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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-11-2023, 09:41
Replies: 14
Views: 899
Posted By uptickguru
pirate Re: Perkins 4.236 turned over for a while then seized

Owning a 50 year old Perkins 4-236 I totally agree with the idea of closing the raw water source until you get the motor running to alleviate the problem of water coming in from the exhaust...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-02-2022, 07:46
Replies: 91
Views: 8,890
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Are Sailors Individuals who differ from the norm..

Hey Boatie and Redhead,

I guess I have fit in all categories at one time or another. As someone on this thread stated, I sail alone mostly even though I am married. That is me. I love old...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-03-2021, 13:08
Replies: 58
Views: 6,514
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Seller replaced ice chest w dorm fridge - should it bug me soo much?

65 Watts at 120 Volts. I am using cheap 3.1 dorm fridges and a 2.2 120V Dorm freezer. 140 watts with both running at 120 Volts
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-03-2021, 12:36
Replies: 58
Views: 6,514
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Seller replaced ice chest w dorm fridge - should it bug me soo much?

Sure, I went and got the pvc foil back rigid insulation from home depot, I used a combination of 2 inch and 1/2 inch to cover the sides and top of the refers. As much as I could wedge in. I used the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-03-2021, 07:28
Replies: 58
Views: 6,514
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Seller replaced ice chest w dorm fridge - should it bug me soo much?

Ha, I did exactly the same thing on my boat. I had cold plates and the PO put a propane fridge in. I hated that thing so I took it out and replaced with a dorm fridge and a dorm freezer and I love...
Forum: Our Community 05-03-2021, 07:22
Replies: 149
Views: 47,106
Posted By uptickguru
Re: La Vagabonde Contractory Stories

Ha Ha, I am going to run my diesel all day just for that angry little brat. Cheers!
Forum: Our Community 05-03-2021, 07:19
Replies: 149
Views: 47,106
Posted By uptickguru
Re: La Vagabonde Contractory Stories

It is simple, I don't give any of them ****. This is for armchair sailors that will never get off their ass and sail. I would rather invest that money in a new Mantus 1 200 lb anchor or better yet...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 01-03-2021, 07:20
Replies: 508
Views: 29,027
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Addressing Misinformation and Harmful Content Online

Cheers, I am totally open to that as almost every sailor I know has a favorite. And I have learned a lot of sailing knowledge while we shared that whiskey and our love of sailing. Fair Winds!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2021, 08:28
Replies: 107
Views: 54,159
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Difference between boats and ships

Same here, Laughs, I remember the days of hand coding without a compiler. computing jumps tables and entry points. Thank god for sailboats, Visual Studio Code, and Good Single Malt Booze. I take it...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 19-02-2021, 08:25
Replies: 508
Views: 29,027
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Addressing Misinformation and Harmful Content Online

Man, this thread has really increase my sailing knowledge. It makes me quest for further knowledge from a bottle of Single Malt.

Cheers!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2021, 08:11
Replies: 107
Views: 54,159
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Difference between boats and ships

Laughs, of those 10 people who understand binary there are 1/16 who understand Hexidecimal and 3 who understand Octal

(Even more off topic but there is no wind for my target, ship, yacht,boat,...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 19-02-2021, 08:04
Replies: 45
Views: 9,209
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Crew, the world and sad, sad evolution...

I totally agree. We semi-dinosaurs are still a handful, see life through an awesome lense of living in some great times, and love our old classic plastic with full keels and no trampolines.

Don't...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-02-2021, 07:58
Replies: 96
Views: 22,144
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Standing Rigging Replacement - How Frequently?

If the mast is still up the rigging is good. I always carry a spool of 3/8 dynema in case the previous rule is incorrect. And never a triatic stay on a ketch. You have one mast to get you to happy...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-02-2021, 07:44
Replies: 127
Views: 31,033
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Frustrated Seller - Tartan 37

I just view your add on Yachtworld and a very nice looking boat. I would think after two years you would get rid of the broker. I recently bought another boat and was on the market for over 3 years...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-02-2021, 06:58
Replies: 109
Views: 17,858
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Help Please --- First Time $1M+ Purchase

More important is how many choose this lifestyle and are still in love with it. You have to try to find out if you like it. If it cost a million and does not work out, then sell the boat for 900000...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-02-2021, 06:33
Replies: 109
Views: 17,858
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Help Please --- First Time $1M+ Purchase

Very well put. 62 feet is a lot of boat and probably has a 25 Plus foot beam. Not like parallel parking a volkswagen. Best of luck in your dreams!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2021, 06:27
Replies: 107
Views: 54,159
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Difference between boats and ships

There are two types of vessels. Submarines and Targets. Anything on top of the water is a target. US Navy Definition. LOL
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-02-2021, 08:23
Replies: 84
Views: 12,831
Posted By uptickguru
Re: wires burned up with 4 100 watt panels

I agree with this. I run 600W in two string of 300W per string wired in series for a Max Output of 72V at 15A into a 100/20 Victron MPPT Smart Solar. Each string has its own controller as I have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-01-2021, 12:09
Replies: 35
Views: 58,842
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Is this a bad idea?

Yep, that is what I did and the perfect boat found me when I was not looking. And only a 20 minute drive away.

The islands are a mess with Covid, hell so is south Florida but at least we are open...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-01-2021, 09:15
Replies: 35
Views: 58,842
Posted By uptickguru
Re: Is this a bad idea?

Normally I would say you are fine. However with this Covid BS running all over and getting worse and these little islands with limited medical care, you stand the chance if your boat sitting for...
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