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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-03-2022, 08:43
Replies: 42
Views: 9,364
Posted By CF32907
Re: How to Decide on Boat Upholstery

Hi all, with owning "guess" I've owned 40 plus boats over my 75 years. Surveyed 1000's over 22 years. My preference is any good upholstery material for "interior" cushions, more comfortable than...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-03-2022, 07:57
Replies: 108
Views: 15,700
Posted By CF32907
Re: What to do about this fool anchoring too close?

Not much you can do personally, that person is responsible for his vessel, although now, you know of the problem, I have no doubt the courts would find you partially liable. Besides that, who wants...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-01-2022, 07:27
Replies: 25
Views: 10,843
Posted By CF32907
Re: whisker pole or spinnaker pole

Hi all, CaptVR here, We have a winner. Perfect Pirate gave a perfect sumation of the Whisker pole vs. Spinnaker Pole. Thanks, Capt. Vince Rakstis, Ret.MS
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-01-2022, 13:56
Replies: 51
Views: 6,611
Posted By CF32907
Re: Sloop to Ketch conversion

Capt. Vince here,
Built 6 boats, refit 100's, marine surveyor over 20 years. You don't want to try this type of conversion. Changing a sail plan without engineering, you will not get insurance. ...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-12-2021, 09:22
Replies: 14
Views: 3,430
Posted By CF32907
Re: New England to Bahamas in April

Hi All, CaptVR here:
Most of the advise you are getting here, the Capt's don't really have a clew, they never made the trip. You do not want to sail close to the East Coast at all, you would be...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-10-2021, 15:38
Replies: 21
Views: 2,620
Posted By CF32907
Re: Exp. w/ Chesapeake Sailmakers or Bacon Sails??

I have been dealing with Bacon Sails for 55+ years. Used, if the say fair, there good. If they say good, there excellent. Excellent like new. Never ever been disappointed. Good prices great...
Forum: Our Community 25-10-2021, 17:10
Replies: 24
Views: 2,803
Posted By CF32907
Re: Best way to get a new boat from eastern Florida to the western side?

You did not mention if you were standard draft (7') or shoal draft. Check, I took a motor yacht to the west side of the lake with 5.5' draft, had to go back to Ft.Meyers, not enough water. So it's...
Forum: Our Community 10-10-2021, 09:42
Replies: 69
Views: 12,189
Posted By CF32907
Re: Hangkai Chinese Engines - $225 New

You know for $250 it is not built like an engine selling for $900. I bought one of these about 2 years ago when they were selling for $200. Flimsy and light. My recommendation. I started it when...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 04-10-2021, 15:32
Replies: 408
Views: 43,240
Posted By CF32907
Re: Propane, the kiss of death

Figured I would comment on inverters. If you use two burners or a burner and the oven your going to use between 2000 and 3000 watts at 120v while the stove is in use. You better figure your going...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 04-10-2021, 15:24
Replies: 408
Views: 43,240
Posted By CF32907
Re: Propane, the kiss of death

I totally agree with Mike. After 20 years of doing surveys and accident investigations for Lloyds, Boat-US, National, Etc. I only did 2 in all those years that blew a hull deck joint apart, and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-09-2021, 16:28
Replies: 14
Views: 1,917
Posted By CF32907
Re: Know any Deep Water Marinas or Docks in Palm Beach or Jupiter

If your at CrackerBoy's, go in and ask them. Palm Beach has a couple, you can get under the first bridge. You can't do anything at Jupiter, you can't get in there inlet. Can't go anywhere on the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-09-2021, 17:20
Replies: 11
Views: 2,194
Posted By CF32907
Re: Fiberglass delamination or hydrolysis or what?

CaptVR here,
Here's your story. An anchor did not cause the delam problem, my guess would be a concrete dock that someone hit years ago, done a partial repair and lots of gelcoat. The delam was...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-09-2021, 10:51
Replies: 102
Views: 23,547
Posted By CF32907
Re: Leopard 50 burns and sinks

CaptVR here,
A month or two back, there was a thread on emergency hatches on boats. Mainly the multi-hullers were really upset that the hatches were not needed, you can always swim out if you...
Forum: Our Community 28-08-2021, 10:00
Replies: 7
Views: 1,417
Posted By CF32907
Re: Sailboat ownership transfer within family

Hi all, Capt Vince here. I now in Florida you can gift an item to a family member. My son lives in WPB, I live in St.Petersburg. He wanted to leave his little 18' Key Largo over here at my place,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-08-2021, 09:09
Replies: 19
Views: 3,355
Posted By CF32907
Re: Sales Tax and Registation

You are wrong. If you are federally documented you do not get a Florida Title to show ownership, that is what your USCG Doc is for, but you do need to register it in Florida. You will have the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-08-2021, 08:45
Replies: 64
Views: 12,184
Posted By CF32907
Re: is good rope the same as expensive rope

Hi all, CaptVR here,
Most lines on a boat have different qualities. Anchor / dock lines need a lot of stretch, deck handling lines need standard quality, where as halyard and other running rigging,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2021, 16:08
Replies: 720
Views: 55,289
Posted By CF32907
Re: % legal holding tank dumping?

Some think it's a good idea to show a receipt in a 30 day period of a pump out. I think it's a poor idea. If I have to spend $20 a month $240 a year to show a pump out, you need to change laws on...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2021, 07:46
Replies: 51
Views: 24,586
Posted By CF32907
Re: Chinese Vs Sailrite walking foot sewing machines

Hi All, CaptVR here
Any sailboat over 30 can use a sewing machine. Back in 1978 I bought a 65' schooner "Altair" and soon discovered I had hundreds of yards of sails, covers, sun shades, ETC. and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-04-2021, 19:55
Replies: 84
Views: 12,000
Posted By CF32907
Re: Fiberglassing over escape hatch openings, is this legal in the USA?

CaptVR here folks
I can say, that the USCG does not certify a boat, nor does ABYC. The USCG has certain guides that are required, ABYC has guides you should adhere to. If a marine surveyor surveys...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-04-2021, 12:34
Replies: 32
Views: 6,871
Posted By CF32907
Re: Stolen ballast, how important is it really?

CaptVR here:
The answer to your question of the weight being added for the engine swap difference. No, the Westerbeke is actually about a 100 lb's lighter than the old Atomic 4. Most added lead...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-03-2021, 16:36
Replies: 109
Views: 18,785
Posted By CF32907
Re: Countries illegal to sail into with copper paint?

CaptVR here again,
It amazes me that you have so many folks that contribute and don't have a clue of facts. In a previous post I said I bought surplus TBT from the sub base in Port Canaveral. Then...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-03-2021, 16:19
Replies: 109
Views: 18,785
Posted By CF32907
Re: Countries illegal to sail into with copper paint?

CaptVR here:
The marine industry has been regulating paints and contents since I been in the business since 1968. Long time... To start, what works here won't work 4 miles up the bay. So...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2021, 16:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By CF32907
Re: Trying to source a sliding door wheel

CaptVR here, your looking at the wrong one. Also, if you do not word or write the search exactly as I listed, they won't come up. Also only one will come up, if you click on it and scroll down,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2021, 11:52
Replies: 13
Views: 1,347
Posted By CF32907
Re: Trying to source a sliding door wheel

I just bought 2 on Amazon. They are S.S. and 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" diameters. I got them for the cable centerboard pennant on my Mac 26X. What a difference over the solid shaft the cable was bent...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-03-2021, 10:26
Replies: 8
Views: 1,520
Posted By CF32907
Re: Need a boom. used sailboat parts in flordia or michigan?

Hi, CaptVR here.
Dons Surplus and Salvage 727-576-8577, in Clearwater, Fl. (St.Petersberg). They have 20 acres and 4-5 buildings the size of Sailor Mans. They probably have 100 mast and the...
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