A few days ago our founder Andy asked about the 34 CHB "Sea Otter." You may remember that "Sea Otter" was the boat that Hugo and Rachael Anderson took to...
The Sea Otter was purchased several years ago by TJ Edwards, a former sailer. He previously owned a 26 (28?) foot sailboat and on one trip we rendezvous-ed ...
It's not a bad idea. It's also not as useful as it used to be, and it's a little more expensive than just using a title. Depending on where you live, your ...
Some of the pro's of documentation: 1) Valid outside the USA - no state registration is valid but may be accepted 2) A clear title of ownership - state...
IMHO: A document is like an FCC VHF license in that you don't *need* either if all you are doing is cruising in US waters, but if you go to Canada, Mexico, or...
I wasn't aware of the online renewal form. That may come in handy. I have used the name lookup site many times. It seems hit and miss whether they list the...
I filled my tanks yesterday for the first time and one tank was full and the other took 70 gallons. Is there a shut off or transfer so fuel can be taken from...
-I looked at Sea Otter when TJ was trying to sell her.. weak decks it went around a few brokers and the surveys kept comming back with bad decks.. I knew tha...
RE >> Fuel line shut off . . . There is typically a shutoff valve in the cross over pipe toward the stern of the engine room. There is probably one on each...
... John, See my web site. Click on BOATING TIPS and then Boat Delivery Checklist. One of the entries directly applies to your question. It suggests that...
When our starboard fuel tank failed it was replaced with one which was 25 gallons smaller than the port tank. I had a fuel manifold installed that I had ...
Greetings - Of the many newsgroups to which I subscribe, this is the only one where it is necessary to "Reply All" (at least for me) so that the message gets...
... Charles, I will try but I am not good at this computer stuff. Like you I also use THUNDERBIRD. BEFORE your hit the Reply or Reply All button do you see ...
I may have found and fixed most of the cabin leaks. However, previous leaks have damaged or discolored interior teak paneling in places, especially under...
Our boat has been redone inside with painted walls but teak trim on all the windows and of course the teak cabinets. Certainly brightens up the interior....
OK - Look at this: Click my original message at the top. You get From: Charles Bollinger Sender: CHB@yahoogroups.com Date:........ To: CHB@yahoogroups.com ...
Charles Bollinger, DO NOT hit reply. Put your cursor on the persons NAME and click this will, on my computer using THUNDERBIRD, send it to the writer ONLY. ...
Same problem here, Bill. I, too, have tried them all. The big problem is
when you get water damage it raises the grain on the paneling. The teak skin
is only...
Robert Bachman
bachman11@...
Oct 6, 2008 6:43 am
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Hi Bill In 2004 we purchased a 1986 Present/CHB sundeck that was sunk in hurricane Charlie. Boy talk about damaged teak, in a some cased the hole...
... in a some cased the hole top layer was coming off. The only solution was to replace or re-veneer. It turns out that when to boat was built they constructed...
Got a malfunctioning bathtub faucet on '81 Present. All I really need is a pair of stems and seats to repair the existing faucet. Looking on plumbing ...
... Al, I have done both, replaced the whole faucet in the kitchen and the bathroom lavatory. For the bath tub I replaced the rubber washer. In replacing the...
Charles, I am suggesting that since previous discussions have indicated that the term "chubbie" is offensive to some, that you refrain from using the word in...
Charles, Last week I finally, after many years of biting my tongue, responded
to your referring to this group as "Chubbies". I thought my reasoning that
it was...
Robert Bachman
bachman11@...
Oct 6, 2008 9:08 pm
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If the faucet is the Chinese original good luck. You might find it a lot
easier to replace with a new American (as in Made in China) faucet. Bob Bachman My...
Robert Bachman
bachman11@...
Oct 6, 2008 9:32 pm
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OK Everyone take a deep breath.....RELAX... THE WIFE responds: For those of you who are offended by the term "Chubbies"... It is not a reference to any part...
I recall once having a link to a web site on which various regional fuel prices were posted. Does anyone have that link and if so, would one share it? Thank...