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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 14-06-2017, 04:50
Replies: 28
Views: 7,932
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Remove stove and replace with fridge?

I personally would not buy a boat if there is no stove or it would be a significant hassle to retrofit it...
- Saying so, if the gas locker is still there & functional and I just need to buy pipes...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 01-06-2017, 05:56
Replies: 2
Views: 2,951
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Island Packet chain plate replacement

Hi, I had an IP380 - was told good for 25+ years without need to check. You will hear hardly of any failure...
Learned as well that its part of regular maintenance to reseal the gaps on the deck -...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 12-05-2017, 22:15
Replies: 100
Views: 14,523
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Fire Extinguisher Discussion

I second Roy M!

When I started sailing decades ago I had a gasoline engine where the Carburetor bursts into flames...the damage from the fire was minimal but the powder damage totalled the (small)...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-09-2016, 23:29
Replies: 67
Views: 7,052
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Screwdriver Set. Whats best in USA?

I use the same set since forever:

PB SWISS TOOLS: PB Swiss Tools (https://www.pbswisstools.com/en.html) - in the US you can buy them here:
Classic Screwdrivers from PB Swiss Tools...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-05-2016, 01:41
Replies: 95
Views: 32,559
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Amel or island packet?

Indeed nice boat but I said if y like a newer one :-) I think the 46ft Maramu's are close to 30 years old by now...


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-05-2016, 23:50
Replies: 95
Views: 32,559
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Amel or island packet?

I lived two years on a IP380 and after that my next boat will most probably be an Amel...or...

No doubt, I liked the IP very much, particular the comfort down below. Reasons for tending towards...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-04-2016, 11:54
Replies: 6
Views: 1,797
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Boat Broker (Buyers) Recommendations in Annapolis, MD

She did an outstanding job in buying & selling my sail boat a few years later: I was living on another continent and thats when you need a trusted broker ! Locking and buying took over a year and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-04-2016, 14:02
Replies: 15
Views: 4,131
Posted By swisscraft
Talking High RPM Generator - is 60Hz worse?

Hi there,

Following is bothering me: Are small, high RPM generators really so unreliable or is this special true for our Americans (aka 60Hz) friends as they run mostly at 3600 rpm? I see very...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2016, 05:25
Replies: 24
Views: 9,483
Posted By swisscraft
Re: cutless bearing, I'm in deep trouble...

Hi, there is long conversation (among others) in the HR Yahoo Group. Maybe worth checking there for details with your boat ...
...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 06-04-2016, 22:47
Replies: 139
Views: 29,105
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Hit and Run in St Maarten

Looks he is maybe Swiss Citizen, or at least he lived once there..

Some options:
If his boat is under Swiss Flag, insurance is mandatory and you could reach the registration office directly...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-02-2016, 04:38
Replies: 30
Views: 4,809
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Non US citizen leaving US

We (both Foreigners on Visa Waiver) left the US a few years ago with the boat. Told no stamps or anything else needed, call is enough. Being uncertain what would happen when coming back we decided to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-02-2016, 03:10
Replies: 10
Views: 8,445
Posted By swisscraft
Re: HR 46 vs CONTEST 48cs ???

Hello,

I know its an older posting but still curious..
I'm currently looking at some Contest 48 CS as it sucks to be landlubber :nonono: and I'm quiet surprised about the size of the Perkins...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-09-2014, 07:34
Replies: 10
Views: 4,183
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Best Dehumidifier for 38 ft Power Boat

Never use dehumidifier water for anything; the water runs over cheap Chinese grade metals & weldings inside the system which may "enrich"it with all kind of heavy metals used during production. Some...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-05-2014, 13:05
Replies: 8
Views: 1,483
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Maintenance cost "jump step"

Ok thanks - that confirms somehow my thinking:

I looks like basically cost goes up fairly linear from 35+ or so until you hit a certain size when you need a complete different set of equipment,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-05-2014, 11:35
Replies: 8
Views: 1,483
Posted By swisscraft
Maintenance cost "jump step"

Hi there,

general question on boat maintenance cost: I heard the statement that once you pass the 40ft mark things get pricey and then again after the 60-70ish mark again. Any comments on that? Is...
Forum: Powered Boats 15-12-2013, 07:41
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By swisscraft
Thanks guys, The boat is currently in the...

Thanks guys,

The boat is currently in the Middle East :-) which means nothing, except it's probably not a local build as the form factor over here is, how to say this nice, is much more simpler. A...
Forum: Powered Boats 15-12-2013, 05:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,863
Posted By swisscraft
Need Help to Identify Fishing Boat

Hi there,

I found a fishing boat in a workshop and we try to figure out the make/model. And no, there is no hull number nor any other plate on it. Any idea is mostly welcome!
Thanks Marco
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-11-2013, 21:37
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By swisscraft
Heat resistent Solar controller

I everybody,

I would like to setup a solar trickle charger for two batteries, since it's rather sunny at my current location I need a charge regulator in any case.

Since I moved to a desert...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-06-2013, 08:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By swisscraft
Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-06-2013, 13:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,276
Posted By swisscraft
Battery - Charge & High Load Question

Hi there,

just a theoretical question we discussed today and I wonder if you can bring some clarity: The discussion was about DC vs. AC and Genset etc. etc. At the end following was not clear to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-03-2013, 18:09
Replies: 21
Views: 13,227
Posted By swisscraft
Re loctide: I learned, not from PSS, that you...

Re loctide: I learned, not from PSS, that you never should use any on the inner screw as you could glue the ss collar to the shaft. I used some light one very sparly on the outer screw. See no issue...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-03-2013, 14:05
Replies: 21
Views: 13,227
Posted By swisscraft
As promised a short update; I talked as...

As promised a short update;


I talked as well with PSS, they gave me the measurement and stated that if I have no leak in low rpm nor when standing that the seals are OK. Which is the case....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2013, 12:11
Replies: 21
Views: 13,227
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Pss shaft seal occasionally leaking

Thanks guys for all the quick feedback. PSS has not even answered the earlier send email - the cruisersforum is that fast!

I will try to clean the seal now and check again. I'm not yet sure how to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2013, 10:45
Replies: 21
Views: 13,227
Posted By swisscraft
Pss shaft seal occasionally leaking

Hi,

I have a PSS shaft seal, it worked flawless the last two years ( I guess it's overall 8 years old). Now, sometimes when I start to run the engine after a few day at anchor it sprays water like...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-01-2013, 09:57
Replies: 77
Views: 12,943
Posted By swisscraft
Re: Toilet Paper question

Ok Some may now yell but there is another solution:

Some cultures have a small water shower next to the toilette to clean the a.....afterwards. I was always thinking what the hell.....but since...
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