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Forum: Marine Electronics 16-06-2011, 10:18
Replies: 5
Views: 2,142
Posted By 3DPhoto
K, thanks I will have to look into the software...

K, thanks I will have to look into the software upgrade. Fresh out of the box you would think it would be up to date but I know sometimes in a rush to market corners get cut.
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-06-2011, 04:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,142
Posted By 3DPhoto
Standard Horizon Radio & chart plotter ?

Hello all

I have hust finished installing a cp180 and an eclipse DSC+ The radio is getting my GPS nfo but I do not get any NMEA message data on my CP180 Chart Plotter. I am sure it is my lack of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-05-2011, 03:40
Replies: 15
Views: 5,241
Posted By 3DPhoto
Re: Replacing Smoked plastic window advice

This is exactly what I needed to know thanks. This is a great thread with lots of good advice but I love it when someone hits the nail on the head. Non sticky and flexible. Now that I have my window...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-05-2011, 17:30
Replies: 15
Views: 5,241
Posted By 3DPhoto
Re: Replacing Smoked plastic window advice

Thanks to all for the good advice. Of course the guy at the plastics factory said that I could just use clear silicone, I tried to hide my cringe, as previous owner thought you could use clear...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-05-2011, 04:41
Replies: 15
Views: 5,241
Posted By 3DPhoto
Replacing Smoked Plastic Window

Greetings!
I am in the process of replacing my cracked plastic windows. I have found a company to make them (about$100 a pop) and I have taken one out to be used as a template. Where I need advice...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-04-2011, 04:30
Replies: 12
Views: 4,564
Posted By 3DPhoto
Re: Raising Mast: Pitfalls

Well my first design was a complete failure which was to modify a ss hinge to work and using a pin to hold the mast. I have now built a design much like the picture that sailmonkey sent. I still have...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-03-2011, 09:05
Replies: 12
Views: 4,564
Posted By 3DPhoto
I haven't measure but I am fairly certain I can...

I haven't measure but I am fairly certain I can make up the difference in the turnbuckles (4 of which I plan on changing to lever types anyway)
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-03-2011, 09:01
Replies: 12
Views: 4,564
Posted By 3DPhoto
I will be doing that as well but the pivot point...

I will be doing that as well but the pivot point is too close to the cover and would keep the end of the mast way to high off the stern rail to have good solid support
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-03-2011, 05:23
Replies: 12
Views: 4,564
Posted By 3DPhoto
Raising Mast: Pitfalls

Greetings all. I am in the process of converting my deck stepped mast on my 26.5 Hunter to a tabernacle system. My purpose is to be able to navigate under a couple of bridges regularly. I have run...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-03-2011, 04:07
Replies: 0
Views: 869
Posted By 3DPhoto
Searching for Fractional rig owners

Greetings all
I am a newbie and I have a 26.5 hunter '97 that has a fractional rig set up. I was hoping for someone in the Norfolk va area to take a look and maybe go out for a day of sailing..
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-02-2011, 10:51
Replies: 10
Views: 4,502
Posted By 3DPhoto
Thanks, great logic!

Thanks, great logic!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-02-2011, 10:49
Replies: 10
Views: 4,502
Posted By 3DPhoto
I guess I should maybe explain a little further...

I guess I should maybe explain a little further the reasoning behind all of this. I have a 26.5 hunter docked in my back yard. I live on a river that leads to the Chesapeake but I have two bridges...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-02-2011, 10:38
Replies: 10
Views: 4,502
Posted By 3DPhoto
Thanks for all the input. To try to clear the...

Thanks for all the input. To try to clear the confusion on the block needs, my first block is going in place of my turn buckle to change vertical pull to horizontal lift, since this is actually below...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-02-2011, 13:45
Replies: 10
Views: 4,502
Posted By 3DPhoto
Forestay Load Estimates

Hello all, I am in the process of converting my deck stepped mast to a tabernacle system. I am going to use an electric winch to raise and lower. I will need to use two blocks in my situation to...
Forum: Meets & Greets 05-01-2011, 13:25
Replies: 14
Views: 1,578
Posted By 3DPhoto
the other reason for the sale day being great is...

the other reason for the sale day being great is that it means you can now get a bigger one :)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-12-2010, 18:31
Replies: 62
Views: 8,295
Posted By 3DPhoto
Lots of great suggestions. One thing to keep in...

Lots of great suggestions. One thing to keep in mind is not to send more on any one tool than what you are willing to drop in the drink, inevitably that is where they end up.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-12-2010, 18:12
Replies: 62
Views: 8,295
Posted By 3DPhoto
I like the church key and cork screw, if you...

I like the church key and cork screw, if you can't fix the problem then just use those tools to forget about it ;)
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 15-12-2010, 16:59
Replies: 142
Views: 20,912
Posted By 3DPhoto
One thing I still have not seen on this thread is...

One thing I still have not seen on this thread is the FREE 3G service when you get the Nook 3G. No monthly fee and there are apps for surfing the web.
Forum: Navigation 15-12-2010, 16:06
Replies: 269
Views: 48,632
Posted By 3DPhoto
As for the iPhone, I have the 3G version and I...

As for the iPhone, I have the 3G version and I can almost guarantee it needs 3G service and will only do a location fix. It can not even tell you which direction you are going.. The rest of the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-12-2010, 03:48
Replies: 9
Views: 1,593
Posted By 3DPhoto
Naming a Vessel

Ahoy all!
I just bought my firsdt sail boat. She is an 87 26.5 Hunter and as far as I know has never had a name, so I am not too concerned about renaming an already christened ship. My father was a...
Forum: Meets & Greets 14-12-2010, 07:20
Replies: 4
Views: 878
Posted By 3DPhoto
Not kidding about the clean slate. I will be...

Not kidding about the clean slate. I will be watching this thread as I am in a similar citation 'cept I just got my boat and live in Southern VA
Forum: Meets & Greets 14-12-2010, 07:14
Replies: 6
Views: 962
Posted By 3DPhoto
Welcome and Bon journo (sp) l lived in Napoli for...

Welcome and Bon journo (sp) l lived in Napoli for a few years and really miss it.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-12-2010, 07:08
Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Posted By 3DPhoto
Yeah I kinda figured on mooring. There is a bout...

Yeah I kinda figured on mooring. There is a bout launch not too far out of the way.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 14-12-2010, 06:09
Replies: 2
Views: 1,306
Posted By 3DPhoto
Forestay Option for One-Man Stepping

I am going to add a tabernacle to the mast of my Hunter 26.5 as I need to be able to raise and lower the mast easily. I am thinking of perhaps hooking the Forestay up to a winch.
My thinking is that...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-12-2010, 13:04
Replies: 22
Views: 3,908
Posted By 3DPhoto
Excellent question. I don't know what the rules...

Excellent question. I don't know what the rules are for that. I am on what is known as Hampton River and there really is no room to anchor without interferring with traffic. However there is lots of...
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