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Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 07-15-2010
Replies: 12
Views: 1,387
Posted By txmatt
I have heard of a boat being broken into in my...

I have heard of a boat being broken into in my marina by means of breaking the companionway boards. This was in order to steal a bottle or two of booze. I don't lock my boat, but I also don't keep...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-09-2008
Replies: 16
Views: 1,308
Posted By txmatt
I agree with Caleb; The Long Way is an excellent...

I agree with Caleb; The Long Way is an excellent book, definitely worth reading.

A very interesting account of two more recent circumnavigations can be found here: Atom Voyages | Voyaging Around...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-30-2008
Replies: 8
Views: 1,801
Posted By txmatt
"Go get an angle grinder and a coarse sand paper...

"Go get an angle grinder and a coarse sand paper grinding disc of some sort"

If you do this you will seriously regret it when it comes time to fair the surface. A random orbit disc sander with a...
Forum: Provisioning 06-18-2008
Replies: 42
Views: 4,765
Posted By txmatt
Did someone call for a physicist? My...

Did someone call for a physicist?

My estimation for my (small compared to most others in this thread) boat would require 20 kg of dry ice to fill the cabin with CO2, this of course assumes no loss...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-23-2008
Replies: 48
Views: 2,877
Posted By txmatt
This was in salt water, yes? I would agree that...

This was in salt water, yes? I would agree that is certainly not a good idea, but I'm less than convinced that it's that much of a problem in a freshwater environment. I'll take a close look next...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-23-2008
Replies: 48
Views: 2,877
Posted By txmatt
Probably shouldn't admit this, but... I've had a...

Probably shouldn't admit this, but... I've had a home depot brass ball valve for a little over three years now in freshwater, with no problems. Would definitely not want to do this in a salt water...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-05-2008
Replies: 48
Views: 6,810
Posted By txmatt
Not bad advice to take a boater safety course,...

Not bad advice to take a boater safety course, but the OP is in LA and Texas does not require a boater safety course to operate a vessel (I am assuming the OP is over 18yo).
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-11-2008
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By txmatt
well, it sits down in the lazarette which has...

well, it sits down in the lazarette which has hatches so the only way to see it is if you are in the water looking up. As far as ugly, it's a 30-something year old chrysler that's been sitting in...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-11-2008
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By txmatt
Now that I have it cleaned up this might be a...

Now that I have it cleaned up this might be a possibility, however, this is a 1970's Chrysler 10HP and is not exactly light. Lifting it up out of the well and then down into the cabin without...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-10-2008
Replies: 7
Views: 854
Posted By txmatt
Question Painting an outboard

So I'm thinking of painting my outboard with some sort of antifouling paint. It sits in a well and cannot be kicked up and is too heavy to move after each sail (and I would have no where to put it.)...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-03-2008
Replies: 14
Views: 1,494
Posted By txmatt
Especially after you have unstepped the mast...

Especially after you have unstepped the mast somewhere else (I assume you have to do this before you go to your slip since there is not enough clearance there.) I agree that from what has been said...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 02-10-2008
Replies: 32
Views: 2,482
Posted By txmatt
Given the prevalance of counterfit cashier's...

Given the prevalance of counterfit cashier's checks these days, it is understandable to want to deal in cash. I know I do; it's a lot easier than having to get the check verified before signing over...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-23-2008
Replies: 62
Views: 7,164
Posted By txmatt
Maybe dill a hole at an angle through the keel...

Maybe dill a hole at an angle through the keel and insert a copper rod connected to a dissapating plate on the outside of the keel? Maybe if you did it towards one side and at a 45degree angle or so...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-23-2008
Replies: 62
Views: 7,164
Posted By txmatt
You might want to check out that article I linked...

You might want to check out that article I linked to. It explains the heat generated in a 8 ga. Cu wire and why such a wire is inadequate. The same would likely be true for the clips on the cables...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-23-2008
Replies: 62
Views: 7,164
Posted By txmatt
And the point that SD was making was that the...

And the point that SD was making was that the method of attaching the cables (clipping them on) would not provide and adequate path the ground, which I think is probably true. The 2 ga. wire...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-23-2008
Replies: 62
Views: 7,164
Posted By txmatt
GBurton, Grounding effectively is certainly...

GBurton,
Grounding effectively is certainly possible, particularly in salt water. "Ground" is simply something big that will absorb the excess charge and potential.

An interesting article that I...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 12-04-2007
Replies: 32
Views: 3,081
Posted By txmatt
31'9" OAL including bow sprit. 20' 11"...

31'9" OAL including bow sprit. 20' 11" LWL
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 12-04-2007
Replies: 32
Views: 3,081
Posted By txmatt
Not everyone is satisfied with a Catalina 22. ...

Not everyone is satisfied with a Catalina 22. They are perfectly good boats, but I want a boat with beautiful overhangs and some style. Is buying a 40 year old full keel practicle? Heck no, but I...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 11-27-2007
Replies: 41
Views: 5,502
Posted By txmatt
The key to buying a cheap boat is to know what...

The key to buying a cheap boat is to know what you are getting into. If the boat needs some work, even major work, that is labor intensive, but not necessarily material intensive, it might be worth...
Forum: Learning to Sail 11-24-2007
Replies: 18
Views: 1,635
Posted By txmatt
What point of sail were you on with the jib only?...

What point of sail were you on with the jib only? I've sailed a fin keel (C&C 24) that did not handle well in higher winds with jib alone. This might not be as noticable in lighter winds, which...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-31-2007
Replies: 28
Views: 3,229
Posted By txmatt
I've done three of these. It's not bad if you...

I've done three of these. It's not bad if you have access. I really think it is best to put in a new bulkhead of appropriate thickness marine plywood. You said the chainplates bolt to it, so you...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-14-2007
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By txmatt
I think this was posted before. Here is a report...

I think this was posted before. Here is a report on the accident: http://bst.gc.ca/en/reports/marine/2001/m01c0054/m01c0054.asp
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-07-2007
Replies: 13
Views: 1,315
Posted By txmatt
I don't see why one couldn't. I've trailer...

I don't see why one couldn't. I've trailer launched some R22s (much lighter, but 4.5 foot draft) and a C&C 24 (4' draft, 3,200 lbs) amongst others. Depending on where you are, finding a ramp that's...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-17-2007
Replies: 359
Views: 37,771
Posted By txmatt
I named mine Quark after James Baldwin's boat...

I named mine Quark after James Baldwin's boat Atom.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-13-2007
Replies: 44
Views: 3,385
Posted By txmatt
Hmmm, maybe it takes time to establish trends? ...

Hmmm, maybe it takes time to establish trends?

Those damn politicians, they'll just do anything to keep those useless scientists employed (sarcasm, btw, if you couldn't figure it out).
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