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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-12-2023, 10:49
Replies: 44
Views: 4,109
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Spectra watermaker questions

I bought a membrane from Wateranywhere. Fits and works fine. Much less expensive than Spectra part.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-09-2023, 16:14
Replies: 19
Views: 1,929
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Better wire stripper?

Oh c’mon, nobody laughed at that!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-07-2023, 14:30
Replies: 93
Views: 10,456
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Orca attacks off Norway, moving 3,000 miles. Learnt behaviour?

I agree about the noise. I would think carrying a few seal bombs while sailing these areas could be worthwhile.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrBPt7Qhv18
Forum: Americas 19-06-2023, 09:38
Replies: 110
Views: 8,057
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Stops to sleep between Hatteras and Chesapeake Bay Entrance?

Just pull up to the shallows near the beach and set anchor. Depending on the weather it can be fine or rocking but you can get some rest. I’ve rounded six times and done that twice. Ocracoke to Rudee...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-04-2023, 12:20
Replies: 74
Views: 6,380
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Watermaker Usage Question: I have an old Spectra

I have a Spectra as well. Traveling up the U.S. east coast for the last three years I found using it was more of a pia than it was worth, located under the bedding of the port forward berth it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-01-2023, 11:53
Replies: 58
Views: 7,779
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Raymarine declares ES series chartplotters "end of life"

I’ve had to replace Raymarine MFD, AIS, autopilot computer, anemometer, two VHF radios, seatalk spine cable, instrument transducer converter, all in the last two years. Probably more stuff that I’ve...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-10-2022, 08:13
Replies: 95
Views: 13,903
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Hurricane Ian - I don't get it

I could not imagine a bigger nightmarish cluster occurring if every boat that was considered seaworthy on the west coast of Florida picked up and ran somewhere, thinking they could outrun or...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 31-12-2021, 11:09
Replies: 45
Views: 7,493
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Ready now, are you and your boat?

Try Findacrew.net. Cheap to join and easy to use. I’ve found several crew there.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-08-2021, 10:56
Replies: 43
Views: 6,256
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Key West sailing advise

If you are determined to do KW then you might consider doing your 114 course at the sailing school there, with the stipulation that they will rent you a cat for your honeymoon. They get a twofer and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-07-2021, 13:31
Replies: 55
Views: 8,950
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Anybody been to Cuba recently?

Not too far off though, except I think it’s the Florida lobby groups that are probably more involved. Imagine the damage to it’s tourism economy if people skipped over FL for a cheaper, less spoiled...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2021, 06:44
Replies: 130
Views: 28,645
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: State of Living Aboard in Florida

I think a lot of the slips are being taken up by yachts that would normally be cruising the Bahamas or Caribbean. I really struggled finding a spot for my 44’ cat this winter, seeing many good sized...
Forum: Our Community 28-12-2020, 08:31
Replies: 68
Views: 10,318
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Cruisers: How do you stay fit?

A fellow next to my old slip in Key West had a portable rowing machine he used daily. Looked like a good work out. I’m on a quest to find one now. I definitely do not improve my 61yo shape while...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-10-2020, 14:58
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Watermaker Failure Due to Absent Weep Hole

None. It’s supposed to be a sealed dry magnetic pump. If any weeping occurs the seals are failing and the motor and your wallet are in imminent danger of damage. It’s supposed to be an early warning...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-09-2020, 09:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Watermaker Failure Due to Absent Weep Hole

When I removed my pump motor I saw rust streaks down the sides as well. Never really enough water to notice a leak though but enough to ruin the motor. Was yours the Procon magnetic pump as well?...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-09-2020, 14:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By VeinDocFL
Angry Watermaker Failure Due to Absent Weep Hole

We purchased a two year old cruising cat with a Spectra
400 MKII watermaker mounted under a bed. It had always seemed unusually loud but maintained its water making until this summer when it...
Forum: Navigation 21-08-2020, 08:09
Replies: 166
Views: 21,227
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Successor to ActiveCaptain?

After tapping “edit” under reviews in AC a box appears that supposedly we are to use to create an account, but when I finish putting my name etc in and hit create account nothing happens. I’d like to...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-04-2020, 08:10
Replies: 48
Views: 7,164
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: FLL to Cape Cod on the outside

Hi Allen! How’s the Abaco resurrection going? Before the plague hit we actually were going to stop off there on our way north and seen if we could lend a hand or bring supplies. Maybe by June? I take...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-04-2020, 06:50
Replies: 48
Views: 7,164
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: FLL to Cape Cod on the outside

Does anyone know if XM weather is receivable out in the gulf stream? We rounded Hattaras twice last year and it’s available there, and that is pretty Far East but not sure East of Georgia where we...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 13-09-2019, 06:36
Replies: 1
Views: 842
Posted By VeinDocFL
Clanging noise in boom

I have a very loud clanging noise about 8’ forward of aft, in my left ear, when running under a reef and in light winds and rocking seas. Sounds like a ball pean hammer in the boom. Is this part of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-08-2019, 07:38
Replies: 50
Views: 12,518
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Spectra Watermaker Filter Cleaning?

Tried the clean and sun dry method on new filters hoping to get a second use out of them. Sun bleached until nice and white. Initially was hopeful with feed pressure at 81 and 16.8 indicated on the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-08-2019, 10:26
Replies: 50
Views: 12,518
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Spectra Watermaker Filter Cleaning?

I had not tried drying them out after cleaning. Also had not really paid attention to the number being displayed on the prefilter menu item. I take it that is resistance pressure. Don't really recall...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-08-2019, 06:45
Replies: 50
Views: 12,518
Posted By VeinDocFL
Spectra Watermaker Filter Cleaning?

I have a Spectra 400 water maker that works great but can't clean and reuse the filters. Regardless how hard I try to clean them with hose pressure, dragging behind boat, toothbrush etc, when I...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 10-06-2019, 14:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,158
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Correct Steering Fluid? Dexron or Other?

Was told the correct fluid is "Dex/Merc" by Pennzoil. It was readily available at the diesel supply house near Just Cats and the matching color when poured.
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 29-05-2019, 05:58
Replies: 15
Views: 2,158
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Ordering Pet Fencing, Need Safety Line Length

We ultimately went with the white Sailrite product. Just personal preference. Found some 3M plastic outdoor rated adhesive backed clips at CVS of all places which really helped around the gates.
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 29-05-2019, 05:34
Replies: 10
Views: 2,158
Posted By VeinDocFL
Re: Correct Steering Fluid? Dexron or Other?

Thanks. I will pick up some of that. I don't appear to be leaking anywhere and the fluid level isn't changing. I think it got knocked over at some point out of the plastic strap while some...
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