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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-03-2022, 04:21
Replies: 72
Views: 11,770
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Replacement engine: Volvo or Yanmar? Common rail or mechanical?

As the OP is not in the USA, and will not likely be returning to the USA to have the work done, how would the EPA even know of the installation? I'm curious if there is a reporting requirement when...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-01-2022, 10:00
Replies: 65
Views: 9,079
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Drunks charter. Biggest pax issues

OP,

You've consistently mentioned your experience with renting out an apartment or rooms. I'd offer that this experience is not at all closely related to skippering a sailing vessel with paying...
Forum: Polar Regions 12-10-2021, 13:29
Replies: 34
Views: 5,372
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Boats trapped in ice

I've read of Inuit people talking about the advantages and disadvantages of snow machines and sled dogs. One older man made a clear point, that in an emergency, you can't eat your snow machine.
...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 15-05-2021, 03:14
Replies: 67
Views: 12,624
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Hatches at Night, Open or Closed

Sorry, but Wasp spray has been debunked numerous times as an effective human repellant. It may be a minor irritant, but likely won't deter someone with the mindset to fight you. Certainly way less...
Forum: Marinas 24-04-2021, 10:34
Replies: 53
Views: 12,214
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Chesapeake Bay haul out recommendations

Wormley Creek in Yorktown (York River) is very friendly for DIY, good rates, and very accessible to Newport News/Williamsburg airport. Also splits the difference mostly between Richmond and Norfolk...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-01-2021, 12:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,555
Posted By tankersteve
Re: best galley you've seen on a midsize cruiser

In that size range, and that sailing itinerary, the Catalina 42 (2-cabin) would seem to work well, but it is an aft-cockpit boat. The galley is roomy and has good storage.

Tankersteve
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-10-2020, 11:39
Replies: 30
Views: 5,485
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Aluminum world cruiser with 4900 liters of fuel

I like their take on a bridge deck - do you call it a sump deck?

You are going to need that watertight door from cockpit to pilot house.

A few interesting options, but it looks pretty robust....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-10-2020, 08:48
Replies: 90
Views: 9,922
Posted By tankersteve
Re: What other sailboats have THIS layout?

Also, the 2-cabin version is pretty highly regarded as a live-aboard, with generous (different) galley layout and much better storage.

Tankersteve
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-10-2020, 13:49
Replies: 25
Views: 3,463
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Impeller help! Seized on shaft!

If you have it off the engine, on a bench, consider cutting it off the shaft (carefully) with some kind of abrasive cut-off wheel, like a dremel, or with a grinding wheel. You may have to first cut...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-10-2020, 11:41
Replies: 111
Views: 18,557
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Why do we have electric anchor winches when they clearly do not work. Anchor winc

So we need a manufacturer to develop a lightweight hydraulic system, engine driven with accumulator, that can run the following:

Anchor capstan
Bow thruster
Emergency pump
Backup engine starter...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2020, 08:58
Replies: 67
Views: 15,029
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Seeking information on small pilothouse cruisers.

The Corbin is a bit larger, and vary greatly on their owner fitting out. Fisher has a few at different lengths. The Cape Dory pilothouses are really motor sailors and at the smaller end.
...
Forum: Our Community 14-08-2020, 11:26
Replies: 29
Views: 2,765
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Book recommendation for a lady.

Dark Wind


;^)
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 26-07-2020, 14:07
Replies: 71
Views: 9,329
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Helicopter Rescue, what would be acceptable to take from board?

I have a small drysack backpack that will fit under a Type 1 life jacket. I don't think it is unreasonable to have that with me, if this is a very deliberate evac/rescue. Certainly the weight will...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-07-2020, 09:24
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Could anyone please help me i.d. this boat?

That fourth or right-most port, seems to have the same reflection as the previous 3, and it is much longer, like the Bruckmann 50. I also think the coachroof proportions match the Bruckmann much...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2020, 09:57
Replies: 32
Views: 4,260
Posted By tankersteve
Re: How Important is Location When Selling a Boat?

My marina says they are inundated with work. While painting and brightwork are only 6 weeks behind, major fiberglass and mechanical work is currently being booked for September and later. The local...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 14-06-2020, 16:20
Replies: 8
Views: 1,765
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Beaufort NC to Deltaville Va

Hi, I'm interested if still seeking crew. vasky22@yahoo.com

Tankersteve
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2020, 08:51
Replies: 15
Views: 6,810
Posted By tankersteve
Re: consistently clogged deck drains

if the deck drain connects to a hose and then an above water level drain in the hull, you could look at changing all components to a larger diameter size. This wouldn't be the cheapest way, but...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-06-2020, 08:49
Replies: 101
Views: 11,859
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Mini scuba tanks instead of escape hatches?

When I think of an inverted catamaran, and the requirement to evacuate a hull, I don't think of diving any substantial distance to escape the hull. Even assuming the hull is barely floating at the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-05-2020, 19:30
Replies: 105
Views: 34,272
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Storm damaged Bahamas Leopards – Warning

Previously there was over 3 pages of posts associated with this thread. What gives?


Limpet, they are still here. May have been a hiccup in the space-time continuum.

Tankersteve
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-05-2020, 09:19
Replies: 30
Views: 6,076
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Powering a windlass - Thoughts

I totally respect #1, especially over time.

At what point does a boat get so large that a hydraulic system becomes relevant? For perhaps multiple uses, such as anchor windlass, bow thruster,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-05-2020, 08:54
Replies: 105
Views: 34,272
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Storm damaged Bahamas Leopards – Warning

Based off the link provided on one damaged Leopard 58, these are Moorings boats, or sold through them.

Tankersteve
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-05-2020, 13:11
Replies: 82
Views: 33,356
Posted By tankersteve
Re: List of boats with skeg and sugar scoop

Had a boat at my marina in Yorktown, VA that went aground via the skeg. The skeg was fairly substantial. The damage caused the boat (from the skeg racking) to be a write-off. A spade rudder would...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-04-2020, 20:28
Replies: 19
Views: 3,129
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Limber hole from bow compartment or no?

You can't just add a drain directly from the locker overboard? Seems that keeping it self-draining, without interacting with the rest of the boat, would be easy. Certainly easier than running a...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 15-03-2020, 13:24
Replies: 32
Views: 6,742
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Kids and dogs and cats, oh my!

Hi, neighbor!

Perhaps you should consider a center cockpit cruiser in the mid/upper-30s range. They feel 'safe' when sailing, even with kids and pets, and having a separate space for...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2020, 17:55
Replies: 25
Views: 3,280
Posted By tankersteve
Re: Keel bolts - how good do they look

Slightly off topic, but is that a typical look for a Bavaria Yacht? Is there a backing plate under the flow coat? Because all I see are a bunch of fender washers holding the keel on.

Tankersteve
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