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Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-09-2022, 04:43
Replies: 247
Views: 29,953
Posted By mrybas
Re: Massive amounts of plastic....burn or ignore?

It seems like burning beach plastic in a rocket stove would be the most practical way for a cruiser to conduct ‘beach clean-ups’ in remote areas.

I’ll be in the Bahamas again this winter and would...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-08-2022, 04:00
Replies: 0
Views: 410
Posted By mrybas
Surveyor in Rhode Island

Hi,
Looking for a recommendation for a surveyor in the area with catamaran specific expertise. I have a client looking at a boat with some cracking and would like to get a knowledgeable opinion on...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 24-05-2022, 08:43
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By mrybas
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 24-05-2022, 08:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,035
Posted By mrybas
Fridge Freezer coolers….Engle MR045?

Hi,
I was interested in adding an fridge freezer cooler. I am looking at the Engle MR045 as I know they have a good reputation. But there are tons of options on the market and wondering if there’s...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-05-2022, 19:22
Replies: 12
Views: 14,695
Posted By mrybas
Re: LOCK CROWTHER DESIGN NOTES AS PROMISED

Here’s my Crowther #150 originally built at Hutchesons in NZ.
I’ve sailed her over 20 knots many times in flat water and consistently sails over 200 mile days. Fantastic boat we have sailed past...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-05-2022, 17:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,699
Posted By mrybas
Cover for dyneema

Hi,
I have a bunch uncovered dyneema that I would like to add a cover to just the part that gets used on the winch/clutch.
I’m assuming a polyester cover would be better than than a dyneema cover...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-04-2022, 16:50
Replies: 31
Views: 10,107
Posted By mrybas
Re: Hard dingy- pool noodle fenders

Velcro starting coming off. I replaced with bolt rope and track
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-04-2022, 13:44
Replies: 0
Views: 392
Posted By mrybas
WTB Goiot hatch handle seats

Hi!
I’m wondering if anyone has a few of these they can part with? It’s the seat/catch for a Goiot hatch.
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-07-2021, 12:25
Replies: 9
Views: 1,575
Posted By mrybas
Re: Manufacturer of Hull Hugr dock fenders?

I can sew pretty nice canvas covers to foam I shape. It’s just time consuming as I don’t do canvas work everyday.

My interest in the topic is educational. If I build more boats, I don’t really...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-07-2021, 12:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,575
Posted By mrybas
Re: Manufacturer of Hull Hugr dock fenders?

Yes, I’ll look into that.

Cutting and shaping the foam is the easy part though. Making a professional looking cover is the challenging part.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-07-2021, 11:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,575
Posted By mrybas
Re: Manufacturer of Hull Hugr dock fenders?

Thanks, but none of the existing products meet my needs.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-07-2021, 09:16
Replies: 9
Views: 1,575
Posted By mrybas
Manufacturer of Hull Hugr dock fenders?

Hi,
I’d like to find out who manufactures Hull Hugr dock fenders. By searching google, it seems Air Head Sports Group is the parent company. They are uncooperative to my requests for information....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-07-2021, 10:57
Replies: 6
Views: 1,048
Posted By mrybas
Vent in rear of oven?

Hi,
I have Tasco 3 burner stove that I recently installed that has a vent in the back.
It’s a few inches from a bulkhead and is putting out too much heat when using the oven.
What is the purpose...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2021, 08:34
Replies: 19
Views: 5,579
Posted By mrybas
Re: How to remove water stains from wood before refinishing

I think the wood is Kauri. The boat was built in NZ.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2021, 08:33
Replies: 19
Views: 5,579
Posted By mrybas
Re: How to remove water stains from wood before refinishing

Agree. I have used it on exterior bright work on a previous boat and an hose down was necessary.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2021, 06:31
Replies: 19
Views: 5,579
Posted By mrybas
How to remove water stains from wood before refinishing

Hi,
I’m redoing the wood trim in my galley. Some of the wood is stained from where the old bright work wore through allowing the wood to get wet.
How can I remove the dark stains? I tried a little...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-06-2021, 10:32
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By mrybas
Re: Trouble with Tasco propane oven

Thanks for the info. I played around with the bracket position and it looks like the TC bulb is in the flame, but no luck 🤨240137
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-06-2021, 08:39
Replies: 7
Views: 828
Posted By mrybas
Trouble with Tasco propane oven

Hi,
I found a new (but has been sitting in a storage for years) Tasco 3 burner stove.
I just hooked it up to a propane tank to test it before installation. The 3 burners work perfectly, but can’t...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-06-2021, 14:01
Replies: 17
Views: 1,767
Posted By mrybas
Re: Setting up a propane system (stove on demand hot water)

Hahaha…funny coming from the guy in Panama/Columbia/San Andreas! You try that in NJ and you’ll know the meaning of shrinkage
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-06-2021, 10:09
Replies: 17
Views: 1,767
Posted By mrybas
Setting up a propane system (stove on demand hot water)

Hi,
I am adding a propane stove/oven and on-demand hot water heater.
There is a propane locker in the cockpit. The stove is in the galley, the hot water heater in an enclosed locker at the...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-06-2021, 10:03
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Posted By mrybas
Re: WTB gas range 2 or 3 burner

Found an unused Tasco 3 burner
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-05-2021, 09:09
Replies: 2
Views: 733
Posted By mrybas
WTB gas range 2 or 3 burner

Hi,
I’m looking for a 2 or 3 burner gas range if anyone has one for sale? Located in NJ, but make trips up and down the east coast for pick up.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-04-2021, 19:20
Replies: 247
Views: 29,953
Posted By mrybas
Massive amounts of plastic....burn or ignore?

Hi,
I’ve visited a lot of remote beaches (Bahamas, Caribbean, Central America, S Pacific) and they all have a **** load of plastic trash washed up on them.
My question....is it better to pile the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2021, 08:35
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By mrybas
Re: Recommendation for flexible solar panels

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I was thinking about getting 4 of these, but a friend said the thin panels only last a couple years? True?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2021, 08:07
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By mrybas
Recommendation for flexible solar panels

Hi,
I’m looking to add about 500W of Flexible solar panels (the kind that lay flush on deck and can be walked on).
Any recommended brands?
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