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i changed mine when on dry but i think it is similar to a shaft packing, you can do it while in the wet. there are different sizes, typically the ones for rudder is thinner than the one for the shafts.

i am pretty sure both my alternators are wired to a bank of two starting batts, each alt wired to one batt. Since the internal regulator sense the V at the batt terminal, even the two batts are connected the V sensed is still the local batt (at least this is how i understand it..) btw house and...

healhustler, did you have to buy navionics charts separately? mine seems to lacking a lot of details, i am wondering if i need to buy the charts to down load or put on a Sd card or something..

software pirates... arrrrrrrrggghh i have navionics on my android gps tablet, it is ok.

isnt 60hz typically for 120V units?

i almost managed to fall asleep reading this thread.. j/k but man do you guys like to discuss anchors :)

my mech quoted me, lets just say it was expensive! but we are talking completely overhauled injectors..

have you considered to have the injectors overhauled? could be your engines are just not getting properly metered diesel.

Mainboat, where are you located? Wilmington propeller service is well-renowned in southern california. I have a 38' LRC with 3208 260hp turbo with 4 blade 23x22 cupped bronze props. I do not get WOT, probably due to being overpropped, think the PO like the cruise performance better at...

If i was to be a long range cruiser or live aboard off the grid, i'd probably look at these options. For the 3 - 4 weeks of the year where we need to cook on the boat (away from shorepower), will just run the genny. I am not saying my boat will ever be a charter, but if i am not mistaken one of...

i have 2 x 85W panels myself with a PWM controller, works really well. sounds great you can be self sufficient. but i am guessing you also carry propane for cooking? i have all electric (110 volt with inverter set up), dont really want to change to propane. how noisy would you say this unit...

great to get some new ideas from you guys here, just not sure where to keep all the gear and gadgets... On Catalina Isl. mooring is much tighter than those shown in your photos. They use both bow and stern mooring lines. Basically you pick up the bow first, the mooring line is attached to a...

nice.. how much AHRS do you get on a daily basis? do you use an external smart charger?

why would that guy park his powerboat stern up into that current? curious to hear where this is recorded and how long does the current like this last? surely its not 24/7?

yes very rocky according to reports, like a rock wall basically. i really didnt think colliding with a rock could cause such an impact to the effect it would kill someone (yes subsequent drowning or similar understandable). this happened at night, most likely atleast 3 of the 4 crew were in...

i was wondering how you feel about your mase genny?

some guys from my local fishing forum were fishing in the area earlier this week and found a floating body, thought to be the 4th and last missing body (the skipper). the coroner reports indicate the 3 men died from heavy blunts to head/neck. would a sailboat going ? 10 kts make such an impact...

Not to break rules but how many on this forum actually follow this directive to have someone on anchor watch 24/7? Around here (if in a protected anchorage) people dont really have anyone on anchor watch... btw 10-20 kts winds is not the weather i would anchor in overnight.

story here.. World Events | Photo Gallery - Yahoo! News there is a follow up with some strong evidence pointing to fact that the boat did not collide with another boat, instead it basically ran aground on the Coronado Islands.. wonder what went wrong.:confused: RIP

what do you mean it was your first anchor watch night?

i am confused... is the OP considering to have a cover made or a bimini enclosure complete with IS etc? by cover, i mean a protective cover meant to be removed before cruising...

oh lord, i loll'ed.... to be serious.. i do lock up but really if a thief is determined then they can break their way in, which would be more costly than anything inside worthwhile stealing but if i dont lock then insurance is not valid, right..?

holy moly, overwhelming response... for which i am grateful. now if i only knew which.. it seems ocean kayak is the "general" winner with possible the inflatable coming in second. we do like the paddleboard idea also but she would enjoy more a kayak i am sure. thanks for all replies ;)

isnt that your snubber line?

So mothers day is coming up and my wife has been wanting a kayak ever since before i can remember, i think the time is right.. now it is a matter of finding a decent kayak for her needs, your opinion and experience is highly appreciated. single person (or double since we have kids..) light...