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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 10-10-2022, 07:20
Replies: 41
Views: 3,907
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Fun one question survey - VHF, port reference

PV
Potato Vessel
Any vessel crewed by manatees moving so slowly as to appear anchored.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 10-10-2022, 05:38
Replies: 10
Views: 3,105
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Perry Polaris 43' cutter rig for sale east coast

I like this boat. So much so, I recommended a friend buy it. I’m happy there are no liens. The yard is an excellent place to do work yourself. Under no conditions would I have the current rigger...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-10-2022, 15:36
Replies: 124
Views: 11,437
Posted By Manateeman
Re: CAS or "Chainplate avoidance syndrome"

I’ve never welded titanium and i have no intention to start learning because i have seen exactly how difficult it is to avoid oxygen embrittlement.
I’m not the only TIG welder who feels the same....
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-10-2022, 07:20
Replies: 10
Views: 3,105
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Perry Polaris 43' cutter rig for sale east coast

This is a really nice project boat. We went onboard her this year. There are several issues. The vessel has been sitting without care for a long time. The machinery will need a lot of work. It’s a...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 08-10-2022, 12:43
Replies: 1
Views: 382
Posted By Manateeman
Apple iPhone 14 case ?

Recommendations please. Normal rain, spray, dropped phone, etc.... no scuba.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-10-2022, 07:21
Replies: 124
Views: 11,437
Posted By Manateeman
Re: CAS or "Chainplate avoidance syndrome"

It depends got it right. Why not bronze. It’s what the turnbuckles are made from.
Yes...it would be a safer world if boat riggers had to pass tests like aircraft guys.
I’m all in favor for that...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-10-2022, 15:45
Replies: 35
Views: 4,222
Posted By Manateeman
Re: temporary fixing of dyneema

What about one of those metal braid Chinese finger trap things electricians use to pull cables. They look like the cover of a double braid with a loop on the end.
Maybe it will just pull on the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-10-2022, 15:36
Replies: 110
Views: 18,762
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

Bruce King had a wishbone ketch as his personal yacht.
Not free standing spars.
I don’t like wishbone booms but only because they can’t support a manatee crew as a hammock. That didn’t stop my...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 05-10-2022, 15:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,502
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Kayak drysuit for diving the hull?

Same for Gumby suits. It’s easy to get a lot of water inside. With Gumby, you just freeze to death. The above advice is spot on the money.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-10-2022, 15:17
Replies: 48
Views: 7,680
Posted By Manateeman
Re: 12 Volt portable refrigerator/freezer

We had two Dometics ...the largest and next size down. They ran for a year then died. No help from the Dometic guys.
Waste of money.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-10-2022, 07:12
Replies: 110
Views: 18,762
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

TPI knew how to build a really strong vessel. The sail boats they built for the Navy Annapolis school were ballistic. The sea trial was in a full gale.
The mast testing story would take pages to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-10-2022, 06:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,345
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Thoughts on this Koopmans 60?

We’d add some way of getting back onboard by yourself. Bimini or you’ll roast. More comfortable cockpit helm seat. Buy a lot bigger anchor.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-10-2022, 19:15
Replies: 8
Views: 815
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Who knows this sea valves ...

It’s important you find out what thread.
Forum: Meets & Greets 04-10-2022, 06:38
Replies: 5
Views: 900
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Single Mom Heading to Sea What She can See

You sound like a very nice person. Please be very cautious about the web. Find a copy of The Sea Will Tell . There are a lot of predators and psychos who scan the web looking for nice people. Yacht...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-10-2022, 06:20
Replies: 124
Views: 11,437
Posted By Manateeman
Re: CAS or "Chainplate avoidance syndrome"

Let’s start with the worn cutlass bearing. It’s attached to the transmission. So let’s guess replacing it takes 2-4 hours at $100/hour plus $100 for the part.
So $500? And a new transmission costs...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-10-2022, 06:00
Replies: 8
Views: 815
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Who knows this sea valves ...

Correctly identified. Could you please photo the end opposite the valve. We can see a band clamp. How is this assembly attached to the hull. Below the waterline or above. What does it shut off. Flow...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 03-10-2022, 21:29
Replies: 1
Views: 624
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Hypothetically....if I wanted to build a hurricane mooring....

A photo of what you want to use would help. I’ve got a Fortress 120 I could sell you. Some 1/2” chain and some Kodiak crab floats and you’ll sit out almost anything. The real problem after that is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-10-2022, 06:35
Replies: 54
Views: 9,917
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Broke from mooring, stuck on sand, now what?

Don’t even think about doing anything without contacting the marine police first.
The State of Florida owns the land you are on. Multiple laws protect it from being disturbed which includes digging...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-10-2022, 15:31
Replies: 50
Views: 6,888
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Main Cat Crew Rescued Off Oregon Inlet NC

I was referring to flips from wind. The thread I posted was specifically not limited to catamarans but included monohulls
Thank you for your post. It was interesting and I’ll see if I can figure out...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-10-2022, 14:53
Replies: 50
Views: 6,888
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Main Cat Crew Rescued Off Oregon Inlet NC

Catamarans are just not my cup of tea. Yes I was aware. We are from the same home town...Dartmouth MA . He’s got a lot more money I think. You can admire a design or construction and not choose to...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 02-10-2022, 13:39
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By Manateeman
Re: 200 ton USCG captain, looking for work

So you’re looking for customers, not advice.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-10-2022, 06:00
Replies: 54
Views: 9,917
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Broke from mooring, stuck on sand, now what?

There are several issues here. First, it looks like Florida. Yes? That means Law Enforcement. Next, where you landed. Very expensive neighborhood. I don’t think you see things from their side...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-10-2022, 16:02
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By Manateeman
Re: 200 ton USCG captain, looking for work

Here are some choices other than the oil field which I’ll comment on last.
Private Yachts. Lauderdale. Easy hire. Incredibly boring work. You work for horrible wages and very rude people. Huge...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-10-2022, 15:23
Replies: 6
Views: 838
Posted By Manateeman
Re: 200 ton USCG captain, looking for work

Drive to Louisiana. Golden Meadow, La Rose, Port Fourchon...You’ll have work on the spot. Same day hire. Really good money.
The manatee crew.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-10-2022, 13:48
Replies: 50
Views: 6,888
Posted By Manateeman
Re: Main Cat Crew Rescued Off Oregon Inlet NC

It’s good to see any vessel with sufficient anchor gear. Perhaps I over simplified, but honestly, just based on what I see in mass produced boats, I feel sorry for most buyers because survivability...
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