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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-07-2022, 00:57
Replies: 14
Views: 1,832
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Reefing

Thanks for all the help
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-07-2022, 23:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,832
Posted By Red Horse
Reefing

Hi folks.
The question for the day is which to reef first the jib or main on a tri ?
Thanks
Rich
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-06-2022, 22:54
Replies: 4
Views: 737
Posted By Red Horse
rigging jib furling on a trimaran

Hi folks,
Are there any photos of furling rig set ups for Trimarans . I have a Cross 38 the furling line runs straight to a clutch . No ratchet setup, there is always a problem with furling ....
Forum: Our Community 16-04-2022, 19:11
Replies: 1
Views: 504
Posted By Red Horse
starter motor connection

I had to remove my Perkins 103-10 a few years ago. Its back in the boat, but I can't remember where the hot lead goes on the starter. I need a good photo of a starter and connections.
Thanks
Rich
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-02-2021, 18:19
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Red Horse
lifting a Cross 38

Hi folks,
I have to haul my boat for bottom paint. I can't remember if the boat is lifted from the main hull or if the straps go around the ama's does any one have any photos of a Cross 38...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-12-2020, 01:12
Replies: 4,969
Views: 1,263,079
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Trimaran - Especially Searunner - Owners

Sea Clippers are an easy build. mostly flat panels. I built a CC35 the Sea Clipper would have been faster. I believe a Sea Clipper won one of the trans Atlantic races in class some years ago....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-11-2020, 10:18
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Insurance

Markle was my Insurance co.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-11-2020, 11:34
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Insurance

Just tried Geico, no boats over 50 years of age. I am in the hurricane pro area according to Progressive.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-11-2020, 10:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Insurance

Just tried Progressive they don't insure over 35 ft.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-11-2020, 10:15
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Insurance

The problem here is all state harbors and marinas require ins.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-11-2020, 10:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Insurance

Are you talking about Progressive the auto insurance people?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-11-2020, 07:37
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Insurance

This is for third party.
Rich
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-11-2020, 18:57
Replies: 12
Views: 1,495
Posted By Red Horse
Insurance

Hi Folks,
Just received a notice from my Ins. company they are canceling my Ins, at the middle of Dec. as the boat is too old. Evidently it has exceeded its use by date. Its a 1968 Cross 38, my...
Forum: Our Community 06-06-2020, 12:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Perkins M30

Thanks for the help folks. I ended up buying a head from parts 4engines in England. Only 60 d0llars shipping plus duty.
I suspected a bad injector as there was no water intrusion evident. Took the...
Forum: Our Community 18-05-2020, 20:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By Red Horse
Perkins M30

I need a head for a Perkins M-30 Nothing out here in Hawaii. Does any one have a lead on where to find one?
Thanks
Rich
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 13-11-2017, 22:25
Replies: 56
Views: 13,356
Posted By Red Horse
Re: The day the diesel died ...

What a great story nice video to go along with it. Always something to learn from
others misfortune.
You did break one of the main rules of electricity. " Don't let the smoke out of the wiring" ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-07-2017, 00:24
Replies: 39
Views: 4,321
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Broken tap in mast

Best idea is to use a demel as suggested. Drill out to next size for 1/4 tap. Mast sections are quite thin, i doubt a helicoil would work. you want a nice clean hole so you don't set up a stress...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-02-2017, 13:40
Replies: 77
Views: 14,256
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Fat-headed mainsail

My Cross was rigged as a ketch, took off the mizzen as it was always in the way.
Main mast still in original location. I found a drawing that shows the boom is too short by about 3 feet. Got a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-02-2017, 23:07
Replies: 77
Views: 14,256
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Fat-headed mainsail

Would a square top main be of any benefit to my 38 foot Cross tri ?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-02-2017, 00:11
Replies: 107
Views: 29,790
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Hank On or Furling Head Sails

The original poster is 73.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2016, 12:22
Replies: 52
Views: 7,549
Posted By Red Horse
Re: Favorite Cutting Tool or Method

A saber saw is hand held with a reciprocating blade a jig saw is bench mounted it has an arm which moves up and down.
jig saw is a misnomer, like adjustable wrenches. Not all adjustable wrenches...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-03-2016, 09:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,082
Posted By Red Horse
Should I charter

Hi folks,
I have a bit of a problem,being on a limited income my boat is becoming a liability. I need to make it pay for its self to some extent or I will have to sell it. Its a Cross 38. Any...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-01-2016, 23:30
Replies: 1
Views: 958
Posted By Red Horse
Longer boom

The boom on my Cross 38 is 2 feet shorter than the call out in the drawing. The present boom section is 3 and 3/4 inches by 6. I have a boom from another boat the section on it is 4 and 1/2 by 8...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-12-2015, 21:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,070
Posted By Red Horse
Selling a US flagged boat in Oz.

I know there was a thread on selling boats in Oz, but can't find it. I am thinking of taking my boat to the Tahiti next year. Then on to Oz. I have a Cross 38 and want to get a smaller boat. Not a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-09-2015, 00:46
Replies: 35
Views: 4,803
Posted By Red Horse
re: Floor Boards

I have thought about just taking the vinyl off and painting the floor boards.Vinyl is quite heavy. Also thought about making a foam sandwich core, glass on side and 1/8 th veneer on the other. Multis...
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