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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-12-2019, 10:14
Replies: 0
Views: 808
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Bukh 20 DV (Sailboat): Apparent oil leak into bilges from cockpi

Some time ago I posted about a possible rear oil seal leak which was bringing what seemed to be fairly amounts of oil into front and rear bilges when the engine was running. The oil would float on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-05-2019, 18:11
Replies: 122
Views: 21,340
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Who has run into a floating container

Re: a Captain's Right to Jettison Cargo at Sea.
This is called Necessity and is covered by' amongst other Maritime LAw; the York-Antwerp Rules. I used to teach them at degree and professional level....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-05-2019, 11:22
Replies: 122
Views: 21,340
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Who has run into a floating container

BTW:
Those kayaks are very substantial and heavy, self-righting and packed full of equipment.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-05-2019, 11:14
Replies: 122
Views: 21,340
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Who has run into a floating container

That stuff is definitely out there.
The Captain of any vessel has the right to push containers and any cargo overboard in an emergency out of 'Necessity'.

I believe more modern containers have...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-04-2019, 20:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Bukh 20 Possible rear oil seal leak ?

my e-mail is

ps4bcm@gmail.com

Thanks Ziggy- again.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-04-2019, 14:16
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Bukh 20 Possible rear oil seal leak ?

That's a good question which I cannot answer.
I think it may be engine oil.
But I will have to check the levels of both.
Thank you for the hint tkeithlu

I will report back.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-04-2019, 07:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Bukh 20 Possible rear oil seal leak ?

Thank you Ziggy.
I think I have a copy of the Pdf Manual somewhere on my computer but if you could send one I would be very grateful.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-04-2019, 03:31
Replies: 6
Views: 1,253
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Bukh 20 Possible rear oil seal leak ?

Am experiencing oil leaking into rear bilge. Not a heavy leak but sufficient to require full on cleaning with shop vac and soak cloths once in a while.

There seems to be oil on the rear of the...
Forum: Our Community 07-03-2019, 10:11
Replies: 34
Views: 5,438
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Is this the right forum for a canadian sailboat owner

Welcome.
I am a CS boat owner on the West Coast.
This is a very friendly and super helpful forum. It is not CS specific but has many useful and helpful CS contributors. It's great for all things...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-02-2019, 09:45
Replies: 62
Views: 6,397
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Being safe around ropes

just goes to show, you can't trust the bloody English!

Watch it!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-02-2019, 09:12
Replies: 21
Views: 4,543
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: How do most work in the city, but live on the boat?

I did a year. Out of absolute Necessity. Flooded apartment.
It was like a prison sentence: only worse.
(No direct experience of the PS btw)
Nowhere to safely park the car.
Freezing cold winter...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-02-2019, 09:21
Replies: 20
Views: 6,621
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Rust on Keel - how to proceed?

It's a fibreglass boat

CS 27 (https://www.canadianyachting.ca/boat-reviews/sail/1205-cs-27-sail-boat-review)


The first hull was delivered in 1975, and production continued into 1983, with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-02-2019, 09:12
Replies: 20
Views: 6,621
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Rust on Keel - how to proceed?

If you had a survey what did it reveal?
If not?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-02-2019, 09:09
Replies: 20
Views: 6,621
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Rust on Keel - how to proceed?

I owned a CS 27 for a long time. Most likely the keel is cast iron. Test with a magnet.

It looks to me like someone has 'botched a ( so-called ) repair over existing compsite repairs.
All...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-12-2018, 22:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Successful removal of Varnish in cockpit- Yeh!

Thank you Ann.
I like to be thorough.
Loving your boat in your profile.

Regards


Also er9
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-12-2018, 14:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Successful removal of Varnish in cockpit- Yeh!

christopher holmes <ps4bcm@gmail.com>
12:14 AM (14 hours ago)
to support

Yes I will check but suspect y9ou are right as the container does have a warning on that leaving the
product' on the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-12-2018, 09:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,367
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Successful removal of Varnish in cockpit- Yeh!

Varnish in the cockpit - Follow Up.
Success!

Clean up successfully underway.
On the advice of my local chandlery I bought this product for $32.
Captain Phab Marine Strip-It.
Claims to get rid...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-12-2018, 09:16
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Varnish ... in the cockpit.

Clean up successfully underway.
On the advice of my local chandlery I bought this product for $32.
Captain Phab Marine Strip-It.
Claims to get rid of paint. varnish, oil stains from gelcoat,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-11-2018, 10:45
Replies: 45
Views: 11,130
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Repairing teak & holly cabin sole

Yes.
Completely agree.
Essential use of a respirator was what I was saying.
Cheers.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-11-2018, 08:20
Replies: 45
Views: 11,130
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Repairing teak & holly cabin sole

Is toluene dangerous?
Breathing toluene vapors in small amounts may cause a mild headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or nausea. With more serious exposure, toluene may cause sleepiness, stumbling,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-11-2018, 08:19
Replies: 45
Views: 11,130
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Repairing teak & holly cabin sole

Be careful.
I think Tolulene is more likely to dissolve your lungs first.
Respirator especially in heated confined spaces.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 27-11-2018, 10:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Bleed screw - Rudder

Cadence
Thanks.
That's a good idea!
Lucky I am a diver.
Thank you !
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-11-2018, 21:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Bleed screw - Rudder

psk125 and Vasco


Thank you both very much.
Unlikely to freeze on West coast here.
I was wondering if some kind of stasis would occur where the hole would only allow water in up to the depth of...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-11-2018, 08:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,162
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Bleed screw - Rudder

Recently hauled/Recently returned boat to water.
In haul in rush- forgot to replace/screw in the small bleed screw underside of rudder.
Boat is a CS 33'
Do I need to haul out/dry out and replace...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-11-2018, 08:49
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By Captain Caliamari
Re: Varnish ... in the cockpit.

Thank you Clive.
I will check that out later on over the weekend.
I tried a proprietary product called something like ' Oil Off' (?) ...it was I think orange coloured and smelt of orange oil.......
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