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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-10-2014, 05:42
Replies: 170
Views: 22,432
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Scarlet's Annapolis Review

Here were my wife's and my thoughts:

1) The Gunboat 55 was a party boat, not for cruising. Too bad, too.

2) We liked the Saba 50! It is a Helia on steroids. My teenage kids turned their...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-05-2014, 04:26
Replies: 494
Views: 127,802
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Happiness is a Warm Spool Gun

Few people in the world can appreciate the satisfaction that you must have felt drinking that beer. In a world where too many of us just cut a check and step aboard our new boat, you will enjoy...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 02-05-2014, 04:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,794
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Sailing from Nassau to Exumas in December

Without a doubt, Georgetown to Nassau. Unless a cold front moves through, you'll most likely be sailing on a wonderful broad reach the entire way.

Be sure to visit Warderick Wells, pick up a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-03-2014, 03:21
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Dumb Bimini Waterproof Question

Thanks everyone, I took it off and sprayed it after a good cleaning. Not sure why I didn't think of that....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2014, 13:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By hogfighter
Dumb Bimini Waterproof Question

Has anyone waterproofed their bimini from the inside? Last time I waterproofed the bimini from above, I almost fell through it twice. It would also solve the problem of locking in dirt. I'm...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2014, 09:47
Replies: 174
Views: 21,688
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Miami Boat Show ...

I'll be heading down to Dinner Key aboard 'Island Hunter' for the show with my wife....let us know about a get-together! The show is great for multihulls, btw...and I think there will be a...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-11-2013, 03:12
Replies: 13
Views: 4,952
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Depth at Jewfish Creek?

Does anyone have an update on the depth? On ActiveCaptain there's a remark that it's shallower than charted just north of the entrance. I draw 5' and want to go inside the keys. Thanks!
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 02-12-2012, 04:17
Replies: 574
Views: 245,865
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Attempted Trip to Bermuda

BlackOak, keep the posts coming...that's some good stuff!

Best advice I can give you is from my wife: Sailing is fun until the motor quits. Diesel engines need CLEAN FUEL.....invest in a Racor...
Forum: Navigation 15-11-2012, 13:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Is the Blue Heron Bridge really 65'?

Thanks Clif! Will do.
Forum: Navigation 15-11-2012, 09:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By hogfighter
Is the Blue Heron Bridge really 65'?

The water seems to have been fairly high lately. I'm wondering if anyone has been under the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach, FL in the past few weeks. I need 64' and change. Thanks for your...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 06-11-2012, 04:58
Replies: 236
Views: 63,031
Posted By hogfighter
Re: I'm walking away from my boat.

The responses to this thread is what makes Cruisers Forum such a treasure.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-09-2012, 07:29
Replies: 147
Views: 42,790
Posted By hogfighter
Re: New Alpha 42 to be Built in the US

Does anyone have an update on the production of this boat? The pictures are amazing...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-08-2012, 18:43
Replies: 236
Views: 48,753
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Dismasting - Why Does it Happen - How to Prevent it

Lost my mast. Here's what I've learned:

It usually is the chainplate. The chainplate needs to be inspectable.

If you are removing the chainplate to inspect it, replace it. Trust me, it's...
Forum: Navigation 31-07-2012, 03:57
Replies: 14
Views: 12,225
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Selecting a gps chartplotter/autopilot system

I have a Raymarine, and I wish I had the Garmin. The bottom contours as well as the depth readouts on the Garmin are simply superior. I've been all over the Bahamas with both systems, and Garmin...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-06-2012, 11:50
Replies: 34
Views: 6,533
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Dismasted and Dismayed

Deepfrz, you are correct in that the chainplate is unidirectional fiberglass with a stainless steel rod running horizontally. The problem is that there is no good way to inspect the chainplates for...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-06-2012, 18:08
Replies: 34
Views: 6,533
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Dismasted and dismayed

P.S....no one was hurt, thankfully. Only myself and a friend were onboard, and he had experienced a forestay failure previously. The Hunter 430 has a monstrous arch over the cockpit and protected...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-06-2012, 18:04
Replies: 34
Views: 6,533
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Dismasted and dismayed

You guys are all really great for the sympathy, thanks so much.

The chainplate consists of 3 unidirectional fiberglass fittings attached with a stainless steel rod fitted horizontally. My...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-06-2012, 12:18
Replies: 34
Views: 6,533
Posted By hogfighter
Dismasted and Dismayed

In 20 knots of wind on a beam reach with a jib out and reefed main. Starboard chainplate gave way. Had to cut everything loose. So much for my month of gunkholing.

If anyone wants a nice...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-06-2012, 06:13
Replies: 12
Views: 13,794
Posted By hogfighter
Re: ST 60 Wind Transducer Alignment - pdf

Thanks, BobC. Do you have the information to properly do a factory reset on this piece of equipment? The Raymarine instructions are horrible, and I've yet to find a Raymarine rep that knows enough...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-06-2012, 05:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By hogfighter
Re: New liveaboards and we are excited!

Congratulations! Great website. Enjoy the journey....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-06-2012, 06:23
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Bahama's for a Couple of Days.

Bimini has fuel, you can leave your boat there, and has an airport in case you get stuck.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-06-2012, 06:21
Replies: 12
Views: 11,922
Posted By hogfighter
Re: 1995 Hunter 430

I've owned a 1996 Hunter 430 for a couple of years and know that boat inside and out. If you need any advice or have any questions, let me know. It's an outstanding boat for the money!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-06-2012, 05:47
Replies: 35
Views: 26,531
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Interior Boat Cushions

I own a dry cleaners and have cleaned many boat cushion covers (including my own), so here's my 2 cents.

If the covers are dirty and smelly, but structurally sound, then dry cleaning can do...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 01-06-2012, 04:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,347
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Exumas in June with kids

We're also heading to Eleuthera from Nassau around the 7th, if anyone is around.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-06-2012, 04:13
Replies: 6
Views: 1,469
Posted By hogfighter
Re: Bahama's for a couple of days.

West End is basically a marina....not much to do there. Bimini is better, with the Big Game Club and good snorkeling nearby and a nice beach. If you want to get away from it all, head straight over...
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