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Forum: Navigation 03-02-2024, 21:07
Replies: 6
Views: 978
Posted By nhschneider
Re: crossing the Gulf stream from the northeast to Bermuda

When we were crossing the Gulf Stream, we hired Chris Parker and not only did he give us the best time to cross but he also gave us the exact coordinates at which to cross, making it a non-event for...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 31-01-2024, 15:05
Replies: 36
Views: 3,454
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Tattoos for Sailors - Good or bad?

When my children were teenagers, I said to them, "It will disappoint me if you get a tattoo before you're 18." Now that they're all middle-aged adults, none of them have tattoos. However, when my...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-01-2024, 12:34
Replies: 58
Views: 6,945
Posted By nhschneider
Re: What's your anchoring etiquette

From my experience, it sounds as though the OP is doing well, showing courtesy and avoiding confrontations. When we approach a crowded anchorage, we usually make a couple of 'drive-bys', (loops...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-01-2024, 12:02
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Hot Water 'Dump' Circuit

Capt Tom-
Thanks for the post and your comment, however, if you had read my post, you would have found that I tried - unsuccessfully - to install a recirculating pump. I have one in my home that...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-01-2024, 16:34
Replies: 65
Views: 6,015
Posted By nhschneider
Re: I keep tripping my marina's power pedestal when I turn on my main shore pwr break

My boat has 7 110-volt outlets and I have run into several random problems that were caused by defective outlets. Most outlets are designed for residential use and not the marine environment - there...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-01-2024, 14:40
Replies: 5
Views: 635
Posted By nhschneider
Hot Water 'Dump' Circuit

Even though our watermaker (Spectra Cape Horn) has an adequate capacity for our consumption, I hate to waste fresh water. Since we prefer to use our water heater for washing dishes, showering, etc....
Forum: Destinations 25-10-2023, 11:48
Replies: 19
Views: 2,835
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Ensenada to San Diego

I had my boat at Marina Coral recently and when our departure time came up, the staff at Coral took care of everything - they scheduled a van and driver, had all the necessary paperwork prepared and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-10-2023, 09:57
Replies: 21
Views: 3,017
Posted By nhschneider
Re: No mess oil filter change

The oil filter on the Beta Marine 90 that I have on my boat is also horizontally mounted (I get that it’s easier to design it that way but I wonder how many diesel engineers change engine oil...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-10-2023, 12:26
Replies: 3
Views: 642
Posted By nhschneider
Airmar 110WX Transducer: What’s Your Experience?

I’m considering replacing the wind sensor at the masthead with the Airmar 110WX but I’d like to hear from people who have used the product first. Anyone?

Fair winds and calm seas.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-10-2023, 11:46
Replies: 5
Views: 750
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Bed t-track with butyl tape

I just rebedded my genoa and staysail tracks using butyl tape. Whenever possible, we tightened the nut while someone on deck held the screw. I’m having a little difficulty visualizing your...
Forum: Americas 25-08-2023, 21:59
Replies: 42
Views: 7,868
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Wanting to go around Cape Horn

My wife and I were invited to sail around Cape Horn aboard our friend’s Fraser 41 in 2016. We flew to Buenos Aires and then took a bus (48 hours of nonstop driving) to Ushuaia, where our friends met...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-08-2023, 21:03
Replies: 8
Views: 2,235
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Awlwood Application-Brush, Roller or?

I have four full-sized gates going into my backyard (each gate is 3’ wide by 6’6’ high), all made of cedar. I sprayed Awlwood using an HVLP gun with a 2.5mm nozzle, reducing the Awlwood by 30% and...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 21-08-2023, 10:35
Replies: 40
Views: 9,516
Posted By nhschneider
Re: San Diego to Balboa Panama

As long as you can avoid deep low pressure areas that are heading eastward across the Pacific, you should have fairly consistent northwesterly winds, giving you a sleighride most of the way down. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-07-2023, 21:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,264
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Perkins 4107 engine runs for 15 minutes after bleeding, revs up and dies.

I did see a very similar problem with a Perkins 4108 that wound up being a blockage in the exhaust.

Good luck, fair winds and calm seas.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-07-2023, 21:03
Replies: 17
Views: 4,009
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Watch Schedule for Crew of 3

When my wife and I were circumnavigating, our watch schedule evolved to no schedule at all. We found that differing conditions warranted different actions. If it was calm, warm and a full moon, a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-05-2023, 16:08
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Would You Remove and Inspect Everyone?

So, based on the recommendations from members of this forum, I removed another pad eye, inspected it carefully and reinstalled it. Before I was able to apply any torque to my ratchet, one of the ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-05-2023, 19:43
Replies: 75
Views: 10,902
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Sailboat refits in Thailand

Hey, BB!
One important fact that you failed to mention is that it was in Phuket where we met! I have many fond memories of hanging out with you guys in your condo just down the street from where...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-05-2023, 18:52
Replies: 11
Views: 911
Posted By nhschneider
Would You Remove and Inspect Everyone?

I’ve had two through-deck pad eyes fail due to crevice corrosion so I’m replacing all six of them. But, this got me to thinking about the pad eyes that the mizzenmast’s rigging attaches to - they’re...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-04-2023, 07:32
Replies: 38
Views: 53,552
Posted By nhschneider
Re: Contest Sailboats

I own a 1984 Contest 48 and the hull on my boat is balsa cored all the way to the bolt-on keel. However, last month I had the depth transducer replaced and with the thru-hull removed I could see...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-04-2023, 14:45
Replies: 4
Views: 987
Posted By nhschneider
Can Fuel Lines Shrink?

Our 48’ ketch has been on the hard since the beginning of September, getting a complete paint job. My wife and I removed all the deck hardware, including water and fuel fills. Finally, we’re...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2023, 15:40
Replies: 54
Views: 5,086
Posted By nhschneider
Re: [Repower advice] How much HP is enough? Tartan 42

We have slightly more horsepower than we need but there have been several occasions when we've been grateful for it. Like when the wind dropped off just as we were approaching Richards Bay in South...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2023, 10:44
Replies: 54
Views: 5,086
Posted By nhschneider
Re: [Repower advice] How much HP is enough? Tartan 42

Our boat was equipped with a 70-hp Volvo when we bought it that had over 7,000 hours on it. I considered overhauling it but got a quote for over US$25,000 for the parts alone. Instead, I bought a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-02-2023, 15:24
Replies: 6
Views: 623
Posted By nhschneider
Define Paint Failure

My ketch-rigged Contest 48 has been on the hard since early September getting painted - deck, topsides and anti-fouling. It’s been a struggle as the yard was left short-handed after they reopened,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-01-2023, 16:15
Replies: 78
Views: 9,272
Posted By nhschneider
Re: What Sailboat cabin doesn't feel like a hole?

I owned an Islander Freeport 36 with the A plan and it did have large portlights that allowed one to sit at the dinette and see what was going on around. One drawback was it made seeing over the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-01-2023, 16:02
Replies: 2
Views: 465
Posted By nhschneider
Polishing Stainless Steel Tracks

In preparation for the painting of our decks, we removed the 12-feet long, 1.5-inch wide 316 stainless steel genoa tracks and before we reinstall them I'd like to clean them up. There are no deep...
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