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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-04-2024, 05:10
Replies: 9
Views: 503
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: How much rode can I get into my anchor locker

I’m astonished it packs so compactly. Does that mean a standard rope/chain gypsy would not hold sufficiently? It would seem anything that limp would be like trying to grasp an eel with your bare hand.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-04-2024, 19:23
Replies: 5
Views: 413
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: 1971 Hinckley 38 Sailboat Autopilot Recommendation

A photo would help. Are you aware that a wheel pilot can be mounted forward or aft of the spokes on your wheel? The wheel pilot on my boat is mounted forward of the spokes as I have a windvane and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-04-2024, 18:14
Replies: 11
Views: 656
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Strange marks on Plywood after painting.

I agree with most who have responded, contamination. The “old paint” may have harbored the contamination now readily apparent. A pigmented shellac primer would have sealed the surface prior to the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-04-2024, 18:08
Replies: 6
Views: 480
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Marks on Galv of New Anchor - Issue?

I would contact Mantus directly and include the pics in the correspondence. We all have varying degrees of tolerance for perceived imperfections but I feel every product should be cosmetically and...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-03-2024, 06:23
Replies: 1
Views: 293
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Stainless Steel Lebroc Arms

Llebroc.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 26-03-2024, 11:53
Replies: 22
Views: 3,296
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Boats that sat on hard

Those hours are extremely suspect. Get a local qualified diesel mechanic, preferably with Yanmar experience, to go over it with a fine toothed comb…unless you feel qualified to do so. That engine may...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 26-03-2024, 08:50
Replies: 152
Views: 14,548
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Has anyone seen a vid or photo which clearly indicates that either anchor was deployed? I’ve found nothing yet. Also no mention of the pilot or his actions.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-03-2024, 08:34
Replies: 4
Views: 431
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Parasailor for sale in UK

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/announcement.php?f=64
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-03-2024, 08:23
Replies: 44
Views: 2,675
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Oddball anchors you have loved?

This is the best dinghy anchor I’ve ever owned (not my anchor in these pics) and I’ve had it for 40+ years. Mine was made in Sweden and the galvanizing is still holding up very well. Some older...
Forum: Destinations 25-03-2024, 05:48
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Bermuda Moorings, Anchorages, Marinas

Visiting Yachts (https://www.marops.bm/of_visitingyacht.aspx)

Fill out this Pre-arrival form before you depart to save yourself having to provide all of the info via VHF when approaching the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2024, 05:24
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Import Beta engine from UK to USA

If I had an importation question I would rely on the government administration which has jurisdiction in this matter. https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export
“Advice” on the internet is worth...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-03-2024, 05:16
Replies: 91
Views: 7,138
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Jost Van Dyke Customs Shakedown

Clearly your Captain was incorrect and your animosity should have been directed at him. The British Virgin’s Customs are known to be sticklers and should have been contacted for permission prior to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-03-2024, 05:44
Replies: 6
Views: 528
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Wheel steering on beneteau 2001 411 has friction

As noted above this is the issue most often, once the obvious steps have been taken to insure the wheel brake and the autopilot have been taken out of the equation.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-03-2024, 05:37
Replies: 18
Views: 1,681
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: How to reduce the diameter of a thru hull to install new skin fitting?

Your first option is the only option, unless you intend to keep your boat on the hard forever or you never want to sleep soundly again should you decide to actually launch the boat. YouTube is...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 16-03-2024, 06:55
Replies: 26
Views: 2,318
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: How much should I be budgeting for yard work

How long is a piece of string?
Unless you are considering extended offshore cruising your standing rigging should not have to be replaced so soon unless you have known issues. Perhaps have a rigger...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-03-2024, 06:04
Replies: 4
Views: 729
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Taking stuff to my boat

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs/contact/customs-international-trade-and-excise-enquiries

HM Revenue and Customs is the ideal place to pose a question and receive an...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2024, 13:09
Replies: 14
Views: 811
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Property Taxes

I can recall when this was standard procedure. No such thing has existed since 2006 in my marina. There are numerous large boats registered in Rhode Island present and they have never had their...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-02-2024, 19:47
Replies: 79
Views: 7,531
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Fact or fiction: running with the chartplotter off to save electricity

The highest energy consumer in my MFD is the display (screen). I leave the MFD energized and turn the display off once offshore. I only turn it on as needed. Just like my digital radar the display...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-02-2024, 12:47
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Looking for parts

https://srinstruments.com/mariner-parts

:thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-02-2024, 05:32
Replies: 36
Views: 2,951
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Can I get some opinions? Ketch - Australia

Neither appeal to me but love is in the eye of the beholder. They are both major project boats. The first question you have to ask yourself is “do I want to sail a boat or do I prefer to work on a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-02-2024, 05:48
Replies: 70
Views: 7,554
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: 10 REASONS NOT TO BUY VIKING PROPANE CYLINDERS.

Just phone or stop by the nearest Fire Station. They have oxygen tanks and fire extinguishers recertified and they can tell you who they use. I had my Worthington aluminum propane tank recertified by...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-02-2024, 05:33
Replies: 63
Views: 7,958
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: My boating dreams are destroyed

Only applicable in Canada, and more precisely Ottawa. :thumb:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-02-2024, 05:30
Replies: 4
Views: 531
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Changing the VHF

Never…but it’s in my ship’s document folder just in case.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-02-2024, 05:59
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Lubrication for Shore Power Connectors

I prefer Super Lube dielectric synthetic grease for many applications. Available in an 3oz. tube and a little goes a long way.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-01-2024, 21:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,243
Posted By Orion Jim
Re: Sea strainer over engineering?

Can you describe the self cleaning feature?
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