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Forum: Living Aboard 12-05-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,316
Posted By roverhi
We used our awning for water catchment. Stuck...

We used our awning for water catchment. Stuck two one inch plastic through hulls on each side boom and ran a hose to the tanks. Never had to schlep water to the boat in a year and a half of...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 09-30-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,909
Posted By roverhi
IIRC the NST Lewmar 43 winches have a slip ring...

IIRC the NST Lewmar 43 winches have a slip ring at the top of the shaft. Carefully pry out the slip ring, it's its made of two or three layers of SS. The ends of the ring layers have a small cut...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 07-30-2012, 05:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,821
Posted By roverhi
There is a fellow who made the trip in January...

There is a fellow who made the trip in January '10. He is/was a member of SSCA. Might see if you can get him to respond to a request on their Website. Believe he has an Olson 38 mono. Said the...
Forum: SE Asia, The Red Sea & Indian Ocean 07-30-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,552
Posted By roverhi
There is a much larger presence of US Navy ships...

There is a much larger presence of US Navy ships in the area because of the Iran crazies. Seeing so many grey ships with guns may have freaked out the pirates.
Forum: Living Aboard 04-27-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,356
Posted By roverhi
I've been single and short handed sailing for...

I've been single and short handed sailing for many decades. On long offshore passages, I sleep when I feel like it, usually for periods of a couple of hours at the longest stretch. It's my normal...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-13-2011, 02:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,917
Posted By roverhi
My arms are beginning to look fried meat after...

My arms are beginning to look fried meat after too many years of exposure. Long sleeves have always been too hot until I discovered these shirts: ...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-18-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,042
Posted By roverhi
I may have missed it but it seems there is some...

I may have missed it but it seems there is some misinformation in the previous posts. The original poster apparently used his marine SSB radio to transmit on a ham radio frequency. That's against...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 11-02-2009, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,198
Posted By roverhi
All five of my FRP boats have had deck leaks that...

All five of my FRP boats have had deck leaks that I couldn't cure without major sirgeru amd cost. Because of that, had to store things so they wouldn't get wet. A locker that was sealed against the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-13-2009, 03:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,681
Posted By roverhi
I really like a hard sailing dinghy. Don't like...

I really like a hard sailing dinghy. Don't like to have to rely on an outboard and gasoline for longer exploration and just enjoy sailing and rowing a hard dink. Unless you can afford a truly huge...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-27-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 30,919
Posted By roverhi
The problem with sidewalk boats is resale value. ...

The problem with sidewalk boats is resale value. Don't expect to get anywhere near what it costs to build one when you want to get rid of it. Steel, FRP, Aluminum all take a hit but cement craters...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-11-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,654
Posted By roverhi
The Sparkman and Stephens Designed Hughes 38 has...

The Sparkman and Stephens Designed Hughes 38 has a great pedigree. It was designed about the same time as S&S designed the two time America's Cup winner Intrepid. The underbody looks quite similar...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-29-2009, 04:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,302
Posted By roverhi
I briefly looked at at the Peterson 44-46 when I...

I briefly looked at at the Peterson 44-46 when I began looking. From what I could find, the boats seem to be an excellent sailor for such a heavy roomy boat. The cutter rig is truly useful and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-05-2009, 07:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,163
Posted By roverhi
Years ago delivering my boat from St. Pete to...

Years ago delivering my boat from St. Pete to Norfolk, ran aground almost on a daily basis while in the Inland Waterway. Fortunately, only went inland from Beaufort to Norfolk. The boat was a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-12-2008, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,276
Posted By roverhi
Actually, my question would have been is not...

Actually, my question would have been is not going cruising. With the economy in the dumps, what better time to go off sailing. Did SoPac in '74-'76 and missed that lovely economic time. Got back...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-27-2008, 03:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,220
Posted By roverhi
Don't take any weapons, someone may be tempted to...

Don't take any weapons, someone may be tempted to use them. I wouldn't go anywhere with more than my wife as crew, especially on a passage that will be more two weeks at sea. Day sailing on a 30'...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-28-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,697
Posted By roverhi
Aluminum can be the best and worst building...

Aluminum can be the best and worst building material for a boat. The stuff survives very well in seawater without any protective coating. It was about the lightest building material until the new...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-18-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,268
Posted By roverhi
The D32 Beam is 10' IIRC, has a shorter water...

The D32 Beam is 10' IIRC, has a shorter water line, less displacement, and less working sail area than a W32. Go look at a W32 and a D32 side by side and it's readily apparent that the D32 is a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-17-2008, 06:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,268
Posted By roverhi
You are talking apples and ostriches. The...

You are talking apples and ostriches. The Dreadnought is a heavy displacement, low aspect ratio sailplan, full keel boat built to take on most everything but aren't going to win any races. The...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 04-06-2008, 02:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,399
Posted By roverhi
An old rule for spare parts is install the spare,...

An old rule for spare parts is install the spare, use the original as the spare. Not always practical but a way to be sure that the part will fit. It also lets you find out if there are any...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-09-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,317
Posted By roverhi
You will come out way ahead in dollars with a...

You will come out way ahead in dollars with a used boat. Yes, you will put a lot of money into most boats to get all the bells and whistles that you want to go with but nowhere near what it cost to...
Forum: Other Equipment 02-27-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,145
Posted By roverhi
Tiller, no ifs, ands, or buts. Tillers are...

Tiller, no ifs, ands, or buts. Tillers are simple, no hidden parts, easy to inspect, very little to fail, easy to hook up self steering, way less fatiguing for long stints on the helm, take up less...
Forum: Other Equipment 02-23-2008, 02:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,177
Posted By roverhi
If I already had propane and was going to be...

If I already had propane and was going to be hanging on the hook or otherwise be away from electricity, I'd go for the 'On Demand' propane heaters. Instant hot water without the gross demands for...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-23-2008, 01:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,752
Posted By roverhi
I've got a pair of Steiner 7x50s with compass. ...

I've got a pair of Steiner 7x50s with compass. Nice, compact pair of Binocs. The compass is really great for taking bearings for those who look at other than our GPS.

Recently got a deal on a...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 12-31-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,894
Posted By roverhi
I use a double vang set up, 4 part tackle from...

I use a double vang set up, 4 part tackle from boom to deck on each side. It acts as a preventer keeping the boom from swinging wildly in a jibe It also allows me to immobilize the boom by...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 11-15-2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,421
Posted By roverhi
Jib furling seems to be a tested and relatively...

Jib furling seems to be a tested and relatively reliable addition to a boat.

In mast main sail furling is a disaster waiting to happen. They are very prone to jamming unless procedures are...
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