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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2015, 08:52
Replies: 17
Views: 8,743
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Perkins 4108 air leak?

Why would someone advise to never use an electric fuel pump on the fuel system for a Perkins 4108. Over the years I have had two boats both with Perkins 4108 engines with electric fuel pumps and no...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-12-2014, 12:49
Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Posted By Sailing Partner
Water Heater

We have a 120V water heater, when the breaker is turned on shows a current draw of 12a for about 30 secs. then it shuts off and unfortunately stays off. If we wait, and go through the process, it...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-08-2013, 13:14
Replies: 5
Views: 2,095
Posted By Sailing Partner
Moser Channel

We are planning on moving our sailboat, which draws 6', from Boot Key Harbor in Marathon to Charlotte Harbor on the west coast of Florida. Our plan is to make the passage sometime in September or...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-05-2013, 17:12
Replies: 20
Views: 5,595
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: X-Ray Chainplates (While on Boat) in Florida

Thanks Guy, Your suggestions are very helpful. We have had a professional survey the rigging last week. Given he couldn't inspect the forward chain plates he suggested removing them, at great...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-05-2013, 17:03
Replies: 20
Views: 5,595
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: X-Ray Chainplates (While on Boat) in Florida

We are aware of the risk involved with glassed in chain plates, hence the reason for enquiring about the possibility of having them x-rayed versus the expense of having them exposed and tested the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-05-2013, 13:51
Replies: 20
Views: 5,595
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: X-Ray Chainplates (While on Boat) in Florida

I have a 41' sailboat built in 1977 with four forward glassed in chain plates and has been in sailing service the entire time without chain plate mishap. Needless to say it has left the slip and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-05-2013, 10:46
Replies: 20
Views: 5,595
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: X-Ray Chainplates (While on Boat) in Florida

Is there a rigger, in southern Florida, who will do x-rays? Ours are internal and glassed in...with only one easily accessible. We're currently in Marathon, heading up to Punta Gorda in the next...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-06-2012, 10:13
Replies: 14
Views: 3,501
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Water tank slosh

I don't understand how foaming would decrease the tank life?? I would think reducing the flexing would reduce metal fatique and increase tank life . . . please explain.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-06-2012, 11:29
Replies: 14
Views: 3,501
Posted By Sailing Partner
Water tank slosh

WE have a Ta Chiao 41. It has a large freash water SS tank under the mid bunk. The problem is at anchor it sloshes, bangs and flexes the metal sides. I was thinking of foaming the tank in to prevent...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 23-05-2012, 10:10
Replies: 3
Views: 2,473
Posted By Sailing Partner
Iridium and/or InReach

Does anyone have experience with an Iridium satellite phone or an InReach? We are thinking of purchasing the InReach, but information on which one to buy and how to use it is hard to come by. Any...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-08-2011, 13:36
Replies: 353
Views: 48,576
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Too Late To Start ?

It's never too late!!! The Captain is 78 and I'm 57. We bought a sailboat last December and the plan is sail south January 2013, with intentions of enjoying many island stops along the way and then...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-06-2011, 10:03
Replies: 3
Views: 3,875
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Carry-0n Air Conditioner

The unit has been sold.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-06-2011, 05:18
Replies: 15
Views: 4,451
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Stopgap Refrigerator Work - Is it Worth it ?

In February we installed a Norcold Ice Box Conversion Unit. I'd take a picture, but it's full (and cold) at the moment.

We didn't buy ours from West Marine...but here's a link to what we have. ...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 05-06-2011, 05:52
Replies: 3
Views: 3,875
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Carry-0n Air Conditioner

The unit is fully functional, comes with the cover and deflector. We don't know the year as it came with our boat, which we purchased in December 2010. We were informed by the previous owner that he...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 21-05-2011, 16:52
Replies: 3
Views: 3,875
Posted By Sailing Partner
Carry-0n Air Conditioner

Cruisair Carry-On 7,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Very good condition
Low running hours
User manual included
Asking $750 plus freight
Located in East Central Florida
Forum: Meets & Greets 19-05-2011, 06:46
Replies: 13
Views: 1,567
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: hello From Canada

I'm from Canada, grew up on the prairies. My fishing experiences were limited to fresh water lakes in Northern Saskatchewan. The big ones rocked the canoe!! I now own a sailboat and looking forward...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-03-2011, 14:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,758
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: TIDES

I've used this site. https://www.mobilegeographics.com:81/locations/943.html
Forum: Forum News & Announcements 20-03-2011, 14:14
Replies: 47
Views: 22,616
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: 50,000 Member Contest

August 18, 2011 12:12
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 11-03-2011, 17:34
Replies: 97
Views: 15,902
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Confess Now: How Many Here Are Above the Double Nickels ?

I'm 56 and the Captain is 78 though one would be hard pressed to guess his age when meeting him. We're looking forward to our maiden voyage together, soonish, though it will be a short one. The...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 09-03-2011, 19:40
Replies: 333
Views: 147,078
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Sex Afloat . . . Give it to Me !

I have to agree.....
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-02-2011, 09:56
Replies: 1,344
Views: 323,493
Posted By Sailing Partner
Re: Long-Distance WiFi Device

We bought the MiFi from Verizon. Haven't tried it for distance, will have a go at it in April. Our neighbor at the marina says his works 5 miles out. Verizon Wireless - Mobile Broadband - Products...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 16-01-2011, 14:17
Replies: 33
Views: 21,240
Posted By Sailing Partner
Does renaming a sailboat after one of the owners...

Does renaming a sailboat after one of the owners pose any problems? We having been toying with the idea for over a month now and it's sounding better and better as time goes on.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 14-01-2011, 14:10
Replies: 182
Views: 23,012
Posted By Sailing Partner
Wanna be cruisers - not married, committed....

Wanna be cruisers - not married, committed. Bought our first sailboat together in December 2010. We are preparing to live aboard and cruise.
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