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Forum: General Discussion 03-31-2023, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By R lucky
Hi All, Just a quick note to say she's been...

Hi All,

Just a quick note to say she's been sold. Full price offer on the fourth showing.

Take care everyone, I look forward to reading about this season's exploits.

Lucky
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 03-31-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,237
Posted By R lucky
Hi All, Just a quick note to say she was...

Hi All,

Just a quick note to say she was sold. Full price offer on the fourth showing.

Take care everyone,
Lucky
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 12-16-2022, 01:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,237
Posted By R lucky
1982 Grand Banks Motoryacht 42' Marina del Rey, $199,000 CA $

Hi All,

I've just listed my beloved 42' Grand Banks Motoryacht. Here's a link to the listing for those who'd like a look:
...
Forum: General Discussion 12-14-2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By R lucky
Hi Guys, Thanks very much -- will do. ...

Hi Guys,

Thanks very much -- will do.

Peter I hope you're enjoying your refit :)
Forum: General Discussion 12-14-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 823
Posted By R lucky
A non-classified post

Hi All,

Hope I don't get into hot water for this... I have just listed my beloved 42' Grand Banks MY for sale with a broker. Hence my not using the Classifieds forum. I also won't post a link...
Forum: General Discussion 05-09-2022, 08:25 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,653
Posted By R lucky
+1 for Zero G. Between the house and boat I have...

+1 for Zero G. Between the house and boat I have many of them. No lasting kinks, little if any memory when coiling and very durable. Highly recommended. Also available on Amazon if your local...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 07-16-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,271
Posted By R lucky
Well, if neither a new swivel or double sheave...

Well, if neither a new swivel or double sheave bracket do the trick, you could always change anchors. I have an 85 lb. Mantus on my '82 42 GB and it comes up into the original roller every time...
Forum: General Discussion 06-26-2021, 04:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,483
Posted By R lucky
So, you've met my partner... :D One...

So, you've met my partner... :D

One suggestion is to check out any recent edition of the Powerboat Guide. Here's a link with lots of choices...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 06-14-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 6,211
Posted By R lucky
My GB 42 is quite a bit heavier than originally...

My GB 42 is quite a bit heavier than originally equipped, so I think I'm safe in this conversation :hide:. I bought a 65lb Mantus after watching Steve's vids, based on higher marks for resetting...
Forum: General Discussion 06-01-2021, 01:39 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 29,413
Posted By R lucky
Best boat name ever — on a racing sailboat,...

Best boat name ever — on a racing sailboat, Priapism. If you don’t know, look it up...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-23-2021, 02:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,611
Posted By R lucky
Greetings and congrats from the west coast...

Greetings and congrats from the west coast :hello:. Yep, we need pictures.
Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape 02-23-2021, 01:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,515
Posted By R lucky
My '82 GB is insured by Markel through Oversea...

My '82 GB is insured by Markel through Oversea Insurance https://www.overseainsurance.com/

I'm a 20-year customer of Oversea -- they're a great company and provide excellent service. I've also...
Forum: General Maintenance 01-25-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,710
Posted By R lucky
Awlspar / Awlbrite

I have that boat that's pretty to look at but no one wants to own -- teak galore. I've been using Awlspar with Awlbrite for about six years and I'm really happy with it. It provides a beautiful...
Forum: General Discussion 11-10-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,453
Posted By R lucky
+1 for cajunrope.com. I bought a full set of...

+1 for cajunrope.com. I bought a full set of 3/4" nylon double braided lines (their Standard Docklines) from them about 7 years ago based on a forum post here, and while I use chafe guards, the...
Forum: General Discussion 10-13-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,082
Posted By R lucky
House Bank Sizing Question

Hi All, it's time to replace (and up-size) my house bank. I have my amp draw computation per 24-hours, but what I need to know is what formula to use so that I'm left with say, 60% state of charge...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,038
Posted By R lucky
boating rich, search "boat netting" in Google...

boating rich, search "boat netting" in Google Images, it will take you days to get through all the hits.
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2020, 11:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,038
Posted By R lucky
Parro, I was thinking of this. How thick was the...

Parro, I was thinking of this. How thick was the wire you used and how did you attach it to your stanchions? Thanks!
Forum: General Discussion 08-09-2020, 12:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,038
Posted By R lucky
Hi Everyone, thank you for the thoughtful...

Hi Everyone, thank you for the thoughtful comments, I appreciate it and I got the message. My dog is always tethered on the F/B with us when we're underway. It's when we're on a mooring that this...
Forum: General Discussion 08-08-2020, 01:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,038
Posted By R lucky
Thank you

Hi and thank you. It looks like netting is plan A for the moment. He actually does know the risks, but a sudden roll can make the most surefooted among us stumble.
Forum: General Discussion 08-07-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,038
Posted By R lucky
Protecting the dog

Hi All, I have a 45 lb. dog who is now getting adventurous enough to leave the salon on his own and walk up to join us on the aft deck or flybridge when we are anchored or moored. This is a bit...
Forum: General Discussion 08-07-2020, 01:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,398
Posted By R lucky
Opu, thanks, that's how we do it in our marina...

Opu, thanks, that's how we do it in our marina now -- and yes, it works on laptops just fine, as long as there's adequate bandwith -- meaning not everyone in the State can be online at the same time....
Forum: General Discussion 08-04-2020, 12:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,398
Posted By R lucky
Hi Guys, thanks very much for the input. ...

Hi Guys, thanks very much for the input. Caltexflanc, thanks for the steer to Peplink -- awesome stuff and I'm still reading about it. Certainly a bulletproof solution.
Forum: General Discussion 08-03-2020, 09:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,486
Posted By R lucky
I had a Silverton Motoryacht "Sidewalk" design --...

I had a Silverton Motoryacht "Sidewalk" design -- full beam to starboard and 3 steps up to the flybridge from the bow to port with a couple more steps down to the aft deck with more steps down to the...
Forum: General Discussion 08-01-2020, 01:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,398
Posted By R lucky
Best cell provider for Catalina Island?

Hi All,

I'm considering installing a Wave WiFi Tidal Wave to improve my internet access both in my marina and at Catalina Island.

Since this will require a dedicated line/sim card, my...
Forum: General Discussion 07-27-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By R lucky
Excellent -- thank you both :)

Excellent -- thank you both :)
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