Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
21-03-2022, 19:15
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,959
Re: Calling rock climbing sailors
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycQm_ApCrUI
I used this system with some variation and more backup safety. I used a prusik knot on a climbing rope that I pulled up with the topping lift, (because...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
22-02-2022, 17:27
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Replies: 51
Views: 8,209
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
30-12-2021, 01:24
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,625
Re: Volvo Penta 2003 loss of coolant
If all other suggestions don't seem to provide the correct answer, suspect either a blown head gasket where the water jacket has leaked through to the cylinder/s and thus coolant into the oil, or...
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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems
20-12-2021, 16:37
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Replies: 62
Views: 4,743
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Forum: Our Community
23-05-2021, 03:50
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Replies: 149
Views: 15,998
Re: A Cap for Yachting
I think the guy on the right looks the part with this genuine German Navy Cap given to me by my German friends Klaus and Miho. However I'm usually not game enough to wear it in public. I don't think...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
11-05-2021, 14:19
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Replies: 80
Views: 9,042
Re: Boat is heeling in marina - owner says its ok.
It looks to me like a bent rudder as one can see more of the slight bulb on the starboard side of the keel past the rudder than on the port side. But that does depend somewhat on the photographers...
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Forum: Navigation
06-05-2021, 13:14
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Replies: 5
Views: 810
Re: GPS slow to find position
I had a similar problem with my Raystar antenna. The problem is now fixed because I bought a Vesper Cortex AIS which comes with it's own GPS antenna and now feeds that information to the Raymarine...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
23-04-2021, 15:20
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,140
Re: Software for remote anchor alarm
[QUOTE=fgrzadkowski;3392973]Hey,
Do you recommend some software (free or paid) that would allow me to set anchor alarm, but inform me remotely (e.g. on a mobile)?
No matter how thoroughly I...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
20-04-2021, 14:43
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,627
Re: WHAT TOOL DO I USE?
The following youtube link shows a tool for removing gelcoat. Although most applications involve the removal of gelcoat from the hull, it will work of course topside. .The video shows a UK made...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
22-03-2021, 10:57
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Replies: 55
Views: 5,854
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
27-02-2021, 17:09
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,746
Re: Volvo Heat exchange Problem
more, I had the identical problem on my Bav 38 with the D2-55 heat exchanger. The photos you show could have been my very own. Obviously a design issue. I was fortunate, it was just before Christmas,...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
17-02-2021, 22:55
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Replies: 2
Views: 289
Legacy Electronics and New bits.
Our Bavaria came with a suite of Raymarine electronics which have been in the main reliable and great to work with, but...
Over time, several of the components are giving trouble, the windex...
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Forum: Navigation
10-02-2021, 12:57
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Replies: 4
Views: 304
Re: GPS Goes Nuts
Yes, I can understand your GPS issues on the boat. However this was an issue with the GPS system I think, because my old system picked up no signals at all. And the built in GPS chip in the phone was...
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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear
10-02-2021, 12:52
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Replies: 2
Views: 318
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Forum: Navigation
10-02-2021, 12:36
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Replies: 4
Views: 304
GPS Goes Nuts
Has anyone else experienced this issue with GPS?
My old faithful Raymarine system does give some start up issues with getting a fix for a while, quite commonly in fact. (I suspect it has...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
25-01-2021, 12:07
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Replies: 109
Views: 15,255
Re: Climb mast - no ropes!
I use a prussik loop tied to my bosun's chair on a tensioned, fixed halyard in conjunction with my home made "Easy Climb" See here: https://youtu.be/tLoG0Zg8yOo
My system differs from the "Easy...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
29-12-2020, 14:05
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,240
Re: Going in to get MOB
It's a serious business but it's hard not to laugh at the typo's which gave me an image of a frowning child forced to wear a "PDF" to keep him out of harm's way. I guess he had cause for frowning!
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
08-12-2020, 11:33
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,923
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
12-03-2020, 12:17
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Replies: 8
Views: 978
Re: M25XPB, water and oil mixed.
One thing that may not have been mentioned is that sometimes a fault in the casting or in the design may leave too thin a wall between the water jacket and the oil circulatory system which corrodes...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
13-01-2020, 13:43
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,269
Re: Leaking top seal - Jabsco toilet pump
Been there.... I looked on this site for answers to the exact problem you had. So yes it's here like most other solutions to our boating needs. I used a factory seal kit which didn't last long. Then...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
05-12-2019, 14:49
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,981
Re: tie tiller down when at dock
Whatever system you use, and there are some really good ideas here, make sure that your tiller is immediately available without delay, so from that perspective I am wary about tying off the tiller...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
28-11-2019, 14:26
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Replies: 44
Views: 6,618
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
23-11-2019, 11:35
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,478
Re: Volvo D2-55 white smoke
I have a D2 -55 but the problem you speak of could apply to any marinized diesel engine. Here is an interesting article re. white smoke: Marine diesel white smoke from exhaust - Sailing n Cruising...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
21-11-2019, 02:41
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,959
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
20-11-2019, 13:57
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Replies: 35
Views: 9,679
Re: Best wax or UV protectant for gel coat
I haven't read all the posts but just to point out or query the oxidation issue with darker colours. I know with some intense colours in paint there is a greater problem with oxidation, just not sure...
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