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Forum: Dollars & Cents 26-02-2021, 21:53
Replies: 104
Views: 6,213
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Just for fun, what would you do with a million dollars

Let's see....

Let's call it 200,000 for a boat, and another $300,00 for the cruise kitty.

That leaves half a million to split between booze & broads.

Otherwise, I'd just waste it.
Forum: Provisioning: Food & Drink 20-02-2021, 16:37
Replies: 100
Views: 5,386
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: What's your drop of choice?

I'm not too picky- mostly it's all good to my tastes. If I had to pick:

On the peaty end, Caol Ila

On the end of the scale that normal people enjoy, any of the Balvenie Doublewood.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 16-02-2021, 16:40
Replies: 93
Views: 5,427
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY - ends Feb 16th

A Varifold sure would class up my O'Day 30 :-)

https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/varifold
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-02-2021, 16:20
Replies: 91
Views: 8,557
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: First season mistakes (or should I give up before I kill someone?)

You didn't sink, and you didn't die.

It sounds like nobody sank, and nobody died.

It's all part of learning. That seems like a pretty short list for a whole season. Get out & sail more!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-02-2021, 19:06
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Replace Main or Genny first?

Mostly I stick with high end powerboat canvas. Biminis, enclosures, & such. It's mostly 3D stuff. Patterning a basic sail for my uses is fairly straightforward, either in assorted software...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-02-2021, 09:51
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Replace Main or Genny first?

Thanks!

After pricing genoas, I just might build one. I own a canvas shop and have the right machines, work space, and most of the tools. For a main, the savings is minimal, so I'd rather just...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-02-2021, 19:49
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Replace Main or Genny first?

Thanks!

It makes compete sense to replace the genny first. I made some calls... and bought a new mainsail.

A semi-local loft had a new sail that is almost exactly what I would have ordered...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-02-2021, 10:28
Replies: 18
Views: 1,273
Posted By kayakerChuck
Replace Main or Genny first?

I was finally able to pick up the sails for my new-to-me O'Day 30. As expected (and priced into the deal), the main & genny "sails" are white(ish) traingle shaped rags. The newest of the current...
Forum: Navigation 08-02-2021, 20:38
Replies: 535
Views: 25,217
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Sailing vessel and RORO ship on collision courses - what do you think of the outc

I'm also a motorcycle rider.

All others on the road are trying to kill me, all the time. I might put a small dent or a small scratch on their SUV. This attitude and level of awareness has, so...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-02-2021, 19:09
Replies: 6
Views: 387
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Hawking Outdoor Omni Directional 9dBi 2.4GHZ Wi-Fi Antenna

You drive a hard bargain. Message coming.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-01-2021, 10:57
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Solar Controller Flexcharge 25A

I'll take it. Message coming.

Chuck
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 27-01-2021, 17:42
Replies: 32
Views: 2,066
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Outboards and docking

Thanks for asking questions and learning by moving electrons around! It's much easier & cheaper than learning in real boats.

About the only thing that gives control of a vessel is the rudder...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-01-2021, 21:28
Replies: 19
Views: 1,488
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Sailrigte DIY Bimini frame as support for solar panels?

Thanks Mike!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-01-2021, 20:37
Replies: 19
Views: 1,488
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Sailrigte DIY Bimini frame as support for solar panels?

She's gorgeous! I'd like more views of the solar set up!

I'm considering something similar on my O'Day 30 in a year or two. I run a canvas shop, so I have lots of options that don't make...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-01-2021, 20:37
Replies: 74
Views: 5,803
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Question for Seatow and Towboatus patrons.

I have helped or towed a whole lot of people, including towing a 20' powerboat with my kayak to keep him off the rocks. It worked, but I couldn't use my arms for a couple days :-)

I've been...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-01-2021, 17:29
Replies: 57
Views: 4,455
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: putting and arc in bimini tubing w/o a bender

I too bend 1" SS tubing as part of my job. 7/8" is much friendlier and easier to work, but no where near as strong.

You can bend a gentle arc by marking carefully and just bending it in a fork of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-12-2020, 15:52
Replies: 55
Views: 4,439
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Using pipe cutter on bimini tubing

I use the Rigid pipe cutter. I own a canvas shop & cut plenty of SS tubing. Go slow, no more than 1/4 turn tighter per revolution.

The ends will be VERY sharp after cutting. Be aware.

Angle...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 27-12-2020, 19:41
Replies: 18
Views: 1,671
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Dingy Chaps - How much or how men's hours to make

I own a canvas shop near Detroit.

Listen to Ann.

For me making the chaps, I'd figure about 10 hours. My winter rate is $100/hour, plus maybe $3 or 400 in materials. This is for "basic" level....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-12-2020, 19:31
Replies: 81
Views: 6,409
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Selling Ethics and Practice

I had a boat for sale this spring. A bit of background- My dad & I went from a Bertram, to a Tiara... to a Thompson. (long story)

I bought the Thompson off the scrap heap, and rebuilt the motor,...
Forum: Provisioning: Food & Drink 23-12-2020, 16:03
Replies: 43
Views: 3,742
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: ISO: The perfect sailing coffee/tea cup/mug

I like these. I am a bit biased- Aluu Paddles is my little company for making custom Greenland style kayak paddles. I don't have any decent pics in this computer, or any of the tumblers that say...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 21-12-2020, 20:45
Replies: 108
Views: 8,455
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Suddenly Singlehanded

Thanks for the discussion!

I'm in a similar position. After four years, my first mate has decided she wants to learn how to sail :-)

MOB and fire are by far the scariest things about sailing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-12-2020, 20:18
Replies: 24
Views: 1,446
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: 30 Foot Great Lake boat Suggestions

I just bought an O'Day 30.

I'm on Lk St Clair, which is pretty thin, so a centerboard was important to me.
Forum: Our Community 13-12-2020, 18:00
Replies: 144
Views: 13,460
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Yacht Wear: Anybody Dress Like This?

One of my funny memories from my long ago formative years:

My dad invited one of his SCUBA buddies to dive a wreck. Buddy was a physician, and brought his arm candy along for the ride. She was...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-12-2020, 10:39
Replies: 10
Views: 1,194
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: Interior rebuild: what program is best?

A second vote for Fusion 360. Mostly you'll only need the basics, which can be learned pretty quick. (there IS a learning curve!)

The best free tutorials I know about are here:...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 23-11-2020, 16:41
Replies: 293
Views: 14,369
Posted By kayakerChuck
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends Nov 24, 2020

Let's see-

One of these for the dingy: [/URL]

For our new to us boat, bought last Thursday:
https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/25-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/...
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