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Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-03-2017, 19:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,889
Posted By Greggegner
Re: composting toilet-->glorified bucket?

Been using Nature's Head for 7 or 8 years. We won't go back. Search for issues with composting heads...you will not find many...we are not full timers yet. I like the Mylar bags of peat. Bags are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2017, 15:52
Replies: 24
Views: 3,676
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Old Boats Dangerous?

Profound and true...solid is solid...
Forum: Our Community 04-03-2017, 15:48
Replies: 94
Views: 25,038
Posted By Greggegner
Re: So Your Wife/GF Doesn't Want to Sail, Here is Why and Here is What You can do Abo

Have her go to a Women Sailing school with a good friend...trust me
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-02-2017, 19:00
Replies: 16
Views: 4,712
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Experience with Foley Engines?

I had good luck with starter and injectors fro S&W.

https://www.swdieselinc.com/Perkins_s/4.htm
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-01-2017, 07:19
Replies: 14
Views: 9,799
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Foul smelling water

Once you shock the system make sure the tank vents are open. Put 1 drop of chlorine per gal at each fill. Water should stay ok...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-12-2016, 10:08
Replies: 56
Views: 10,355
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Fusing for solar panels

Always fuse...I saw a voltage regulator fail in a dead short causing a boat fire. It was professionally install per the devise instructions. Also have a big fuse/breaker within a foot of the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-12-2016, 07:45
Replies: 46
Views: 7,671
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Stainless Steel Cleaner

Muthers metal polish it what I like. Once even removed some paint overspray.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-08-2016, 18:17
Replies: 21
Views: 11,837
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Stinky Head? Permeated Hoses? Solution!

How many composting head owners complain about order...just saying...8 years and happy.


Greg S/V Sweet Dreams
Pearson P385 out of Racine Wisconsin probably two boxes if you want to get a few...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-08-2016, 06:08
Replies: 49
Views: 11,029
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Folding dolly or luggage cart/dolly

I have been looking at this one...
...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 08-06-2016, 20:50
Replies: 37
Views: 16,339
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Fresh water tankage sizing for Atlantic crossing

How many stories on this site are about water maker issues. You need to plan...at least two separate tanks and make sure you alternate tanks and fill only one at a time and test to make sure you are...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-05-2016, 05:39
Replies: 74
Views: 18,516
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Question On Twin 30 Amp Shore Power Service

Ok let me hijack the thread just a little...I have a reverse polarity detector on my 30a panel. I can't use a GFI shore source during the winter (it trips as soon as I load it). Anybody know why......
Forum: Our Community 15-05-2016, 04:48
Replies: 13
Views: 3,012
Posted By Greggegner
Re: seatalk NMEA bridge connections

Wow, poor documentation. I would try the ground on the seatalk cable if there isn't a ground post on the device. The wire without insulation on it. If data doesn't flow. Use something like...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-05-2016, 17:46
Replies: 43
Views: 15,605
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Center cockpits under 40ft?

We have Pearson 385 and like it very much. She is 38.5' and just under 20k# dry. Owners site is below, let me know if you have any questions.

https://www.p385.com


Greg S/V Sweet Dreams...
Forum: Our Community 04-05-2016, 15:42
Replies: 50
Views: 7,558
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Attaching a 5KW generator to the main 45 HP boat engine

I like these, but make sure you are looking at marine equipment like below...

https://electricyachtsocal.com


Greg S/V Sweet Dreams
Pearson P385 out of Racine Wisconsin
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-04-2016, 14:53
Replies: 20
Views: 45,419
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Line side of v birth

The Mylar stuff has never held water and will provide better insulation, l believe. I would be concerned about foam hold moisture.


Greg S/V Sweet Dreams
Pearson P385 out of Racine Wisconsin
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-04-2016, 12:17
Replies: 20
Views: 45,419
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Line side of v birth

This what we did...get the Mylar - bubble wrap - Mylar insulation and contact cement it to the sides and ceiling. Then get cut pile car headliner and contact cement it to the Mylar. The cement...
Forum: Our Community 15-04-2016, 06:31
Replies: 50
Views: 7,558
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Attaching a 5KW generator to the main 45 HP boat engine

I would like to put one of these electric motors/generators inline behind the transmission. Charges with a freewheeling or underpowered prop and is a second power plant.

...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-04-2016, 16:37
Replies: 19
Views: 16,207
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Raymarine SeatalkHS data in OpenCPN

Any update for this. It would be nice to use a PI and eithernet cable to my C90W...


Greg S/V Sweet Dreams
Pearson P385 out of Racine Wisconsin
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-02-2016, 07:18
Replies: 47
Views: 8,394
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Emergency anchor line extension

I think an important point was missed, tying a knot weakens the rope...article below is one example of the info...summary knots weaken line...maybe 50%
...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-02-2016, 05:00
Replies: 47
Views: 8,394
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Emergency anchor line extension

Any knot you add creates a weak point. Also you have all the scope you need. I believe you will get minimal benefit from a longer rode. Take the time and check the set and chafe guard...


Greg...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-02-2016, 17:02
Replies: 30
Views: 13,505
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Tips for manual windlasses and hand weighing of anchor?

This site sells new Seatiger 555s about $2,250 us delivered to the US...one is on my short list...

https://slspares.co.uk/parts.php?product=Seatiger+555+Windlass



Greg S/V Sweet Dreams...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-02-2016, 07:06
Replies: 39
Views: 15,631
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Tayana 37 v Corbin 39

We chartered a T37 a while ago...sailed her in 40+ knots, handled way good ( no waves). We liked the inside but the cockpit was more open in the stern for my taste. Both are good boats, but I wish...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 23-12-2015, 07:12
Replies: 80
Views: 14,526
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Freeze dried food

Not sure about UK, but we have used freeze dried foods, we even dried some ourselves. Taste is good, but it takes some practice to cook with them. I also suggest some good canned meats. It...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-12-2015, 20:01
Replies: 47
Views: 5,733
Posted By Greggegner
Re: Sea sickness, friends

Candied ginger...try it, it works...brought me back from the edge more than once.


Greg S/V Sweet Dreams
Pearson P385 out of Racine Wisconsin
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-12-2015, 05:46
Replies: 15
Views: 3,835
Posted By Greggegner
Re: AIS transponder for Great Lakes

We sail on Lake Michigan. Each year we travel with a group of boats. One boat has AIS, our's does not. It is nice to know a freighter is coming before we see it (VHF informed by other boat). When...
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