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chuck53

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Last Activity: 2 Hours Ago

About Me

About chuck53

Location

Virginia

Cruising Area

Lower Potomac River

Boat Manufacturer

Catalina

Boat Year

1987

Boat Length

34
Signature
Catalina 34

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Last Post: aground in slip 2 Hours Ago 10:31 PM
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Last Activity: 2 Hours Ago
Join Date: 10-13-2009

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bljones liked post by chuck53 On thread : Generator to run 6000btu window ac

I see you have a 22 footer. A 6000 BTU unit is plenty big enough. On a hot, sunny day, it will struggle some , but you will be able to hang meat in there at night. A Honda 2000 is more than...
Liked On: 2 Weeks Ago, 06:18 PM
Posted On: 2 Weeks Ago, 08:19 PM
deniseO30 liked post by chuck53 On thread : would you buy a 44ft wooden power boat for 10k?

Totally agree with Denise on this. I've probably seen this boat sometime in the past few years and most likely, it will never see water again unless some boating newbie who doesn't have a clue what...
Liked On: 04-13-2013, 07:52 AM
Posted On: 04-12-2013, 09:25 PM
TheWollard liked post by chuck53 On thread : Chapter 1: Our first cruise

Glad everything worked out. Have you figured out everything you did wrong? if so, you had a good day. There's no better knowledge than that learned the hard way.
Liked On: 03-31-2013, 09:32 AM
Posted On: 03-31-2013, 09:21 AM
Hunter718 liked post by chuck53 On thread : Retirement Sailing

How about a little more info. Such as size, age and type of boat. Are we talking about an older 30' Catalina or a newer 46' Island Packet. When you cruise, do you prefer to swing on the hook...
Liked On: 03-20-2013, 09:47 AM
Posted On: 01-07-2013, 09:45 PM
Cawarra Bill liked post by chuck53 On thread : In the market for a C30.

Since we're in the Catalina forum, I'm guessing a C-30 is a Catalina 30.
Liked On: 03-20-2013, 12:34 AM
Posted On: 01-11-2013, 03:33 PM
kellysails liked post by chuck53 On thread : USCG Certificate of Documentation

It only costs about $100 to document your boat and that is a one time fee. Renewals are free. If you live in a state that doesn't require state registration of a documented boat, it will save you...
Liked On: 03-19-2013, 07:23 PM
Posted On: 03-16-2013, 12:19 PM
chef2sail liked post by chuck53 On thread : water heater

I'd do what just about everyone else does....get an electric that connects to the engine.
Liked On: 03-17-2013, 02:57 AM
Posted On: 03-16-2013, 08:10 PM
Sea Dawg liked post by chuck53 On thread : Where is the best cruising in the USA?

The Chesapeake and it's tributaries is huge and offers just about anything you want. Tons of anchorages and marinas located in big cities, small cities, quaint towns to just a wide spot at the end...
Liked On: 03-14-2013, 08:08 PM
Posted On: 02-12-2013, 06:25 PM
zeehag liked post by chuck53 On thread : Fogged over plastic panels

OK guys, different plastic, same problem. The headlight lenses on my car are very cloudy. What do you suggest I use to clean them up? It's a 10 year old car.
Liked On: 03-05-2013, 05:20 PM
Posted On: 03-04-2013, 03:57 PM
jimgo liked post by chuck53 On thread : New sailboat owner!

I don't know about California, but most states require you take a boating safety class. Even if it's not required, I strongly suggest taking one and follow up with a sailing and seamanship class. ...
Liked On: 03-01-2013, 10:52 AM
Posted On: 02-28-2013, 06:57 PM
dbmathison liked post by chuck53 On thread : Where is the best cruising in the USA?

The Chesapeake and it's tributaries is huge and offers just about anything you want. Tons of anchorages and marinas located in big cities, small cities, quaint towns to just a wide spot at the end...
Liked On: 02-28-2013, 11:10 AM
Posted On: 02-12-2013, 06:25 PM
driz liked post by chuck53 On thread : Favorite penetrating oil that DOESN'T STINK!

The vibration from light hammering also helps.
Liked On: 02-18-2013, 07:30 PM
Posted On: 02-18-2013, 10:36 AM
Faster liked post by chuck53 On thread : 1979 Hunter Cherubini 33' or 1977 Columbia 29' (8.7)

The internet is a wonderful tool, but sometimes you just have to go walk the docks and boatyards and actually go aboard to make comparisons. Only then can you really decide what features are must...
Liked On: 02-17-2013, 01:06 PM
Posted On: 02-17-2013, 11:56 AM
Lake Superior Sailor liked post by chuck53 On thread : offshore sailing

If you're out in the middle of the ocean, what do you want, something cheap or something your life can depend on?
Liked On: 02-16-2013, 09:28 AM
Posted On: 02-16-2013, 07:57 AM
wmmulvey liked post by chuck53 On thread : Looking for a 1997-2000 HUNTER 340

There's at least a half dozen listed on Yachtworld on the east coast. if you like the layout of the Hunter, you should check out the Catalina 34 as well. Pretty much the same layout but reversed...
Liked On: 02-13-2013, 12:52 PM
Posted On: 02-12-2013, 03:58 PM

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