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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

24-09-2020, 08:59

Replies: 19

[SOLD] Sailrite LSZ-1 Sewing Machine

Views: 3,364

Posted By GorillaToast

Re: Sailrite LSZ-1 Sewing Machine

Thanks to everyone for your interest.

The Sailrite has been sold.

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

16-09-2020, 07:01

Replies: 19

[SOLD] Sailrite LSZ-1 Sewing Machine

Views: 3,364

Posted By GorillaToast

Sailrite LSZ-1 Sewing Machine

I have a lightly used Sailrite LSZ-1 (blue) machine that I no longer need. I used it to make sail cover, bimini, sailbags, etc.. Includes all accessories shown.

$450.00 + shipping

PM me for...

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

19-07-2018, 14:55

Replies: 9

Replace a counter

Views: 3,826

Posted By GorillaToast

Re: Replace a counter

The problem with any solid surface material is finding someone to sell you a piece of it. Unless you are willing to pay for custom countertop installation, no one will sell it to you. Believe me I...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

07-03-2016, 18:03

Replies: 25

What Would Be Causing This?

Views: 3,269

Posted By GorillaToast

Re: What Would Be Causing This?

Aha! It does occur when the charger is on.

So, should I not worry about it?

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

07-03-2016, 16:57

Replies: 25

What Would Be Causing This?

Views: 3,269

Posted By GorillaToast

What Would Be Causing This?

The distribution panel on my boat is a Blue Seas traditional metal panel with AC/DC breakers, both AC and DC analog voltage meters, and a DC ammeter. The entire system is less than a year old, wiring...

Forum: Navigation

12-11-2012, 08:55

Replies: 2

Tidal Stream Atlas?

Views: 1,467

Posted By GorillaToast

Thanks.

Thanks.

Forum: Navigation

12-11-2012, 07:58

Replies: 2

Tidal Stream Atlas?

Views: 1,467

Posted By GorillaToast

Tidal Stream Atlas?

Hi All.

I've been watching some YouTube videos on paper chart navigation, and one of them shows how to use the Tidal Stream Atlas and Diamonds to arrive at the tidal set and rate. Very educational...

Forum: Cruising News & Events

28-09-2012, 11:12

Replies: 0

2012 Great Cheasapeake Bay Schooner Race

Views: 952

Posted By GorillaToast

2012 Great Cheasapeake Bay Schooner Race

I'm planning a vacation to the Bay, sans boat, and will be in Baltimore in time for the Parade of Sail on Wednesday. Anyone have any suggestions for the best place to view the parade?

Thanks.

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

08-08-2012, 14:36

Replies: 2

Reactions?

Views: 826

Posted By GorillaToast

Anyone I happen to mention to that I'm presently...

Anyone I happen to mention to that I'm presently living on my boat, just says "Oh", then begins to talk about what's important to them.

Of course, I should expect that - I live in the US.

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

25-07-2012, 19:52

Replies: 45

Going to Church

Views: 6,596

Posted By GorillaToast

Have to agree with zee here. I gave up on Sunday...

Have to agree with zee here. I gave up on Sunday church services awhile ago. Now I just spend time with God every morning on the boat, and listen to an acquaintance of mine preach on the radio. I'm...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

17-06-2012, 16:31

Replies: 39

Simple rules for starting sailing

Views: 4,465

Posted By GorillaToast

My next boat will be named "Acceptance". To...

My next boat will be named "Acceptance".

To keep on topic - Gasoline is in red cans, diesel is in yellow cans.

Don't ask me how I learned that.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

16-06-2012, 17:17

Replies: 39

Simple rules for starting sailing

Views: 4,465

Posted By GorillaToast

Couldn't have said it any better. Amen,...

Couldn't have said it any better.

Amen, Brother.

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

16-06-2012, 16:30

Replies: 422

Liveaboard Dating

Views: 85,467

Posted By GorillaToast

Well, good. I haven't had a date in ten years,...

Well, good. I haven't had a date in ten years, and it's been the best ten years of my adult life. I was worried they'd come out of the woodwork when I move aboard. LOL

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

28-04-2012, 10:53

Replies: 68

Teak... Surely not the first time

Views: 15,550

Posted By GorillaToast

How do you apply the beeswax? Just rub the block...

How do you apply the beeswax? Just rub the block on the teak, or is there a commercial product in a tin like Collinite?

Forum: General Sailing Forum

01-04-2012, 05:24

Replies: 1,416

Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Views: 442,125

Posted By GorillaToast

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Thanks for that nugget, Atoll. I never would've thought of that?

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

01-04-2012, 05:13

Replies: 106

USCG proposes to restrict cruising Catamarans to "calm" weather

Views: 11,337

Posted By GorillaToast

Re: USCG proposes to restrict cruising Catamarans to "calm" weather

Restored Post

Did anyone happen to notice the date of the original post?

Good one, DOJ!

Forum: General Sailing Forum

27-03-2012, 20:45

Replies: 1,416

Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Views: 442,125

Posted By GorillaToast

Re: Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Everybody Sing!

"and another thread bites the dust, yea
another one bites the dust..."

Atoll,
When ya can find a way to keep it about practical ways to cruise on $500/mo, try again.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

25-03-2012, 09:48

Replies: 1,416

Shoestring Sailors (Cruising on $500 per month - part II)

Views: 442,125

Posted By GorillaToast

These are proper shoestring boat shoes.

These are proper shoestring boat shoes.

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

10-03-2012, 17:11

Replies: 16

Two Major Realizations on Refits, and Life...

Views: 2,523

Posted By GorillaToast

I don't know where to begin quoting. :-) I relate...

I don't know where to begin quoting. :-) I relate to something in every post.

I'll just say that I thought I was the only one obsessive enough to work 5 hrs on the boat, then go to my paying job...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

03-03-2012, 15:16

Replies: 79

The Hidden Dangers of Cruising

Views: 16,018

Posted By GorillaToast

Quoted from Mr. Pirsig's essay. - The days...

Quoted from Mr. Pirsig's essay. -

The days you put in depressed are like money in the bank. They make the elated days possible by their contrast. You cannot have mountains without valleys and you...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

29-02-2012, 20:41

Replies: 19

Rewiring Cable Marking Systems

Views: 4,013

Posted By GorillaToast

Re: Rewiring Cable Marking Systems

I just used one of these when I recently rewired my boat:

Brother PT6100 (https://www.ptouchdirect.com/ptouch/pt6100.html)

Very easy to use. I'll let you know in a few years if the labels hold...

Forum: Navigation

25-02-2012, 12:56

Replies: 75

Poll: Who Still Practices Celestial Navigation ?

Views: 14,421

Posted By GorillaToast

We better all learn how to use one. I heard...

We better all learn how to use one. I heard yesterday, that you can buy GPS jamming device on eBay for dirt cheap.

Forum: Our Community

25-02-2012, 12:34

Replies: 19

A Conclusion

Views: 2,742

Posted By GorillaToast

I plan to retire as soon as I can start...

I plan to retire as soon as I can start collecting SS. That's 3 yrs from now, and I just hope they haven't done away with it before I get started. As far as living on $700 a month, I think if you own...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

25-02-2012, 12:11

Replies: 15

Thread Thread - Restitch Mainsail Leech ?

Views: 3,818

Posted By GorillaToast

If you think you want to hand sew it yourself,...

If you think you want to hand sew it yourself, two things.

1. You will need to invest in some special tools - a sailmaker's palm, sailmaker's needles, sail twine, and beeswax.
2. Get and read the...

Forum: Challenges

23-02-2012, 17:54

Replies: 41

More than a B.O.A.T (acronyms)

Views: 57,378

Posted By GorillaToast

Best Offer, Any Takers?

Best Offer, Any Takers?

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