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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-04-2022, 10:16
Replies: 14
Views: 2,427
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Did I get scammed with counterfeit Victron equipment?

Mushroom straw?
It is widely known that the Diamond version is constructed from the purest grade ersatzium.
The Platinum model is constructed from slightly lower grade ersatzium, while the Gold...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-01-2022, 11:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,595
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Who knows what happened to Revolution?

We’d all love to change the world.
But if you go ‘round carrying speed and poor charts, you ain’t gonna make it anyhow
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2022, 10:05
Replies: 6
Views: 986
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: AC220-240V ~ 50Hz Space Heater on 60hz

The heat molecules will spew forth 20% faster (60/50).
If you are north of the Equator they will spin clockwise, if south - anticlockwise.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-12-2021, 12:55
Replies: 141
Views: 16,505
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Anchoring home-made raft in Key West

Buy a twin or queen sized airbed - the kind used for overflow house guests. Float it out to where you want to sleep. Rig some kind of rope sling so you can anchor it. Try to avoid spiny sea urchins.
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-11-2021, 09:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,424
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Why won't my Raymarine MFD connect to my marina internet!

Yeah, those First World problems are a heavy cross to bear. Maybe hire a porter to carry the bag with the SD card.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2021, 21:38
Replies: 28
Views: 2,855
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Which mast do spreader lights go on?

Ever since man went down to the sea in ships, this has been a fundamental question for mariners, indeed. Oft times, naval traditions might be counted on to solve this complex problem, but rum, sodomy...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 19-10-2021, 09:56
Replies: 18
Views: 3,526
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: LaPaz and Sea of Cortez April 1st?

Still plenty of ice and bergie bits April 1.
Suggest mid-August for true La Paz experience.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 16-09-2021, 17:43
Replies: 358
Views: 29,015
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Changes in Atlantic currents

I’m on the western coast of Mexico, about 24N

August/ September are way, way hotter than January/February.

Mount Kilimanjaro is nearly directly on the Equator at 3S. It has ice fields and...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-08-2021, 11:21
Replies: 10
Views: 881
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Waterless coolant anybody?

Not sure what compound could be environmentally cleaner than fresh water.
The ethylene glycol additive is poisonous to mammals, but absent a coolant leak, it should not be going overboard.
My...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-07-2021, 21:12
Replies: 22
Views: 2,260
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Exhaust expertise please

Ultimately, what is the diameter of the engine manufacturer’s exhaust pipe?
You should never be smaller than this,
Larger diameter exhaust lines out of the water lift might make sense if there are...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 07-07-2021, 13:24
Replies: 63
Views: 9,219
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Language Skills while voyaging

I think you are totally wrong in your area of focus.

Free time during long voyages should be spent on learning to play the banjo — or Sousaphone in a pinch.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 01-06-2021, 10:07
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: dingy for powered water sports

On relatively calm days, I’ll return from going swimming (outside the dirtier harbor water) by considering my RIB as a powered surfboard, and riding standing up in a wide legged stance. Wearing a...
Forum: Our Community 01-06-2021, 09:51
Replies: 17
Views: 2,971
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: I’m stumped. Anyone know how this works?

Pirates own their actions. Don’t let the team down.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2021, 14:02
Replies: 161
Views: 21,618
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Ditching the diesel inboard engine

Good that your engine can be handcranked. As a young man in a galaxy far, far away and a long, long time ago, we had a handcranked Lister engine to mix drilling mud on a drillship I worked on. It was...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2021, 12:36
Replies: 161
Views: 21,618
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Ditching the diesel inboard engine

Oh yeah - make sure you have an operating oil pressure sensor (and readout). Cooling water temperature readout is also very good to have, but I guess you can monitor cooling water flow coking out the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2021, 12:30
Replies: 161
Views: 21,618
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Ditching the diesel inboard engine

If your diesel has compression and gets fuel (and air) it should be capable of running. Personally, I don’t understand why all small diesels don’t include hand cranking to start, but maybe liability...
Forum: Our Community 26-05-2021, 10:50
Replies: 14
Views: 2,755
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Sails with custom graphics/printed sails

Shouldn’t matter as long as you don’t care if straight lines crossing panels actually look straight, and the color pattern to line up. The fuller the sail the worse the mismatch.
Maybe an amorphous...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-05-2021, 09:40
Replies: 161
Views: 21,618
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Ditching the diesel inboard engine

If all your problems with the diesel are wiring issues (which includes the lack of a key), re-wiring should be rather trivial if you get the manual for the engine or engine circuit diagram.
As for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-05-2021, 14:01
Replies: 14
Views: 2,245
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Cleaning the engine/compartment

I also clean the engine and engine compartment of any vehicle I purchase to make work easier and to see leaks. I use engine degreasers and a pressure washer, being careful not to let the high...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-05-2021, 13:43
Replies: 2
Views: 544
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Does anybody recognize this bracket and which windvane it's from

It’s not for a Monitor
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-05-2021, 11:17
Replies: 97
Views: 19,207
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: Just completed upgrade from AGM to Lithium

Thank you Newhaul. The numbers are now readable.

This looks like it was done on an Excel spreadsheet. Any chance of linking the original spreadsheet for ease of use? I’d commit to updating it and...
Forum: Our Community 21-05-2021, 18:41
Replies: 164
Views: 23,694
Posted By PirateGuy
Talking Re: A Cap for Yachting

Vargas did work in Playboy, no? Vargas is more 60’s to me, Elvgren was late 40’s-50’s I believe.

A more contemporary comic artist (far raunchier) is Julius Zimmerman. A lot X-rated, but you can...
Forum: Our Community 21-05-2021, 17:40
Replies: 164
Views: 23,694
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: A Cap for Yachting

I see Chartered Accountancy as your true calling.
Forum: Our Community 21-05-2021, 17:38
Replies: 164
Views: 23,694
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: A Cap for Yachting

I believe Gil Elvgren also did classic cheesecake/nose cone art.

Was that the attire (or 1940’s-50’s level of lack thereof) what you had in mind?
Forum: Our Community 21-05-2021, 09:22
Replies: 164
Views: 23,694
Posted By PirateGuy
Re: A Cap for Yachting

You still haven’t enlightened us as to the type of maritime conveyance you use to transport yourself (and possibly select others) from place to place.
After all, this is CruisersForum, not...
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