is meant to communicate to others that the vessel is...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
05-12-2022, 07:52
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3
Cutting battery posts
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1,030
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Hhew
Cutting battery posts
Installing a new AGM starting battery and the terminal posts are too tall and the floor boards won’t lay flat. Same group size as previous, but different terminal arrangement. It has 2 types of...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
03-12-2022, 03:11
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23
Entry into Cuba for a USA citizen sailor
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4,429
Posted By
Hhew
Re: Entry into Cuba for a USA citizen sailor
Addison Chan and Nigel Calder have written a very good cruising guide to Cuba. Addison is also active on the Cuba Land and Sea facebook group and there is a wealth of info on there. The issue these...
Forum:
Emergency, Disaster and Distress
01-12-2022, 10:18
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159
Urgent request from local boaters
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24,718
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Hhew
Re: Urgent request from local boaters
It’s sounds like our OP got tired and a little disoriented after a long passage and went ashore (maybe in a dinghy) somewhere near Playa de Tijuana, about 1km south of the border. Maybe to figure out...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
25-01-2022, 21:07
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69
Center Cockpits: pros and cons
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14,164
Posted By
Hhew
Re: Center Cockpits: pros and cons
I have a ‘04 Bene 42CC and I’m generally impressed with its design and happy with my choice. Pros: The massive aft stateroom was the selling point. Respectfully disagree with Jim Cate on this - we...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
09-01-2022, 07:38
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59
Garmin makes another aquisition
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9,072
Posted By
Hhew
Re: Garmin makes another aquisition
Well I think this is a smart acquisition and I applaud Garmin, but I work in tech and I see the challenges of system integration every day. Assuming Garmin integrates Vesper into their products as...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
17-11-2021, 16:04
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314
Silver + Gold stacking while cruising?
Views:
27,744
Posted By
Hhew
Re: Silver + Gold stacking while cruising?
…y’all might want to adjust the gain on your dry humor detectors. 🥴
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
17-11-2021, 12:26
Replies:
314
Silver + Gold stacking while cruising?
Views:
27,744
Posted By
Hhew
Re: Silver + Gold stacking while cruising?
This is absurd. What hotel in England allows you to transact in cash US Dollars?
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