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Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-09-2021, 20:04
Replies: 295
Views: 26,707
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Need alternative to Pirate flag

Please excuse me while my eyes roll into the next zip code.

This flag represents evil people in the same manner that the Union Jack represents colonial imperialism—200 years ago, maybe. Its...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-09-2021, 18:30
Replies: 25
Views: 3,503
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Silver brazing for stainless tank repair?

No one is trying to be a dick. We are just trying to propose what we believe are best practices for a proper repair.

If there are extenuating circumstances due to cost, skill, tools, location,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-09-2021, 17:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,151
Posted By C420sailor
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-09-2021, 10:00
Replies: 70
Views: 7,548
Posted By C420sailor
Re: I lost my prop....

Deleted, I can’t read
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-09-2021, 09:44
Replies: 11
Views: 2,151
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Fiberglass delamination or hydrolysis or what?

Just let the epoxy cure fully, then give it a good washdown with warm water to get rid of the amine blush. Sand, then wash down again. Then gelcoat to your heart’s content.

Matching isn’t bad...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-09-2021, 09:35
Replies: 25
Views: 3,503
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Silver brazing for stainless tank repair?

No, just weld a sheet SS patch over the pitting/holes. I wouldn’t rebuild the tank unless it’s a total disaster.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-09-2021, 09:33
Replies: 70
Views: 7,548
Posted By C420sailor
Re: I lost my prop....

Different strokes, I guess.

I don’t let others do work on my boat, with limited exceptions. I dive, but the conditions where I keep my boat are so dismal (visibility is garbage, ******** plowing...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-09-2021, 21:12
Replies: 25
Views: 3,503
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Silver brazing for stainless tank repair?

The gold standard here is going to be a TIG weld job, with proper gas backing.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2021, 16:56
Replies: 42
Views: 14,039
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Tell me about the Hunter 410

At least the front doesn’t fall off.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-09-2021, 13:16
Replies: 397
Views: 66,933
Posted By C420sailor
Re: 60 foot Catamaran for Couple?

The data you seek is likely to be few and far between.

A 60’ cat is absolutely monstrous, and very few own relatively new 60’ cats.

That is why you aren’t seeing too much data. It’s much like...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2021, 12:59
Replies: 26
Views: 5,237
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Can I reef the genoa?

Two tracks allows for the hoisting of one headsail before dropping the other. More common in racing. I’ve also heard you can run two headsails wing and wing when running, but I’ve never seen or tried...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-09-2021, 10:54
Replies: 90
Views: 9,296
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Rethinking attitudes towards fire suppression

Big fire? Stairs likely burned through or halfway there. Smoke is probably banked down to damn near the floor.

You really only have two options:

1) Get low and fight it like your life depends...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2021, 09:06
Replies: 121
Views: 11,580
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Wind Instrument

Agreed, but in the unlikely event the failure mode brings down the entire network, I just unplug it. Easy access.
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2021, 02:31
Replies: 121
Views: 11,580
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Wind Instrument

As mentioned earlier, I run a 0183 indicator on the mast that feeds the N2K network via an ITC5 converter behind the nav station.

The ITC5 can fail, of course—but then all I lose is wind. No...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-09-2021, 15:18
Replies: 90
Views: 9,296
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Rethinking attitudes towards fire suppression

Deionized (distilled) water doesn’t conduct electricity.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-09-2021, 12:41
Replies: 90
Views: 9,296
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Rethinking attitudes towards fire suppression

Agree with the above.

I use the water can as an example of the strength of extinguishers—not necessarily as a recommendation. There is a very common misconception that an extinguisher is suitable...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-09-2021, 08:03
Replies: 90
Views: 9,296
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Rethinking attitudes towards fire suppression

The ‘wastepaper bin’ is what we teach to everyday civilians on land. Bigger than that? Evacuate and call the fire department.

That’s because they’re leaving a potential IDLH environment for a...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-09-2021, 07:24
Replies: 90
Views: 9,296
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Rethinking attitudes towards fire suppression

Depends how advanced it is and how much water you’re flowing. But in the incipient stages, 100%.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-09-2021, 07:16
Replies: 90
Views: 9,296
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Rethinking attitudes towards fire suppression

100% situation dependent.

If I’m in the middle of a very large body of water, I’m not rushing to get into my raft. I’m going to fight that fire as aggressively as possible without painting myself...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 07-09-2021, 23:37
Replies: 1
Views: 782
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Bottom Cleaning tool

Wait...a diver uses that in the water? I know it says water resistant to 3ft...but still, bold move.

Regardless, sounds excessive to me. The goal is to get the growth, not the paint.
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-09-2021, 23:33
Replies: 11
Views: 3,094
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Replacing thru-hull transducer housing

There is (should be) sealant.

That collar should unthread, and unless a strong adhesive sealant was used, you should be able to tap the old housing out without much trouble. I usually use a short...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-09-2021, 17:00
Replies: 102
Views: 23,411
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Leopard 50 burns and sinks

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ITiZR39Sfeg

From flashover to knocked, with 2.5 gallons. Impressive.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-09-2021, 12:31
Replies: 102
Views: 23,411
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Leopard 50 burns and sinks

I’m a vollie, so sometimes you show up before the engine and have to locate/isolate/do what you can. I always questioned the point of being the can man on the truck and dragging that heavy thing...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-09-2021, 10:47
Replies: 70
Views: 7,548
Posted By C420sailor
Re: I lost my prop....

Sorry you lost it. That sucks. Fortunately nothing else got buggered up in the process.

I inspect my stuff annually, but I also haul every fall. If you stay in the water, inspect yourself or use a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-09-2021, 09:51
Replies: 102
Views: 23,411
Posted By C420sailor
Re: Leopard 50 burns and sinks

You would be absolutely blown away by how much fire a 2.5 gallon pressurized water extinguisher can knock down. I’ve knocked a fully involved single room contents fire, multiple ripping kitchen...
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