"Well first off, well done for crossing an ocean that most people in the stuck up marinas you visited will never see - never mind cross. I do not believe they have made shore power cords in excess of 2 thousand miles yet. I am working to outfit my…"
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Paul Cheney
- 46, Male
- Burlington, Ontario
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Key West Lovers
This group is for anyone who loves Key West whether you have been there or hope to go.If you want information about KW or have stories to share this is the place.See More
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Why Renewable Energy
This is a discussion that I would like to start on why we should go renewable. From the Cost of the Equipment to the Installation (either do it yourself or have it installed) to the Cost of Diesel and mantainence on your engine. and Enviroment
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Sensible Small Boat Cruising
A group to discuss cruising in small boats.(25-36 feet). That's not set in stone, but I'mpartial to that kind of cruising.See More
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Zen and the art of sailboat maintenance
Take the best option on sailboat maintenance. Do it yourself, with the help of others.
Paul Cheney replied to Dave Skolnick's discussion Necessary Stuff in the group Chefs at Sea"Pressure cooker, spices, garlic, onions, potatoes, lots and lots of dried beans and lentils - a sprouter for the beans - you will always have fresh veggies this way.
Rolled oats, dried raisens and cranberries, nuts, honey, - make granola.
Flour…"
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Chefs at Sea
While you may not be considered a chef in your kitchen, at sea in your galley you are. Join this group and share your stories and recipes from the galley!
Profile Information
- Profile Type:
- Sailor
- Homeport:
- Burlington Ontario
- About Me:
- I love the minimalist sailing provides, the confines of the solitude, I do not care where I do it as long as I do not see anything but open space and water. I like to challenge myself, go a little further each time.
I love to cook, I love to cook on board even more. I enjoying diving and snorkeling, I earn my living as a photographer.
- Current location:
- Ontario
- Destinations visited:
- Great Lakes, Gulf of Mexico, Florida Keys
- Looking to:
- Live aboard full time, round the horn, circumnavigate solo.
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Arne Opperud replied to sam's discussion Teak seat metal protrusions in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"I have used Boracol treatment once or twice a year. Keeps the black spots away, maintaining a grey patina.
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Arne Opperud replied to Dave Shore's discussion B43 wheel leather in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"I have used mid tan shoe polish, cream type. Worked well."
sam replied to Wayne's discussion Anchor upgrade in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"Yep, I too have snapped a couple of the clam shell drain covers off. I have a couple of spares, but may or may not replace this time. The slack didn't seem to be the ultimate cause. Seems that wind/tide shifts and wake surge would cause the…"
Peter Obetz replied to Wayne's discussion Anchor upgrade in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"Sam, we are the essentially the same. Using the same mantus bridle as you. Quick question to you and any others using a bridle. We had the bridle rubbing the sides of the bow in a recent storm and it ended up snapping off the…"
sam replied to Wayne's discussion Anchor upgrade in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"On Longhawk we use a Rocna 20KG. I changed out the chain gypsy when new to one that handles 5/16 high Test chain. Then I went with 175 ft of 5/16 HT chain tailed with 200 ft of three strand.(overkill, but I had the rode as supplied new).
For a short…"
sam replied to Dave Shore's discussion B43 wheel leather in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"My wheel leather is shot. Not only do I have spots of eroded / worn areas but the stitching is now going also. Instead of trying to salvage the Cordavan/ Buckskin or whatever color they call it, I plan on stitching up some new elk leather grey…"
sam replied to Chris's discussion Battery Charger in the group Beneteau 40 & 43"Chis, I have a 2008 B43 with what I expect is the same charger. Its a Xantrex 40 Amp.
It does "run" a lot. As Mike responded. the fan is often on. Mine has done this since essentially day one, cycling often.I have 660 amp hours of…"
sam added a discussion to the group Beneteau 40 & 43
Teak seat metal protrusions
All knowing list....I have a new question.My boat is 9 years old now, and the teak seats are beginning to have metal "brads" sticking up out of the teak. My teak has weathered, as I am of the natural teak camp, not varnishing or oiling heavily. Has anyone else seen this? Did Beneteau use brads of some sort along with the mastic? I plan on taking a small grinding bit on my dremel tool and touching each one until they are no longer standing proud, then do a little light sanding. Thoughts and…See More
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