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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-18-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,842
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: dodger and bimini

No, but we made a bimini ourselves a few years ago, and are in the process of making a dodger. We purchased from Sailrite the following: LSZ-1 machine, bimini and dodger frame kits, all the...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-13-2012
Replies: 29
Views: 1,815
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: attack of the greenheads

A friend bought us a few of these (different brand, but same idea):
Amazon.com: Jolt Bug Zapping Racket - Zapper: Patio, Lawn &...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-10-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 3,470
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Too hot to sail...

Gary - I think this is what Brian is talking about: Amazon.com: Coolaroo Party Sail 9 Feet 10 Inch Triangle - Blue: Patio, Lawn &...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-09-2012
Replies: 67
Views: 3,470
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Too hot to sail...

I took the 4th through the weekend off, and the tail end of my break was spent at home, in the AC, watching movies. Arrived at the boat Tuesday night, leaving friends at our home since they were...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-27-2012
Replies: 7
Views: 1,386
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: carry-on/portable air conditioning units

We also have been using one of those floor units for a couple of years, although we are currently in the process of installing a marine, water cooled unit. The floor unit was adequate, but it has a...
Forum: P30 06-27-2012
Replies: 9
Views: 884
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Pearson 30 rig tuning

We replaced all the rigging on our P303 and for tuning I used the advice from the following sources. The first is an article that Bill Shaw wrote. The other is from a former member of SN who now...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-27-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 951
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Buy bigger or keep "old faithful"?

Going through a similar thought process now. I replaced just about everything on our P303, know it inside out, and really love the boat. But . . . I know we will move up at some point, and now is a...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-22-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 4,107
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Prescription sunglasses for astigmatism

I'll second this suggestion. I've had a pair for about a month and am very happy (and were around $45 to my door). Do a search on "wrap" on the website and see what they have - I just looked and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-22-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,357
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Epoxy resin and eliminating bubbles

This exact technique was discussed favorably in the most recent edition of Epoxyworks, which is provided by West. Here is a link (go to the article entitled Bubble-free Coating). Lots of other good...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-14-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 1,822
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: how important is overboard discharge for your head?

When we replaced our entire head system, I opted not to reconnect the overboard discharge. Ours was originally set up so that you could either flush overboard or to the tank, but couldn't dump the...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-12-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 1,996
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Fenders for a boat

Sounds a lot like the tugs in Portsmouth that my friend captained years ago . . .
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-12-2012
Replies: 39
Views: 1,996
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Fenders for a boat

Not if you like to raft up with other boats and don't want to worry when boat wakes come by. We have two 10" feders and three 8" that we keep on the boat. We quite often have them all deployed for...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-07-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,640
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Best boat for up the Potomac?

No tax in Fairfax county, which is where we keep our boat. We actually live in DC and the boat is documented, not that it makes a difference. Tim's is great - a little slice of redneck paradise, as...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-06-2012
Replies: 8
Views: 661
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: dock box

Yes, you need to secure it if you want it to stick around. A good wind, someone weaving down the dock bumps into it, and not only have you lost your expensive box, but also the contents. Ours had...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-05-2012
Replies: 30
Views: 1,640
Posted By SVCarolena
Re: Best boat for up the Potomac?

We have a 30 ft. Pearson 303 on the Potomac, sailing out of the Occoquan. The P303 draws just over 4', and I wouldn't want any more for this area. Rich has given you very good advice - if you plan...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-13-2011
Replies: 26
Views: 2,769
Posted By SVCarolena
FYI - Just checked the North website and the...

FYI - Just checked the North website and the discount is 20% if you send your old sail, not 25%. Another source is National Sail Supply in Florida. One of our best contributors, Maine Sail, has...
Forum: Chesapeake Bay 07-08-2011
Replies: 16
Views: 1,314
Posted By SVCarolena
I grew up in New England, and we always bought...

I grew up in New England, and we always bought lobster from the docks. My dad and I also fished for alwifes when they were running in the late spring, kept them in the big freezer in the basement...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-08-2011
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By SVCarolena
Four years ago, I was in the same place. Grew up...

Four years ago, I was in the same place. Grew up on and around powerboats, worked on powerboats, owned powerboats, but had only been on sailboats three times (two of which were on a sunfish). We...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-30-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By SVCarolena
Agree - acetone is the "if all else fails"...

Agree - acetone is the "if all else fails" method. You may also want to try something with a little abrasive to it, like comet, softscrub or barkeepers friend.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-30-2011
Replies: 8
Views: 1,336
Posted By SVCarolena
If those are made of pvc, you may be able to...

If those are made of pvc, you may be able to carefully remove the surface layer with a rag soaked in acetone. It is a commen way of cleaning up lifeline wires and fenders when everything else fails....
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 06-30-2011
Replies: 47
Views: 3,916
Posted By SVCarolena
We love mornings on the hook. For me, it means...

We love mornings on the hook. For me, it means getting up with the sun; carefully climb out of the vberth without disturbing the Admiral, as she will be asleep for at least another hour or two; ...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-22-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Posted By SVCarolena
We have the same problem, so am curious to hear...

We have the same problem, so am curious to hear what others may have for ideas. We want to seal the gap not so much to prevent frost (that will happen anytime you open the refer on a humid day), but...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-21-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 3,103
Posted By SVCarolena
Yes, the P303 hull is solid glass. This is...

Yes, the P303 hull is solid glass. This is exactly how we mounted our transducer - as I noted, we put it under the v-berth floor directly opposite from the original Datamarine depth transducer. We...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 06-20-2011
Replies: 42
Views: 2,474
Posted By SVCarolena
Personally, I really love the look of dark hulls...

Personally, I really love the look of dark hulls - red and blue in particular (beautiful boat, Tim). However, I don't think I would buy one. I've seen too many relatively new boats with dark hulls...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-20-2011
Replies: 24
Views: 2,423
Posted By SVCarolena
My only advice is to double check that all the...

My only advice is to double check that all the hardware you rebedded is tight. We went throught the process of removing, potting with thickened epoxy, and replacing all our deck hardward with Butyl...
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