Well put, Ben! I've often thought one of the fun and stimulating aspects of
the list is the fact that not absolutely every thread is boating related.
It's kinda like the bar at the yacht club. The common denominator of
everyone there is love of boating but the range of lively conversations can
, April 26, 2011 10:17 AM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Question
Hey, Steve -
On Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 09:10:36AM -0400, SteveW wrote:
Well put, Ben! I've often thought one of the fun and stimulating aspects
of
the list is the fact that not absolutely every thread
and just as she mentioned how much fun it would be to get together
with SteveW, BenO and a few other lively List members I opened Ben's
message on just that subject! Curiouser and Curiouser.
I enjoyed the new Science Channel show Firefly last Sunday at 2100ET.
Sort of Grandson of Han Solo and his
Easy does it S/V Sarks! If you mention that you really love that type of
stuff (like Norm's question) you're liable to get flamed with all sorts of
vitriolic messages g!
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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How about the little tiny filter at the end of the pick-up line in the tank.
Had that one happen and at the time didn't even know there was a small
filter at the end of that puppy! And, of course, been there done that...
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of
, 2011 at 09:10:44AM -0400, SteveW wrote:
How about the little tiny filter at the end of the pick-up line in the
tank.
Had that one happen and at the time didn't even know there was a small
filter at the end of that puppy! And, of course, been there done that...
Argh! BTDT, still got the T-shirt
My only question is whether or not engines are actually another form of
intelligent life. When you don't really need them, they'll run fine! But
I'm convinced they can hear our thoughts and when we've got that oh boy, we
could get in trouble here, we better start the engine the engine in
Jim, I'd think the first thing to do is call Xantrex customer service and
explain the situation to them. It might be as simple as an internal
battery...but in any case they'll be able to help...
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
All outgoing
Norm, assuming you're relating this 'cause it happened to you, how the hell
did you figure out the problem? Did you just start pulling and inspecting
individual hoses until you saw the problem?
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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WOW!!! Thanks for sharing, Yanni!!! What a great, uplifting story..
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: Letsgosailing now
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 1:39 PM
To: Liveaboard
Subject:
About 10 years ago, Roger Susie Mummah took off on their Hunter 31,
cruised the Bahamas, and wrote a fantastic book about their travels. If
you've been on list for a long time, you'll remember them from here and the
old 'original' livaboard list when Stefan was hosting.
Not only is it a great
Hi, Ben!
Are you still up here in the NY area?
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: Ben Okopnik
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 10:28 AM
To:
I agree with Skip on this one. While I don’t have to worry about web connection
issues, etc. while sitting at home in front of a roaring fireplace I can look
through the emails in ‘preview’ and make the decision to engage or not.
It seems to me that there’s always as slowdown this time of the
into the batteries so I guess I may be buying new batteries in the spring.
Bob
PDQ 36
Peace
From: liveaboard-boun...@liveaboardonline.com
[mailto:liveaboard-boun...@liveaboardonline.com] On Behalf Of SteveW
Sent
I assume that like me, a lot of you also get the Dozier's Waterway Guide
online. The latest issue had a link to a really interesting new toy to keep
on the boat. Check out this link:
http://www.jetlev.com/
I'm not sure whether this comes through as a hyperlink so if it doesn't, cut
and
From: bill wright
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 3:02 PM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] EXT : Any other lists more active?
If they're wet cells check the water level once or twice and they'll be great.
Bill Wright
S/V Wright Tack
On 12/16/2011 11:23 AM, SteveW
Interesting concept, Ben but the first thing which popped into what's left
of my mind is that it probably would only work well if the water in all
cells dropped at the same rate. I've never found that to be the case in my
batteries. It's probably a harbinger of a bad cell happening in the near
From watching the video, I’d say you’d be okay as long as you approached the
beach from the seaward side and insured that fire-hose pickup stayed in the
water behind you. Otherwise you could be in for a rather sudden drop – oops I
meant “landing”...
Now that I’m thinking about it, I wonder
in ship to shore transportation
Steve,
One doesn't wear the motor. It is in a boat which has to follow you around.
Eric Thompson
San Jose, California
capteri...@sbcglobal.net
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To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Sent: Saturday
. :-)
Eric Thompson
San Jose, California
capteri...@sbcglobal.net
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From: SteveW windso...@pipeline.com
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2011 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] The latest in ship to shore transportation
From watching
to read...
Eric Thompson
San Jose, California
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From: SteveW windso...@pipeline.com
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 9:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] The latest in ship to shore transportation
I just checked
There are some days where I suspect the term Microsoft Smart Quote is an
oxymoron of the highest ordersort of like Government Intelligence
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
A dark night, a scuba tank, and a shovel?
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Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:58 AM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject:
Bay, NY
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From: Jim Lynch
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 9:36 AM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
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On 12/16/2011 11:23 AM, SteveW wrote:
I agree with Skip on this one. While I don’t
2011 09:36:40 -0500
From: j...@fayettedigital.com
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] EXT : Any other lists more active?
On 12/16/2011 11:23 AM, SteveW wrote:
I agree with Skip on this one. While I don’t have to worry about web
connection issues, etc. while sitting
Probably a better idea than my tongue-in-cheek suggestion of the scuba tank.
But my concept gives you the chance to discover all sorts of “stuff” which has
fallen into the water over the years – like old cell phones, car keys, etc
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: Lew Hodgett
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 10:26 PM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] The latest in ship to shore transportation
SteveW wrote:
Nevertheless, I’d LOVE to take
We’ll see your snow and raise???
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: gypsy...@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 4:55 PM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard]
I know what you mean, Alan!
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: Alan Lewis
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 7:18 PM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] EXT : Any
I looked at that website, Ben, and it appears that PEX is designed for water
systems (presumably, potable water) and it doesn't mention anything about
it's use for sanitation hose. Which brings up two questions in my mind.
The website specifically cautions against using it with any supply
I just wrote Sam, Vern.
It’s working
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: Vernon Densler
Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2012 9:36 PM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: [Liveaboard] test
Welcome Back, Norm!
Where've you been?
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 9:56 AM
To:
There's your explanation, Norm.
I wonder whether anyone makes a run-dry bilge pump which can continue to run
and push air through the hose.
Could be a nice research project for someone with a lot of time on their
hands :-) !
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out
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From: Ben Okopnik
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 2:15 PM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] How often do you clean your shower sump...
Hey, Steve -
On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 12:54:55PM -0400, SteveW wrote:
There's your
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From: Ben Okopnik
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 12:04 AM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] How often do you clean your shower sump...
On Thu, Apr 12, 2012 at 10:09:39PM -0400, SteveW wrote:
As always, Ben, you come
I think you might be one or two emails behind on this, Norm grins.
My concept was something powerful enough to push enough air through the hose
to completely eliminate any residual water in the hose which could backflow
into the sump or bilge. In a perfect world, the float switch would come on
@liveaboardonline.com
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On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 10:10:51AM -0400, SteveW wrote:
That's waay to much to think about, Ben g!
Besides, given the size of our boats compared to Norm's, I'm sure you
couldn't fit a milk jug float into your bilge
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On Fri, Apr 13, 2012 at 06:05:42PM -0400, SteveW wrote:
Thanks, Ben. I think
Boy, Vern, that really sucks big time!
Presumably, the marina owner takes full responsibility for the damage and
will cover all the repair costs? I'm sure there's no comeback in terms of
the value of lost sailing time but given the way you describe he never told
you about old pilings I'd hate
I had been looking at that but never got into the pricing. Is that cost of
$0.25 for tracking per “breadcrumb”? Seriously !
And what’s the monthly charge for SPOT service and are there extra costs
involved for tracking and/or messages?
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
There is s much potential humor in possible scenarios that it's
taking a great effort of will not to expand on your list, Ben! But those
of us who scoff (another word I rarely get to use!) are probably descended
from our ancient ancestors who thought if we were meant to fly, we would
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Expensive Marine Elect components
On Fri, Jun 29, 2012 at 09:24:03AM -0400, SteveW wrote:
As it turns out, Ben, I'm sneaking out of the office early this afternoon
to
go to the boat to some some maintenance (replacing the stock water
...@liveaboardonline.com
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Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 11:55 PM
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Expensive Marine Elect components
Well, Ben, I stopped by the HD and there was absolutely nothing resembling
Love to - but sometimes due to other factors we'll end up at one - usually,
though, we prefer to anchor out. On those rare occasions where we do pull
into a marina, I'd say 99% of the time they've got 30A pedestals and we're
good.
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing
Wait 'till you get to my age, Norm! The Sr. Moments seem to be getting
strung together closer and closer!
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: Norm
Sent: Sunday, July
Norm, I tried googling the FDU-2 but just came up with a bunch of graduation
photo's on YouTube. But when I googled the BRCU20-2 Google brought me to
these guys. They're a Western US chain so at least you're talking about
domestic UPS shipping or something. Has to be less than the $200
What about just calling Ipex and asking who sells them domestically or
whether you can purchase one direct from them. I had the same experience
with ElectroShield when I was looking for waterproof marine data/power
connectors. Those connectors are used by virtually all the major
electronics
I hate to tell you this, Eric, but if what I heard on the news last night
was accurate, you'll be changing it one more time. Evidently, Microsoft is
eliminating Hotmail and email addresses will be changed to
n...@outlook.com. This link was from Googling the name change alert this
morning:
The price is certainly right, Ben. But I'm curious where you'd be mounting
them. I know you mention rail mounting but I can see the load swinging
once you're underway. It's one thing to have a static load (20#) but once
the natural movement of the boat takes over that 20# static load starts a
I definitely feel your pain, Norm! If you remember, on Hydro-Therapy I
changed out a pair of G-31's for a pair of L-17's for the house bank.
Double the capacity in the identical footprint but definitely not the same
weight or height!!!
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Norm, correct me if I'm wrong here but Eric, I seem to recall those L-17s
were about 370 aHrs each. So I went from an approximate 200 aHr house bank
to a 370 aHr house bank. As I mentioned in an earlier response to Norm,
they've got essentially the identical footprint as a standard G-27 or
Those are the 2V ones, Eric.
The one's I had, and presumably Norm was talking about are 6V at approx 370
aH so a pair gives you a 12V 370 aH house bank wired together. The ones I
had are in the Waste Marine catalog as 8L16s
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out
: [Liveaboard] Norm's batteries?
Steve,
Norm said they were 2 volt cells.
Eric Thompson
Brookdale, California
erict...@hotmail.com
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From: SteveW windso...@pipeline.com
To: liveaboard@liveaboardonline.com
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 6:56 AM
Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Norm's
Boy, Vern, you just left the door open for a seriously funny new
thread!!
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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-Original Message-
From: Densler, Vernon R (AS)
Sent: Wednesday, September
A couple of years ago I thought you had mentioned you had access to a couple
of discarded telephone poles!
Steve Weinstein
S/V CAPTIVA
1997 Hunter 376, Hull #376
Sailing out of Oyster Bay, NY
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From: Norm
Sent: Wednesday,
Hi, Norm and Jan,
I didn’t realize you were up here in the “north” country! On your way down,
will you be stopping at OB? In terms of a Hurricane Hole, we’ve had several
cruisers duck into OB and drop several hooks in West Harbor which is a great
hurricane hole. From where you normally
Wow, Norm! I didn’t realize you drove up! I just assumed you cruised up and
were sitting in a friend’s borrowed RV. I’d tell you then to drive to OB but
at this point there’s not a whole hell of a lot of space in the yard. They
starting hauling boats on an accelerated based once it appeared
Wow, Norm! I didn’t realize you drove up! I just assumed you cruised up and
were sitting in a friend’s borrowed RV. I’d tell you then to drive to OB but
at this point there’s not a whole hell of a lot of space in the yard. They
starting hauling boats on an accelerated based once it appeared
Hey, Ben, how did you weather the storm? Your normal anchorage or did you
move the boat to someplace else.
The phones are down in Long Island (not to mention power, trees, and general
devastation) so I haven't a clue whether or not I still have a boat. I saw
something late last night on one
for all others on the list.
Ed
On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 3:20 AM, Ben Okopnik b...@okopnik.com wrote:
Hi, Steve -
On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 12:45:10PM -0400, SteveW wrote:
Hey, Ben, how did you weather the storm? Your normal anchorage or did you
move the boat to someplace else.
I
We fared okay with the exception of a bimini deck fitting which pulled out.
I can rout out, epoxy, and re-drill and re-attach myself without making any
insurance claim. Besides if I had the yard do it, the cost wouldn't come
close to my deductible so I didn't make any claim.
Other boats
seen a boat with a BOW EYE attachment that had been destroyed.
Ed Kelly
On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 6:02 PM, SteveW windso...@pipeline.com wrote:
We fared okay with the exception of a bimini deck fitting which pulled out.
I can rout out, epoxy, and re-drill and re-attach myself without making
AM
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Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Battery Pulsers for Sale
On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 11:02:23AM -0500, SteveW wrote:
We fared okay with the exception of a bimini deck fitting which pulled
out.
I can rout out, epoxy, and re-drill and re-attach myself without making
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