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dhays

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Last Activity: 01-21-2012

About Me

About dhays

Location

University Place, WA

Cruising Area

Puget Sound

Occupation

Optometrist

Boat Manufacturer

Catalina

Boat Year

2005

Boat Length

40
Signature
47*20'11.7" N
122*35'20.8" W
S/V Legacy, Catalina 400 MkII, Hull #328
My Blog on "Legacy"

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Total Posts: 626
Posts Per Day: 0.60
Last Post: Code D = Gennaker + Spinnaker 12-20-2011 06:47 PM
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Last Activity: 01-21-2012
Join Date: 07-09-2010

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Cherp liked post by dhays On thread : Kanberra gel

I'm normally a very mild mannered and polite forum member, but I have to cry ********. After I happened to see a second post by SailaroundtheKeys plugging PUR-A-FY Air Gel, I got suspicious. ...
Liked On: 04-10-2013, 09:20 AM
Posted On: 08-03-2011, 12:18 AM
davidpm liked post by dhays On thread : buyer's broker payment questions

Fowler, not to be too harsh, but it almost sounds as if you would walk into a Chevy dealership looking for a used Town and Country, walk out with a new Corvette and blame the salesperson. You...
Liked On: 10-29-2012, 01:01 PM
Posted On: 09-19-2011, 10:39 AM
Lake Superior Sailor liked post by dhays On thread : Kanberra gel

I'm normally a very mild mannered and polite forum member, but I have to cry ********. After I happened to see a second post by SailaroundtheKeys plugging PUR-A-FY Air Gel, I got suspicious. ...
Liked On: 03-22-2012, 11:54 AM
Posted On: 08-03-2011, 12:18 AM
MastUndSchotbruch liked post by dhays On thread : Kanberra gel

I'm normally a very mild mannered and polite forum member, but I have to cry ********. After I happened to see a second post by SailaroundtheKeys plugging PUR-A-FY Air Gel, I got suspicious. ...
Liked On: 02-18-2012, 02:13 PM
Posted On: 08-03-2011, 12:18 AM
CaptKermie liked post by dhays On thread : How did you come to believe what you do about what boat is right for you?

Oops... good point. Did I mention the rain, the constant lack of sunshine, the COLD water year round, strong currents and large tidal changes, and the fact that there isn't any wind in the summer...
Liked On: 02-15-2012, 10:30 PM
Posted On: 09-19-2011, 10:52 AM
tdw liked post by dhays On thread : Code D = Gennaker + Spinnaker

Yes it is possible. Check this (http://www.facnor.com/uk/products/asym_spi_furlers/default.asp) out. I know of one person to have installed one and that was at the end of this last season. It...
Liked On: 12-20-2011, 06:57 PM
Posted On: 12-20-2011, 06:47 PM
Minnewaska liked post by dhays On thread : Cuba Changes

To me it just says that no party wanted to alienate the Cubans in Florida because they needed those 25 (now 27) electoral votes. Florida is a big prize in the Presidential election and there are two...
Liked On: 12-20-2011, 06:26 PM
Posted On: 12-20-2011, 02:51 PM
saillife liked post by dhays On thread : Shower Sump Pump

BTW, one trick to keep your shower bilge pump odor free and not clogged, is to squirt a little Raritan CP into the sump before letting the boat sit. Give a quick swipe with a toilet brush as well. ...
Liked On: 10-16-2011, 08:25 PM
Posted On: 10-16-2011, 05:57 PM
Faster liked post by dhays On thread : Foulies or floaties for coastal sailing in PNW?

Very good question. BTW, the more I read your posts, the more I think I would enjoy taking one of your courses. The transmittance of a clear plastic spectacle lens without an anti-reflective...
Liked On: 10-15-2011, 01:04 PM
Posted On: 10-15-2011, 11:56 AM
SloopJonB liked post by dhays On thread : How did you come to believe what you do about what boat is right for you?

Oops... good point. Did I mention the rain, the constant lack of sunshine, the COLD water year round, strong currents and large tidal changes, and the fact that there isn't any wind in the summer...
Liked On: 09-23-2011, 02:06 AM
Posted On: 09-19-2011, 10:52 AM
eherlihy liked post by dhays On thread : Barnacles?

Hm... or to put in another way... "Bene505, you may want to consider being cautious with jumping into cold water. Two things can happen in water temps below 70 degrees F. One is that the sudden...
Liked On: 09-22-2011, 04:36 PM
Posted On: 09-22-2011, 04:25 PM
DRFerron liked post by dhays On thread : S/V Triumph lost in the atlantic

Doug, The CG aren't a bunch of sailboat owners and would-be cruisers. Speaking for myself, I am asking what I would have done if faced with a similar set of circumstances and how to avoid those...
Liked On: 09-22-2011, 11:08 AM
Posted On: 09-22-2011, 10:55 AM
ccriders liked post by dhays On thread : Choosing a bosun's chair... or harness?

I recently picked up an ATN Mastclimber. I considered other options, including just getting a harness and a couple ascenders. After using the ATN, I was very happy. The chair is very comfortable,...
Liked On: 09-21-2011, 08:08 PM
Posted On: 09-21-2011, 04:37 PM
jackdale liked post by dhays On thread : Choosing a bosun's chair... or harness?

I recently picked up an ATN Mastclimber. I considered other options, including just getting a harness and a couple ascenders. After using the ATN, I was very happy. The chair is very comfortable,...
Liked On: 09-21-2011, 05:40 PM
Posted On: 09-21-2011, 04:37 PM
Dean101 liked post by dhays On thread : S/V Triumph lost in the atlantic

This thread started about a concern for a fellow sailor whose S/V was reported lost. It was then brought up again when that same sailor was gracious enough to come here and relate his experiences to...
Liked On: 09-20-2011, 08:06 PM
Posted On: 09-19-2011, 10:21 AM

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