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Forum: Our Community 09-01-2024, 17:42
Replies: 11
Views: 663
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: airhorn install

I agree that you will likely regret having a large trumpet horn on the cabintop, at least until it gets ripped off, that is. I would also love a serious horn on my boat I just can't justify the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-10-2023, 05:14
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By OrangeCrush
Putting a Balloon on Fuel Tank Vent?

I'm familiar with the long and storied debate regarding how whether to leave your tanks empty or full during winter layup to prevent condensation, including MaineSail's painstaking experimentation...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-08-2023, 03:58
Replies: 12
Views: 4,029
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: MaxProp versus Variprop GP

I also went from 3 blade fixed to 4 blade variprop. He said I could do either 3 or 4 blade but the 4 would be smoother and I was trying to reduce vibration (that actually turned out to be bent...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 23-08-2023, 12:17
Replies: 12
Views: 4,029
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: MaxProp versus Variprop GP

I’ve been very happy with the Variprop. I had to add more pitch twice to get it perfect but overall it’s great. Most notable difference is in reverse, but the speed boost in light air and overall...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-06-2023, 19:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,282
Posted By OrangeCrush
Best way to mount a boat hook

My boat hook is mounted on the side of my pilothouse with two Velcro traps. These are kind of annoying since there’s always a bit of play in the straps and it ends up loosening up while sailing. See...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-06-2023, 11:01
Replies: 1
Views: 558
Posted By OrangeCrush
I think my mooring ball needs a hat.

I keep my boat in Brooklyn, NY, and our mooring field is way way way too tight. If all the boats are on their moorings they maintain their tight spacing even in strong winds, but if one mooring is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2023, 09:49
Replies: 3
Views: 478
Posted By OrangeCrush
Filling gaps in teak & holly panels

Hi,

I took the handle off this small floor panel because another one had broken and I wanted to swap them. A year later and the teak planks have shrunk enough to develop quite a gap (perhaps...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-01-2023, 09:24
Replies: 16
Views: 1,385
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Scattering Ashes from a Sailboat

Great tips, thanks all! I was aware of the 3nm rule but not of the need to file paperwork with the EPA. Also I had never seen the water soluble urns before, that could be perfect. While browsing I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-01-2023, 06:53
Replies: 16
Views: 1,385
Posted By OrangeCrush
Scattering Ashes from a Sailboat

For the second time, someone has asked me to help scatter their dearly departed parent's ashes into the ocean from my boat. The first time was a number of years ago and I would say it went... OK....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-06-2022, 04:38
Replies: 17
Views: 1,248
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Cushion cover creep

“Tufted” cushions is the term I was looking for. But also yeah sailrite probably has your solution.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-06-2022, 20:15
Replies: 17
Views: 1,248
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Cushion cover creep

Wish I had more expertise to offer as I really sympathize with your question. This drove me crazy on my previous boat.

Despite the aesthetic downside, maybe it's worth sewing straight through the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 09-05-2022, 15:09
Replies: 12
Views: 4,029
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: MaxProp versus Variprop GP

Here’s mine… I paint it with PropSpeed which is exorbitantly expensive but I think worth it, considering it comes out clean at the end of the season.

I’ve also added an inch of pitch twice now,...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-04-2022, 09:44
Replies: 9
Views: 1,390
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Mounting horns below radar dome

I share your disappointment with electric horns. I do keep a regular air horn handy as a backup, but I also need a wired horn for use with my FogMate automatic controller. I sail in the fog in Maine...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-04-2022, 07:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,390
Posted By OrangeCrush
Mounting horns below radar dome

I want to mount an Ongaro Deluxe Electric Dual Trumpet Horn on the bottom of my radar swivel mount. I already did this before with the Ongaro Dual Mini horn and it worked fine, but the Mini horns...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 07-04-2022, 10:16
Replies: 18
Views: 2,472
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Tips for cruising with a one-year-old?

No, my boat was formerly "Fred Wade Jones" and "Madeline" but it's been "Kalliope" since 2013. (Orange Crush was the name of my first boat)

I've seen a few Shannon 38s in my travels but mine is...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 07-04-2022, 10:14
Replies: 18
Views: 2,472
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Tips for cruising with a one-year-old?

This is really good advice and I will take this mental approach, thank you.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 26-03-2022, 11:30
Replies: 18
Views: 2,472
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Tips for cruising with a one-year-old?

Good point regarding the challenges of wearing the baby, I’ll have to think on that.

And yes we have a good PFD already, I should have mentioned that. But I also agree that there will be times...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 26-03-2022, 08:52
Replies: 18
Views: 2,472
Posted By OrangeCrush
Tips for cruising with a one-year-old?

After browsing related posts on the forum, I've come to realize that sailing with babies is one of those hot-button topics like what anchor to use, or whether to keep firearms on board (or what...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 21-02-2022, 11:14
Replies: 12
Views: 4,029
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: MaxProp versus Variprop GP

Oh yeah one last thing… reversing is DRAMATICALLY improved. I can stop on a dime now.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 21-02-2022, 11:08
Replies: 12
Views: 4,029
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: MaxProp versus Variprop GP

I went with the Variprop and have been quite happy. Had some issues getting it on with my tight aperture but tech support (Geoff) at AB Marine was excellent. I had to cut the tip off my prop shaft...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-10-2021, 18:15
Replies: 37
Views: 6,767
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Confused by lack of air filter on Yanmar 4JH5X1

Not in place of the short piece of hose but attached to the short piece of hose. I had to tilt the hose out sat an angle to keep the filter clear of the engine/transmission but it was very easy and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-10-2021, 14:52
Replies: 71
Views: 9,846
Posted By OrangeCrush
Change engine oil annually even if it's pristine?

I had a baby this year and didn't use my boat nearly as much as usual. I put less than 20 engine hours on it and the oil is in "like new" condition, light amber with no darkening at all. (It's a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-10-2021, 12:01
Replies: 37
Views: 6,767
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: Confused by lack of air filter on Yanmar 4JH5X1

Yes, I bought K&N Filter Part Number 62-1470. It fit perfectly and has not interfered with engine operation whatsoever. Based on the dog hair and dust visible on the outside of the filter I'd say...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-06-2021, 08:37
Replies: 21
Views: 2,508
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: How big is too big for uncoated stainless lifelines?

Yes I went with 1/4” top and bottom, mainly for availability and cost…

Now I’m just wondering about bushings since those 1/4” wires will be passing through holes sized 3/8” (top) and 5/16”...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-06-2021, 07:45
Replies: 21
Views: 2,508
Posted By OrangeCrush
Re: How big is too big for uncoated stainless lifelines?

Hi,

Do you have a suggestion for how to do these bushings? I'm definitely going to have some "wiggle room" in the stanchion post holes. Not sure if it will be undesirable or insignificant when...
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