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Forum: Living Aboard 04-08-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
Rob, the weather looks good this weekend so if...

Rob, the weather looks good this weekend so if you need a hand fitting the engine to the mount it can be done. It means rafting up (shudder) and using my main sheet as a handy billy to lift and...
Forum: Living Aboard 03-03-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
I'm of the opinion that you do not need to, nor...

I'm of the opinion that you do not need to, nor should you, mount an AIS antenna at the top of the mast. Short distance line of sight is all you need for AIS, so the antenna will do just as well...
Forum: Living Aboard 01-29-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
Another trick with epoxy fillers is to smooth...

Another trick with epoxy fillers is to smooth them over with a wet soapy finger before they set. You'll find you can get a pretty smooth finish that way.

Go up the mast on the halyard on the...
Forum: Living Aboard 01-06-2013, 03:26 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
I'd be inclined to seal the timbers anyway. Even...

I'd be inclined to seal the timbers anyway. Even if you covered it, in a seaway you're likely to get splash and foam coming into the cockpit and there needs to be sealing and drainage.

If the...
Forum: Living Aboard 01-04-2013, 05:29 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
Hrm, not sure I'd want to even kiss anything...

Hrm, not sure I'd want to even kiss anything caught up that end of the river, let alone eat it.

Q: What's wet, hairy, smells like fish and ends in "UNT"?
A: Rex Hunt.
Forum: Living Aboard 11-22-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
Just be careful that the cigarette lighter socket...

Just be careful that the cigarette lighter socket will handle the 12+A @ 12V that's required to run the inverter. Most of those type of sockets peg out at 10A. Plus the fact that the circuit is...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-21-2012, 10:34 PM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
It reminds me of when I bought Chiara Stella. In...

It reminds me of when I bought Chiara Stella. In the front half of the boat, the red wire was positive. In the back half of the boat, the red wire was negative.
Forum: Living Aboard 11-15-2012, 12:26 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
Well mine does, and you're welcome to come along...

Well mine does, and you're welcome to come along and crew, I'm looking to do some casual sailing over the summer. Let's have a chat, PM me your contact number.

I have a tip about a temporary-ish...
Forum: Living Aboard 11-14-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 286
Views: 50,625
Posted By delatbabel
G'day haiqu, yes I'd love to drop by. I'm in...

G'day haiqu, yes I'd love to drop by. I'm in North Sydney and Chiara Stella's in Lavender Bay but a trip out to Woolwich to see what you're working on would be fine.

If you're handy with a piece...
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