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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-01-2024, 05:06
Replies: 36
Views: 8,033
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Obsessed with anchor snubbers

I'm curious whether anyone has tried tow recovery rope for a snubber - designed for high stretch. I believe they are usually 20-30% stretch and available in set lengths with an eye at each end. Too...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-01-2024, 17:41
Replies: 6
Views: 889
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Lens replacement in Lewmar Hatch

I had the same issue. Lewmar does sell the hatch assembly without the frame. I bought mine from Mauripro. https://www.mauriprosailing.com/us/product/LEWSPR361173900.html
Forum: Navigation 22-08-2023, 05:08
Replies: 53
Views: 6,307
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Binoculars

Take a look at the Sig Sauer Zulu6 - 10x30 image stabilized. Relatively inexpensive for image stabilized binos. Less light gathering than the 50's but the IS is very useful. They make a 16x42 -...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-08-2023, 17:46
Replies: 15
Views: 1,981
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Cup holders that hold reuseable water bottles

Ronstan winch handle pockets work great. Double duty, winch handles and water bottles. Unfortunately, not inexpensive.

https://atlanticriggingsupply.com/products/ronstan-winch-handle-pocket
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-08-2023, 05:54
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: GPS tracking/AIS upload

I didn't mean to offend, and I share your disappointment with Iridium. That's not PW's fault, Iridium sets those rules (and ultimately, I suspect, will lead to their downfall).

I also found...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-08-2023, 04:49
Replies: 11
Views: 1,836
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: GPS tracking/AIS upload

I have to agree with Wholybee about that attitude.
That said, if you have a Standard (or higher) subscription, Predictwind tracker can be set up to track your MMSI (so long as someone or a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-03-2023, 04:47
Replies: 28
Views: 3,133
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Cushion foam source

Ditto on foambymail.com - we used them to assemble mattresses for the V-berth and aft cabins with a mix of density and thickness per their suggestions. We used latex over foam. Latex does not get...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-01-2023, 19:31
Replies: 2
Views: 1,348
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 50 fuel and water tank

The aft fuel tanks take a WEMA S5-E300 so 300mm. The aft water tank (which originally used a different style sender) does have a slightly different shape at the top where the sensor is so I am not...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 31-12-2022, 05:31
Replies: 79
Views: 10,039
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Reefing lines free around the boom?

A timber hitch works well. Doesn't slip and easy to untie. You can put a stopper knot on the end for additional security, though it's not really necessary.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-06-2022, 13:04
Replies: 48
Views: 5,514
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Help needed splicing Class II double braid

Samson's instructions do define fid length as "The “fid length” for a rope is calculated as 21 times the rope diameter. As the rope diameter increases, so does the fid length. For example the fid...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-06-2022, 16:04
Replies: 48
Views: 5,514
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Help needed splicing Class II double braid

The extra inch seems to be quite the mystery.

I posted the same question on another forum a few months ago and also received no clear answer.
...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-06-2022, 17:20
Replies: 48
Views: 5,514
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Help needed splicing Class II double braid

Beautiful!
Great idea with the doublestick tape.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-06-2022, 16:16
Replies: 48
Views: 5,514
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Help needed splicing Class II double braid

SWL,
I abandoned that method as well in favor of the Samson, but, have you tried using a rubber mallet to whack the bury? This really helps to loosen the cover to get that last bit. It takes...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-06-2022, 20:20
Replies: 48
Views: 5,514
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Help needed splicing Class II double braid

Seaworthy Lass,

My splicing skills are far behind yours. I, too, struggled with the Samson instructions, though as I interpreted them, I had the cover eye slightly larger/longer than the core...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-03-2022, 04:40
Replies: 7
Views: 2,190
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Ramarine MFD WiFi Router Port

Unfortunately, I don't believe that the Axiom Wifi broadcasts NMEA data to other (non-proprietary) devices. At least that was the answer as of 2020 (might have changed since):...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-01-2022, 08:22
Replies: 69
Views: 14,323
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Air conditioning brand

Thanks Jedi,
All good points that I was trying to talk myself away from.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-01-2022, 05:41
Replies: 69
Views: 14,323
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Air conditioning brand

SV Willow

I am considering the same hvac on a Beneteau 49, which has a very similar configuration (other than the bow sail locker)

Where did you output the cooling water? Did you put a thru...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-01-2022, 16:42
Replies: 65
Views: 9,075
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: sailing knife

I will look into the cork floating knife. Looks useful.

For now, I favor the Myerchin Sailors tool (post #56) which is a great simple tool that gets the necessary jobs done.

I also use a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-10-2021, 06:07
Replies: 11
Views: 1,364
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Chiller System vs Standalone

I would be very interested in hearing more about your system. I am adding AC and am exploring all options - I like the chiller concept but have not been able to find any that run on 120vac - all...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-10-2021, 16:46
Replies: 72
Views: 8,296
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: Coffee pot?

I use a Bialetti - great coffee, or an Aeropress fantastic coffee. Each has a unique flavor so I mix it up sometimes.

For the aeropress, I use a "pour over coffee pot" which allows for a much...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-10-2021, 16:20
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: bareboat tool kit

I have a small black bag (Felix) that I take on charters.

All of the above, plus:
dental mirror
2mm cord ~100 feet
Paracord
Wood tongue depressors
Dental picks
Hemostats (straight and...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 17-10-2021, 04:54
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: PFD/Harness Spinlock recommendations 2021

I don't recall the exact steps, but once programmed, you can press a sequence of buttons and it will send a test call to your VHF and put a test sqawk on the Plotter (it is labeled test). It does...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 16-10-2021, 14:28
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: PFD/Harness Spinlock recommendations 2021

I have the Mob1 installed on both the Vito and the 6. It is a bit of a challenge to get them into the jacket at first but they do fit and after you wear the jacket it settles in better. ...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-10-2021, 15:00
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: PFD/Harness Spinlock recommendations 2021

I was very interested in the teamo jacket and agree that the back tow is a good idea and in many circumstances could avoid the need to detach. The main reason I went with spinlock was the...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-10-2021, 11:18
Replies: 23
Views: 8,284
Posted By Sailbaum
Re: PFD/Harness Spinlock recommendations 2021

I have the Harness Release System on both vests. I've never had to use them, so have no first hand experience with their operation, but they seem like a pretty good "oh $&#@" option. Pretty nominal...
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