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Forum: Introduce Yourself

12-27-2012

Replies: 1

Hans Christian 33 on Chesapeake Bay

Views: 289

Posted By brucemoody

Hans Christian 33 on Chesapeake Bay

We're always looking for people to sail with and to share stories and advice.

Just brought Duchess down from NY this spring. We had a daysailer before Duchess, and rented before that, so we're...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

09-10-2012

Replies: 4

Fynspray Water Pumps

Views: 371

Posted By brucemoody

Re: Fynspray Water Pumps

I think the deep socket solution will work, so it's off to the hardware store again. My toolbag overflowth, and it is good. Beneath the pump is a simple hose and hose clamp, so that should come off...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

09-09-2012

Replies: 4

Fynspray Water Pumps

Views: 371

Posted By brucemoody

Fynspray Water Pumps

I have a pair of Fynspray Lever Action Water Pumps (model WS-62C) in my galley. I need to install fresh gaskets. Problem is that each pump is attached to the underside of the counter with a single...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-23-2012

Replies: 11

Cleaning the head

Views: 802

Posted By brucemoody

Re: Cleaning the head

Your head might smell bad, but the source might be the hoses. So, a cat won't work. Maybe a ferret, though. Or, you can swap out your aging hoses for odorsafe(TM) sanitation hose. Ten buck a foot...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-23-2012

Replies: 45

Power tool for sanding toe rail

Views: 3,970

Posted By brucemoody

Re: Power tool for sanding toe rail

I've only started on my toe rail with a scraper, so perhaps I don't have a say here. However, I keep a blade sharpening stone nearby and use it - often. When the scraper is sharp, the vanish comes...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-23-2012

Replies: 27

When does the fun start?

Views: 1,267

Posted By brucemoody

Re: When does the fun start?

Boats need care, always and forever. The sun, the sea, all the elements are wearing down every part, all the time. I have a list of things to be done. Lists, actually: what keeps me from sailing,...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-23-2012

Replies: 11

Vinyl sanitation hose: How to get it over tight fittings

Views: 914

Posted By brucemoody

Re: Vinyl sanitation hose: How to get it over tight fittings

Thanks for the advice. This started because that funky smell that would greet me when opening up the boat. I agree that we wouldn't put up with this at home, so why accept it as a part of sailing? ...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-20-2012

Replies: 11

Vinyl sanitation hose: How to get it over tight fittings

Views: 914

Posted By brucemoody

Vinyl sanitation hose: How to get it over tight fittings

We are having a grand time installing new vinyl sanitation hose. It's 1 1/2 ID, and never goes gently over the barbed fittings. I bought a heat gun the soften up the hose, but I'm not sure how much...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

08-14-2012

Replies: 10

Clearing the Holding Tank Vent Hose

Views: 945

Posted By brucemoody

Clearing the Holding Tank Vent Hose

Recently purchased a Hans Christian 33. We're dealing with foul odor from the head and going after all variables in play. We bought the boat from a person who spent weekends aboard it but never...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-29-2012

Replies: 2

Adding Boom Vang to Expand HC33 Trim Options?

Views: 353

Posted By brucemoody

Adding Boom Vang to Expand HC33 Trim Options?

Boom Vangs - the Hans Christian 33 does not come with one. I believe this is also the case with other HC models, but we're purchasing a 33, so it's our focus.

I would side with those who advocate...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

11-27-2011

Replies: 23

What Is The Value of Headroom (for Tall Sailors)

Views: 2,062

Posted By brucemoody

What Is The Value of Headroom (for Tall Sailors)

I am just a bit under 6'2." I feel strongly about choosing an offshore capable boat under 30 feet. I don't want to start another thread to recommend one boat versus another boat. Carl's calculator...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-20-2011

Replies: 4

Recommendation for a Portable Head

Views: 920

Posted By brucemoody

Recommendation for a Portable Head

If there's already a thread for this question, please send me in the right direction.

We need to replace the portable head that came with our 1975 Douglas & McLeod 22. The space near the v-berth...

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