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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-06-2022, 08:39
Replies: 44
Views: 3,900
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Notes on adding two 6 kW pod drives to supplement or reduce use of

This is similar to what we're doing except we're on a monohull. We've mounted two Epropulsion Navy 6 outboards on sliding tracks on the transom. Four 100w panels and a 48v 150ah LiFePo battery...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 14-05-2021, 14:03
Replies: 44
Views: 17,732
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Any Experience with Hybrid Parallel Engine (Beta)?

I sail with an electric drive, 34' sloop. In my experience with this boat and it's configuration, I would look forward to a hybrid system, where an electric motor will get you in and around a marina...
Forum: Our Community 14-05-2021, 13:00
Replies: 60
Views: 8,101
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: How to give away a boat?

Free boats..............

Twas brillig and the foamy seas
Did toss and tumble o’re the strand
All mimsey were the coco trees
And the dolphin-fish did play.

Beware the free boat my lad,
The...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 01-05-2021, 06:07
Replies: 39
Views: 13,072
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Best prop shaft line cutter. Knife

Whatever knife is handy. There's no need to spend $$$ on a specialized gadget. Keep your kitchen knives very sharp and it will do all that you ask of it.
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 05-04-2021, 14:44
Replies: 195
Views: 21,464
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Is diesel-electric or all-electric the future?

We are currently sailing this way, and can provide some real-time results. The basics: Irwin Citation 34, electric drive, 600 w solar, 300ah at 48v lithium batteries, propane galley.
We can motor...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 14-02-2020, 10:43
Replies: 57
Views: 7,563
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Looking for a cheap sailboat project for adventure series

I just bought a sailboat for a dollar. She’s 34 feet and would do coastal sailing quite nicely. However (and we knew this from the beginning) a free boat will take a lot of money before she’s ready...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-11-2019, 08:05
Replies: 25
Views: 3,551
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Making The Big Leap

In fresh water the current (mostly) goes one direction; In salt it often goes back and forth.
In Fresh the water stays pretty much the same level (unless the COE is monkeying); in salt it goes up...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-10-2019, 17:13
Replies: 166
Views: 104,064
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Is the macgregor 26 on Sea really so bad as they say

The Mac 26S does not plane. The X and M do.
You really don’t need a rudder when motoring. Steer with the motor tiller.
The S has about 50” of headroom. You can stand up in the X or M. The...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-10-2019, 17:06
Replies: 166
Views: 104,064
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Is the macgregor 26 on Sea really so bad as they say

You ask about looping. We sailed and motored what’s sometimes called the ‘mini loop’- Hudson River, Erie Canal, Oswego, L Ontario, Rideau, Ottawa, Montreal, L Champlain, and return to the Hudson and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-09-2019, 08:19
Replies: 54
Views: 13,372
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Ideal sails for Cutter rig. 130% headsail + 100% staysail?

Education is the key. KNOW your boat and how it behaves under a variety of conditions. Then learn about sails. I just finished reading Sailmakers Apprentice. Fascinating topic and well written. I...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-09-2019, 08:33
Replies: 49
Views: 13,000
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Boat on my mooring

Two very separate issues here.
One, unauthorized use of a vacant mooring.
Two, abandoned property. This is the harbormaster's duty. He (she) signed up for this job and has to deal with this kind...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-09-2019, 10:21
Replies: 120
Views: 12,668
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: KISS Boats???????????

When I was a kid, my father's cruising sailboat had no electrical system. Oil lanterns for nav lights plus candles and flashlights. Manual bilge pump, Perko fog horn(blow into it), paper charts and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-08-2019, 07:40
Replies: 22
Views: 3,468
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Skills you can pratise at home

Set your frying pan on the stove at an angle. Try making an omelette.
Likewise put the pan in the oven at an angle for bread or cake or something.
Get one of those huge balls they use for yoga....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-07-2019, 04:26
Replies: 70
Views: 13,441
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Options to minimize heeling?

Wife of the previous owner for Eclipse panicked when they were heeling. She got out a knife and cut the foot off the sail. Needless to say the boat stopped heeling. We bought a nice used boat with a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-06-2019, 15:13
Replies: 166
Views: 104,064
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Is the macgregor 26 on Sea really so bad as they say

No link came through.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-06-2019, 13:03
Replies: 166
Views: 104,064
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Is the macgregor 26 on Sea really so bad as they say

The biggest problem with this thread is referring to the MAC 26. Realize there is (was) the 26C, D, S, M and X. The first three are sailboats. The second two are powerboat/sailboat hybrids.
They...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-05-2019, 06:43
Replies: 71
Views: 12,834
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Trailerable sailboat, 26 to 30?

blogspot, not blogsplot!
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 08-05-2019, 10:31
Replies: 71
Views: 12,834
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Trailerable sailboat, 26 to 30?

Macboy, we too sail a Mac 26S, and have done extensive mods for long term cruising. Check out our blog at eclipses-odyssey.blogsplot.com
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 19-04-2019, 10:10
Replies: 71
Views: 12,834
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Trailerable sailboat, 26 to 30?

We have a Mac 26S and really enjoy her. With a 9.9 she moves along at hull speed. There’s a vibrant online community for Macs. Search for Facebook groups.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-01-2019, 10:48
Replies: 35
Views: 8,222
Posted By ghochgraf
Re: Windage implications of dinghys, davits, and arches

The RIB with 15horses behind it are everywhere. I chose not to.
The RIB has three main strikes against it:
1. Ugly.
2. Can only be motored. Rowing or sailing performance is horrible.
3. Short...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 31-12-2018, 12:53
Replies: 0
Crew Available: Dominican Republic to ??
Views: 629
Posted By ghochgraf
Dominican Republic to ??

We are Kristen and Gary, looking to crew with someone sailing out of the Dominican Republic. We're from New Hampshire and are visiting D. R. Our ideal departure date would be between Jan 25 and Feb...
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