Search Sailnet:

Quick Menu

Boat Reviews

Classifieds

Search SailNet

Boat Search (new)

Shop the
SailNet Store

Anchor Locker
Boatbuilding & Repair
Charts
Clothing
Electrical
Electronics
Engine
Hatches and Portlights
Interior And Galley
Maintenance
Marine Electronics
Navigation
Other Items
Plumbing and Pumps
Rigging
Safety
Sailing Hardware
Trailer & Watersports
Clearance Items

		SailNet Community > Members List
DonScribner's Profile

Not a Member?

Mark Forums Read

Connect with Facebook

DonScribner is on a distinguished road

DonScribner

Senior Member

Last Activity: 1 Hour Ago

About Me

About DonScribner

Location

Maine

Cruising Area

Saco Bay / Casco Bay

Occupation

Engineer

Boat Manufacturer

Lancer

Boat Year

1975

Boat Length

25

Statistics

Total Posts

Total Posts: 347
Posts Per Day: 0.40
Last Post: New to the forum and to sail boat ownership 1 Hour Ago 08:44 AM
Find all posts by DonScribner
Find all threads started by DonScribner

Total Thanks

General Information

Last Activity: 1 Hour Ago
Join Date: 01-09-2011

Likes Received

36 Likes

RickWestlake liked post by DonScribner On thread : david and GOLIATH Collision

He's an idiot and calling him "Captain" is a misnomer. At 5 boat lengths, he should have been able to tell that there was NO way he could make it. Hard to starboard would have saved his boat and his...
Liked On: 3 Weeks Ago, 05:59 PM
Posted On: 4 Weeks Ago, 12:40 PM
dogeconomics liked post by DonScribner On thread : I am a new person!

Dog, Buy a nice small boat and try sailing first. A trailerable in good condition in the 20 foot range will run about 5K on a trailer. Once you sail, find out that you like being on the water...
Liked On: 4 Weeks Ago, 04:14 PM
Posted On: 4 Weeks Ago, 01:02 PM
TQA liked post by DonScribner On thread : Overwhelmed sailing novice seeks advice

Geo, Buy a trailer sailer in the 20 foot range and sail every chance you get. You'll make lots off mistakes, most won't be life threatening. Learn to laugh at your own buffoonery and beat the...
Liked On: 4 Weeks Ago, 11:12 AM
Posted On: 4 Weeks Ago, 06:06 PM
BlkOnyx488 liked post by DonScribner On thread : Free Sailing Lesson

Fine looking lads! And the right age. I started when my youngest boy was 16. He doesn't sail much with us and our oldest has only come once in 5 years. Spend every minute you can on the water with...
Liked On: 04-20-2013, 09:54 AM
Posted On: 04-20-2013, 09:15 AM
One liked post by DonScribner On thread : Are Three Strand Lines Created Equal?

I can't speak for 3 strand but if you compare the tensile strength of plaited ropes that you can buy at big box stores, it's SCARY the difference. 1/4" line at WallyWorld - 75 lbs 1/4" line at Worst...
Liked On: 04-04-2013, 10:05 AM
Posted On: 04-02-2013, 12:30 PM
BlkOnyx488 liked post by DonScribner On thread : Must Leave Land

"Houseboat" is normally what you call those big, smelly, noisy, behemoths that have living rooms and bedrooms rather than salons and berths. If you want to survive on this site, use the term "live...
Liked On: 03-13-2013, 01:39 PM
Posted On: 03-12-2013, 01:10 PM
cas206 liked post by DonScribner On thread : Temporary Screw/Bolt Hole Sealant

If it's thru bolted, get some rubber washers and reinstall the machine screws with them under the head. Be sure to tighten the nut not the screw and don't overtighten. When the rubber swells, you're...
Liked On: 03-12-2013, 08:28 PM
Posted On: 03-12-2013, 07:33 PM
utchuckd liked post by DonScribner On thread : How did you get the money for your first sailboat?

I wanted the boat so I convinced the Mrs that it was a great time to get a home equity loan to tie some school loans and sundry indiscretions together. "And for an extra 20 bucks a month, we can buy...
Liked On: 03-05-2013, 08:29 AM
Posted On: 12-11-2012, 01:11 PM
downeast450 liked post by DonScribner On thread : Living the Dream

Nuts, yes, nuts would describe it. Our Siberian died a couple of years ago. She was my sweetheart for sure. Now my wife wants to get a pocket dog. You know, they're kind of like dogs only smaller. ...
Liked On: 02-25-2013, 07:10 AM
Posted On: 02-22-2013, 12:41 PM
mikecoder3 liked post by DonScribner On thread : Hi! Bought a sailboat without knowing how to sail..

Race, Welcome. You've already won half the battle since you've sailed before. The Watkins is bigger and far less likely to flip. But . . . the hull speed for a displacement hull is less than a...
Liked On: 02-11-2013, 06:13 AM
Posted On: 02-06-2013, 01:22 PM
Watercolor liked post by DonScribner On thread : Decommissioning through hulls?

The term Best Practices comes into play BEST - Hull ground outside and inside, glass replaced on both sides GOOD - Hull ground on inside, glass replaced MARGINAL - Epoxy...
Liked On: 02-09-2013, 10:22 AM
Posted On: 02-09-2013, 08:46 AM
Lake Superior Sailor liked post by DonScribner On thread : WTB Trailer for 22' fixed keel sailboat

If you have a cradle for your boat, it can be lifted onto a car hauler. If you are handy, a cradle can be built on a car hauler using 4X4s and lots of cross bracing. This would safely get you home....
Liked On: 02-03-2013, 02:59 PM
Posted On: 02-02-2013, 05:05 PM
Stingray liked post by DonScribner On thread : Don't need no lessons..just go..

We bought the boat, then a trailer to stick under her, then a truck to pull her. (I needed a truck anyway). I took a class, Sailing and Seamanship, in January from the USCGA and studied Sailing for...
Liked On: 12-07-2012, 05:26 PM
Posted On: 10-03-2012, 10:08 PM
tdw liked post by DonScribner On thread : What is your favorite U.S. state to go sailing / cruising?

There is an old adage that we Mainahs go by; "If you don't like Maine weather, wait a minute." Southerlies in the mornings, N-NE in the afternoon, dead calm by 7:00 for a tranquil night with the...
Liked On: 11-11-2012, 05:29 PM
Posted On: 11-11-2012, 04:20 PM
awahl liked post by DonScribner On thread : Don't need no lessons..just go..

We bought the boat, then a trailer to stick under her, then a truck to pull her. (I needed a truck anyway). I took a class, Sailing and Seamanship, in January from the USCGA and studied Sailing for...
Liked On: 11-07-2012, 09:48 PM
Posted On: 10-03-2012, 10:08 PM

Page 1 of 3

1

Mini Statistics

Join Date: 01-09-2011
Total Posts: 347
Likes Received: 36
Likes Given: 0

Show All Statistics

Recent Visitors

The last 10 visitor(s) to this page were:

This page has had 793 visits

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:26 AM.