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Thanks Rob, yes, I downloaded Rich’s article many years ago. Seems I may be a bit ahead of you on engine selection. FYI; Given our next target regions [SEAsia, Indian Ocean and Med] and dockside discussions with other cruisers [now some 30+ countries over the 6 years] I am focussed on Kubota based engines, ie Beta, WM, Nanni. I am meeting each company onsite over the next few week, and Nanni and Beta are currently researching their options and past fitouts for me.many thanks again for your response to our earlier question.Stephen ParryS.V. Blue Pelican
Hi Rob,I am abut to go down the repowering route myself, here in Australia. Ours currently is a westerbeke 60, based on the brit Leyland engine. I am still deciding on which Kubota based engine [WM, Beta or Nanni] and how to run the exhaust from the manifold, if I cant get a forward exhaust outlet as per current set up. How did you go with this? .RegardsStephen & Jody ParryS.V. Blue Pelican
Another rudder option is the ‘Seabrake’. These are legal for racing purposes for use as a back up rudder. Easy to stow, relatively light weight, and easy to pay out in rough weather, and they work. I know a vessel that completed their ocean race with one, sailing up river into harbour
Our experience is that the new chain will encounter twist more at the locker end than used chain. We start to notice that twist once about 120 feet or more of the chain is out. And no, its not due to spinning around at anchor, it is due to the way that the new chain sits and somehow works up onto itself in the locker. Physically untwisting the chain will work it out [heavy job though].
The coning that occurs when weighing anchor is just the same with new as well as old. So, on recap, our finding is that the only difference between new and old chain is that twist. Hope that helps.@Lee Yonkers wrote:
An Australian friend is considering sailing to Hawaii. Anyone have experience in this journey?
Lee Yonkers
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Hi Lee, big hug to Karen and a ruffled pat for Grace.
We are in Grenada, actually in Hartman Bay and having fun checking out these tropical systems. We have another Australian boat beside us who have sailed via Hawaii, who I am sure would provide good info.
Are these guys departing AUS or USA?
Hope you guys are well and got the air con going there in Brunswick.
BestWe have the CPT, and are really quite satisfied with it. These units are still being installed, and although a little dated in looks, perhaps have proved to be reliable. Ours came with the boat, and I originally thought to replace it, but now I would only replace it with another one. We also have a Hydrovane wind steerer, which is terrific. Between the two we seem to be fine in all but light winds with strong following seas.
Good anchor, and that weight should be fine. Have you had any difficulty in mounting it? I had my eye on one, but couldnt see how to fit with the standard bow set up.
PS we must just be around the corner from each other….
Thanks SilverHeels..will purchase chris’ book. And your blog is great reading as this is the same route we are planning.
Obviously you are yet to learn what reef knots are for. Apologies this question was meant for adults.
@petedd wrote:
Absolutely the most economical solution:
http://www.animatedknots.com/reef/index.php?Categ=scouting&LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com;^)
On 8/18/2010 7:50 AM, JodyandStephen wrote:
Does anyone have any plans or examples of inexpensive ways of attaching solar panels to the side or aft of a ketch rig 424?
We dont have davits at this stage, but if anybody knows of any going cheap or an inexpensive faribcator please let us know. We are in Georgia USA.
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Rough plans are Carribean by Dec2010/ Jan 2011. Following March/ April [2012] pass thru Panama Canal, voyage across Pacific to Australia .
Thanks Allan.
I obtained some washers from a diesel parts supplier. Turned out to be slightly out in size, so got a mechanic onboard, and he sorted it out from a pack of mixed washers that he once bought from NAPA for less than $20.
He also used a can of engine starter [ether] to spray around the parts as a method of cleaning the area. Nice touch I thought.
Problem solved. But we were definitely on the right track, so some vindication there.
I wanted to get back to you to let you know what transpired, and thank you for your help
Stephen
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