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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-11-2019, 15:06
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By thuss
Re: Oil Filter Gasket Failure - Westerbeke

I had the same thing happen to me. The Sierra equivalent filter was not equivalent at all, now I just get the Westerbeke filters and they work great.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-11-2019, 14:53
Replies: 21
Views: 6,874
Posted By thuss
Re: Electric Diesel bleed pump advice...

I could use this groups help to figure out how to bleed the air out of my racor with an electric pump installed after the racor (which is the setup my boat came with). There's a valve to route the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-05-2017, 09:25
Replies: 9
Views: 2,391
Posted By thuss
Re: Recognize this plumbing piece?

Ah, I never would have guessed! I'll just eliminate it (or replace it with a raw water strainer) as well as replace the bad section of hose then. Thanks everyone!
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-05-2017, 09:39
Replies: 9
Views: 2,391
Posted By thuss
Recognize this plumbing piece?

On the head supply side I have this plumbing fixture that's leaking out of the hose barb. I'd like to replace it but I'm not sure what it is. Check valve, strainer, anti siphon? Anyone recognize it?...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 31-03-2016, 18:18
Replies: 14
Views: 6,062
Posted By thuss
Re: Davits Affecting Much?

We cruised our HC 38 for years with a 10.5ft RIB, 9hp outboard, and no davits. We stored it lashed upside down on the foredeck. Took us about 10 minutes to launch and attach the motor, gas tank, etc....
Forum: Crew Archives 31-03-2016, 17:42
Replies: 33
Views: 10,934
Posted By thuss
Re: looking 4 crew sandiego to Hawaii

End of May is pretty ideal for that route leaving socal. There's no perfect time but there's a reason everyone goes around that time since your odds of a good passage are high.

Sent from my Nexus...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-12-2015, 09:11
Replies: 47
Views: 5,731
Posted By thuss
Re: Sea sickness, friends

[QUOTE=nshawdvm;1992517]I can't find Stugeron in Canada either. Where do you pick it up when you're here?

It's been a while since I've bought it in Canada but I used to order Stugeron from an...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-12-2015, 18:57
Replies: 47
Views: 5,731
Posted By thuss
Re: Sea sickness, friends

I get seasick offshore and it usually takes me a couple days on passage to acclimate. Most people I've sailed with get at least a little seasick when exposed to a big swell for more than a few hours....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-11-2015, 10:01
Replies: 0
Views: 3,493
Posted By thuss
Opinions on this 1996 Kirie Feeling 416

I'd never heard of the brand (French and out of business now) but there's one in really nice shape nearby for sale that I'm interested in. Mainly looking for a reliable coastal cruiser for San...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-05-2015, 21:18
Replies: 12
Views: 7,152
Posted By thuss
Re: Opinions on this 1988 Jonmeri 48 pilothouse

Thanks for the feedback on the Jonmeri. Still considering! I still have reservations about the teak decks, cored hull, and spade rudder. In terms of weight she's also a bit heavy at 18 tons for 48...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-04-2015, 10:00
Replies: 51
Views: 18,740
Posted By thuss
Re: Soda stream

Soda Stream has been the center of controversy being an Israeli company with its primary factory located in a settlement on the West Bank. The wikipedia page provides a pretty succinct explanation:
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-04-2015, 19:46
Replies: 12
Views: 7,152
Posted By thuss
Opinions on this 1988 Jonmeri 48 pilothouse

I'm interested in this Finnish built boat but the 2 things giving me pause are the teak decks and the hull is balsa cored. It's 1988, has been re-powered, and looks to be in great shape.

1988...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 13-01-2015, 18:52
Replies: 43
Views: 8,336
Posted By thuss
Re: Buying a Boat -- Survey Repairs

There are generally 3 ways these things go down:

1. Overall valuation: if the surveyor values the boat below your agreed price you can negotiate based on that. That's a really strong and easy...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-12-2014, 10:32
Replies: 12
Views: 11,191
Posted By thuss
Re: Sceptre 41

I'm looking at a 1988 Sceptre 41 and was wondering if the hull is cored? I can't find any information online but someone mentioned that they thought the Sceptre 41's had core in the hull? If so, does...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-09-2014, 16:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,365
Posted By thuss
Competent aluminum yards on the east coast?

I'm interested in finding yards on the east coast (Maine to Florida) that are capable of doing quality work on a 48' aluminum sailboat. After we cruise next summer I'd like to end up somewhere where...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-09-2014, 23:06
Replies: 43
Views: 10,792
Posted By thuss
Re: Rust on New Standing Rigging

When we replaced the rigging on our previous boat the new wire seemed to initially rust the first year and look worse than what we replaced but then it eventually stopped and went away. We consulted...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-06-2014, 05:15
Replies: 26
Views: 2,838
Posted By thuss
Re: How many days...

It generally takes me 2-3 days at sea to acclimate on passage.

Most people I've sailed with that get seasick (myself and my wife included) have seen a dramatic reduction in symptoms from using...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-06-2014, 21:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By thuss
Re: Hose diameter dilemma, advice needed

Thanks for the suggestion!

Groco makes the only bronze pipe nipple I can find but it's fully threaded. All other pipe nipples I could find are red brass.

I suppose I could use epoxy on the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-06-2014, 17:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,339
Posted By thuss
Hose Diameter Dilemma, Advice Needed

I'm replacing two cockpit drain seacocks with new bronze Groco seacocks. The hose barb adapter for the Groco seacock takes 2 1/4" ID hose. The cockpit drain tube on the other end takes 2 3/8" hose. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-05-2014, 15:43
Replies: 185
Views: 47,304
Posted By thuss
Re: MPPT Charge Controller for LifePO4 Batteries

I'm planning to buy a MidNite Kid in a week when I'm back on the boat so if you get a chance to compare it, it'd be much appreciated!
Forum: Our Community 15-05-2014, 23:09
Replies: 816
Views: 113,773
Posted By thuss
re: Call for Help/ This American Life (Merged)

Eric, FWIW having done similar length passages in the pacific on almost the same boat (HC 38), I'd set off with my wife and young kids (and have) and would have pulled the epirb right when you did....
Forum: Our Community 11-05-2014, 20:30
Replies: 816
Views: 113,773
Posted By thuss
re: Call for Help/ This American Life (Merged)

We went cruising with our young daughter on our Hans Christian 38 and would do it again in a heartbeat. Our second time sailing to Hawaii we had 2 predominant swell directions (north and east) that...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-05-2014, 16:54
Replies: 6
Views: 2,049
Posted By thuss
Re: Adding High Power wifi to goFree Router

I'm not aware of any all in one device. The alfa r36 that I posted a link to above can take certain USB 3g devices but I think you're probably better off just looking for a good WiFi device and a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2014, 09:08
Replies: 6
Views: 2,049
Posted By thuss
Re: Adding high power wifi to goFree router

For wifi I'd buy a wirieap:

https://www.thewirie.com/marine-wifi-product-AP.html

Which is a weather proof all in one wifi only device that takes 12v power. But if you want to DIY it is made up...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 03-04-2014, 08:48
Replies: 178
Views: 69,465
Posted By thuss
Re: Hiding Guns on Board

Odds your gun aboard will save your life, extremely low. Odds it'll save your life hidden in a hard to find and access secret compartment, almost nil.

Odds your gun will get you thrown in prison...
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