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MarcHall
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General Sailing Forum
15-05-2016, 09:15
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For Fun: Helm Steer or Helm Tiller ?
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11,293
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MarcHall
Re: For Fun: Helm Steer or Helm Tiller ?
I converted my Crealock 37 from wheel to tiller and much prefer the tiller.
Best
Marc
Crazy Fish - Maintaining, Upgrading and Sailing a Crealock 37 (https://www.svcrazyfish.com)
Forum:
Marine Electronics
15-05-2016, 09:11
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Replacing B&G Depth/Speed Sensor with New Triton DST
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9,355
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Replacing B&G Depth/Speed Sensor with New Triton DST
I replaced a B&G Network system with the B&G Triton Sail package and a couple of extra Triton displays (3 total displays in the cockpit). I was able to reuse the thru holes for the new paddle wheel...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
11-11-2015, 19:32
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8
Wind Vane vsAutopilot vs Wind Vane with Autpilot Input
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2,306
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MarcHall
Re: Wind Vane vsAutopilot vs Wind Vane with Autpilot Input
WH Autopilot if Will Hamm is still making them and a Windvane.
Primarily use the Autopilot when motoring or close to land/short trips and the Windvane when sailing.
Marc
Crazy Fish -...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
11-11-2015, 19:26
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4
NMEA2000 and GPS?
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1,263
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: NMEA2000 and GPS?
Actisense makes a series of NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 adapters that should work if needed.
Actisense - Overview (https://www.actisense.com/products/nmea-2000/ngw-1/ngw-1)
I would check first to...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
08-09-2015, 13:15
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Living on a trawler in San Diego Bay
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7,273
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Living on a trawler in San Diego Bay
As you state your information is dated. In 2004 there were significant wait lists for slips in most sizes at most marinas.
Most of the waiting lists have dried up impacted by the economic down...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
08-09-2015, 13:03
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San Diego liveaboard
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3,481
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: San Diego liveaboard
San Diego Mooring Company (Welcome to the San Diego Mooring Company! (https://www.sandiegomooring.com)) is the party that manages and rents out the moorings. I would contact them directly with your...
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Monohull Sailboats
03-08-2015, 21:52
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wheel vs. tiller steering
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93,436
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: wheel vs. tiller steering
Crazy Fish is a Crealock 37 which I bought new with a wheel in 1989.
Converted the boat to tiller about 2 years ago.
Benefits of tiller
Better feel
When driving the boat, sit/stand...
Forum:
Propellers & Drive Systems
01-07-2015, 17:19
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Do you sail with your transmission in gear?
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43,149
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Do you sail with your transmission in gear?
Attached is a more recent and more detailed notice from Yanmar
TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Ref No.: YMTQTBll-017
Date: October 18, 2011
To : Yanmar Marine Regional Head Quarters and All Yanmar marine...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
20-12-2014, 10:59
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85
Synthetic Rigging
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20,177
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Synthetic Rigging
Colligo now is selling a synthetic forestay/furler combo to replace the standard jib/genoa furler. On their website check out the blog page as I don't think it is yet mentioned in their product...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
13-12-2014, 06:57
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72
RENOGY Flexible Solar Panels
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31,147
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: RENOGY Flexible Solar Panels
I used a similar installation procedure on a Bose speaker once.
Marc Hall
Crazy Fish - Maintaining, Upgrading and Sailing a Crealock 37 | SV Crazy Fish (https://www.svcrazyfish.com)
Forum:
Dollars & Cents
28-11-2014, 18:43
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Best Time of Year to Buy at West Marine
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13,212
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MarcHall
Re: Best Time of Year to Buy at West Marine
Buy from anyone else then West Marine.
They are about running off all the local vendors and then turning into a marine clothing store.
In San Diego I buy from Downwind, Sailing Store and Maine...
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Fishing, Recreation & Fun
28-11-2014, 18:26
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Boat Requirements for Scuba Diving
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11,244
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Boat Requirements for Scuba Diving
As a counterpoise to some recent posts:
I am an avid diver, I enjoy free diving, spearfish only when free diving and having the compressor on board the boat is great advantage. When cruising in...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
28-11-2014, 18:08
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18
Anchorages between San Francisco and San Diego
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MarcHall
Re: Anchorages between San Francisco and San Diego
Brian Fagans Book.
Numerous anchorages on Santa Cruz Island.
Cat Harbor on Catalina. Many anchorages on the front side of Catalina. The closer to the East end normally exposed to less swell....
Forum:
Training, Licensing & Certification
06-11-2014, 13:15
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Looking for Good Sailing Courses in Southern California
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7,020
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Looking for Good Sailing Courses in Southern California
+1
Marc Hall
Crazy Fish - Maintaining, Upgrading and Sailing a Crealock 37 (https://www.svcrazyfish.com)
Forum:
Fishing, Recreation & Fun
22-10-2014, 04:56
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Boat Requirements for Scuba Diving
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11,244
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Boat Requirements for Scuba Diving
If the compressor is powered by a gasoline motor finding a place to stow it below in a boat with a diesel auxilary is problematic. You want to keep the gasoline fumes out of the boat. Also the...
Forum:
Fishing, Recreation & Fun
21-10-2014, 18:13
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38
Boat Requirements for Scuba Diving
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11,244
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Boat Requirements for Scuba Diving
So I have been an avid diver/instructor for many years and have a Crealock 37 which supports my diving habits. I assume the amount of storage of Tartan 34 is at least that of my Crealock 37.
What...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
22-09-2014, 21:27
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43
Pacific Seacraft 37/40
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44,435
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Pacific Seacraft 37/40
They switched to vinylester in 1988 or 1989. Crazy Fish has a vinylester was delivered in Dec 89 and has had no blisters.
Marc Hall
Crazy Fish - Maintaining, Upgrading and Sailing a Crealock 37...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
16-09-2014, 14:05
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43
Pacific Seacraft 37/40
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44,435
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Pacific Seacraft 37/40
On my PSC 37 with a wheel I had a below decks WH autopilot and a Monitor wind vane.
When I replaced the wheel with a tiller I kept both the WH autopilot and Monitor wind vane. Wind Vane controls...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
16-09-2014, 13:56
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18
Sheel Keel
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104,688
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Sheel Keel
Pacific Seacraft offered Scheel Keels on their Crealock designs. A picture of Henry Scheel and a description of the Scheel Keel was included in the brochure for at the least the Crealock 37.
When...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
05-06-2014, 03:23
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10
Solar Charging and Measuring Total Amps
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1,928
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Solar Charging and Measuring Total Amps
Do you really need anything more then what you have.
My old charge controller died. It would display panel voltage, battery voltage and current amp output.
Replaced it with a Blue Sky MPPT...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
20-05-2014, 19:43
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7
San Diego - Coronado Islands
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14,080
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: San Diego - Coronado Islands
I listened to 3 fisherman/boat owners talk about what each one thought were the requirements these days and it seem pretty confusing.
I would suggest Downwind Marine as place to start for the...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
15-05-2014, 09:58
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22
MMSI for DSC-equipped VHF Handhelds (from a US perspective)
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8,920
Posted By
MarcHall
MMSI for DSC-equipped VHF Handhelds (from a US perspective)
I recently acquired 2 new DSC VHF Handhelds
Icom M92d primarily to be carried on the dinghy.
Nautilus Lifeline - a waterproof and depth proof radio to be carried in the pocket of my drysuit when...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
08-05-2014, 12:02
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62
Pulled the trigger on 4 x 100w flexible panels and a Morningstar TS-MPPT-60
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9,163
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Pulled the trigger on 4 x 100w flexible panels and a Morningstar TS-MPPT-60
You list SoCal as home, so if you are in San Diego I would suggest San Diego Marine Exchange on Shelter Island Drive or West Marine on Rosecrans. I just completed running all new wire for my solar...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
07-05-2014, 17:38
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52
LED Tricolour/anchor light- which one?
Views:
19,221
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: LED Tricolour/anchor light- which one?
I replaced the tricolor/anchorlight with a Lopolight tricolor/anchorlight and I am quite satisfied with it. Read about the initial failures but they seem to be related to a previoius design that had...
Forum:
Challenges
07-05-2014, 17:19
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365
Wife is Close to Axing Cruising Dreams
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50,113
Posted By
MarcHall
Re: Wife is close to axing cruising dreams
You talk about trips over to Catalina on the Tartan prior to purchasing the Islander 36 but do not mention similar trips on the Islander 36.
I assume she enjoyed these trips and this was part of...
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