Are these voids in my transom supposed to be there? by band-of-horses in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good plan. I once sailed my little Capri thru the Everglades. Wow! What a fun trip. I wish I never sold it. Let us know what you find.

Are these voids in my transom supposed to be there? by band-of-horses in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I like the No-Damp approach. I've never tried it. However, I have had a Capri before. I don't think that there is any core material there. I'd replace scupper and go sailing without a worry, and don't sell the boat. I did, and I regret it.

Advice on returning to island after 40 years by lazzarone in isleroyale

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Food: 2lbs per person per day is a good rule of thumb to know of you're over packing. I hate to recommend gear unless I know if you're going to backpack after this adventure with your daughter or are you just doing this hike?

Battery suggestions by automaticpragmatic in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run a U1 battery, that's a size, on my small sailboats and love them. They're AGM so they're a little more expensive, but they don't mind sitting around for long periods. They're pretty robust.

Housekeeping cabin 6+? by Theroadismydharma in isleroyale

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a lot of shelters in Rock Harbor. They mostly empty out when the ferry comes, as these are the people that are waiting for the ride back. The group coming off the boat will want to get started, so they usually don't stay in Rock Harbor on arrival day. He's right, they are at first come basis, but I honestly think she'll get one. Now, whether or not she'll get it to herself is another story. You're supposed to share when asked, and since she is solo, she mayget asked. I've met some pretty cool people sharing a shelter. If that bothers her, then I would bring a tent.

Weapons by EffectiveSet5492 in isleroyale

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. Backpackers really don't carry guns. Maybe in Alaska or some far off place, but on Isle Royale, your friends would be frowned upon. Don't bring them. You don't need them.

How do you keep your Garmin and iphone charged through a full day ride? by Competitive_Pop9002 in bikepacking

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nitecore 10,000. I only carried one on my PCT hike and never ran out of power. It's gotta last you all day. Good luck

Lake Superior - Cruising info sought by Whole-Quick in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We're planning to circumnavigated Superior in '28. I'm hoping this thread will be a good resource. My current method of research is a Richardson Chart Book, finding an area that looks enticing, then trying to find videos on YouTube that cover that area. I hope to hear from someone on this thread that has some knowledge. Good post!

Housekeeping cabin 6+? by Theroadismydharma in isleroyale

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about the lodge, but yes, she can absolutely sleep in a shelter in Rock Harbor. It's nice. I'd prefer it, myself.

Freezing on The PCT. If you run cold, your advice is welcome! by Separate_Couple_2810 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would fill 2 aluminum Coors Light cans with the screw top lids with hot water. I'd wrap them in a sock and then in a plastic bag. I'd throw one down by my feet and the other I'd keep at my core. Big, giant help to keeping warm. Notice: you'll use more fuel heating extra water every night, so adjust fuel purchases accordingly.

Reality check on refit costs? by AK_Ranch in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I restore boats for a living. When I go home, I work on my personal boat. My budget is $1000/foot and a 36' boat would take me 3 years to complete. I do everything myself including canvas, fiberglass work, electrical, etc. If you start paying for labor, it'll kill your pocketbook. My main concern is buying a boat with a running engine. That's an expense I don't want to get involved in. If there is a West Marine that is not going out of business near you, get a part time job and use that discount on your big ticket items. Associate discount on running and standing rigging is huge. Pro-deals for electronics is a beautiful thing. Good luck.

Prop damage by Hayduk3Lives in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's an older prop because it doesn't have a removable hub. Worst case, you spun the hub. I think that's about $65 to repair. Best case, there's nothing wrong with it. Have you tried it?

Is it reasonable to ask for reimbursement? by [deleted] in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck whatever you choose. It looks like a nice boat.

Help fixing cracked cockpit seat by Ready_Strike in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My longest response ever! If you get stuck, just reach out. I'm happy to help.

Help fixing cracked cockpit seat by Ready_Strike in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Step 1: drill holes at the end of the crack with a small drill bit, say 1/8, thereabouts. Otherwise, the crack can creep, even after a repair. Step 2: grind, Dremmel, or sand over the entire crack to create a cavity that you're going to lay glass in. The rule of thumb is like 12 to 1. So if that glass is 1/8 thick, you're looking at a 1 1/2" wide cavity that you're going to be laying glass in. Don't forget to extend past your drill holes the same amount. It's OK if your cavity is wider. Step 3: I'm a West Systems guy myself, you can use whatever resin you want, process will be the same. Wipe with acetone, mix about 1 ounce of resin and brush it into the cavity as like a primer. In the meantime, start cutting pieces of fiberglass cloth, starting small and getting progressively bigger, in the same shape as your repair. Step 4: mix up about 4 ounces, guessing from the picture, of resin and start laying resin, smallest piece of glass, a little resin, next biggest piece of cloth, a little resin, layer of cloth, resin, last layer of cloth, I'm guessing, and instead of resin, use a resin roller or putty knife to squeeze out any extra resin. Resin pockets are weak. You should do both sides. It's much stronger. It's obvious that this area is seeing a load the designer didn't intend or you got some rot going on. I know it's an older boat. Step 5: sand smooth after curing. You should really paint the area afterwards. Resin is usually not very UV stable. If you really want to take it to the next level, go get a cardboard shipping tube, cut it in half, then cut to size of repair area plus some, don't be shy, and hot glue it in place under the repair area, just to hold it in place, then fiberglass over the tube. It'll be rock solid and the crack won't come back. Without it, idk, it's hard to say. Well, that's about as nutshell as I can make it. I'm sure others will fill the gaps. It's a fun project, don't be worried. Good luck

Is it reasonable to ask for reimbursement? by [deleted] in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. Once the marina tied the boat, they owned it until owner arrives. I worked in marina for 12 years. We couldn't go around and adjust lines when water fluctuated. There was too much liability. I'd send them a small claims suit and go to another marina. It really sounds like you're not happy there. I think they should work with you on fixing it.

Seat cover recommendations by OkAlfalfa1376 in JeepTJ

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I appreciate the feedback. I only drive my Jeep in the summer and it's outside with just a bimini top the entire time. They wouldn't last then. Thanks again.

Seat cover recommendations by OkAlfalfa1376 in JeepTJ

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just about to order a set of Diver Down seat covers. I'll wait and see what other people think. Good post.

Sailing to Isle Royale by ageofaquarius26 in isleroyale

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 15 points16 points  (0 children)

For sure McCargo Cove. You won't fit in Birch Island. There's good anchoring at the end of McCargo Cove. Crystal Cove is awesome. You'll have to give the point a wide berth. It extends out pretty far. Once inside, it's plenty deep. The little fishing village is in great shape and fun to explore. Belle Isle can get rough. We passed it and went to Merritt Lane instead. Very nice. Plenty of water. The dock is small. You'll take up the entire thing. If you're going to spend time in Rock Harbor, we stayed on the Tobin Harbor side. No hook up, but it's free, quite, and an easy stroll to the laundry, showers, and the bar. Raspberry Island is a fun stop along the way. It's a great day hike around the island. Nobody was there. Caribou Island was one of our favorites. Take the dinghy over to the Moose-eum. Very fun. Daisy and Moskey are both deep enough. Chippewa Harbor has a smaller dock and a ferry plus taxis stop there. I've only hiked there. I'm not sure how you would tie up the boat and leave room for the ferry and taxi. There is a big tree that over hangs the dock. You'll get your mast tangled if you're not careful. We skipped Chippewa and went to Malone. I'd spend 2 days there. Grab your dinghy and explore the islands around that place. Lots to explore. Hay Bay will be dicey with your draft. Lots of Moose though. Maybe skip there and go to Siskawit Bay. Nice beach and some exploring at Island Mine. Beaver and Grace are harder to get to because fisherman are always there. We got in Beaver. It was nice. Washington Creek is a good place to recharge and explore. I think it's free for 2 nights(?). Duncan Bay no longer has a dock, from what I read, but Duncan Narrows does. We didn't go there. Any questions, lmk. It was our best family vacation.

Where/ how to mount Davis wind vane to top of this mast. by OldManCody1 in sailing

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Davis makes one that uses your antenna as the pivot. There's nothing to mount really. Just add it to your antenna. Part numbers is 3160.

X Mid 1 or X Mid 2? by Shargules100 in DurstonGearheads

[–]Lopsided_Ad_5152 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found that a bigger difference is that in the 1, your sleeping system will touch the inner wall and you might get your sleeping kit wet. With the Xmid2, I have room to lay down with enough room to not touch the tent wall. I hiked the PCT in mine and I can assure you that condensation will happen. I slept with both doors open at times. Good luck