"Hello Randy,
New to the group, going through the posts, I have come upon this thread. I was considering tinting my windows of my Beneteau 43 with a darker tint, but I really like your idea. So I will copy with…"
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- About Me:
- I'm retired and work as a consultant. Time is my own so I get to travel and sail on a whime.
- Current location:
- I live in Niceville Fl and spend 1/2 my time in Portsmouth Va
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- I've had a drink on 6 of the 7 continents.
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A place to exchange thoughts, ideas and discussions about the Beneteau/Oceanis 40 and 43 models.
"Larry good luck. And remember to use the KISS Method when troubleshooting. Keep It Simple Stupid haha. It’s an old and basic concept that dictates you always do the easiest and obvious stuff first. Then if it doesn’t fix it get more…"
"Thanks Mike, good advice which I will follow."
"Sounds like you need to give that windlass some TLC. I used to clean and apply a light coating of grease to all the surfaces in and under the gypsy. It remained smooth over a 10 year period. Five of those years were spent cruising full time on the…"
B43 Windlass Drainage
Doing some maintenance on my B43 Quick Antares windlass this year. After removing the windlass, I knew instantly that I should have been doing this at least ever other year. The windlass was preforming weak and slow with a noise which made me think the motor brushes or a bearing was going out, thus the reason for removing it.What I found upon removal was a tremendous amount of salt and sand on the top part of the gearbox, literally packed in. Upon cleaning everything up, luckily all bearings…See More
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I have been doing corporate coaching and project management. Left to do more individual and small business coaching by phone so I will be free to travel. Put my condo on the market last week, so will probably be in Charlotte until it sells, which I hope is very soon! Then my plans are open - may travel around and visit friends, hopefully get in some sailing!!! Viki
I was watching David Vann till he broke his steed: http://www.esquire.com/the-side/blog/tincan
http://www.marinesource.com/boat_sales/ericson_sloop_5921914383.html
It just caught my attention after Nanc' was givin ye a hard time.
Cruising Editor...Niceville, FL is in the panhandle inland from Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
BTW, where in the heck is Niceville, FL? Must be near Disney!
Come on down to Ft. La-de-da. The water's fine (even if we have fewer places to anchor!).
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