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Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 28-04-2023, 08:14
Replies: 194
Views: 21,937
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Going electric - change my mind

Hey Saylormade,
Good luck with your E-conversion. I'm just starting year 3 with my conversion and have had no unexpected issues or regrets!

I am launching for the season next weekend so I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-03-2023, 09:36
Replies: 51
Views: 5,599
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Can anyone identify this boat please?

Hugh, that's so funny as it reminds me of my first boat which was an old car back seat from when they had thick clear plastic covering them. I turned it over and floated about for the entire day in a...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 02-10-2022, 05:40
Replies: 193
Views: 15,389
Posted By Skipper Lee
Thumbs up Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY! - ends Oct. 11, 2022

It sure would be sweet to have this scuba setup handy.

https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-scuba/
https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-scuba-compressor/
Thanks for the opportunity Mantus
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 22-07-2022, 08:28
Replies: 80
Views: 10,099
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY! - Ends July 28th, 2022

https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-anchor/
https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-bow-roller/
https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-flip-swivel/

I woke up to find birthday wishes this morning from CF,...
Forum: Electric Propulsion (EP) 17-05-2022, 16:44
Replies: 194
Views: 21,937
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Going electric - change my mind

Do it,
I did it and its perfect for my needs.
In and out of the marina twice a week at least on a lake without shore power four-5 months a year. The lake freezes in winter.
I charge it up to just...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-05-2022, 08:07
Replies: 60
Views: 4,998
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Firefly not reaching 13.2 volts, not resetting to 100% SOC

I have 6 Fireflys on my lake boat,
4 configured for 48V re: electric drive, 2 for 12V re: House.
I use 2 X 15amp Sterling Chargers for the 48V, and 1X30 amp Sterling for the house set.

I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-05-2022, 14:59
Replies: 13
Views: 1,838
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Electronics (SSB, AIS, VHF, etc), Pumps, Parts, and More!

I would take the ST-2000, Payment by E-Transfer. I can arrange the shipping using my UPS acct. If it is not sold yet.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 22-02-2022, 08:18
Replies: 52
Views: 6,913
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - ends March 1st, 2022

https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-anchor/
https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-bow-roller/
https://ultramarinewest.com/ultraline-flat-rope-reel/
https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-flip-swivel/...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 31-01-2022, 07:36
Replies: 225
Views: 17,350
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends Feb 7, 2022

This Mantus Marine mini scuba setup is the item I would love to win.
40 years and 200 dives later and I don't currently own personal gear.
My boat would really appreciate this little beauty.
...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 25-12-2021, 11:40
Replies: 16
Views: 3,106
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: 'Round the island race.

Sounds like a plan already! Keep me posted.
Id be happy to drive out there with Laughing Warrior just to be on the aft end of the losing boat. Any boat!

I just had this other idea to get there,...
Forum: Powered Boats 19-12-2021, 15:16
Replies: 65
Views: 6,660
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: What make is my boat

I wondered if it was ply as well.
It has a certain popular mechanics free plans look to me. Like my dad built in the 60s.
Forum: Our Community 19-12-2021, 15:06
Replies: 10
Views: 2,884
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: James Wharram Passes Away Dec 14

Great Wharram memories will indeed flow out for the next while.
Bought this Narai MK 4 with my best friend at about 21 years old, Sadly at 62 my memory also fails to remember everything. The pix are...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-11-2021, 12:04
Replies: 52
Views: 6,825
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Salt water galley pump

Plus 1 for connecting to a sink drain.
When converting from a porta potty I connected/Tee'd in a head intake to the below waterline basin drain and it works just fine. I added a service valve which...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-11-2021, 16:14
Replies: 408
Views: 53,320
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Watch Keeping Single Handing

Hi Owly,
Your correct there but I think it only goes against our circadian rhythms for a few days, like Jet lag.
I worked swinging shifts for many years. 2 weeks days 2 weeks afternoons and 2...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-11-2021, 18:12
Replies: 408
Views: 53,320
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Watch Keeping Single Handing

I thought and expected that I would read at least one comment that someone sleeps during the day and stays up at night .
You would be at least visible to others in the daytime and they may need to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-11-2021, 08:32
Replies: 46
Views: 6,882
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Is this a good deal?

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1546613433



Here's a sad story about a Jay Benford Mercedes 35. Same hull as a Westsail 32 to give away. Project build started in 1970 and has...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-10-2021, 08:37
Replies: 14
Views: 6,885
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Mounting AGM’s on their side?

G-31 Fireflys are not supposed to be laid down, But great batt's.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 22-09-2021, 10:12
Replies: 81
Views: 7,858
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - Ends Oct 5th

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultra-anchor?variant_id=685681759&options%5B345720243%5D=UA12-26%3A%2012%20KG%20
I would surely love to win a shiny new anchor like this beauty.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-07-2021, 09:48
Replies: 46
Views: 4,675
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Electric propulsion - lightning protection ?

The chain coupler is there to allow for an uncomplicated DIY installation and for those that do not achieve 100% excellent alignment when coupling the 2 shafts together! If I had to include a shaft...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-07-2021, 07:51
Replies: 46
Views: 4,675
Posted By Skipper Lee
Thumbs up Re: Electric propulsion - lightning protection ?

I am not sure of your question?
Perhaps these photos will help.
I put some faith in the manufacturer and all is well with my conversion.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-07-2021, 18:54
Replies: 46
Views: 4,675
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Electric propulsion - lightning protection ?

Hi Carstendenmark,
The motor is connected/bolted to the reduction plate on a up/down slide for adjustment. It's isolated from the shaft by the cogged belt drive.
There are two flange bearings one...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-07-2021, 08:29
Replies: 46
Views: 4,675
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Electric propulsion - lightning protection ?

Hi Carstendenmark,
Yes it's my bad for coiling that wire. I didn't want to start cutting up the wires until I proved it all worked in case something had to go back to the manufacturer.
l will get...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-07-2021, 10:08
Replies: 46
Views: 4,675
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Electric propulsion - lightning protection ?

Hi Carstendenmark,
Sorry for not responding sooner but I finally went sailing for a few days.

The prop I believe is the original 13RH11 that came with the boat which weighs 4900lbs. The complete...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-07-2021, 06:32
Replies: 46
Views: 4,675
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Electric propulsion - lightning protection ?

Brilliant plan Carstendenmark!
Your comment had me look up Thor and Neptune as I worried that I was wasting a good dram each outing as well as leaving my boat unprotected entirely. It wasn't just...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-07-2021, 11:25
Replies: 46
Views: 4,675
Posted By Skipper Lee
Re: Electric propulsion - lightning protection ?

It sounds sounds sensible to try something to ground lightning out. Kudos for giving it thought and attempting to increase your and your properties safety and survivability. Have a plan for the boat...
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