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Absolutely right. Speed over ground is everything. If you don’t have SOG then you’re just sitting there!
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On Jun 30, 2013, at 4:02 PM, Robert Fine wrote:
Quote:From my humble perspective, SOG beats speed through the water. Who cares
how fast you’re going through the water when its distance over ground
you’re trying to cover… 🙂On Sun, Jun 30, 2013 at 3:35 PM, Silverheels wrote:
Quote:Geez, I don’t remember the last time I saw 49 knots at sea. Never again
would be too soon. (I’ve become a trade winds wimp in my dotage.) I gather
the catamaran didn’t mind, though. Great experience!Tor
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I believe it is a photo of the knot meter showing SOG.
BTW.
Just returned from a Bermuda to NYC delivery on a 47 catamaran. Wind speeds to 49 kts. in squalls. 4 day trip.
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On Jun 30, 2013, at 3:10 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:AHA! The plot thickens. Perhaps petty little laws of displacement and such
do not apply down here. Most other things don’t.Now, about that proof. Is yours a photo of a knotmeter readout or a GPS?
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Yes, same place you. Between Bequia and st. Vincent. Took photos as proof. With 1st. Reef to boot.
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On Jun 27, 2013, at 6:20 AM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:Good points, Roger. I should have said it was a beam reach and, since I
don’t have a knotmeter, I have no way of knowing if a stray current was
giving us a boost. The GPS only calculates SOG.What impressed me (beyond the sheer elation of it) was the stability of the
boat. She squatted, but didn’t heel much. And she tracked well; no
skittishness at all. Impressive.Has anyone else clocked those kinds of speeds in a 424 measured by a
knotmeter?Tor
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I did my ham exam last winter in Georgetown, Bahamas took both general and tech the same day. minimal amount of studying just have to learn the answers not the material.
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On Jun 22, 2013, at 9:07 AM, pete wrote:
Quote:Not hard to become a ham. There often are one day study. Learn the answers. Take the test seminars at boat shows and ssca gamsSent from my Android smartphone with a spell checker that is programmed to entertain you.
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PActor modems are quite expensive. The best place to learn how to set one up and get it working would be dockside radio.com. The newest technology to come along is using your sound card on your laptop computer. but that’s a little techno wienie for Tor I’m sure.
I’m Flying to Bermuda on Monday and sailing back to New York City on 46 foot catamaran, should be fun.
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On Jun 21, 2013, at 4:20 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:Nope, no pactor modem or airmail set-up. I guess it’s time I put away my
sextant and catch up. I seem to recall that airmail is only for hams, which
I am not. I’ll look into it. Any recommendations regarding pactor modems?Tor
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I’ve used Grib .us for a number of years. I use it on my netbook. The nice thing about that program is you can download the files from a number of different sources including single side band, Internet and sat phone and view them on there.
Also if you have single sideband sailmail comes with a grib file viewer so that you can download the Grib files directly and view them within sailmail.
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On Jun 20, 2013, at 6:27 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:Hey Pete,Been there done that. Grib.us promises all of it, but I can’t get the site
to work. The links don’t link to anything. When it says “Next” and I click
on that text link, nothing happens. Maybe it’s my computer (although it’s
pretty new, w/Windows 7, and it works everywhere else). Maybe it’s the good
Barbados rum I stocked up on duty-free in Sint Maarten. Whatever, I can’t
get grib.us to give me the program.If anyone has this program and can email the .exe file to me, or else can
tell me where I can download it from a functioning website, I’d be grateful.Tor
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My best advice is to have the yard lift just behind the prop shaft. once they have the strap in place and they put just a wee bit of tension on it, go down and turn the prop shaft. this would ensure that the strap is not on the shaft or the prop. On my boat and I know they’re all different, the strap is either lined up with my winches or just aft of the winches.
My other best advice is to, as soon as they put the travel lift in place, look at your watch say “ok it’s time for coffee I’ll be back in an hour” then call your insurance company.
What I really found out was that if you tell them where to put the straps you now become responsible for any damage. if you let them place the straps and you stay out of it, then they are responsible.
Good luck
Alan
Sent from my iPhoneOn May 23, 2013, at 7:30 AM, John Stevenson wrote:
Quent,
Remember the aft portion of the keel is hollow. I’m not sure it is the
best place for the strap. Remember Alan’s experience when he told the yard
where to put the strap and it did catch the shaft. My advise: Give them
the lifting diagram and if they don’t think they can lift the boat safely
go elsewhere.Regards,
John Stevenson
http://www.svsarah.comOn Thu, May 23, 2013 at 7:15 AM, Robert Fine wrote:
You can pick the boat up by running the strap at the aft edge of the keel.
I’ve done it, but prefer the space between the prop and rudder.Bob
I’m not being terse. This is from my mobile.
On May 23, 2013 7:03 AM, “quent” wrote:Hello All-
Yard I’m thinking of using wants the aft strap under the keel instead of
aft of the prop. Afraid of damaging the shaft/strut assembly.
Seems a little shakey to me. Anyone have guidance?
Thanks,
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Yes. Your probably right , pre-bent.
I have a coat of zinc cromate on as an under coat. Which is why they are yellow at the moment.
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On May 16, 2013, at 2:01 PM, John Stevenson wrote:
Alan,
Not sure what your picture is of, but it doesn’t look like a spreader.
Are you talking about the flange that is welded to the inboard end of the
spreader. If so it might be bent to keep the spreaders angled slightly
upward to insure the tip bisects the angle formed by the shroud.
I can’t tell from my picture, nor looking at the spreaders from deck to see
if mine have the same bend. Does my spreader look like yours?Regards,
John Stevenson
http://www.svsarah.comOn Thu, May 16, 2013 at 12:21 PM, Alan wrote:
Yes that is the plate. Here is a picture that shows the bent ends. They
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Sorry you feel that way about Bermuda it was one of the places that I really thought was an accomplishment once I pulled into the harbor a real feeling of self-satisfaction making it to Bermuda.
No bullshit people standing at the bar, everybody got there the same way.Sent from my iPhone
On May 14, 2013, at 8:21 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:The place sounds like a friggin’ nightmare, an emergency only stop. I’ll do
my best to bypass it, but thank you for that very valuable info.Tor
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The last time I was in Bermuda we waited for four or five days so that we would only have to motor for 4 days on the way to St. Maarten. the last three days were perfect sailing. Everyone in Bermuda at the time was doing the same fuel calculations as to how many days they could motor and left Bermuda based on that calculation. The P424 with 80 gallons of fuel plus another 30 on deck is a pretty good range.
Besides that you have to check off the cheeseburger at the White horse Tavern from your bucket list and a dark and stormy.
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On May 14, 2013, at 6:23 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:John Stevenson, Alan & John Sommer,Thank you for your feedback, advice and (JS) CHARTS! Excellent stuff. I will
do my best to bypass Bermuda, but it’s pretty windless out there now and I
may decide it’s worth the high price to refuel en route to St. Maarten.
We’ll see.Your input is much appreciated.
Tor
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They will not turn you away. They will call you when they see you on their radar. they ask an awful lot of detailed questions that you will have to scurry around your boat for. much easier to have the pre-arrival form emailed or faxed to them ahead of time. Then you just give them your boat name And they will have all of your information. They will also ask you for all of your waypoints into the harbor around the reef.
Have a safe journey
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On May 14, 2013, at 4:36 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:No, I’m not sure I’ll need to stop there. Also don’t have a lot of time
right now. Will they turn me away without that?Tor
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Have you sent your pre arrival form yet to Bermuda CG Radio?
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On May 14, 2013, at 3:29 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Does anyone have or know where I can download digital charts of Bermuda,
specifically the approaches and entrances? I’ll need them before tomorrow
morning.Thanks,
Tor
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Needed for the rv-20.
Although you could measure all around the edge of the shaft with a pair of calipers.
Much easier with the gauge
I’ am sure he would send you one.Sent from my iPhone
On May 7, 2013, at 8:03 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:Walter didn’t send me any such key. Maybe it isn’t necessary for the RV-20,
or maybe they forgot. If it is necessary and I have a V-drive or
transmission problem as a result, I’m sure they’ll stand behind it.Right?
(I’m sure Don will respond to this for all of us, so we’re all clear.)
Tor
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My gauge came on a key ring, has two steps on it. maybe about an inch-long half-inch wide. Made of brass. It’s referred to on the alignment directions
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On May 7, 2013, at 5:57 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:Thanks, Roger. I’m emailing Don to find out what you’re referring to. He
never mentioned anything to me about PDF’s, set up gauges and specially
machined keys.Tor
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Besides the PFD’s for setting it up, Walters also has a specially machined key that you use for centering the shift. make sure you get that also.
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On May 7, 2013, at 5:30 PM, Roger Bigger wrote:
Quote:There are a couple PDFs for the V-20. Don has them. One has the correct measurements for setting up the drive shaft as it floats at the v-drive side and needs to be fixed at the correct position on the hollow shaft side. Let me know if you’d like me to email or post them.One other thing, my drive shaft was heavily pitted, and I replaced it at the same time. Don at Walter Gear can help you with that, if needed.
Roger
On May 7, 2013, at 3:15 PM, “Silverheels” wrote:
Quote:Roger,What PDF’s?
Tor
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