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Monohull Sailboats
27-02-2011, 10:09
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Hull/Vin number
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Hull/Vin number
I am in the process of getting a title for a Catalina 25. I can not seem to find the hull/vin number. Most of my previous boats had the numbers on the starboard aft. There is another Catalina 25...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
10-12-2010, 17:31
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Why a Sea Hood ?
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ksmith
Thanks
Thanks for the responses. I never was going to eliminate the sea hood. I just wanted to know its purpose.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
10-12-2010, 12:57
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Why a Sea Hood ?
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ksmith
Why a Sea Hood ?
I have a 1977 Columbia 8.7. The screws used on the Sea Hood were leaking into the cabin at several places also the hatch was binding up.. Sooo I took the Sea Hood off. It occurred to me that my...
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Liveaboard's Forum
04-04-2010, 05:10
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Too Hot to Liveaboard Year-'Round in Florida?
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Posted By
ksmith
DowntotheSea is giving very good advice. ...
DowntotheSea is giving very good advice.
I am at a Marina on the east side of Tampa Bay. At a Marina you need A/C. I have a CruiseAir that fits in the forward hatch and cools my Columbia 8.7...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
29-12-2009, 06:25
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Bow Riding Low
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ksmith
under v=berth
There is a 20 gallon holding tank on the starboard side. Not sure if this was orginal.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
28-12-2009, 19:52
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Bow Riding Low
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ksmith
Bow Riding Low
I recently purchased a 1977 Columbia 8.7. I have noticed that the boat seems to sit a bit with the bow down. The engine is a repower using the Volvo Penta 2002, according to my information the...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
21-12-2009, 19:50
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Repair of Simpson Lawrence Clock
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2,399
Posted By
ksmith
Have you checked with the manufacturer. The...
Have you checked with the manufacturer. The Weems and Plath on my boat had been allowed to oxidze and the works were shot. By speaking to a real person on the phone I found out they would...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
14-09-2009, 09:25
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Which Comes First, Boat or Slip?
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ksmith
Don't know about all of Tampa Bay. However right...
Don't know about all of Tampa Bay. However right now I can think of three here on the east side. Lands End at Apollo Beach, Shell Point at Ruskin and Regetta Point at Palmeto.
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
07-09-2009, 12:10
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Wire Size
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ksmith
Tellie: I don't think they carry...
Tellie:
I don't think they carry it anymore. I got mine locally as they were no longer going to carry it. It was Ancor and I bought 3 spools of 25ft for about $40.00.
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
07-09-2009, 09:01
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Wire Size
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1,963
Posted By
ksmith
Thanks guys. Don't think I would go below 12ga...
Thanks guys. Don't think I would go below 12ga on the 110ac. Got a really good buy at Home Depot on some 10/3 marine grade they were closing out figured for this application heavier would not...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
07-09-2009, 07:41
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Wire Size
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ksmith
Wire Size
I am in the process of correcting a PO's wiring. The shore power now has a breaker panel instead of direct runs to the recpts.
My question is from the gfi which is wired with 10/3 to the...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
05-09-2009, 18:35
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You Might Be a Liveaboard - if . . .
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ksmith
You might be a liveaboard if a knotmeter is...
You might be a liveaboard if a knotmeter is just one more thing to
take out and glass the hole
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
09-08-2009, 17:15
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12vdc Nav Lights
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Posted By
ksmith
David. The main wire runs from...
David.
The main wire runs from the panel to the starboard nav light then a set of wires runs under the deck to the port nav light. The voltage across the pos and neg of the port...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
09-08-2009, 12:41
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12vdc Nav Lights
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ksmith
12vdc Nav Lights
I have rather old perko nav lights. Starboard runs forward then runs across to port. Starboard lights just fine. Port test between points at 12.78 however when the bulb is installed no light. ...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
05-08-2009, 20:59
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Securing a Cruise-n-Carry AC Underway
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2,309
Posted By
ksmith
Nothing worse than living in Tampa Bay. It is...
Nothing worse than living in Tampa Bay. It is hot, people are unfriendly, no good marinas etc. Stay in Va area. It is so much nicer.
I have had a 7000 on a 27 and now a Columbia 8.7 about...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
03-08-2009, 10:46
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Prop Shaft
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Posted By
ksmith
Thanks everyone. Got it figured out. It is a...
Thanks everyone. Got it figured out. It is a 1" shaft and it now has a fresh zinc. I have the bottom cleaned once a month. My diver is a fellow LA. First he cleaned the bottom and prop. Then...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
28-07-2009, 11:37
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Help Me Narrow Choices for a <30' SF Bay Cruiser
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ksmith
Look up S-2 9.2 center cockpit. Has all the...
Look up S-2 9.2 center cockpit. Has all the amenities you want. Sails pretty well in the Tampa Bay area. I am not familar with the SF bay so don't how that would fit sailing wise.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
28-07-2009, 04:41
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8
Prop Shaft
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Posted By
ksmith
John: Your right changed boats just did not...
John: Your right changed boats just did not change avatar. I have do so. Mine is a Columbia 8.7. But still curious about prop shaft size.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
27-07-2009, 18:01
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8
Prop Shaft
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2,926
Posted By
ksmith
Prop Shaft
I had my new boat bottom cleaned yesterday. The diver says I need a zinc and to measure my prop shaft for the size. When I told him it was probably 3/4 everyone said no 1 1 1/4. When I check...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
12-07-2009, 20:12
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7
Reverso
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2,964
Posted By
ksmith
Gordy Thats the same problem I had. ...
Gordy
Thats the same problem I had. Could not find the one I think I have. It looks more like the one at Defender.
Forum:
Health, Safety & Related Gear
12-07-2009, 20:07
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75
Ever Shot a Flare Gun at Something?
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Posted By
ksmith
I seem to have read some where that there was a...
I seem to have read some where that there was a flare gun that could fire a 12 ga. Some type of sleve for the barrel.
Course it is not bright to fight off AK47's unless you have one too.
...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
12-07-2009, 04:32
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7
Reverso
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2,964
Posted By
ksmith
Reverso
I recently purchased a Columbia 8.7. It has a Volvo Penta 2002 engine.
There is a fuel filter which carrys the trade name Reverso.
My research indicates this is a high end filter. At...
Forum:
Dollars & Cents
03-07-2009, 18:04
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15
Upholstered Sailboat Cushion Cost?
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25,025
Posted By
ksmith
Almost forgot. Paul is right. It is the...
Almost forgot. Paul is right. It is the materials that is the factor not the labor. Foam and fabric can vary greatly.
Forum:
Dollars & Cents
03-07-2009, 17:58
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15
Upholstered Sailboat Cushion Cost?
Views:
25,025
Posted By
ksmith
I am going through the samething simular right...
I am going through the samething simular right now. I made a boom tent and bow cover for my boat. South Florida it really helps. A couple of my neighbors ask for a price to make them the same...
Forum:
Families, Kids and Pets Afloat
24-06-2009, 19:29
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183
Woman Wanted (Must Have Own Boat)
Views:
66,663
Posted By
ksmith
But Commander she said it was her boat. She...
But Commander she said it was her boat. She lost her keys and just needed to get to St Kitts. Well sure there was a lot of beer.
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