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Forum: Racing

2 Hours Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

Re: dnf because of county police boat?

I am with those who suggested a call on channel 16 vhf to the police boat to warn him your intended course would be close to him if he remained near the navigation buoy.

I am sure that the olympic...

Forum: Cruising Videos

2 Hours Ago

Replies: 1

What happened to Sea Life

Posted By CalebD

Re: What happened to Sea Life

You forgot to turn off the propane solenoid?

That'll buff right out.

Forum: Diesel Engine Forum

20 Hours Ago

Replies: 10

May be rebuilding my Hurth HBW5 trans.

Views: 166

Posted By CalebD

Re: May be rebuilding my Hurth HBW5 trans.

Good for you Denise.
I guess your Xmission problem was just the linkage.
Now go sailing this Sun or Mon.

Forum: Racing

22 Hours Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

Re: dnf because of county police boat?

Yes, Minne.
I heard from the owner of the sailboat who was stopped.
He used the word "buzzed" to describe how he encountered the police boat. He was in pretty close quarters with the fuzz and...

Forum: Boat Buyers & Sellers Forum

1 Day Ago

Replies: 5

C & C 27 hard to sell in this market?

Views: 124

Posted By CalebD

Re: C & C 27 hard to sell in this market?

Link to ad for your boat?
>10K for a 27' sailboat is on the high side, IMHO.
Your boat must be in great shape.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

1 Day Ago

Replies: 4

New Windex...but Main Halyard Sheave Frozen???

Views: 111

Posted By CalebD

Re: New Windex...but Main Halyard Sheave Frozen???

Check for wear on the halyard where it runs over the sheave. Chances are your halyard is chafing a little every time you raise/lower your main sail.

Forum: Pearson

1 Day Ago

Replies: 2

Pearson 303 Stuffing Box Flax Size?

Posted By CalebD

Re: Pearson 303 Stuffing Box Flax Size?

The packing size is determined by the outer diameter of the shaft and the inner diameter of the stuffing nut. Without knowing these dimensions it is a guessing game.
Chances are though that 3/16"...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

1 Day Ago

Replies: 2

Removing Swing Keel Advice Sought

Posted By CalebD

Re: Removing Swing Keel Advice Sought

Can you dig a hole under the swing keel? This may allow you to drop it more easily.

400 #'s is not light weight. You are going to need some help lowering and raising this. A spare car jack...

Forum: Racing

1 Day Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

Re: dnf because of county police boat?

I mostly agree with this. I'm pretty sure that the COLREGS do not mention a boat engaged in racing as being exempt from the navigation rules. Often, racing skippers assume that their race is the...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

2 Days Ago

Replies: 19

!@#$ 5200!!

Views: 485

Posted By CalebD

Re: !@#$ 5200!!

TNT aka dyno-mite?

drill & fill.

Forum: Chesapeake Bay

2 Days Ago

Replies: 4

Bay Closed near Bay Bridge June 9th?

Views: 106

Posted By CalebD

Re: Bay Closed near Bay Bridge June 9th?

Monitor VHF ch. 16 that day. You will hear other boat captains grumbling about when and where they will let you pass under the bridges.
Best to be on the side of the bridge you want to be on that...

Forum: Racing

2 Days Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

Re: dnf because of county police boat?

While part of me agrees with this sentiment the slightly more practical side of me thinks that it is important to pick your battles wisely. In this case I believe that the owner who was given a...

Forum: Racing

2 Days Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

Re: dnf because of county police boat?

@Knotty,

Yes, that is one of the things some club members are hoping the club will do is notify the various LE authorities of our racing schedule, including the buoys we use and our racing...

Forum: Racing

3 Days Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

Re: dnf because of county police boat?

Ok, so I did hear from the fellow who was stopped.
Apparently the Westchester County police boat was hovering near the #8 buoy which was the upwind mark.
The sailboat trying to make the mark...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

3 Days Ago

Replies: 4

What are all these ropes and stuff for?

Views: 134

Posted By CalebD

Re: What are all these ropes and stuff for?

Marc,
Welcome to the wonderful world of sailboat ownership!
Here is the general spec of your Irwin 27'
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=773

Notice in the above link that they...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

3 Days Ago

Replies: 40

Tidal change in your area?

Views: 928

Posted By CalebD

re: Tidal change in your area?

Who needs an app for this?

From the Eldridge Tide & Pilot Manual:
The Rule of Twelfths

Fractional rise/fall of tide with each hour from high or low water:

1st hour: 1/12
2nd hour: 2/12...

Forum: Introduce Yourself

3 Days Ago

Replies: 2

hello and good morning sailors!

Posted By CalebD

Re: hello and good morning sailors!

Welcome to Sailnut!

What kinds of boats are in your fleet?
Quite a few Lake Michagan sailors here, somewhere.

Forum: Racing

3 Days Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

Re: dnf because of county police boat?

@knotty,
Agreed. I do not know the full story and I was not on the stopped sailboat. Much I do not know.

@capttb,
That is all well and good for Newport Beach Harbor but the area this boat was...

Forum: Racing

3 Days Ago

Replies: 33

dnf because of county police boat?

Views: 1,438

Posted By CalebD

dnf because of county police boat?

We raced last Sunday on the Hudson near the Tappan Zee.
One of the PHRF racing fleet was stopped by a Westchester county police boat.
I was not nearby when the sailboat was "pulled over" so I am...

Forum: Learning to Sail

4 Days Ago

Replies: 32

Too big for a sunfish?

Views: 1,140

Posted By CalebD

Re: Too big for a sunfish?

Windsurfing is great but it helps to be in pretty good shape to carry it off.

Capsized a rented Prindle 18' beach cat in St. Thomas a bunch of years ago. Watching the cat take off while still...

Forum: Learning to Sail

4 Days Ago

Replies: 32

Too big for a sunfish?

Views: 1,140

Posted By CalebD

Re: Too big for a sunfish?

Laser?
420? http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=3125
Hobie catamaran?

Forum: SailNet Website Technical Support

4 Days Ago

Replies: 23

Thanks for the "Thanks" button. Not sure I like...

Views: 406

Posted By CalebD

Re: Thanks for the "Thanks" button. Not sure I like...

I'm surprised that by now no one has brought up the "un-thank" button idea.
Lets have a poll and start an on-line petition to gather thanks & likes & nays & whogivesa****s.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

4 Days Ago

Replies: 11

5200 Bond

Views: 485

Posted By CalebD

Re: 5200 Bond

dyno-mite will loosen that right up!

Seriously though, sharp chisels, swear words sweat and determination will also do it.

Forum: SailNet Website Technical Support

4 Days Ago

Replies: 23

Thanks for the "Thanks" button. Not sure I like...

Views: 406

Posted By CalebD

Thanks for the "Thanks" button. Not sure I like...

So, there now appears to be a "Thanks" button on each post.
I suppose we should all just like it and be thankful that the tech team is trying.
We will all probably end up being thankful that the...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

4 Days Ago

Replies: 73

Steak, OMG! pan seared!

Views: 1,821

Posted By CalebD

Re: Steak, OMG! pan seared!

Well, I'm now a convert to compound butter. Need to keep an eye out for Truffle oil though.
I followed this recipe for Filet Mignon: ...

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