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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring Yesterday, 06:57
Replies: 74
Views: 7,732
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: What's your anchoring etiquette

True, it is always important to keep in mind how those around you are anchored, assuming they are doing so safely. I've noted before it is not good to put out 10:1 scope even if you are the first one...
Forum: General Sailing Forum Yesterday, 06:52
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: North East U.S Summer Cruising and Marinas.

Portland has some city vibe, though it is a small city. Lots of great small towns with plenty of things to do, and in the summer many have various events going on too. If you're into art and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean Yesterday, 06:49
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Best cruising East Coast of North America

When we sailed up beyond Nain, Labrador we were joined by bergy bits (tiny icebergs) in several anchorages, and more than once had to dodge them on coastal passages. It was fun to chip off a bit of...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring Yesterday, 06:20
Replies: 74
Views: 7,732
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: What's your anchoring etiquette

As I pointed out earlier, there are places to use a second anchor that will prevent you from encroaching on others. One place I anchor fairly regularly is usually crowded and tight, so I anchor with...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-04-2024, 05:03
Replies: 57
Views: 17,236
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Opinion of Practical Sailor magazine?

PS is not alone in struggling in today's media environment, and it covers a small niche within a small niche. That was always the case, but back in the day those seeking such information had no...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-04-2024, 15:01
Replies: 24
Views: 958
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Banging on starter?

Wait! Before you go for a starter rebuild check and clean all the connections between the starter and the battery. A little bit of corrosion can reduce the current enough to cause the starter to fail...
Forum: Our Community 23-04-2024, 13:31
Replies: 11
Views: 790
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: I think it’s official (finally)

Congratulations!
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 23-04-2024, 05:20
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Best cruising East Coast of North America

The St. John River is spectacular, and it is exciting to transit the Reversing Falls. I can remember one anchorage laying on deck watching two bald eagles circling above our boat. One of the big...
Forum: Meets & Greets 22-04-2024, 13:53
Replies: 16
Views: 598
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Hello from coastal Georgia (USA). Looking for boat recommendations.

Just as a point of reference, my Finnsailer 38 ketch has a clearance of 47 feet, but I call it 49 feet so the antenna doesn't get broken off. We've sailed with six onboard, which feels like a big...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-04-2024, 13:46
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: North East U.S Summer Cruising and Marinas.

What would appeal to her? If you are looking for a pure tropical experience you can't beat the Bahamas, and it is close to your home in Tampa. One could spend a lifetime in the Bahamas enjoying the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-04-2024, 13:35
Replies: 11
Views: 383
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Repair Bent Anchor?

Is it a genuine Danforth anchor, or one of a million knock offs? The reason I ask is that I don't see a current version that weighs 44lbs. https://danforthanchors.com/hi-tensile/

IMHO, if it is...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-04-2024, 13:29
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Best cruising East Coast of North America

Yep, Maine is gorgeous, and you can hike up actual (low) mountains for spectacular views. Roque Isle is the ultimate destination for a Down East Cruise, and it has the distinction of one of the few...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-04-2024, 09:24
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Best cruising East Coast of North America

What do you mean by "NFL?" North Florida?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-04-2024, 08:04
Replies: 12
Views: 538
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Victron charger/inverter in engine bay

My personal opinion is to keep everything extraneous away from the engine space as much as possible. Extra heat is never a good thing for any electronics, plus I have had situations where a leaking...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-04-2024, 06:32
Replies: 17
Views: 870
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Functioning Alternator not charging battery

Not sure after reading this. https://www.victronenergy.com/upload/documents/Datasheet-Cyrix-Li-ion-230-A-EN.pdf
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-04-2024, 05:42
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Best cruising East Coast of North America

Beautiful beaches in New England too. Chappaquiddick Island.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-04-2024, 05:34
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: North East U.S Summer Cruising and Marinas.

Many cruisers spend a lifetime sailing this area. I have noted before that when you head south you see relatively few boats from the Northeast, and I think that is because it is such a great cruising...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-04-2024, 05:23
Replies: 7
Views: 474
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Inexpensive Boat Storage US East Coast?

Pretty broad question. Where would you like to leave the boat? In Florida check out Indiantown Marina up the Okeechobee Waterway, or Green Cove Springs Marina up the St. Johns River.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-04-2024, 04:46
Replies: 165
Views: 8,401
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Cruising and Modern Conveniences- All is good with Universe

The San Blas Islands is one of those places I do not trust any chart, though the Bauhaus guide was generally excellent when we were there back in 2007 or so. Luckily, it is also one of those places...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-04-2024, 10:46
Replies: 10
Views: 615
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: North East U.S Summer Cruising and Marinas.

Check out another thread I started on cruising in the Northeast: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/best-cruising-east-coast-of-north-america-285395.html#post3891330

Slip availabiity and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-04-2024, 06:01
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Best cruising East Coast of North America

I've anchored a lot all over the Chesapeake, and there are some places with very soupy, gelatinous mud that is quite deep before you get to thicker, better holding mud. I have found it is helpful to...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 21-04-2024, 05:45
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Attempted Piracy?

Yep, that's the same area I passed through back in 2008 as I mentioned above, though we were closer in to the coast since we were headed to the Honduran islands. A Canadian boat had disappeared in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-04-2024, 05:12
Replies: 67
Views: 5,034
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Best cruising East Coast of North America

View from one of the old WWII bunkers looking southwest toward Sow and Pigs Reef, Cuttyhunk. Lots of nice trails on the island for walking.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 21-04-2024, 05:01
Replies: 9
Views: 532
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Attempted Piracy?

Who knows? When we were sailing from Providencia to Honduras back in 2008 we traveled in a group with a couple of other boats. One of them encountered a fishing boat that came very close, so our...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-04-2024, 07:53
Replies: 17
Views: 870
Posted By Kettlewell
Re: Functioning Alternator not charging battery

Here's a good article on battery bank fusing protection, and also what the inrush current can be for diesel starting circuits. https://marinehowto.com/battery-banks-over-current-protection/
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