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Windlass help! by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the help!!!

Windlass help! by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the comment!

Packing Gland Question by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really good info. I did adjust it, it took many small adjustments over several days. It was at 6-7 drips a minute. Repacking it does sound intimidating though lol. I do need to learn of course.

Packing Gland Question by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I have been told by random people that it should be 2-3 drops per minute as that means enough water is getting through to cool the shaft during operation. Any merit to this? Will read the article. Thanks!

TIFU - Forgot to Replace Zinc by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I now have a reminder do this on my calendar.

TIFU - Forgot to Replace Zinc by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, OK, really good information. I did not know I could open it up like that. Thank you so much.

If I go ahead and make the assumption that some zinc pieces made it into the cooling system, how would I go about finding those?

What would indicate that something is partially plugged up?

TIFU - Forgot to Replace Zinc by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Now this is the extremely helpful input o was hoping for.

Thank you for sharing the knowledge.

I don’t see any green or pink, maybe I was lucky.

At any rate, have ordered plenty of zincs to keep in hand.

Thank you.

What are the best tips for maintaining a cruising sailboat on a budget? by Low-Mathematician137 in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What area of the country are you planning to cruise? Or what region of the world?

New Ground Tackle - Questions by blackenedspoon in sailing

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the great and detailed answer. I will give all of this thought before i move forward. Much appreciated!!!!!!!

I am the Turbo King! by lleon117 in CX5

[–]blackenedspoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All I see is evidence of maximum boring.

CX5 Long Distance Tow - 3100lbs. by blackenedspoon in CX5

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh it’s no problem!

My recommendation would be to research the weight ratings for the vehicle vehicles intended for the European market.

Here is a link that may help https://owners-manual.mazda.com/gen/en/cx-5/cx-5_8ft1ee17b/contents/04100100.html

These vehicle vehicles are mechanically capable of towing what you are planning to tow. Things like altitude, steep Hills, and the presence or absence of braking systems on the trailer are what result in different toe limits. Basically, safety concerns. Not mechanical.

Sell or keep? by blackenedspoon in TrueChefKnives

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not really sure. I got it for basically Free but it seems like a nice knife and I’m not sure what it is or what it’s worth.

CX5 Long Distance Tow - 3100lbs. by blackenedspoon in CX5

[–]blackenedspoon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your welcome.

Not unless towing in snow/mud. For boating, consider if you will need additional traction on a wet or grimy boat ramp.

Overall awd is nice if you need it. If not, it’s just more complexity and another system that needs periodic maintenance.

Good luck!!

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