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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-08-2021, 06:25
Replies: 49
Views: 6,587
Posted By lenseman
Re: how do I stabilize myself on the mast?

If you go up any mast in those conditions, you also need to think about wearing a caving or cycling helmet otherwise on might (will) get slammed back into the mast and smash your head. Not...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-07-2020, 10:04
Replies: 51
Views: 4,991
Posted By lenseman
Re: Why does iNavx use NM in it's anchor alarm?

and Rod, Poles and Perches.


Only a numpty wants to use Landlubber terms.


You probably set the anchor alarm once you have fully bedded in the anchor and not at the moment you drop the hook? ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-07-2020, 07:16
Replies: 69
Views: 8,269
Posted By lenseman
Re: Newbie looking for some advise.....

Hiya Luke - May I suggest you take a look at this video from two folk that took up sailing just over a year ago. Both are retired from the television media, he a camera man and she a front of camera...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-06-2020, 09:31
Replies: 40
Views: 5,709
Posted By lenseman
Re: Heavy tide swing, bridle coming backwards between the hulls.

You wind in your sprayhood ot cockpit cover is driving against the tide. Nothing else will cause it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-05-2020, 12:12
Replies: 125
Views: 27,968
Posted By lenseman
Re: Do I need a radar reflector?

Would you walk down a main road at night that has no footway, dressed all in black, do you think that you would be seen?


Small boats are generally not identifiable by radar by large ships ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-04-2020, 07:09
Replies: 124
Views: 46,616
Posted By lenseman
Re: How to free SS bolt from corroded aluminum fitting

WD-40 is nothing more than white spirit. It has as much chance of penetrating as I have of getting drunk on water.


If you actually look up the composition of WD-40 you will find it is white...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 10-04-2020, 09:47
Replies: 43
Views: 5,622
Posted By lenseman
Re: Rules of the road question

Neither is STAND ON VESSEL, Ring down, "Slow ahead" and show a red (ie Turn to Starboard.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-04-2020, 17:19
Replies: 74
Views: 12,566
Posted By lenseman
Re: Condensation And Smell Under Mattress

It doesn't matter what yacht you have got, your problem is condensation from the water that your body expires whilst you sleep (which can be up to a couple of pints a night) .


We have all...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 13-03-2020, 06:39
Replies: 74
Views: 10,979
Posted By lenseman
Re: Red Diesel, Brexit and the EU

There are two dyes. The red is for an immediate indicator and there is yellow which only appears when tested in the Lab


If they suspect you of removing the red and later they find yellow in...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 16-12-2019, 09:27
Replies: 264
Views: 33,906
Posted By lenseman
Re: Are YouTubers wrecking it for the rest of us?

A "stage-sow" eh? Are they the swimming pigs that were mentioned on an earlier reply? :smile:
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-11-2019, 13:46
Replies: 12
Views: 1,598
Posted By lenseman
Re: Hi From Italy!!

I haven't just become a member of CF, I joined 3 years after you?
Forum: Meets & Greets 08-11-2019, 12:59
Replies: 12
Views: 1,598
Posted By lenseman
Re: Hi From Italy!!

What was the name of your Hedoniste 44 and where might it be berthed now as they are quite rare. I have one in the UK


Best regards David [SURABAYA GIRL]
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-11-2018, 12:39
Replies: 50
Views: 6,159
Posted By lenseman
Re: Anyone recognise this plug

Also used in the charging circuits of folk-lift trucks.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-11-2018, 12:37
Replies: 92
Views: 11,991
Posted By lenseman
Re: Removing a bee hive from the mast

As a beekeeper, I can assure you that you do not need any fancy proprietary chemicals to get rid of bees or wasps, all you need is a heavy-duty cloth fully soaked in gasoline (outboard motor 2-stroke...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-10-2018, 12:31
Replies: 35
Views: 4,768
Posted By lenseman
Re: Speed sensor question - pulling out

Poor "Dan104". :frown:


Did he drown or did his boat sink? :(
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 08-10-2018, 12:25
Replies: 41
Views: 11,271
Posted By lenseman
Re: responding to tsunami in a marina

In 2009, a yacht in Samoa was caught by a large Tsunami whilst berthed alongside.


This is his harrowing story (in three parts), part 1 below, (use Google "Learnativity tsunami", to read parts 2...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 27-07-2018, 07:26
Replies: 21
Views: 11,446
Posted By lenseman
Re: How I lost my boat!

Split is in Croatia, I think he said he was operating in Greece? :biggrin:
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 09-06-2016, 16:56
Replies: 177
Views: 33,526
Posted By lenseman
Re: Salvaged yacht does a runner...

Sailing yacht "Ely Blue" is currently in HORTA Azores.

https://www.vesselfinder.com/?mmsi=247209930

Vessel details for: ELY BLUE (Sailing Vessel) - MMSI 247209930, Call Sign Registered in Italy...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-12-2015, 13:46
Replies: 1,252
Views: 245,166
Posted By lenseman
Re: Tragedy Strikes.

I have found a guy in FL who is following Gil and his yacht but does not know it is drifting

He is a flying instructor in FL and I have just Tweeted him hoping he will search. I know money for...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-12-2015, 12:22
Replies: 1,252
Views: 245,166
Posted By lenseman
Re: Tragedy Strikes.

Has anyone approached any private flying clubs on the east coast of FL. It is the weekend and someone might be going for a quick flight -
...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 18-11-2015, 10:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,608
Posted By lenseman
Missing / Overdue S/V "Fleur D’Ajonc" - Solo female

MORE INFORMATION, translated directly from Spanish;any news report is requested on the boat


Sailboat Name: Fleur D’Ajonc
kind: Muscadet
length: 6.40 m
1 person on board (69 women)
Name:...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 01-05-2014, 20:15
Replies: 8
Want To Buy: Lewmar windlass motor
Views: 1,273
Posted By lenseman
Exclamation Re: Lewmar windlass motor

Pinomazzer is a scammer

Google the name :(
Forum: Our Community 09-04-2014, 15:20
Replies: 80
Views: 17,082
Posted By lenseman
Re: Dutch Sailor Missing in the Atlantic

NORTH ATLANTIC. 1. DERELICT S/V POKER FACE, ON FIRE AND ADRIFT IN 30-17.4N 043-57.9W AT 081231Z APR. REPORTS TO RCC NORFOLK, PHONE:...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-07-2013, 16:48
Replies: 0
Views: 1,164
Posted By lenseman
Joshua sailboats ??

Can anyone advise me.

Is there only a Joshua 40 yacht (ketch) or was there a possibility of a Joshua 34??

The Joshua 40 has a LOA of 40 feet and a LWL of 34 feet and I am wondering if a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-06-2013, 17:22
Replies: 38
Views: 6,537
Posted By lenseman
Exclamation USA Coastguard to stop monitoring 2182 and 2187.5

On 01 AUG 2013 the US Coast guard will terminate radio guard of the International voice distress, safety and calling frequency 2182 kHz and the International DSC distress frequency 2187.5 kHz.
...
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