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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 9
Views: 398
Posted By whroeder
Re: Centerboard in heavy weather

On the Mac26X, CB half way down is about right for weather helm.
The more you raise it, the more the center of effort moves back and the less you get.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 17
Views: 615
Posted By whroeder
Re: In search of the perfect 12v, LED lantern

https://www.oldebrooklynlantern.com/index.jsp
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-28-2012
Replies: 11
Views: 919
Posted By whroeder
Re: !!!tsunami warning for british columbia!!!

If you are standing in a flooded road and a truck makes a 6 in wave, you get a little wetter.
If you are standing in a flooded road and a 6 in tsunami comes in, you would be now standing in a 1 ft...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-28-2012
Replies: 93
Views: 12,639
Posted By whroeder
Re: Largest Semi-Trailerable Sailboat ???

I've come in late to this discussion, but no one has mentioned the Megahttp://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u644/WHRoeder/mega_on_trailer_to_van.jpg
I think that might be a MEGA 30 OD (C&C) ...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 08-09-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,623
Posted By whroeder
Re: Would you "Loop" a Macgregor?

You might like the read here www.a1sailboats.com/adventures (http://www.a1sailboats.com/adventures.htm) especially the Erie Canal trip
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 06-27-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 997
Posted By whroeder
Re: Privilege 45 for offshore cruising?

I've never sailed a cat, so MHO may be worthless, but I have done some reading.
1) Slamming: cats can, depending on the hight of the bridge. Just slow down. Since a cat can't heel to release energy,...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-09-2012
Replies: 14
Views: 4,934
Posted By whroeder
Re: Torqeedo electric motors

1 battery == 1 cup of fuel.
So you're either have very limited range (certainly not 3-4 hours) or a lot a batteries that need to be replaced every few years, or a generator and fuel, until batteries...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-13-2012
Replies: 89
Views: 10,556
Posted By whroeder
Re: Unbelievable It Crossed The Atlantic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Must See This

Re: Unbelievable that you reactivated a 4 1/2 year old post :confused:
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-08-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,973
Posted By whroeder
re: Sailing across the Florida keys

I wouldn't attempt to sail "acroostss the Florida Keys." Too much rocks, roads, cars and houses. I would keep the boat in the water.
Plus what they said :)
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-05-2012
Replies: 15
Views: 932
Posted By whroeder
Miami boat show is in the convention center. The...

Miami boat show is in the convention center. The Strictly Sail is bay side. Ticket for one is a ticket for all. Remember to take the free bus to the other.
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 12-30-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 1,953
Posted By whroeder
There are a few in the us. I know one in the...

There are a few in the us. I know one in the keys.
Previous posts liked St. Brendan's Isle (https://www.sbimailservice.com/)
Forum: Seamanship 12-28-2011
Replies: 18
Views: 2,468
Posted By whroeder
Two hooks on two lines. Hook the chain and winch....

Two hooks on two lines. Hook the chain and winch. At the limit, use the other one/winch and continue.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-07-2011
Replies: 5
Views: 491
Posted By whroeder
Exclamation Not all plastics are the same I wouldn't use fuel...

Not all plastics are the same I wouldn't use fuel tanks. NRDC: Plastic Water Bottles -- Is "BPA-free" the Same as Safe? (http://www.nrdc.org/thisgreenlife/0902.asp)
What's wrong with these Campmor:...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-03-2011
Replies: 21
Views: 2,290
Posted By whroeder
sterno MUST be use outside NOT in the cabin. ...

sterno MUST be use outside NOT in the cabin.
The Kenyon can be used inside.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-06-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 569
Posted By whroeder
The angle of the board moves the center of...

The angle of the board moves the center of effort, down too much gives too much weather helm.
If you have too much, turn into the wind and adjust.
On my Mac26X My rudders run start dragging before...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-13-2011
Replies: 9
Views: 1,834
Posted By whroeder
Instead of scuba which requires tanks, think...

Instead of scuba which requires tanks, think hookahs (http://www.octopumps.com/) Google: tankless diving equipment.
From the Miami boat show they had 1-4 person units. Some would dive 2 to 75 feet...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-20-2011
Replies: 32
Views: 5,073
Posted By whroeder
There's a guy in south Florida that fishes all...

There's a guy in south Florida that fishes all the time.
He Heaves to. No motor required for trolling.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-31-2010
Replies: 26
Views: 3,104
Posted By whroeder
A cement street light pole, spoil islands, Indian...

A cement street light pole, spoil islands, Indian River, Palm Bay. Probably a erosion attempt. Hooked around the rebar.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-04-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1,006
Posted By whroeder
What an idiot

What an idiot
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-02-2010
Replies: 2
Views: 892
Posted By whroeder
I have one (non aluminum.) The MacX has a very...

I have one (non aluminum.) The MacX has a very shallow anchor locker so only something like a Danforth will fit.
The Barnacle works good, always holds.
Grass was always a problem with the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 10-12-2010
Replies: 14
Views: 2,109
Posted By whroeder
Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. ...

Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend.
Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. -- Groucho Marx
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-05-2010
Replies: 17
Views: 1,001
Posted By whroeder
Solar: Make sure is has a diode so it doesn't...

Solar: Make sure is has a diode so it doesn't discharge at night. I just have two (starter & house) so a 10w flexable works just fine as a tickle charger :)
Add battery combiners. When the sun is up...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-26-2010
Replies: 8
Views: 1,846
Posted By whroeder
During a Google search a few days go, I read on a...

During a Google search a few days go, I read on a site that it's not cost effective to convert. That site was talking about household appliances. FWIW
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-26-2010
Replies: 3
Views: 1,403
Posted By whroeder
You want them secured in case of roll over. You...

You want them secured in case of roll over.
You put only distilled water in batteries. (sea water would kill them)
They give off H2 during any charging so don't put a lit match near them.
Don't...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-23-2010
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By whroeder
Print the copy from...

Print the copy from http://www.acemarineinsurance.com/aceinaroot/acemarine/marine+advisory+services/recreational+marine+advisory/safety+amp+loss+prevention.htm?SelectedLanguage=en
And attach it to a...
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