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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-06-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Choosing Topside Paint Problem

that'd be awesome ! Thanks :)
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-06-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Choosing Topside Paint Problem

I'm in Amityville. What do you recommend I use to repaint my bootstripe ? I won't be using a sprayer, just the good old roll and tip method. Any tips for getting an acceptable finish ? The rest of...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-06-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Choosing Topside Paint Problem

Thanks, will do.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-06-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Choosing Topside Paint Problem

That's a good idea, I considered doing that. I don't know what the PO used and I have no way to get in touch with him. So a good, educated assumption would be to go with Awlgrip ?

EDIT: Why is...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-06-2013
Replies: 8
Views: 300
Posted By liveincolor
Choosing Topside Paint Problem

Before I put my boat in the water I need to touch up the topside paint, however, I have no idea what paint is on there now and I've read here in a few threads that its not so good to paint over...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-01-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 836
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Mooring Maintenance

Hmm interesting. I've only had my chain in the water for 2 years, this will be the third season. But I feel like an inspection will be more costly than just replacing, ya know ?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-01-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 836
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Mooring Maintenance

Good call. I was thinking to just replace everything regardless, but I wasn't planning to keep the old set. I'm definitely going to clean it up and keep it if its still good !
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-22-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 836
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Mooring Maintenance

Indeed. Perhaps I will simply replace, unless I feel very confident by what I find there
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-22-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 836
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Mooring Maintenance

Good logic. I'm going to hold my breath, and unshackle it underwater so I can clean and inspect it carefully. It's shallow water, and I can hold my breath for a long time. Now the question is, what...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-22-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 836
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Mooring Maintenance

Thanks for the replies. I'm curious...do you really think I need a diver ? The water depth is between 4'-8' depending on tide. At low tide I can pull most of the chain on deck nearly to the lowest...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 02-21-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 836
Posted By liveincolor
Mooring Maintenance

Anyone keep their boats at mooring ? I dropped my 150lb mooring in June 2011. I used a little bit heavier chain, swivel, shackles etc. for what I researched as necessary for my 20' 2270lb...
Forum: Latitudes and Attitudes 10-20-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Sailing Around Long Island

Great points, and thanks for the link. For two years my father and me have sailed around the point and into Fire Inlet via Atlantic usually taking between 24-30 hours, but I'd like to do a solo trip...
Forum: Latitudes and Attitudes 10-19-2012
Replies: 4
Views: 649
Posted By liveincolor
Sailing Around Long Island

Hey guys, thought I'd turn to my favorite forum for this discussion. I'm planning to sail my boat home around Long Island (not a complete circumnavigation) from Montauk to Fire Island Inlet via the...
Forum: Electrical Systems 05-18-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,700
Posted By liveincolor
Re: New 10W Solar Panel. Question Regarding Wiring (with pictures)

Brian, I'm the one with 10W panel that started this thread last year. It seems as though most people agree with you, and last year I hooked my panel directly to my battery under that advice. I...
Forum: Electrical Systems 05-18-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,700
Posted By liveincolor
Re: New 10W Solar Panel. Question Regarding Wiring (with pictures)

Yea, it seems as though I may have to make some changes to my setup. Now I'm a little anxious to get to my boat and check on it. Thanks for the link.
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 05-18-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Montauk: What's the point ?

Struck by lighting ! That's definitely one of those "back-of-my-mind" fears. I've considered a homemade system for grounding my boat, but I've also read opinions that doing so can make you more prone...
Forum: Electrical Systems 05-18-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,700
Posted By liveincolor
Re: New 10W Solar Panel. Question Regarding Wiring (with pictures)

Thank you Mainesail, good info in there. I was the one who mentioned checking the battery voltage every evening. Although the sun was not set, it certainly wasn't at its peak. I didn't make it a...
Forum: Electrical Systems 05-17-2012
Replies: 41
Views: 3,700
Posted By liveincolor
Re: New 10W Solar Panel. Question Regarding Wiring (with pictures)

Glad you revived this thread asdf. It's a year old, but now I can report on how that season went with my setup.

I left the 10W panel connected to the battery all summer, and I never had an...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 05-16-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Montauk: What's the point ?

Just a matter of getting accustomed, but the sound is some beautiful sailing. My biggest problem with the south shore is that unless your in the ocean, its always so shallow, and I hate having to...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 05-15-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Montauk: What's the point ?

Ah yes, I've never encountered an experience quite as extreme as yours in the Fire Island Inlet, but when I was younger I sailed small catamarans (Hobie 16, Prindle 16 etc) out of Jones Inlet with my...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 05-15-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Montauk: What's the point ?

Generally I have found the swell directly outside the inlet to be exaggerated by the ebbing tide, and in a very small way it was again observed this time as well. However, the swell was so small and...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 05-15-2012
Replies: 13
Views: 1,099
Posted By liveincolor
Montauk: What's the point ?

To go around it of course. This Saturday me and my father left from Amityville to sail my Hurley 20 around Montauk Point, and into Lake Montauk where my little boat is now safely moored. I had a...
Forum: Electronics 05-07-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By liveincolor
Re: VHF Antenna Mounting: Masthead vs Stern Rail

I didn't realize I could get the RG-213 for less than a dollar a foot, West Marine sells it for $2.99/ft. It isn't as much a question of affordability as much as taking advantage of the equipment I...
Forum: Electronics 05-07-2012
Replies: 5
Views: 575
Posted By liveincolor
VHF Antenna Mounting: Masthead vs Stern Rail

I'm faced with a decision that must be made before I bring my boat to mooring. I currently have my vhf antenna mounted on the stern rail. I want to mount it on the masthead (25' high from the deck)...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-02-2012
Replies: 35
Views: 3,540
Posted By liveincolor
Re: Replacing V berth foam material

I'm just in the process of doing exactly this ! About a year ago I was browsing the forums and a thread about upgrades and revisions everyone made to their boat. Lots of great ideas, but the one that...
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