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Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-02-2009, 07:47
Replies: 65
Views: 9,087
Posted By seaclusion
While there is no law that says you must carry...

While there is no law that says you must carry ID, here in Florida we have a law that says an LEO can detain you for as long as he wants until you identify yourself or answer his questions to his...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-08-2008, 07:00
Replies: 12
Views: 15,283
Posted By seaclusion
Most of the pressure treated plywood (as well as...

Most of the pressure treated plywood (as well as dimensional lumber) I have seen is made from southern yellow pine. Polyester resin does not like the resins in yellow pine and thus has some adhesion...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2008, 17:31
Replies: 5
Views: 1,728
Posted By seaclusion
In the US, diesel from the gas station pump that...

In the US, diesel from the gas station pump that is colored blue is ultra-low sulfur diesel(now required for highway use). Diesel for off road use and untaxed is colored red and is the typical low...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 17-05-2008, 13:33
Replies: 4
Views: 5,350
Posted By seaclusion
That is a question I am going to have to answer...

That is a question I am going to have to answer for myself soon too. But I can tell you for sure that the new 12 gauge flares will not fit into the old 25mm gun with the aluminum adapter. They are...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-03-2008, 08:12
Replies: 54
Views: 7,488
Posted By seaclusion
Being a native Floridian and at the risk of...

Being a native Floridian and at the risk of having a quiver full of barbs thrown my way, I am going to say what I have been telling tourists for fifty years:

We have hurricanes that'll blow you...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 13-03-2008, 06:48
Replies: 11
Views: 2,647
Posted By seaclusion
2x4's between one of the prop blades and the...

2x4's between one of the prop blades and the underside of the hull. Never put a pipe wrench on your shaft. It will mar the shaft, force bits of steel from the wrench into your expensive alloy shaft,...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 05-02-2008, 08:40
Replies: 51
Views: 10,591
Posted By seaclusion
Gord, The 6% tax that is levied on boat...

Gord,

The 6% tax that is levied on boat slip rentals is actually not a 'sales tax'. It is called a privilage tax. It is levied against the owner of the waterfront property and he is allowed by...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-01-2008, 09:57
Replies: 13
Views: 8,055
Posted By seaclusion
American Custom Yachts has already partnered with...

American Custom Yachts has already partnered with a DIY boat refit show called "Ship Shape TV"

Richard
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-01-2008, 09:18
Replies: 33
Views: 17,756
Posted By seaclusion
Gord, Halfway down the canal to the...

Gord,

Halfway down the canal to the 'Rawbar' on the north side is a large public boat ramp with ample dock to tie-up to. I have used it many times. The walk to the grocery, hardware, banks and...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-01-2008, 10:14
Replies: 51
Views: 10,591
Posted By seaclusion
If your boat is more than 30 years old you are...

If your boat is more than 30 years old you are entitled to "antique vessel status". My fee was $4.25. But, and this is a biggie for power boats, the engines must be the original engines that came...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-01-2008, 13:51
Replies: 6
Views: 7,401
Posted By seaclusion
If the cans are unopened and not corroded through...

If the cans are unopened and not corroded through and you can remix the settled solids into the paint, I don't know any reason why the paint could not be used. On the other hand, I was not aware of...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-12-2007, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By seaclusion
Having gone through tropical storm Barry while...

Having gone through tropical storm Barry while crossing Florida Bay in the spring and then through hurricane Noel while in Stuart in the fall, it has been a very active year from my perspective.
...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-12-2007, 13:17
Replies: 8
Views: 2,845
Posted By seaclusion
While I have done the direct passage from Ft...

While I have done the direct passage from Ft Myers to Tortugas and Key West several times, Last spring we did it by hopping down to Naples, then motoring to Goodland and then nearshore to Shark River...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-12-2007, 10:57
Replies: 14
Views: 38,186
Posted By seaclusion
After removing the fitting and scraping away the...

After removing the fitting and scraping away the majority of the 5200, I have found that laquer thinner on a rag will remove the risidual thin film of 5200 from the fitting as well as fiberglass and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-12-2007, 10:31
Replies: 23
Views: 5,712
Posted By seaclusion
Gord, I will clarify. By stray current I...

Gord,

I will clarify. By stray current I mean voltage/current from a source outside the boat (such as from a nearby boat or poorly insulated/isolated shore power)and electrolytic corrosion from...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-12-2007, 08:32
Replies: 23
Views: 5,712
Posted By seaclusion
Blanket statements such as 'all underwater metal...

Blanket statements such as 'all underwater metal should be bonded' or 'all underwater metal should be unbonded' does not take into account the individual situation the boat may be in. There are...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-11-2007, 11:58
Replies: 27
Views: 5,699
Posted By seaclusion
Ex-calif's method is great. I used it to select...

Ex-calif's method is great. I used it to select six of my last seven wives and reccommend it highly.

OK, I jest. But I do want to point out that selecting a boat, especially a long range...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-11-2007, 11:10
Replies: 39
Views: 23,191
Posted By seaclusion
Rolling Polyurethane

When I painted the deck, cabintrunk and flybridge I used Interlux Perfection. Two years later it is still as hard and shiny as when it was applied. I rolled it on but did not 'tip' after rolling. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-06-2007, 17:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,775
Posted By seaclusion
Without going into a lengthy treatise on...

Without going into a lengthy treatise on stability, the short answer is that a 'rolly' boat as you describe tends to have lower initial stability and higher ultimate stability. A 'stiff' boat tends...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-05-2007, 05:23
Replies: 24
Views: 5,593
Posted By seaclusion
Try Bateau.com for info. Also get the Gougeon...

Try Bateau.com for info. Also get the Gougeon Brothers book on Boatbuilding commonly known as W.E.S.T. System.
Gougeon Brothers at:
https://www.westsystem.com/

Richard
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-03-2007, 05:55
Replies: 5
Views: 6,750
Posted By seaclusion
1. Use isophathalic gelcoat. Do not use...

1. Use isophathalic gelcoat. Do not use orthophathalic gelcoat. They do not hold up as well. Fortunately they are not common, but I have seen some low priced gelcoats that turned out to be...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-03-2007, 05:43
Replies: 4
Views: 4,471
Posted By seaclusion
Gord, When you wrote that Permatex...

Gord,

When you wrote that Permatex Anti-sieze should not be used on aluminum, I nearly passed out since I have been putting up a new mast and slathering the stuff on every bolt. I ran and got my...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-03-2007, 13:38
Replies: 5
Views: 3,035
Posted By seaclusion
Another rule-of-thumb (I actually hate...

Another rule-of-thumb (I actually hate rule-of-thumbs because they seldon work well) is one square inch of non-mechanical ventilation area for every cubic foot of engine compartment. I know you said...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-02-2007, 13:58
Replies: 43
Views: 11,390
Posted By seaclusion
Hi, I bought a fixer-upper in good shape at...

Hi,

I bought a fixer-upper in good shape at a good price. I have spent the last two years upgrading or modifying things to the way I want them for cruising. The boat is nearly ready now and we...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-02-2007, 07:30
Replies: 19
Views: 16,746
Posted By seaclusion
A solution

I built a 16' planing powerboat with a very shallow Vee bottom and the sole only an inch or so above the waterline. I made a small well, about 8" x 8" as I recall, on centerline and up against the...
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