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Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-04-2024, 06:48
Replies: 31
Views: 3,443
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: boat purchase...possible opportunity or mistake

The first time I hired a surveyor was essentially to get third-party confirmation that the things that made me hesitant were justified reasons to walk away.
Forum: Our Community 26-12-2023, 10:44
Replies: 63
Views: 7,806
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Selling my boat

Although the first survey I bought was a light once-over to have a third party talk me out of buying a boat that was going to be the endless time/money pit. He pointed out not-in-your-face deck...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-09-2023, 08:19
Replies: 27
Views: 2,025
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Grinding away galvanized Rocna

I like this reply best. If I thought a small, smoothly faired (no stress risers, please!) grind would be the best solution for smooth anchor stowage, this is what I would do, along with topcoating...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-03-2023, 07:32
Replies: 28
Views: 3,097
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Cushion foam source

That is, look for "Cushion Wrap Silk" for getting the new foam in the covers and moisture resistance afterward.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-03-2023, 07:28
Replies: 34
Views: 3,287
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Stacking keel backing plates?

For your consideration for sizing backing plates, consider these tests-to-failure of backing plates vs washers. More doesn't necessarily mean much better.
https://www.boltonhooks.com/proof-testing/
Forum: Our Community 20-02-2023, 08:19
Replies: 56
Views: 7,957
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: A sad day at the launch ramp

Going back to the original post, the first time I hired a marine surveyor was to get a second opinion on an oh-so-tempting older boat. His value was to point out limited life remaining on the desk....
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 13-02-2023, 07:42
Replies: 63
Views: 9,965
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: What training do you need to cruise?

I'm a little surprised we are on page two of replies and no one mentioned the curriculum:


a) sail your new boat in familiar waters to get comfortable how the boat works
b) do deliberate trips...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-05-2022, 08:42
Replies: 65
Views: 6,077
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Perspective on Chain Length Vs. Sailing Performance

Getting back to the original question, I would pose:
a) When sailing, do you notice a change when a person (3 to 4 * 45 lb) moves to the bow?
b) Not being familiar with the area, how do anchor...
Forum: Navigation 22-04-2022, 12:29
Replies: 61
Views: 7,304
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Thoughts from experienced skippers please

I would appreciate a comment from a professional Captain what legal/professional requirements apply for safety equipment on the proposed voyage. Would lack of EPIRB or liferaft (or something els)...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 11-04-2022, 09:48
Replies: 93
Views: 9,692
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Do You Have a Secret to Getting People to Take Your Money?

I agree with the several posts mentioning:
a) assemble all the parts/materials/simple drawings (not necessarily consumables, those tend to be personal preference)
b) present the work to them at...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-04-2022, 08:26
Replies: 130
Views: 14,382
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Gulf Coast 18 Fiberglass Repair and Other Refitt Tasks

Having done similar with my first boat, I would fully agree with coopec43, to make sure the time and money are worth the effort, especially compared to building new or buying a nicer starting point....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 31-01-2022, 07:57
Replies: 79
Views: 14,957
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: 2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke Outboards

-got me curious, too, and found "Ashless" TCW3 vs. "Low Ash" JASO/ISO 2 stroke oil (https://mibc.proboards.com/thread/1586/tcw3-jaso-iso-2t-oil)":

The oils are blended according to a formula that...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 16-09-2019, 09:34
Replies: 128
Views: 10,899
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: Drifting fishermen

good summary we should be talking from: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/5p/CG-5PC/CG-CVC/CVC3/references/Rules_of_Road_Quick_Reference.pdf

My read:
a) Power-driven vessel is...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-02-2012, 15:01
Replies: 75
Views: 23,127
Posted By GopherBaroque
Re: How to Thread-Lock Anchor Swivel ?

I have been researching similar and would like to pass on guidance direct from Sandy Adams of Loctite / Henkel:

"Water immersion AFTER the product is FULLY CURED is fine. Full cure on stainless...
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