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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-06-2017, 11:38
Replies: 15
Views: 3,703
Posted By vientoman
Re: catamaran haul out on west coast

HI Guy, are you aware of any specific yards that can haul cats in El Salvador? Thanks.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-06-2017, 10:02
Replies: 15
Views: 3,703
Posted By vientoman
Re: catamaran haul out on west coast

HI Mike,

Where in Mexico did you end up hauling your cat. We are heading south and I am interested in a DIY opportunity as well.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-05-2017, 20:29
Replies: 15
Views: 3,703
Posted By vientoman
catamaran haul out on west coast

Can someone recommend a facility that can haul a 44ft. cat with 23 ft. beam located south of Monterey north of Mexico? I need to pressure wash, check my sail drives and apply bottom paint. We are...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2017, 19:26
Replies: 8
Views: 3,286
Posted By vientoman
Re: MightyMax 200AH agm battery

they claim:


The state-of-the-art, heavy-duty calcium-alloy grid provides the ML4D with exceptional power, performance and service life. The thicker plates of the ML4D allows you to discharge...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2017, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 3,286
Posted By vientoman
Re: MightyMax 200AH agm battery

[QUOTE=john61ct;2347297]Nope nope nope.

Nothing in 12V Starter form factor sold in big box retail is true deep cycle.

Biggest giveaway is any mention of use as a starter, any CCA specs.
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-03-2017, 13:42
Replies: 8
Views: 3,286
Posted By vientoman
MightyMax 200AH agm battery

Has anyone had any experience with a MightyMax agm 200AH 4D battery that is sold by Walmart for sailboat use. I realize that an AGM battery for half the price is suspicious but I am nonetheless...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 18-04-2015, 14:08
Replies: 28
Views: 7,482
Posted By vientoman
Question what epirb to buy

Forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong place but for sailing a 44ft cat down the west coast (US), Is there an excepted or most commonly used ePirb. I'm looking at the ACR 2844 Global Fix Pro...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-02-2015, 13:23
Replies: 40
Views: 13,284
Posted By vientoman
Re: Replace rod rigging or switch to wire?

Check out Colligo Marine. They sell all the fittings, end terminals and distributors for synthetic rigging. Once you have all the bits and learn the brummel splice, it's a pleasure to work...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-02-2015, 17:32
Replies: 166
Views: 23,464
Posted By vientoman
Re: Give me Encouragement to Sail from Washington to SF

I'ld like to re-open a discussion concerning transiting (N S) the west coast of the US. I Didn't really want to open a discussion about preparedness, fog, dragons and the like;

from what I...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-01-2015, 17:47
Replies: 29
Views: 4,072
Posted By vientoman
Re: USCG Documentation but no Hull ID

In Oregon, they required me to get a quick inspection from the marine sheriff who is supposed to provide me with a written statement indicating that the boat does not have a HIN. Then this needed...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-12-2014, 11:33
Replies: 12
Views: 9,633
Posted By vientoman
Re: Aluminum mast/boom - how important is the anodizing?

to the original poster,

coat it with this stuff and forget about it.

Marine – Uses and Benefits :: NyalicŪ (https://www.nyalic.com/marine/)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-11-2014, 15:59
Replies: 10
Views: 2,601
Posted By vientoman
Re: Winterizing....tough topic....I know

Not knowing how to pose a specific question, I am jumping into this topic by asking the question : what should I do to keep my raw water from freezing? I have a boat that is in the water for the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 26-09-2014, 23:46
Replies: 5
Views: 3,149
Posted By vientoman
Re: Yanmar SD20 Saildrive for sale SF Bay Area

price?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-08-2014, 13:03
Replies: 15
Views: 7,875
Posted By vientoman
Re: hull ID numbers

Dear All,

As a one off builder of a Farrier Catamaran ( for personal use ) , how does one begin to obtain a HIN?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-05-2014, 14:58
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By vientoman
Re: bottom paint vs. launch date

missed that..........thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-05-2014, 13:28
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By vientoman
bottom paint vs. launch date

when using Trinidad SR bottom paint, is it necessary to apply it directly before launch or can it be applied three months before launch. In some cases, I understand that bottom paints need to be...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-04-2014, 13:41
Replies: 17
Views: 4,210
Posted By vientoman
installing mast track

when installing the fasteners that hold mast track onto an aluminum mast with stainless fasteners, is there a preferred thread compound to use? should it be a thread locker like medium strength...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-04-2014, 16:50
Replies: 420
Views: 73,849
Posted By vientoman
Re: Open Source Anchor Project

Hi Kenny,

excuses excuses......here's mine: I've been doing my best to get my cat in the water for shake down in the columbia so I'm faced with a hundred other details. I haven't made the time...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 11-03-2014, 23:51
Replies: 9
For Sale: Paper Charts
Views: 1,715
Posted By vientoman
Re: Paper Charts

Hi I am very interested in the Panama and western Caribbean charts

please e mail me to baselinedesign at Gmail dot com

allen
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-02-2014, 18:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,478
Posted By vientoman
Re: Best non polyester fairing compound

System Three "Quickfair" . It's a two part epoxy faring compound that is formulated under vacuum. It applies like butter and sands very easily without build up on sanding pads. Although it seems...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-02-2014, 11:10
Replies: 9
Views: 6,361
Posted By vientoman
Re: The Farrier Cat

Here is the builders log of sail # 01 of the new F-44SC. Please feel free to post comments on this blog as I am in the final stages of completion and could really use the encouragement. Also, if...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-01-2014, 21:49
Replies: 146
Views: 23,389
Posted By vientoman
Re: Help! Too cold, Condensation, sick, need info

sail towards the equator.

Heed the above given advice. What ever you do, don't go to sleep with an open flame burner in an enclosed cabin. You may not wake up.......ever.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-01-2014, 17:32
Replies: 18
Views: 11,378
Posted By vientoman
Re: Oil For New Yanmar 3YM20's

Thanks for all the thoughtful replies...... I made the decision to use Rotella T 15W-40 because we are headed south as soon as this cat shakes down.

here's my builders log: F-44SC Catamaran...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-01-2014, 19:04
Replies: 18
Views: 11,378
Posted By vientoman
Oil For New Yanmar 3YM20's

I am about to bring two new yanmars online and I wanted to know if there was a consensus about what oil to use. The service manual states use API CD or better SAE 10W-30 or 15W-40.

I would like...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-01-2014, 13:05
Replies: 6
Views: 2,877
Posted By vientoman
Re: Which Fuel /water separator for Yanmar 3YM20

Hey Thanks Mike, I;ll check into that. Also thanks for the encouraging words. It's been a long 6 year process but I plan on launching this summer. If the shake down cruises go well, we plan on...
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