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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-10-2013
Replies: 2
Views: 230
Posted By bratzcpa
make a inflatable Dinghy Floor?

I recently purchased a new (but previously owned) Walker Bay inflatable dinghy. Model AF270. Love it. Just one "minor" problem. . . . it is missing the air floor. I have been talking with the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-28-2013
Replies: 64
Views: 2,837
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Otter problem, help!

If you can manage to wait until fall, Otter season opens on November 1st in Washington. You can rid the marina of pests, be a hero to your fellow boaters, and pad the "cruising kitty" a bit. ...
Forum: Florida - Keys 03-19-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By bratzcpa
any SailNet'ters live in Fort Lauderdale?

Good morning. We're hoping to find a fellow SailNet person who lives in the Fort Lauderdale area who might be willing to let us park our truck/trailer at their house for a month and a half (May...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-27-2013
Replies: 167
Views: 10,096
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Best small boat for cruising the Bahamas?

In answer to your question, Kriscross, we have the "stock" water tank in the Catalina 27 of about 10 gallons (yikes, way way small).

Years ago, the PO removed the inboard motor. All of the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 02-26-2013
Replies: 167
Views: 10,096
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Best small boat for cruising the Bahamas?

We are headed across FL to Bahamas for two months starting on May 1st with a Catalina 27. All new rigging and systems. Solid boat. Draws an inch under 4', but loaded with beer and wine, probably...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-22-2013
Replies: 24
Views: 1,623
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Replacing standing rigging

I just replaced all of the standing rigging. I dropped the mast and worked on it while it was on a pair of sawhorses. I was VERY VERY glad I did it that way. I found a bunch of problems at the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-20-2013
Replies: 0
Views: 419
Posted By bratzcpa
check those chain plates - no kidding!

Hey, I think I might have saved our lives today!! Seriously. . . .OK, I'll back up a bit.

I'm in the process of re-doing/strengthening/improving quite a few things on our Catalina 27. It's 40...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 01-19-2013
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By bratzcpa
Removing old thru-hulls

I'm making my way through my winter project list. One such item is to remove and permanently plug three unneeded thru hulls. These are all the old gate valves, handles rusted off, non-working, etc....
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-26-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,149
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Catalina 27 Maintenance - Where to start

We bought a 1973 C27 last year - - and have LOVED it. An awesome boat for us. We did lots of small cosmetic things right away because it was SO ugly (painted gray non-skid, refinished wood), and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-24-2012
Replies: 26
Views: 2,124
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Replace standing rigging?

With the boat home for the winter, and the mast down, I decided to get to work on replacing the standing rigging.

Wow, that turned out to be a big project. I found several things which were...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-01-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 921
Posted By bratzcpa
looking for dinghy/tender ideas

Good morning. We're finishing up updating/improving/gettng ready our 27' Catalina for an extended trip next year (two months - May and June of 2013). It's coming together pretty good now.
...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 11-08-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,115
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: recommendations on jumping off point from Florida to Bahamas

Thank you Captain meme. This is exactly the kind of practical "sugestion" thing I was looking for. I did check out their rates, and yes, extremely reasonable.

I tried to determine exactly...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 11-06-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,115
Posted By bratzcpa
recommendations on jumping off point from Florida to Bahamas

We are planning a trip across the gulfstream to the Bahamas in early May (2013), but are looking for some suggestions on a good jumping off place. We're considering leaving from Miami, or Ft...
Forum: Learning to Sail 10-16-2012
Replies: 25
Views: 1,557
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Building my own dingy

Two years ago, I built a D-5.

http://gallery.bateau2.com/albums/userpics/52942/normal_DSCN1249.JPG

Here's a link to my 'project' page on the plan's website. It was a fun project. I found a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-12-2012
Replies: 138
Views: 19,271
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Clothing optional sailing

Yeah, well . . . interesting conversation, but I gotta say, that in NW Montana, the "window" for this activity is pretty gosh darned short. Ladies and gentlemen, we have 'frost on the pumpkins'...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-08-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,026
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: where is the water coming from?

Yep, can't tell if salty or not - I'm in freshwater. but I'm pretty sure it is water from OUTSIDE of the hull. My drinking water tank is fine. If that were leaking, I'd know it.

Rudder tube...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-08-2012
Replies: 19
Views: 1,026
Posted By bratzcpa
where is the water coming from?

Hello: We've had some great winds this fall. And some fast and "well-heeled" sailing. It's been great. One unfortunate side effect, however, is that we're starting to get more water in the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-24-2012
Replies: 61
Views: 4,792
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: 35 year old standing rigging - but rigger says it's ok

I was the poster in that "other thread" about the NicoPress fittings.

Yes, I have decided to replace the standing rigging when I bring it in for the winter (next month). It will cost me a single...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-19-2012
Replies: 3
Views: 914
Posted By bratzcpa
Hinged Mast Step OR Tabernacle

I am wanting to put a system on my Catalina 27 and enables me to raise or lower the mast myself - not always be dependent on a crane everytime.

I have read several accounts each of people who have...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-17-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Non Skid Paint

Hello Nicklaus:

We JUST did this on our Catalina 27' and it worked out GREAT.

Following the recommendations in a recent Practical Sailor magazine, we used Interdeck. The grey (by itself) was...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-14-2012
Replies: 12
Views: 1,052
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Is he pulling my chain?

LOL, does that make it a "glass bottom boat" for tourist sightseeing??? or checking the anchor set??
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-14-2012
Replies: 90
Views: 3,943
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: spare anchor

I'm "fine" if various manufacturers and or representatives chime in here with their opinions and thoughts, as long as 1) they identify themselves as such, and 2) keep their "salesmanship" brief,...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-13-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 854
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Fridge Build and Install...

Just wondering what the cost for condensor unit was. Do you recall approximately how costly that was? Did you buy it new?
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-12-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Building a daggerboard trunk

train: the plans state that the finished weight is 65 lbs. I think mine is "close" to that, probably a bit heavier. This was my first project with the Stitch n Glue method, so I think my seams...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-12-2012
Replies: 10
Views: 701
Posted By bratzcpa
Re: Building a daggerboard trunk

I built a sailing dinghy (pram style) last year. We've been sailing it now for 2 summers. It works GREAT. Tons of fun, and it actually heads into the wind pretty good.
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