About Me
- About IslanderGuy
- Location
- Lafayette, Oregon
- Cruising Area
- Pudget Sound / Columbia River
- Occupation
- Computer Guy
- Boat Manufacturer
- Islander
- Boat Year
- 1964
- Boat Length
- 32
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Signature
- S/V Lilo
1964 Islander 32
Saint Helens, OR
- S/V Lilo
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IslanderGuy liked post by pdqaltair On thread : Angry at my surveyor....A few thoughts from a 30-year sailor and API licensed inspector of large oil tanks.There are many concepts in common that have not been discussed. The items seemed pretty reasonable. 1. Whether...Liked On: 04-18-2013, 06:31 PM
Posted On: 04-18-2013, 05:58 PMIslanderGuy liked post by sailvayu On thread : Angry at my surveyor....As a surveyor I will add my comments. Yes the wording is vague and I would ask that he reword it to name the specific items that need repair prior to "cruising" Most items seem small and you can...Liked On: 04-18-2013, 06:15 PM
Posted On: 04-18-2013, 08:48 AMIslanderGuy liked post by MedSailor On thread : Now THIS is an interesting sailboat. (TED video)The draft would be like 1' with the keel canted at anchor. ;) As for fastest in the world, I think he has a very specific goal. Fastest mono-hull around the world. I don't think anybody is game...Liked On: 04-11-2013, 12:34 AM
Posted On: 04-10-2013, 11:34 PMIslanderGuy liked post by SVAuspicious On thread : Paint to mark anchor chain?I've never had a problem with the tie wraps in my vertical windlass. I use the USCG and USN practice of marking with red then white then blue. Since I carry less chain than a carrier, I put marks...Liked On: 03-29-2013, 07:30 PM
Posted On: 03-29-2013, 06:31 PMIslanderGuy liked post by norahs arc On thread : Sailing Weather?Not sailing weather here yet, got another 6" of snow last week. I am thinking about removing the keel and installing skisLiked On: 03-29-2013, 06:50 PM
Posted On: 03-29-2013, 09:23 AMIslanderGuy liked post by JonEisberg On thread : A couple wisely decides to head back in...I happen to know Justin and Chris, absolutely wonderful people, and very capable sailors... First met them about a dozen years ago when they were living aboard a Valiant 32 in Seattle, and had just...Liked On: 03-29-2013, 06:18 PM
Posted On: 03-29-2013, 09:21 AMIslanderGuy liked post by PalmettoSailor On thread : A couple wisely decides to head back in...Had the forecast been accurate, I think they were more than up to the passage. 20 to 25 knots are not extreme conditions. In those conditions they could have kept up their watchkeeping and stayed...Liked On: 03-29-2013, 06:16 PM
Posted On: 03-29-2013, 08:36 AMIslanderGuy liked post by Daily Alice On thread : Boat for Pacific Passage - yes or no?I'd like to stay on topic, rather than be dissed for not having enough experience, but I guess you feel free. Fair enough. I've never owned the sort of boat I'm now looking for. Grew up sailing;...Liked On: 03-29-2013, 02:25 PM
Posted On: 03-29-2013, 02:02 PMIslanderGuy liked post by MarkofSeaLife On thread : sailing has changed my lifeIt changed my life: I used to be wealthy.Liked On: 03-26-2013, 05:32 PM
Posted On: 03-26-2013, 05:01 PMIslanderGuy liked post by caberg On thread : sailing has changed my lifeNo life-changing stories to share. But, I will say, the boat serves as one of many sources of glue that holds our family of 3 firmly together. We'd be fine without it, I'm sure, but our lives...Liked On: 03-26-2013, 05:27 PM
Posted On: 03-26-2013, 08:19 AMIslanderGuy liked post by davidpm On thread : mystery fittingTake if off clean and fill the holes. Patch the gel-coat. Guaranteed 15 minutes later you will find out exactly what it is for and why it is critical.Liked On: 03-04-2013, 05:06 PM
Posted On: 03-04-2013, 04:45 PMIslanderGuy liked post by sfsailor On thread : The boy behind the gate (new book)Hi David, The autopilot was a Raymarine Electric RAM and a) wasn't able to handle the tonnage (25) that its rating showed or was confirmed by Raymarine when purchased. And their design of plastic...Liked On: 02-20-2013, 05:06 PM
Posted On: 02-20-2013, 04:10 PMIslanderGuy liked post by kellysails On thread : Ideas and/or guidanceI prefer sand versus mold between the toes :) And yet, here I am up in sunny Seattle. A temporary situation which I hope to resolve in the next 3-4 years. :DLiked On: 02-18-2013, 01:51 PM
Posted On: 02-18-2013, 01:21 PMIslanderGuy liked post by MarkofSeaLife On thread : Low buck projects- Let's see 'em!I've been looking for a new tool box in the last 10 or so countries. Mine is ok but too small, and has a great concertina top for old nuts and bolts etc. It lives under the Nav seat so there's a...Liked On: 02-12-2013, 05:48 PM
Posted On: 12-08-2012, 11:48 AMIslanderGuy liked post by Time Traveler On thread : Installing a Boom BrakeCasey --- we set up a GybeEasy on Annie last year. Initially secured it to an eye where the aftermost shroud attaches to its chainplate. Simple and strong but meant high-stepping over the line...Liked On: 02-05-2013, 02:34 PM
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