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Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-08-2012

Replies: 8

What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

Views: 564

Posted By Reef33

Re: What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

Thanks folks. Heck, I have to buy a buoy anyway, might as well try one of these new fangled contraptions. ;)

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-05-2012

Replies: 8

What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

Views: 564

Posted By Reef33

Re: What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

Kinda' came across that way, no offense taken, thanks.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-05-2012

Replies: 8

What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

Views: 564

Posted By Reef33

Re: What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

Thank you, Brewgyver, for the information. Happily, I too learned to read a few years ago (job requirement). What I was looking for was some practical experience from someone who knows more than...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-05-2012

Replies: 8

What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

Views: 564

Posted By Reef33

What's with these flat-bottom mooring buoys?

So, what's with these new flat bottom mooring buoys I am seeing in the catalogs? What would be the benefits to this (aside from the little divot in the top to hold your shackle), does anybody know? ...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

08-23-2012

Replies: 69

Installed a helix mooring anchor last weekend...

Views: 24,335

Posted By Reef33

Re: Installed a helix mooring anchor last weekend...

goodone1, Hello Mate! Helix's are still pretty unusual in my area, too. You mention a Helix around here and people look at you funny. Most Hillbillies where I live will throw an old engine block...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

08-16-2012

Replies: 17

Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Views: 787

Posted By Reef33

Re: Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

So Sorry folks, I have been dealing with other non-sailing issues. I don't know if I will be able to get to this before the water gets too chilly. Will let you know if I do.

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-27-2012

Replies: 17

Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Views: 787

Posted By Reef33

Re: Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Hi NCB! That sounds great. Heck, you might even be my neighbor? Anyway, my project is at a roadblock. Turns out my brand new SCUBA tank failed inspection and I have to send it back to the...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-23-2012

Replies: 19

Is this too much heel?

Views: 1,253

Posted By Reef33

Re: Is this too much heel?

Can you re-orient the pic to where the horizon is horizontal? That will give a better impression of the amount of heel. I would have been on the Poop Deck if that happened to me!

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

07-20-2012

Replies: 16

Barrier Coating Bottom; How to work around stands?

Views: 913

Posted By Reef33

Re: Barrier Coating Bottom; How to work around stands?

F-ing blood sucking lawyers and sue-happy a-holes in this country ruin it for all of us..... :gunner :hothead

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

07-20-2012

Replies: 7

looking for a small sailboat

Views: 788

Posted By Reef33

Re: looking for a small sailboat

D-Cubed, a good way to find a deal on a boat is to cruise local marinas (in a car or on foot). Many old boats are not advertised and are just left to rot where they were last parked. If you see an...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-19-2012

Replies: 246

Can I sail to the Bahamas with NO experience?

Views: 26,320

Posted By Reef33

Re: Can I sail to the Bahamas with NO experience?

Uhmmmm..... You are 23, can plunk down 15 large for a boat and goof off for a year?

I hate you. :puke

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-19-2012

Replies: 6

Brand New, 1st Post

Views: 424

Posted By Reef33

Re: Brand New, 1st Post

Hi AZguy, I have a water-ballast boat with a retractable (swing) centerboard. It's an old Hunter 23.5, one of their first. It is perfect for daysailing or a weekend, but not for blue water sailing....

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

07-19-2012

Replies: 7

looking for a small sailboat

Views: 788

Posted By Reef33

Re: looking for a small sailboat

Wow, that's a tall order - 2 adults & a dog, mast & sailing rigging, in a boat that will fit on top of your car. And being in northern British Columbia I would imagine that the water is pretty...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-18-2012

Replies: 17

Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Views: 787

Posted By Reef33

Re: Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Many Thanks, Otter. That is very kind of you. I know from other posts that you are a Pro. I'm at the top of the Chesapeake. I see you are in Toms River, that's a bit of a hike from me and I...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-18-2012

Replies: 17

Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Views: 787

Posted By Reef33

Re: Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Thanks for the replies - at least I know someone is out there! I guess it is that simple, just screw it into the bottom and don't breathe in the water while doing it :eek:. I have some 6' iron pipe...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-18-2012

Replies: 17

Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Views: 787

Posted By Reef33

Re: Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Really, No one? Thousands of members on this site and no one has ever installed a Helix anchor. I wonder how they stay in business.....

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

07-18-2012

Replies: 16

Barrier Coating Bottom; How to work around stands?

Views: 913

Posted By Reef33

Re: Barrier Coating Bottom; How to work around stands?

Thanks fry. So what would I do if I ever needed to drydock, I have a retractable swing keel (trailer boat)?

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-17-2012

Replies: 20

Big Fast sailing dinghies?

Views: 1,453

Posted By Reef33

Re: Big Fast sailing dinghies?

I wouldn't exactly call 20-25' a dinghy, but how 'bout .....

Precision Boat Works (http://precisionboatworks.com/)
or
Hunter Sailboats – North America's largest manufacturer of sailboats...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-17-2012

Replies: 8

Free Sailboat in Minnesota/North dakota

Views: 665

Posted By Reef33

Re: Free Sailboat in Minnesota/North dakota

I'd like a free Ford F250 and a years supply of gas in the Maryland area. Oh, and a date with Katy Perry ;)

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-17-2012

Replies: 17

Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Views: 787

Posted By Reef33

Gettin' my Helix on, o-----//-

Of all the folks here surely someone has installed the small round shaft Helix mooring anchors?

Link: Round Shaft Anchors (http://www.helixmooring.com/roungshaftanchors.html)

I have one and...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

07-17-2012

Replies: 29

which anchor to use?

Views: 1,140

Posted By Reef33

Re: which anchor to use?

I've stared the angry jaws of Death in the face :eek: for lack of a backup anchor..... so whatever kind you have, keep a backup anchor!

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

07-17-2012

Replies: 16

Barrier Coating Bottom; How to work around stands?

Views: 913

Posted By Reef33

Re: Barrier Coating Bottom; How to work around stands?

:eek: Wow, I'd be a little nervous working under the boat in that first pic. Not to hijack, but while we're on the subject, is it true that most of the weight can rest on the keel without damaging...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

07-13-2012

Replies: 21

Drilling A 5/8" Hole In The Hull?

Views: 957

Posted By Reef33

Re: Drilling A 5/8" Hole In The Hull?

All good points, Jim, but if you can only drill from one side you are going to get tearout no matter what bit you use. Can you maybe get a right angle drill in there for the inner side? Good luck...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

07-13-2012

Replies: 16

Helix Mooring Maintenance

Views: 1,192

Posted By Reef33

Re: Helix Mooring Maintenance

Absolutely true, Otter, and I have the utmost respect for professional divers. But what I was referring to were the smaller round shaft helix's that were designed for smaller boats and DIY...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

07-13-2012

Replies: 21

Drilling A 5/8" Hole In The Hull?

Views: 957

Posted By Reef33

Re: Drilling A 5/8" Hole In The Hull?

I don't understand why you can't just use a 5/8" twist bit such as this one (scroll down and select "5/8"):
DEWALT Metal | Find Tools and Accessories...

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