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Forum: General Cruising Forum 07-03-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,987
Posted By babylonlarry
RV is like a boat

I start exploring the RV and find that the rear window had leaked on the queen bed. Under that bed is the fresh water tank and much of the plumbing including the drain system. Whoever installed it...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 07-01-2016, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,987
Posted By babylonlarry
Got a great RV, am going to be able to park it...

Got a great RV, am going to be able to park it in the driveway where I am docked for a few days which will make moving off the boat quite efficient! Things are working well at present :-)
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-23-2016, 01:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,987
Posted By babylonlarry
Thanks Auzzee, all good info and advise. As soon...

Thanks Auzzee, all good info and advise. As soon as I get the RV nailed I will move out and make her empty and presentable. By my dock departure date (July 25th) If she's still mine, I'll have to...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-23-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,987
Posted By babylonlarry
Does anyone Broker "project" boats?

HI Guys, I've come to the fork in the road that has me swallowing the anchor.

My family has collected in Redding California and I am going to join them. I am selling my Tartan 37

Tartan 37c...
Forum: Cruiser's Market 06-14-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,650
Posted By babylonlarry
Tartan 37c for sale

I am selling my 1978 Tartan 37. She is in need of a major re-fit and is a good candidate for a restoration project.

I've had her since 2000, cruised up and down the Eastern Caribbean archipelago...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-12-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,225
Posted By babylonlarry
The French islands do not recognize US State...

The French islands do not recognize US State registration.
Forum: The Poop Deck 03-14-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,644
Posted By babylonlarry
My Reply was directed at others who might read...

My Reply was directed at others who might read the thread. I agree that one ham per boat is sufficient.
Forum: The Poop Deck 03-14-2014, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,644
Posted By babylonlarry
With the elimination of Morse Code, a few hours...

With the elimination of Morse Code, a few hours study is all that is needed to get a general ham license. This gets lots of benefits such as ham nets, airmail which has lots of stations to connect...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-16-2013, 10:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,082
Posted By babylonlarry
My Westerbeke has a mechanical - morse cable type...

My Westerbeke has a mechanical - morse cable type shut down. It could theoretically run without electricity if pre-heat wasn't needed.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-12-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,082
Posted By babylonlarry
I think it's a steel spring - like an old wind up...

I think it's a steel spring - like an old wind up clock but much bigger.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 12-11-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,082
Posted By babylonlarry
Can't remember details, but I've heard of a wind...

Can't remember details, but I've heard of a wind up spring starter that might do the job.
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 08-05-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,655
Posted By babylonlarry
At 66 years old, I find that my strength and...

At 66 years old, I find that my strength and stamina are slightly diminishing. Minor trauma to the body takes longer to heal and an arthritic knee is a constant bother.

These things do not...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 08-05-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,409
Posted By babylonlarry
Finally finished the install on the lectra san. ...

Finally finished the install on the lectra san. Kept the holding tank. I installed the old original model lectra san to find out that the outlet PVC fitting leaked, removed it and cut and chiseled...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-25-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,409
Posted By babylonlarry
I've been "parked" in South Florida for the last...

I've been "parked" in South Florida for the last 5 years while working towards a re-fit and a cruising kitty replenishment. finally seeing some light at the end of the surprisingly long ordeal.
...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-25-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,409
Posted By babylonlarry
Sanitation Plumbing Question

I am installing a lectra-san waste treatment system and want to use the same (existing) thru hull as is used for direct discharge. I have a primary Y valve diverting to the lectra san and want to...
Forum: Other Equipment 02-11-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,179
Posted By babylonlarry
Brass. wool is availasble aot hardword stores, no...

Brass. wool is availasble aot hardword stores, no rust.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 01-15-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,146
Posted By babylonlarry
Has anyone compared the hypalon fabrics used by...

Has anyone compared the hypalon fabrics used by different manufacturers for wear ( abrasion) resistance? I have had disappointing wearing thin experiences in used RIBs.

I had an Achilles that...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-17-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,681
Posted By babylonlarry
Hi James, Thanks for the heads up on the boat...

Hi James, Thanks for the heads up on the boat design article (Self made Copper-Epoxy-mix as Antifouling? - And the 'same' ready made products? - Boat Design Forums...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-17-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,525
Posted By babylonlarry
I only slightly spread my cotter pins that retain...

I only slightly spread my cotter pins that retain the clevis pins at the chain plates, theoretically making it possible to quickly remove the cotter, drive the clevis half way out and pull it the...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-17-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,681
Posted By babylonlarry
Redbopeep, thanks for the link - good stuff...

Redbopeep, thanks for the link - good stuff there.
Silver Raven, Info on my boat and it's bottom:
She's a Tartan 37 not all that big. I have previously used ablative paint and three gallons did...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-16-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,525
Posted By babylonlarry
Pins have the advantage of being easier to remove...

Pins have the advantage of being easier to remove in an emergency than rings.
I'd suggest that the new owner have a qualified rigger inspect the entire standing rig BEFORE going offshore.
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 03-16-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,681
Posted By babylonlarry
Antifouling - Cayenne as a biocide

Picked up the paint for my next (long overdue) haulout and bottom job.
I got Pettit Trinidad 75 (not SR). I am planning on adding ground cayenne pepper as a slime preventer.
Has anyone done...
Forum: Living Aboard 12-14-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,328
Posted By babylonlarry
Melodica might be of interest as it is a wind...

Melodica might be of interest as it is a wind driven keyboard. If I remember correctly, it will also play chords.
Forum: Living Aboard 12-03-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,328
Posted By babylonlarry
Guitar has the advantage of being a familiar...

Guitar has the advantage of being a familiar chord playing instrument, making it great for singing around a cockpit, campfire, bar table.... and lots of people can take turns playing.

Bagpipes,...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 12-23-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,100
Posted By babylonlarry
I bought my Tartan 37 with a Profurl NC42...

I bought my Tartan 37 with a Profurl NC42 installled. This drum installs without room for a turnbuckle on the forestay. The (maybe obsolete) model NC42i has room for a turnbuckle. I miss the...
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