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Forum: Marine Electronics 02-10-2017, 13:15
Replies: 12
Views: 3,865
Posted By Paperbird
Re: autopilot

You might consider adding WH to your short list. They are very beefy, made in Washington State and use pretty much off-the-shelf components. Not sure about finding someone to install it, however. We...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-09-2017, 13:18
Replies: 35
Views: 6,340
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Building an Autopilot Base

I fabricated (and probably over-engineered) a platform for our WH autopilot, but I suspect it is very installation-specific. We have a center cockpit Pearson 422 so the autopilot ram is under the aft...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-09-2017, 05:58
Replies: 34
Views: 6,314
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Preparation Classes/ Training for Liveaboards

Definitely attend the SSCA GAM next weekend. You'll learn a bit, but will meet a lot of other cruisers and can learn from them.

Get a blog reader and 'follow' other cruisers. Most post about...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-03-2017, 13:20
Replies: 97
Views: 14,523
Posted By Paperbird
Re: What Did You Think Was Going To Happen?

We have small thin panels on the canvas. So far, no issues. Our main panels rotate up on the rails on the aft quarters but we really cant put them up in this wind
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-03-2017, 11:59
Replies: 97
Views: 14,523
Posted By Paperbird
Re: What Did You Think Was Going To Happen?

We're still heading south, although the fronts may have other ideas. Certainly not going anywhere for a at least a couple more days.

Good luck getting in to Hopetown. It gets crowded this time of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-03-2017, 11:49
Replies: 97
Views: 14,523
Posted By Paperbird
Re: What Did You Think Was Going To Happen?

Read once about training for astronauts at NASA. They try to get people to think 'what could kill me next?" and then go eliminate or fix that thing.

We've tried to adopt a slightly toned down...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-03-2017, 10:47
Replies: 97
Views: 14,523
Posted By Paperbird
Re: What Did You Think Was Going To Happen?

What are the odds? Three of us in the same anchorage. We're tucked up on the NE side. Feel bad for the guy who lost the dink. Looking at the wind, next stop is prob Cuba
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-02-2017, 13:49
Replies: 24
Views: 12,399
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Newbie and a Pearson 422?s

Another 422 here, sitting in Eleuthera as i type this. Also did a complete refit including repower. Very satisfied with the boat. The crew is def the weak link in the system!

Also have lots of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-02-2017, 04:22
Replies: 35
Views: 5,723
Posted By Paperbird
Re: "Sail Away"? What else is needed?

Will definitely echo the bit about spares. Think about anything that can go bad, even the propane solenoid valve (missed that one but had the parts to bypass it so 1/2 credit?)

We tend to think in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-02-2017, 07:58
Replies: 66
Views: 12,775
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Crossing to Bahamas in an East Wind

All of us seem to be beating around the same bush. Its their country and we are guests. We owe them respect and adherence to their rules. The times we've been here, the officials have been very...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-01-2017, 15:21
Replies: 66
Views: 12,775
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Crossing to Bahamas in an East Wind

Skip- there are so many wonderful people and so many amazing sights that we've barely scratched the surface!

Sailorboy- too bad about the hill. I think i know where you are - i remember being very...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-01-2017, 10:01
Replies: 66
Views: 12,775
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Crossing to Bahamas in an East Wind

Hey there,

Maybe we'll see you out there. We're planning to leave Vero at dawn tomorrow (Tuesday) to cross the stream. Plan is to exit Ft P, hug the coast as long as the dying NW wind lasts -...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-12-2016, 13:19
Replies: 21
Views: 10,649
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Re-galvanizing anchor chain

Also interested to learn of a place...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-12-2016, 09:14
Replies: 9
Views: 2,627
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Packing lists for sailing

Might be a little too open-ended for a decent response. We have lots of lists for all kinds of things that we developed as we got ready to cast off the lines. We have food lists, spare parts lists,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-12-2016, 07:36
Replies: 14
Views: 4,913
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Bahamas Cruising Guides

We like:

Cruising Guide to the Abacos, Dodge
The Exuma Guide, Pavlidis

As others have said already: Explorer Chart books and Active Captain comments.
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-11-2016, 10:11
Replies: 26
Views: 8,610
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Better Wifi at the mooring/marina/anchorage?

Recommend contacting Island time pc for info on the latest options. We use the groove and are quite pleased with results
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-10-2016, 16:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,904
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Rudder post leaking?

Many rudder posts do have a packing gland just like a prop shaft. On ours, the rudder quadrant has to come off to make room to back off the nut. Pretty easy job if you have good access. I prefer to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-10-2016, 06:59
Replies: 85
Views: 87,145
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Annapolis Boat Show: CF Roundup

Just confirmed with Harvest. They will be looking for folks at 7. Told hm to expect maybe 10-12. Enjoy!
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 29-09-2016, 09:46
Replies: 18
Views: 11,275
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Campbell sailor prop?

Isn't it a great thing when a plan comes together and everything works!

Well done!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-09-2016, 08:43
Replies: 3
Views: 2,614
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Live Aboard Insurance

We live aboard and migrate NE to Bahamas each winter. Have our policy from Markel, broker is Jack Martin Associates in Annapolis. One thing I like is that we can change our nav limits as we travel....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-09-2016, 08:37
Replies: 85
Views: 87,145
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Annapolis Boat Show: CF Roundup

I talked to the chef/GM of Harvest Wood Grill & Tap, right at the City Dock across from the market house (old Riordan's location for old time Annapolitans). He would be happy to set aside tables...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2016, 08:41
Replies: 249
Views: 33,389
Posted By Paperbird
Re: What is your Real Amp Hour per Day Usage

Watched pretty carefully during two seasons on the hook in the ICW and Bahamas. Avg usage ~ 120AH/day. Includes Adler Barbour fridge, Engle freezer, LED lights, fans, laptops, VHF on 24x7, SSB daily...
Forum: Meets & Greets 09-09-2016, 06:19
Replies: 10
Views: 2,121
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Annapolis Boat Show: CF Roundup

Our son Keith is a chef and runs a new restaurant at the City Dock, Harvest Wood Grill and Tap. Oyster raw bar, craft beers, all Chesapeake seafood. He grew up sailing and now has to watch from shore...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 18-08-2016, 13:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,456
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Canvas shop around Annapolis?

Had a bimini/enclosure built by Canvas Creations - Dan Wood. (410) 267-0333. Very good work. Shop is down by Jabins. No relationship other than customer.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 30-07-2016, 05:24
Replies: 18
Views: 11,275
Posted By Paperbird
Re: Campbell sailor prop?

We trusted their recommendation. As i understand, they will modify and repitch until its right, if you took their recommendation. If not, you are in your own for mods. Check that to make sure but i...
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