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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 18-07-2022, 15:16
Replies: 10
Views: 2,702
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Marinas in lower Chesapeake

If you don’t mind a social yacht club, consider Hampton Yacht Club on Hampton Creek in Hampton, VA (no pool or expensive facilities other than a pub and formal dining room). It is very sailboat...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 25-12-2021, 18:57
Replies: 71
Views: 10,589
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: husband needs captain, stuck in hampton, virginia.

He could contact Hampton Marine Services to see if they can install the transmission. They are fairly close to Salt Ponds by land.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2021, 16:27
Replies: 20
Views: 1,768
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Nonskid on a Varnished Ladder

We used Lewmar Treadmaster in the teak color. If you can find it, it comes in 11”x5-3/8” with rounded corners. It is really tough and has lasted quite a few years (and still looks great).
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-09-2021, 12:07
Replies: 13
Views: 2,418
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Which Raycor model for Yanmar 3JH5E?

Our new Catalina came with a Yanmar 3JH5E and a Racor 500 series prefilter, so it should work for you. We have used 10 micron filter elements for over 1000 hrs. without any issues.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-07-2021, 10:51
Replies: 15
Views: 2,600
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Rubberized sealant in a spray can : too good to be true?

I used Flex Seal spray to waterproof a leaking storage compartment in our RV. The factory had not totally sealed parts of it. It worked well, but it was not exposed to UV light either.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-04-2021, 14:48
Replies: 117
Views: 17,055
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Best Not Electric Coffee Maker

Similar to a lot of comments/options, Mellita has a stainless carafe here Melitta Coffee Maker, 10 Cup Pour- Over Brewer with Stainless Thermal Carafe, Steel Carafe - Package Might Vary (60 OZ) on...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-02-2021, 11:44
Replies: 32
Views: 5,820
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Lightweight, Removable Bug Screens

Our sailboat came with mosquito screens on the inside of all the hatches and ports, so all we needed was for the companionway. We had a Bugbuster mosquito screen from our prior sailboat which we...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-12-2020, 11:37
Replies: 23
Views: 6,136
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Best stops down ICW(inside and outside route)for larger sailboat. Planning route

If your air draft is 64' plus antennas, as Sowwaninii said, be careful. There is one bridge on the Alligator Pungo river canal which is only 64' and you may not get any predicable tide variance. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-12-2020, 13:21
Replies: 17
Views: 3,571
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Inverter for AC Power at Sea

If you want to connect an inverter into your hardwired AC system (as opposed to just using the receptacle(s) on the inverter, to not void the warranty you will need one which allows the hard wiring. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-10-2020, 08:49
Replies: 39
Views: 4,858
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

I have also heard from friends that they get flooded GC batteries from NAPA stores.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-10-2020, 08:46
Replies: 39
Views: 4,858
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Best source for deep cycle/Golf Car batteries

Try looking on Amazon. I was able to get 6V GC AGMs at a good price and free shipping. I do have Amazon Prime, which might make a difference.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-07-2020, 13:05
Replies: 81
Views: 11,172
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Manual Head vs electric

Our Catalina 375 came with a Raritan raw water flush electric head with macerator. Pushing the button is nice and easy, but we find the sea water flush fills up the 30 gallon holding tank too...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-07-2020, 09:04
Replies: 18
Views: 3,986
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Toilet filling up - It wasn't me!

Have you checked your joker valve? If either that valve is worn out, or you have enough crystallization in the fitting which surrounds the joker valve, what has been flushed can flow back into the...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-07-2020, 09:36
Replies: 22
Views: 3,847
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: AIS Confusion re: boat name

Why didn’t you name your new boat (same name)II? That would distinguish it from your old boat.
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-06-2020, 09:45
Replies: 13
Views: 1,418
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Advice for onboard comms

Search for either Sena Expand (about $150 each on Amazon) or the more expensive model, Sena SPH 10 (presently only $165 each on Amazon). The difference is the microphone boom. We got the Expand...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-02-2020, 09:19
Replies: 60
Views: 11,871
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Heating water in silence (via inverter)

Why not just use your propane stove to heat water for coffee, unless you only have an electric stove? A propane stove is pretty much silent.
Forum: Americas 14-02-2020, 11:38
Replies: 28
Views: 4,179
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Where to stop on US East coast

The problem with Florida is if you are there longer than a certain time (90 day?), you have to register your boat in Florida. The Chesapeake Bay is pretty safe from hurricanes, and there are not any...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-07-2019, 16:38
Replies: 60
Views: 12,527
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: I DID SOMETHING REALLY, REALLY, STUPID

The Frigoboat top load in our new sailboat was not cooling as much as we thought it should when we took it south. The plate was not completely frosty. When we returned, we contacted Lamy Marine. He...
Forum: Destinations 17-07-2019, 14:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,825
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Newby On The Chesapeake - Goin South

If you want to stop in Solomon’s and it is too hot for anchoring, Calvert Marina is $1.00/ft. Plus $5.00 for one 30 amp. Elect. Other marinas have nice amenities and are on the same side of the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-02-2019, 10:06
Replies: 145
Views: 14,566
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Sailing in recession ?

If you live in the US, buy American. Then you do not have to worry about relative currency fluctuations. We, like others treat our sailboat like our cars - we do not worry about resale, but just...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-09-2017, 10:14
Replies: 14
Views: 5,762
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Windlass Maxwell 800/Catalina 42

Our 2011 Catalina 375 has a Maxwell 800 with both power up and down.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 30-12-2016, 13:17
Replies: 119
Views: 24,283
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Hearing Aids for the cruising sailor?

There are several brands of hearing aids which are (to some extent - like electronics) waterproof. Good aids are expensive (outside of Costco, with which I have no experience) expect to pay close to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-01-2016, 07:45
Replies: 11
Views: 4,440
Posted By rfinklegal
Talking Re: Intracoastal Waterway in Florida

I second the Active Captain information/advice. It helped us tremendously on our (first) trip down the ICW. If you do not have it, get one of the apps for your smartphone so you can have it at the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-12-2015, 13:33
Replies: 40
Views: 7,489
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: ICW shoaling and hazards???

If you have an iPhone, Active Captain on the Polar Navy app (free) is great. It has downloadable all of the NOAA charts and Active Captain, so you have great detail of the ICW with trouble spots...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-08-2015, 07:42
Replies: 18
Views: 6,542
Posted By rfinklegal
Re: Want to add water tank gauges

Contact Dennis Ferriello atdennis@ferriellosales.com He sells tank monitors and is very technically proficient.
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