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Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-04-2024, 11:23
Replies: 86
Views: 4,439
Posted By Kello
Re: Atricles. What types of articles do you like to see in magazines?

All I care about is how to fix what I have.
Only interested in quality, reliability and longevity.
No interest in anything disposable / with a computer chip.
Pictures of beautiful women with big...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-04-2024, 10:58
Replies: 30
Views: 2,429
Posted By Kello
Re: Yanmar 3gm30f lifespan and rebuild options.

Regardless of your boat, age, skills, or anything else in life, this is now when sometimes we MUST navigate an inlet (or something) in unpleasant conditions and a reliable engine is the difference...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-03-2024, 16:48
Replies: 10
Views: 422
Posted By Kello
Re: Dropping my Keel

Rusty keel is harmless and very different than rusty keel bolts caused by seam leaks. Like it or not, and notwithstanding accidents such as running aground, keel bolts are a regular (15 – 20 yrs.)...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2024, 10:40
Replies: 43
Views: 6,451
Posted By Kello
Re: insane marina charge

To be Frank (just don't tell my friend Frank :biggrin:) what is insane is that you aren't a newbie, and you used a MARINA to do the work. That's right up there with using yard employees to work on...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-03-2024, 10:20
Replies: 8
Views: 383
Posted By Kello
Re: Help please

Howdy, dehumidifiers remove water from the air, not the bilge. :smile: You have no worries.
HOWEVER, assuming your dehumidifier isn't a huge household-type unit, removing a pint of water a day is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2024, 14:53
Replies: 8
Views: 355
Posted By Kello
Re: Sprung plank on teak deck - best way to repair?

There, fixed your post.
And, WHAT?! No one has responded to your post yet?! IMO, remove the screws that pulled out and search the forum for adhesives to glue down the plank for now. Yes, teak is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2024, 14:45
Replies: 52
Views: 3,971
Posted By Kello
Re: Standard or Metric

Anti-depressants.
Hunters sail well but don't have the storage of a true blue cruising boat. If you want to keep your wife then she WILL get the space she needs for her stuff, and there will be no...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-03-2024, 14:37
Replies: 77
Views: 5,829
Posted By Kello
Re: dishes for cruising

My life revolves around food and cooking, and since dishes are the last link between the frying pan and taste buds I’ll share my experiences.
Gave up on ceramic dishes when I found that some glazes...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-03-2024, 14:32
Replies: 77
Views: 5,829
Posted By Kello
Re: dishes for cruising

What is the aversion to dog bowls?? Stainless steel is stainless steel, what is the difference of eating out of an SS frying pan or an SS dog bowl? Assuming you aren’t feeding your dog with the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-03-2024, 14:28
Replies: 77
Views: 5,829
Posted By Kello
Re: dishes for cruising

Mon dieux monsiour ! Vous avez ruiné mon stéréotype de la cuisine française et des Français ! Maintenant je vais devoir trouver une autre cuisine préférée ... peut-être italienne ... peut-être que...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-03-2024, 14:23
Replies: 77
Views: 5,829
Posted By Kello
Re: dishes for cruising

Of course I’ve NEVER done anything like that. :biggrin: Pita bread anyone?? :rolleyes:

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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-03-2024, 14:37
Replies: 77
Views: 5,829
Posted By Kello
Re: dishes for cruising

Howdy ozolli, I've tried my grandma's china, Corelle, glass, other dishes ... and all were frustrating. SS dog bowls are much lighter and easier to clean than anything I have tried.

The stainless...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-03-2024, 14:26
Replies: 14
Views: 1,580
Posted By Kello
Re: Cleaning Water Tanks

Howdy, been there dun that. :rolleyes: My goode olde boat had stainless tanks with a massive algae problem from sitting for sale for so many years. First I tried brushing and soap and other benign...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-03-2024, 14:09
Replies: 77
Views: 5,829
Posted By Kello
Re: dishes for cruising

Seriously?? :confused:

As much as possible, any food-related items aboard should be stainless steel. Go to your local Pet Smart or Wal-Mart, or Tractor Supply or other feed store and buy...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-03-2024, 13:57
Replies: 5
Views: 566
Posted By Kello
Re: Living on a mud/drying berth? Keel type?

Howdy Merle,

Welcome to the club of "ain't been there or done that, but I'm gonna try!" :thumb:

The first lesson you need to learn is called: Local Knowledge. I've met sailors from all over...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-03-2024, 17:13
Replies: 50
Views: 8,253
Posted By Kello
Re: Growing lettuce and other vegetables aboard

Read some of the posts, not all, so "sorry" for any redundancy.

Sailing The Farm was exciting .. until I read it ... not a vegetarian, and know how much fresh water it takes to sprout ... and that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-03-2024, 16:52
Replies: 21
Views: 1,546
Posted By Kello
Re: Removing helm wheel

Those six nuts hold two pieces that sandwich together to hold the spokes. +1 for Jedi and the winch handle idea.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-03-2024, 15:20
Replies: 34
Views: 3,001
Posted By Kello
Re: Compost head use?

Howdy,

For composting heads forget anything “marine” and check online for RV solutions, especially the “reconfigured school bus” sort. Some way cool “alternative” people in this world!

My...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-03-2024, 16:02
Replies: 41
Views: 3,981
Posted By Kello
Re: DIY dodger

What a fun thread! Every poster has something I could b!tch about or compliment. :smile:
I wonder if the OP liked the dodger for it's simplicity or it's cost. ??? Either way, my long-time nickname...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2024, 15:41
Replies: 20
Views: 2,558
Posted By Kello
Re: Opinions on this boat?

Absolutely lovely, I can see the asking price, but grabs me as a family/friends/party-friendly "bay boat", not one I'd want for extended/numerous offshore journeys.
Cockpit size is good, seats look...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-03-2024, 14:28
Replies: 9
Views: 576
Posted By Kello
Re: Additional starter relay seizing the alternator

Hahaha! ... sorry, couldn't resist. :-p Some years ago I was living in FL and for starting my Yanmar did the same thing - click but no joy. Went to Mastery and they sold me something like $120 in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-03-2024, 14:05
Replies: 38
Views: 3,739
Posted By Kello
Re: Rebuilding older Yanmar?

Howdy David,

Currently in the midst of rebuilding a 30-y.o. Yanmar. The most “engine work” I’ve done before this is simple maintenance such as oil and coolant changes, servicing the heat...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-02-2024, 16:52
Replies: 119
Views: 15,781
Posted By Kello
Re: Largest boat couple can handle

Lovely response, I'm better with boats than computers so I changed it how I could ... wanted to do the strikeout thing ... :smile:
The OPs obviously don't have relevant experience, but your response...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-02-2024, 15:24
Replies: 119
Views: 15,781
Posted By Kello
Re: Largest boat couple can handle

Fore and Aft makes a good point - berthing long vessels limits your options, as well as finding a lift that can haul your boat. Draft is another issue ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-02-2024, 15:21
Replies: 119
Views: 15,781
Posted By Kello
Re: Largest boat couple can handle

You don't provide any info about your situation.

If you mean "handle" financially, there is a saying: If you love someone give them a small boat, if you hate someone give them a large boat.
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