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by colmitch
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:32 am
Forum: Interior Forum
Topic: Sheets and quilts
Replies: 5
Views: 5321

Re: Sheets and quilts

I had used queen sheets for the forward cabin and king sheets for the at ( the aft cabin bed is really a challenge to make!) Last year I purchased queen sized sheets that are made from a jersey like material with some stretch to them and they work great in both cabins! The bonus is they are easier t...
by colmitch
Mon Jul 14, 2014 2:39 pm
Forum: Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Air conditioning with a Honda generator!!!
Replies: 15
Views: 17997

Re: Air conditioning with a Honda generator!!!

In trying to follow the various comments about using the Honda 2000 to run the air conditioner and I'm still a bit confused. It appears that it will not work by simply pluggin into the shore power connection on the stern and further modifications are needed. Some suggested that it doesn't work well ...
by colmitch
Mon Feb 04, 2013 5:37 pm
Forum: Sailing Forum
Topic: 100-110% JIB
Replies: 3
Views: 6954

Re: 100-110% JIB

I've also upgraded to a 150 and found that it did not improve my performance. I regard to cutting down the 135, wouldn't furling the sail have the same result?
by colmitch
Mon May 07, 2012 11:02 am
Forum: Rigging Forum
Topic: Man Overboard Pole
Replies: 1
Views: 4255

Man Overboard Pole

We are planning a trip to Newport, RI and vacinity in June from the Chesapeake Bay. One of the crew members has a man overboard pole that he wishes to bring. On his boat it is mounted on the single back stay. With our split backstay I'm wondering were and how best to mount it. Anyone have expereince...
by colmitch
Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:04 am
Forum: Rigging Forum
Topic: Boom Vang Adjustment
Replies: 1
Views: 4119

Boom Vang Adjustment

My 2005 350 (HN330) has a "vang" that seems to be nothing more than one aluminum tube inside another looking very much like a large car "shock absorber". Is there some way to adjust the length of this tube for sail trim or is just rigid? I guess I don't understand it all! Greig M...
by colmitch
Wed Mar 07, 2012 4:01 pm
Forum: Interior Forum
Topic: Bulkhead Veneer Delamination
Replies: 28
Views: 25630

Re: Bulkhead Veneer Delamination

I am so glad to see this discussion. I've been ruminating about what to do. My situation is a bit different in that I have both a "popped" seam and a bubble that won't allow the veneer to lay flat. That is, press on it here, and it pops out there. I can see how to glue the seem back in pla...