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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-09-2023, 10:08
Replies: 98
Views: 12,571
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Anchoring nightmare this week

I agree with Shanachie. I started using a Kellet and am anchoring with peace of mind for the first time. My boat has a fin keel almost 6’ deep and have had the rode (10’ of chain on a 200’ nylon...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 03-10-2022, 07:06
Replies: 193
Views: 15,379
Posted By DEC2017
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY! - ends Oct. 11, 2022

https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-scuba/

The Mantus mini-scuba gear is perfect for bottom cleaning, replacing anodes, and retrieving fouled anchors. I am presently using a mask and snorkel to...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 13-05-2022, 12:20
Replies: 170
Views: 15,855
Posted By DEC2017
re: [ended] MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends May 24, 2022

A big issues is keeping the bottom of my very slow sailboat clean. The scuba system would be perfect for that, and retrieving a fouled anchor. I have a Mantus anchor on my boat which is fantastic...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 04-02-2022, 14:15
Replies: 225
Views: 17,333
Posted By DEC2017
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends Feb 7, 2022

The Mantus Scuba System (Scuba Pack) would make bottom cleaning so much easier.

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/mantus-scuba-pack/
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-01-2022, 07:06
Replies: 60
Views: 13,406
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Butyl Tape Sources - Alternative to Bed-it

The best I have ever found was from my local BMW dealer parts department purchased for sealing the vapor barrier on an automobile door. Much “stickier” and even more expensive than any marine grade...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-07-2021, 20:52
Replies: 2
Views: 620
Posted By DEC2017
Does this Cap center the rudder post?

Had my 1979 Santana 30' in some gnarly wind and wave conditions for the first time. Every time I pulled the tiller to starboard (and sometimes to port) there was a disturbing cracking sound. I found...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-04-2021, 07:24
Replies: 65
Views: 6,964
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Boat speed calibration mysteries

Mglonnro: I think tkiethlu nailed it. The difference in pressure between acceleration and deceleration is the key perhaps due to a little back pressure. The key is to calibrate on the averaged data...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-07-2020, 15:52
Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Turning block for a main halyard

Thanks roverhi. Your response gives me a lot of confidence that the pad eye will work.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-07-2020, 16:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
Posted By DEC2017
Turning block for a main halyard

I have a 1979 Santana 30' which has a keel stepped mast and no connection between the mast and the deck. I am running the main halyard back to the cockpit and need to mount a pad eye or bracket to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-03-2020, 10:36
Replies: 49
Views: 9,988
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Anchoring in tidal stream

I have used a five gallon bucket on a yoke off the stern to keep my boat from turning 90 degrees to the current in a situation where the wind was opposite the current on the Columbia River. Current...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2020, 11:55
Replies: 37
Views: 4,881
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Interior Cushions Rock Hard

Christian Williams cut a pattern of holes in the foam for his “too hard” cushions, check out his videos on YouTube
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 06-08-2019, 13:29
Replies: 326
Views: 23,365
Posted By DEC2017
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends 8/12/19

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/35-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/br1-bow-roller-with-port-anchormate-copy/
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2018, 15:35
Replies: 4
Views: 2,241
Posted By DEC2017
Re: 1978 San Juan 28 Bolted Keel

Thanks Chris mac. Good to know

DEC2017
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-11-2018, 13:30
Replies: 4
Views: 2,241
Posted By DEC2017
Re: 1978 San Juan 28 Bolted Keel

Chevy1217: Thanks for the response. When you haul out do you get water draining from the keel joint? Part of my concern is the condition of the bedding compound sealing the joint and how water tight...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2018, 20:19
Replies: 4
Views: 2,241
Posted By DEC2017
1978 San Juan 28 Bolted Keel

Does anyone know anything about the SJ28 bolted keels or any length SJ bolted keels?. What are the issues? What maintenance is required? Has anyone ever had to re-bed one?



Thanks.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2018, 09:03
Replies: 97
Views: 11,976
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Drilling through stainless steel

If it’s 300 series stainless it work hardens very easily. You must keep the pressure constant on the drill to keep it cutting continuously.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-09-2018, 20:50
Replies: 2
Views: 1,094
Posted By DEC2017
Buying a boat that was extensively raced?

I am considering looking at a boat that was extensively raced. It is a 1984 Islander Bahama 30 tall rig. What Are the typical problems that crop up with boats that have been raced hard? I don’t...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-07-2018, 20:29
Replies: 74
Views: 8,260
Posted By DEC2017
Re: Free Boat; Any Downside?

Interesting point about disposal. How do people dispose of boats they cat sell?
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