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Forum: Our Community 21-05-2019, 21:06
Replies: 668
Views: 168,934
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Got a plastic classic?

Looking great. Congrats.
Forum: Our Community 06-05-2019, 02:19
Replies: 668
Views: 168,934
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Got a plastic classic?

Really nice work.

Would love to see more updates.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 04-07-2018, 06:55
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,876
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Put a band-aid on it, it'll be fine.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 02-07-2018, 20:14
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,876
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Columbia 29

Guess how it looks is a surprise.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/boa/d/1966-columbia-29-with-custom/6633088708.html
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-02-2018, 06:48
Replies: 84
Views: 29,833
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Favorite boat vacuum cleaner

I've been using a small shop-vac, like 2 gal,I think, during my refit. Planned to use that on the boat afterwards, until I saw the Micro size. Now the Micro is on my shopping list when the time is...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 23-10-2017, 04:24
Replies: 11
Views: 2,687
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: HFFAX (WEFAX) Degradation

I've used it and hope to more in the future after my refit.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 22-10-2017, 21:07
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,876
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Vase? That looks more like an URN! :nonono:
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-06-2017, 07:54
Replies: 7
Views: 1,006
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Engine Hours

Yes, you're right. "it depends" is a good answer.

The engine on my boat wasn't really taken care of and while it had about 730hrs, it wasn't long until it was dead. Last year, I pulled it from the...
Forum: Our Community 22-05-2017, 09:58
Replies: 1,408
Views: 279,352
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: What happens to all the wannabees?

I like the quotes in these pictures.
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-05-2017, 07:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,115
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 13-05-2017, 18:11
Replies: 31
Views: 6,428
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Documented boaters beware!

I've seen threads about those folks for a while now. I just got a letter the other day so already know to ignore it and go to the proper site.

Just be aware of it and know how/where to do it the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-05-2017, 07:04
Replies: 93
Views: 13,000
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Scared sh@#less!

First thing I thought was to take this course. Might help your comfort level with docking.

ASA-118 Docking Endorsement (https://asa.com/certifications/asa-118-docking-endorsement/)
Forum: OpenCPN 09-05-2017, 15:11
Replies: 12
Views: 3,783
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: opencpn on Ubuntu 17.04

I haven't had much luck with adding repositories with the PPA.... Might want to try downloading the source code (https://github.com/OpenCPN/OpenCPN/tree/v4.6.1) to install that way...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-05-2017, 13:53
Replies: 30
Views: 9,575
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Alberg 30 refit/recoring

Good! :thumb:

Go for it!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-05-2017, 05:25
Replies: 30
Views: 9,575
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Alberg 30 refit/recoring

Too bad and Congratulations.

Hope the transition to being a liveaboard goes well. Look forward to seeing more of the new boat.

Good luck to you.
Forum: Our Community 01-05-2017, 18:29
Replies: 40
Views: 3,766
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: 30 Days

Congrats!

March 31st next year will be my last day in the military. Looking forward to it myself.

Hope everything goes well getting your boat ready.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-05-2017, 11:13
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Fiberglass Fuel Tank

Been working on this project for the past year. Still some work left to do but thought I'd share it anyway. Lots of pictures showing my progress and hopefully explained everything well for others.
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-04-2017, 18:08
Replies: 30
Views: 7,711
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: DIY Diesel Tank Planning Advice

Missed this post on how the build went. Hope it works out for you.

I just posted this video of my work. I didn't use any wood on it, just straight glass and vinylester. Still some work left to do...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-04-2017, 06:27
Replies: 12
Views: 1,610
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Long Term Storage/Refit

If you have space, I'd suggest a bow-roof shed, the stimson mentioned above. Keeps weather out, keeps the cover off the boat, and you have full access all around.

Stimson Marine - Bow-Roof Shed...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 12-04-2017, 14:29
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,876
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Someone really messed this one up.

https://juneau.craigslist.org/boa/6004799135.html

Bad pic, with ones to show what it used to look like with masts.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 09-04-2017, 05:07
Replies: 1,126
Views: 533,876
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Post the Worst "For Sale" Picture You've Seen.

Campion fiberglass boat hull - $1



if it wasn't for the title, you'd probably not realize this was a boat.


https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/bpo/6070199501.html
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-04-2017, 18:48
Replies: 37
Views: 47,037
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Halman 20 v. Flicka v. Nordica 20

Thanks for the comments about the blog. I hope it's useful to whoever sees it.

Considering the damage my previous vane received, it was replaced by insurance. The website for the Monitor Windvane...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-04-2017, 18:27
Replies: 37
Views: 47,037
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Halman 20 v. Flicka v. Nordica 20

With a displacement weight of 5500 lbs., I'd think any truck would be suitable for that kind of load. My boat alone has a dry weight of 8100lbs, and when you add gear and trailer, I had my load...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-04-2017, 15:08
Replies: 10
Views: 3,159
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: 1977 Alberg 30'

Alberg 30's are nice boats. Had a neighbor in the boat yard show me around his.


Saw you have a folkboat, which version? Selling when you upsize? Those are nice boats too.

Where are your...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-04-2017, 17:58
Replies: 86
Views: 13,531
Posted By Rhapsody-NS27
Re: Blue Water Cruiser - What size

if you like the Alberg 30, also look into the Alberg 35, Cape Dory's, Nor'sea 27. Some interesting boats that could be plenty to live on. Just everything depends on your comfort level.

I own a...
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