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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 07-19-2021, 01:04 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,891
Posted By kev_rm
I use a 1/4" dyneema soft shackle through the...

I use a 1/4" dyneema soft shackle through the chain and then tie the bridle to that with bowlines. They are remarkably chafe resistant and far stronger than the chain (in this case, 5/16) and cost...
Forum: General Discussion 05-25-2020, 01:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 3,544
Posted By kev_rm
+1 on bad cap

+1 on bad cap
Forum: General Discussion 04-01-2019, 05:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,265
Posted By kev_rm
Literally two threads down right now ...

Literally two threads down right now

https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/battery-explodes-43824.html#post753457
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 10-08-2017, 07:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,540
Posted By kev_rm
Do not buy a much bigger inverter than you need. ...

Do not buy a much bigger inverter than you need. Their efficiency is usually highest near peak.
Forum: General Discussion 10-07-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,103
Posted By kev_rm
just fyi valve timing overlap doesn't have...

just fyi valve timing overlap doesn't have anything to do with forced induction. many normally aspirated high performance engines have loads of overlap.
Forum: General Discussion 10-02-2017, 12:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,000
Posted By kev_rm
No kids (other than the 4-legged kind) and I am...

No kids (other than the 4-legged kind) and I am solo.. once again :ermm:

I had not considered moving the boat closer. I may ask around about facilities and conditions. I assumed everything was...
Forum: Power Systems 10-02-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,635
Posted By kev_rm
Have you considered a smaller pump?

Have you considered a smaller pump?
Forum: Power Systems 10-02-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,695
Posted By kev_rm
Mine is a bear if the vanes get caught up on the...

Mine is a bear if the vanes get caught up on the water inlet "grate" on the pump body. You have to keep the leading tips of them bent inward towards shaft to pass.
Forum: General Discussion 10-02-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,000
Posted By kev_rm
The money is good - about 5 times a year what I...

The money is good - about 5 times a year what I need for cruising all in.

The thought that is sticking with me right now is I left a similarly lucrative job in 2012 to travel and work remotely,...
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2017, 11:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,000
Posted By kev_rm
Interesting many of your are talking about...

Interesting many of your are talking about selling the boat which is assuming I'm taking the job. The real question is giving up a few years of cruising for more money a good decision ;)

I do...
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,000
Posted By kev_rm
I like it. :thumb:

I like it. :thumb:
Forum: General Discussion 10-01-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,000
Posted By kev_rm
WWYD? Being away from boat for a couple years

It seems silly to ask a bunch of strangers this question but I value all perspectives so here goes.

I am seriously contemplating taking a job opportunity that is land locked. I'd think about it...
Forum: General Discussion 09-25-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,327
Posted By kev_rm
+1 they are also good for local knowledge. This...

+1 they are also good for local knowledge. This summer I called them to get some very specific channel advice (hell gate in georgia, maybe 20' wide channel?). Even though I had been through before...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-24-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,220
Posted By kev_rm
I also feel an obligation to monitor 16 for karma...

I also feel an obligation to monitor 16 for karma purposes.
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 09-23-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,798
Posted By kev_rm
Is this the same red stuff that dries to a brown...

Is this the same red stuff that dries to a brown color, typically gets all over your knuckles and fingers?
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-23-2017, 09:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,696
Posted By kev_rm
Twins are not less reliable if you consider...

Twins are not less reliable if you consider maintaining propulsion the thing you are maintaining. They are definitely more maintenance (more expensive) and less efficient (also more expensive)- all...
Forum: Welcome Mat 09-23-2017, 08:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,696
Posted By kev_rm
Losing your single engine in a boat is a Pan Pan...

Losing your single engine in a boat is a Pan Pan at worst, at least to start. Losing a single engine over the rockies is a mayday.
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 09-23-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,142
Posted By kev_rm
Cruising Guide/Chart Book Recommendations

Looking for recommendations on chart books/cruising guides for a couple of areas, Exumas, Turks and Caicos, and also Caribbean side of Central America (Yucatan and south)

thanks in advance.
Forum: General Discussion 09-21-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,398
Posted By kev_rm
I have stayed on AirBNB boats before. They were...

I have stayed on AirBNB boats before. They were "non operational", basically boats turned into houses. I think it can be a good investment if you have a boat you don't plan on ever actually...
Forum: General Discussion 09-20-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 7,954
Posted By kev_rm
All insurance is an investment - it behaves like...

All insurance is an investment - it behaves like a reverse annuity with some probability of losing all your money (i.e. no claims paid)

The average person would be financially better off, over...
Forum: General Discussion 09-20-2017, 09:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,065
Posted By kev_rm
Comms might be useful for the practice session....

Comms might be useful for the practice session....
Forum: General Discussion 09-19-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 7,954
Posted By kev_rm
Liability, yes, please. Property, if you...

Liability, yes, please.

Property, if you can't afford the loss, yes.

If you can, it just depends on how you value the time without it. Insurance overhead is around 45-50 cents on the dollar, a...
Forum: General Maintenance 09-19-2017, 08:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,790
Posted By kev_rm
I use what LarryM suggested.. only way to know...

I use what LarryM suggested.. only way to know for sure.
Forum: General Maintenance 09-19-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,542
Posted By kev_rm
I put 1.5" before I put this head in. this head...

I put 1.5" before I put this head in. this head has a 1" discharge. i'm not sure you could make the argument around clogging. i'd go with 1" in hindsight.
Forum: General Discussion 09-19-2017, 08:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,587
Posted By kev_rm
twin owner here. next boat will be single....

twin owner here.

next boat will be single. have run home after a minor failure too.

fuel not a consideration can run 1 engine at a time and get close..

top speed, meh, thought it was...
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