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Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-04-2006
Replies: 3,072
Views: 229,145
Posted By 928frenzy
Chesapeake bay.

Chesapeake bay.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-14-2005
Replies: 10
Views: 1,253
Posted By 928frenzy
Why spend thousands for electric winches?

I use a similar bit with my 18VDC Milwaukee 90 degree drill, which is capable of generating 50 ft-lbs. of torque. With the drill I can raise the mainsail very easily. I can even hoist my wife to...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 07-08-2005
Replies: 61
Views: 14,383
Posted By 928frenzy
the concept of unsinkable yachts

I doubt all seaworthy sailboats can survive hitting a submerged object. There may be some that can, and maybe you''ve been on a few of them, but most sailboats are not built to withstand...
Forum: Seamanship 06-24-2005
Replies: 12
Views: 2,936
Posted By 928frenzy
oil slick calming seas

It has been shown to work. It does so by reducing the friction over the sea surface. However, above a certain wind level, those frictional effects are overcome, and the sea will not calm till the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-21-2005
Replies: 7
Views: 3,429
Posted By 928frenzy
Mixing AGM and wet cell batteries

After two weeks with the new charger, all seems well. The starter (wet) battery has more than enough charge (14.2V) to easily turn the engine over, while the house bank AGM batteries are kept...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-11-2005
Replies: 7
Views: 3,429
Posted By 928frenzy
Mixing AGM and wet cell batteries

Thanks for the reply. I returned the deep cycle wet battery for one that had more cold cranking amps, but not deep cycle. I''ll install it tomorrow as my starter battery "only", unless there''s an...
Forum: Seamanship 06-09-2005
Replies: 70
Views: 33,811
Posted By 928frenzy
portaboat

I''ve had a 10''6" Porta-Bote for three years. I like the fact it''s vitrually indistructable, can be stored neatly in a space that equals its length and heigt plus 4" for width, takes about 10...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-08-2005
Replies: 7
Views: 3,429
Posted By 928frenzy
Mixing AGM and wet cell batteries

I''m about to add a deep cycle wet battery as the starter. The existin deep cycle AGM batteries will become the house bank. The charger is set at 13.6 volts, which (I''m told) is ideal for AGM...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-30-2005
Replies: 13
Views: 2,149
Posted By 928frenzy
Should transmission be in gear when sailing?

I conducted an experiment that convinced me that at least on my boat, a locked prop worked best. While under sail (engine off) I engaged and disengaged the tranny (in reverse). Regardless of...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 05-07-2005
Replies: 7
Views: 938
Posted By 928frenzy
engine size

I once read (I forget where) as a rule of thumb, a sailboat''s auxilliary engine should be about 1 HP for every 500#s of displacement.

Elsewhere I''ve read, two blades should be sufficient, but...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 04-28-2005
Replies: 14
Views: 1,714
Posted By 928frenzy
Boats and Luxury Watches

Actually, there are Rolex models that have a stopwatch, and they''re all considered to be chronometers. Also, they need to be cleaned every five years - not every year.

Why buy one? Heirloom,...
Forum: Chartering 04-14-2005
Replies: 8
Views: 2,537
Posted By 928frenzy
Transit Log costs Greece/Turkey

svebor:
Based on what I watch and read about the EU and Turkey, chrondi is correct. Greece wants the EU to allow Turkey full membership in the EU, provided that Turkey recognizes all current EU...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-28-2005
Replies: 31
Views: 8,299
Posted By 928frenzy
ATN Topclimber

I''ve used it a few times. As with most thing, it gets easier with practice. I found the climbing easiest with the line angled 20 degrees from vertical, and made taunt. This way, you''ll have...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-27-2005
Replies: 19
Views: 1,786
Posted By 928frenzy
Why has this board gone stale? Vol 2

It will be easier if sailors move further south. I guess that''s can be one of the perks of retirement.

~ Happy trails and sails to you ~ _/) ~
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 02-24-2005
Replies: 65
Views: 11,447
Posted By 928frenzy
Cruising Catamarans Offshore

Never say never. It has happened, and (unfortunately) it will happen again.

Since there are far more monohulls than there are cats, one would expect to find more monos capsized and sunk than...
Forum: Seamanship 01-08-2005
Replies: 3
Views: 1,147
Posted By 928frenzy
Considering the tight controls the respective...

Considering the tight controls the respective Governments are placing on "housing" their children, I suspect you''ll find it very difficult convincing government reps that your intentions are pure. ...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 01-03-2005
Replies: 126
Views: 10,345
Posted By 928frenzy
Firearms

Unfortunately, some jurisdictions have passed laws that REQUIRE every household to have at least one firearm. I don''t know if these laws will be upheld Constitutionally, but for the time-being...
Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum 01-02-2005
Replies: 21
Views: 11,828
Posted By 928frenzy
Steel vs Fiberglass

If the intended use of a boat includes sailing in areas with pacj ice, then a steel boat is likely to be best overall. If however, you don''t plan to sail in areas where your fiberglass hull could...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-28-2004
Replies: 6
Views: 1,134
Posted By 928frenzy
Tsunami /Yachts

If you''re out in the open (deep) ocean, you won''t even know a tsunami lifted and lowered your boat, since it will feel more like a swell and there won''t be a wave crest or trough that you can...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-25-2004
Replies: 4
Views: 750
Posted By 928frenzy
Windows

I replaced all the fixed windows last year. Before doing so, I checked with several "experts" and nearly all said, in places where a wave could hit the window, I should use Lexan made by GE. As I...
Forum: Living Aboard 12-25-2004
Replies: 45
Views: 9,957
Posted By 928frenzy
Taxes and the Liveaboard

The only part dependent on locality is for state taxes. If you''re making payments for your boat, and it''s either your 1st or 2nd home, then you can deduct the interest payed on Schedule "A" of the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-20-2004
Replies: 126
Views: 10,345
Posted By 928frenzy
Firearms

Were you responding to me? If so, please show me where I said you should give up your right to bear arms?

There are ways to defend oneself without the need of firearms. Ghandi and his followers...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-19-2004
Replies: 126
Views: 10,345
Posted By 928frenzy
Firearms

I have not been all over the world, but in the countries I''ve been, the Police were visible and helpful. Also, the crime rates in those countries were/are much much lower than here in the USA.
...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 12-18-2004
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By 928frenzy
Staying longer in Europe

I was told by both the US Embassy in Athens and the Greek Embassy in Washington, DC that a US citizen could stay in Greece (and other EU countries) for up to 6 months before requiring an extension.
...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-16-2004
Replies: 53
Views: 2,916
Posted By 928frenzy
With or without "god", sailing is still...

With or without "god", sailing is still loads of fun.

~ Happy sails to you ~ _/) ~
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