The following are a result of some of my research, some are redundant
most are not. I look forward to some of these making it to my
"favorite" sailing index pages;}

http://www.anzam.com/howto_index_005.htm
Tang Compression tubes

http://www.anzam.com/howto_index_004.htm
Some Tips and How-To's: Painting Topsides
Yes Interlux had a painting guide but this is worth the read too.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
The proper way to check for paint adhesion is to (using a razor blade)
cut a series of slices thru the painted surface about 1/16" apart
about 3/4" long.

Next cut a second set of slices at 90 degrees to the first set (a
checkerboard pattern). Press a strip tape (don't remember the exact
tape description but a good masking tape should suffice) firmly across
the pattern. Remove the tape. There should be very little removal of
paint. If there is lots of paint missing (several squares) you don't
have good adhesion.
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http://www.zimmermanmarine.com/docs/...ht%20again.pdf

http://www.usace.army.mil/usace-docs...-618/chap6.pdf

http://www.sailingworld.com/article....D=596&exclude=

http://slowflight.net/upgrades/index.html#toc

http://slowflight.net/upgrades/images/2conmast1.jpg

http://slowflight.net/upgrades/tips-GinPole.html
Building and using a Gin Pole
Raising your mast with less effort

http://slowflight.net/upgrades/singl...dmaststep.html
C-22 SINGLE HANDED STEPPING OF THE MAST

http://www.ballengerspars.com/index.html
# Products and Services
# Custom Parts List
# Mast Tuning Guide
# Mast Maintenance

http://www.charleston-spar.com/us/ma...&f=3,87,,115,a

http://www.riggingonly.com/

http://www.ayesail.net/sailing/MAST_..._PROCEDURE.htm
MAST TENSIONING PROCEDURE
ISOMAT ALUMINUM SPAR
1995 HUNTER 26 FOOT
SLOOP RIGGED SAILBOAT

http://www.ayesail.net/sailing/Hunte..._Contents.html
http://www.ayesail.net/sailing/Sailb...2000Wiring.jpg

http://www.fattyknees.com/fatty_knees_goodoldboat.html
Four tenders for sail
Searching for the ideal sailing tender, we test four of the best.

http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/rigging/default.asp
Mast and Rigging Surveying

http://www.spars.co.uk/selden%20manuals/595-560-E.pdf

http://www.soverel33.com/Quicklinks/Index.html

http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homep...570/colman.htm
Columbia 26 Mk2 1974 Owners Manual

http://home.att.net/~radars/
Living-Aboard A 1985 Hunter 40 sailboat

http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.c...=147211&page=1
Coating a soft water tank
We have had success with Devoe thin film epoxies. There are other good
options as well.
ssreese1500 (Marine/Ocean)
15 Feb 06 15:15
International Paint makes a product called Interline 925 that is an
excellent high solids Epoxy Coating. I cant seem to find any data on
it as to service temperature. The only problem with it is that the
steel must be grit blasted to near white condition before application,
and and surface rust that flashes must be removed before application.
Interline 850 is also a good product and is a lot easier to use than
925, but 925 is what I use on all my water tanks.

I am sure that if you can find an International Paint rep in your area
he could look at your application and guide you in the right
direction.

http://www.welding-advisers.com/Welding-aluminum.html

http://www.allproducts.com/korea/samhwa/140.html
http://storage-tanks.globalspec.com/...r_storage_tank
http://www.oasisdesign.net/water/storage/extras/
"Research Notes on Effect of Tank Materials on Water Quality"

http://www.globalspec.com/FeaturedPr..._Epoxy/17781/0
"Tank Clad™ HS Epoxy
Tank Clad™ HS Epoxy Tank Clad HS is a VOC compliant, 80% solids epoxy
coating formulated specifically as an interior lining for pipes and
tanks containing potable water, fresh water, and salt water. May also
be used as part of a system for tank exteriors."

http://www2.sherwin.com/apps/PickPro...pe=data&id=361
http://www2.sherwin.com/im/pharmaceu....asp?nav=Tools
Epoxy Coating Trouble-Shooting Guide
Epoxy Coating Comparison Chart
Generic Classification

http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/24512/2151

http://www2.sherwin-williams.com/im/default.asp
http://www2.sherwin-williams.com/im/...=&nav=Products

http://www.industrial-trend.com/pota...age_tanks.html

http://www.drinkingwater.utah.gov/do...45_8-15-00.htm

http://www.tankteam.com/wt_coating_select.htm

http://www.sspc.org/events/SSPC03/te...ons/tanks.html
http://portal.nstcenter.com/Document...63101-001A.pdf

http://iier.isciii.es/mmwr/preview/m...l/00001637.htm
"Constituents of epoxy resins will displace oxygen in a confined
space"

http://www.wateraid.org/internationa...notes/2055.asp
"Rainwater harvesting"

http://royalliner.com/
A Flexible Liner
http://www.armorshieldlining.com/
http://www.vwrrc.vt.edu/publications..._standards.htm
http://www.sunwindsolar.com/a_solar/...ergy_uses.html
http://www.watertechonline.com/


http://biega.com/destinations.html#TOC

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/gm/nvic/8_87/n8-87.htm
NOTES ON DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, INSPECTION
AND REPAIR OF FIBER REINFORCED PLASTIC VESSELS
GLOSSARY

http://www.practical-sailor.com/news...sketchbook.pdf
Pulpit

http://community.webshots.com/album/98658297DyWOnV
Cole Stove Solid fuel boat heater
http://community.webshots.com/album/96862239oyxJMN
Homemade wind generator for charging batteries for our liveaboard
sailboat.


http://www.micromediaplus.com/Batter..._Practical.pdf

http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:...&ct=clnk&cd=82

Sailing book reviews

http://www.shipsrecord.com/blogs/pat...gory/1006.aspx
Sailing in and around Puget Sound and planning to sail further
LOOKS pretty good and extensive......

http://www.zmiseminars.com/
"This in-depth seminar series will take you through a boat's structure
and systems and will identify common flaws, potential problems, and
recommended procedures. The topics will be explored in depth from the
perspective of a working boatyard. During each presentation, you can
submit questions and receive answers relevant to your boat."

http://www.zimmermanmarine.com/docs/...ht%20again.pdf

http://www.navagear.com/

http://www.sulaadventures.com/

http://www.rparts.com/
Your best value on refrigeration and air conditioning parts for
MARINE - RV - DC POWER Fast Service - Worldwide Shipping
http://www.rparts.com/Catalog/Box_Bu...insulation.asp

http://zephyrsail.blogspot.com/
http://www.cimarineusa.com/
"The Catamaran Tunnel Hull is created by using two high-pressure foil
tubes, covered in thick PVC fabric and custom molded, high-density
rubber, to form two wedge-shaped sponsons. The tunnel hull creates
lift for efficient planing and also provides a cushion of air for a
smoother, high-speed ride."

http://www.seamagazine.com/hob/DM_ListBy.asp
Lots of DYI info

http://www.seamagazine.com/hob/DM_article.asp?id=1738
Make Your Ice Chest Colder
"One way to improve the efficiency of your icebox or chest -- without
adding more insulation to the outside -- is to reduce the amount of
air inside. .... solved the problem by taking several large
zipper-lock self-sealing plastic bags and filling them with the
Styrofoam pellets used to pad packages. Fit as many of the
peanut-shaped pellets into the bags as possible, then seal the
opening. Lay the bags on top of the food in the icebox, covering the
entire area -- as high as space allows under the lid."

http://www.panbo.com/yae/archives/000981.html
Better WiFi

http://www.butterbell.com/product-info.html
THE SECRET TO FRESH CREAMY BUTTER IS THE AIRTIGHT SEAL
For Crusing

http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/28.htm
Lifeline Netting by Don Casey

http://www.karlyncleat.com/on_boats.htm
A New kind of Kleat????

http://www.e-marine-inc.com/articles/art1.html
Good article on the tech of different solar panels

http://www.bestmarineimports.com/Windancer.html
HWG-300 COMPACT WIND TURBINE GENERATOR

http://www.bestmarineimports.com/Anchorretrieval.html
The Anchor Rescue Ring is an elegant and effective safety device
designed to recover your precious anchor when it gets stuck under
rocks or coral.

http://www.bestmarineimports.com/XYZAnchor.html
The new XYZ anchor represents a radical departure from conventional
anchor design.

http://members.aol.com/malkyb/re06.htm
Wind generators
Note: the 'price for watt' calculation is worked out using the rated
power output at wind speed, as their is no standard yet these
calculations are a little inaccurate as different manufactures use a
different wind speed to calculate the power rating of the generator.

http://tinling.typepad.com/about.html
"I wouldn’t claim the long experience of the Dashews, Pardeys, or
other fonts of nautical knowledge, but as a regular voyager on the
cyber seas, I find that the treasures uncovered actually increase in
value as they prove useful to others."

http://www.victronenergy.com/Technic...it%20works.pdf

http://www.victronenergy.com/upload/...8_july2004.pdf

http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2870
Reviews Summary for Honda EU2000i


http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/faq.htm
What is MPPT? Under optimal conditions Solar Boost MPPT charge
controllers can increase charge current up 30% or more.
http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/pdf/...0is%20MPPT.pdf
http://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/reviews.htm

http://members.aol.com/CruisingServices/pdf/ssb.pdf
This article covers all of the basics of SSB/HF Radio and provides a
wealth of general information regarding SSB operation, installation,
and materials selection. It provides the reader with a good
understanding of how to get the most out of SSB/HF communications.
(9 pages, 386k in Adobe Reader PDF format, use your "BACK" button to
return to this page).
EXCELLENT and basic

http://www.starboardhome.net/

http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm
The Ultimate FAQ for Deep Cyc These are some general (minimum -
maximum) typical expectations for batteries if used in deep cycle
service:
Starting: 3-12 months
Marine: 1-6 years
Golf cart: 2-6 years
AGM deep cycle: 4-7 years
Gelled deep cycle: 2-5 years
Deep cycle (L-16 type etc): 4-8 years
Rolls-Surrette premium deep cycle: 7-15 years
Industrial deep cycle (Crown and Rolls 4KS series): 10-20+ years
Telephone (float): 1-20 years. These are usually special purpose
"float service", but often appear on the surplus market as "deep
cycle". They can vary considerably, depending on age, usage, care, and
type.
NiFe (alkaline): 3-25 years
NiCad: 1-20 yearsle Battery Basics and Information


http://www.decel.co.uk/default.asp?categoryID=2
http://www.goodridgeengineering.co.u...&download=true

http://www.makezine.com/blog/
Well this is all about DIY kind of thing....
"Make Your Own Project
Be a part of the MAKE community on Instructables to share and show
your projects.
Making things is part of being human. Whether you make bikes, kites,
food, clothing, protocols for biology research, or hack consumer
electronics, good instructions are critical."

http://www.neatorama.com/2005/12/27/...-conditioning/
Poor Man’s Air Conditioning.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...THISWEEKSISSUE
Inside Bruce Crower’s Six-Stroke Engine

http://www.maxell-usa.com/Content/Pa...&Open=datapr41

http://www.maxell-usa.com/Content/Pa...&Open=datapr41
"holographic media. With uncompressed storage capacities achieving 1.6
TeraBytes per disk and data rates as high as 120 MBPs" it offers a
50+ year media archive life and random data access. Finally, the media
is expected to have the lowest cost per gigabyte of any commercial
quality removable storage.

http://www.scoraigwind.com/pmgbooklet/itpmg.pdf
an excellent, 49-page step-by-step how-to with photos on how to make
your own pancake generator. It shows how to make jigs, a winding tool
etc. The site also contains PDF's on how to make your own generator
blades. Mr. Piggot is an enthusiastic wind generator man who's not
afraid to share his extensive knowledge

http://www.geaenergy.com/7.html

http://www.knottydog.com/

http://members.acadia.net/catamount/.../Projects.html

Mic 67

Thank's for sharing your collection. It really is a smorgasbord with
something for most of us.

Mic wrote:
: The following are a result of some of my research, some are redundant
: most are not. I look forward to some of these making it to my
: "favorite" sailing index pages;}
snip

As per Rex's preceding reply, thanks for the links.
Do you have links to sites that match up boats that
need crew with people who want to crew? I can't seem
to google them up. Thanks again,
--
John Forkosh ( mailto: where j=john and f=forkosh )

On Wed, 5 Apr 2006 15:39:42 +0000 (UTC), John F
wrote:

Mic wrote:
: The following are a result of some of my research, some are redundant
: most are not. I look forward to some of these making it to my
: "favorite" sailing index pages;}
snip

As per Rex's preceding reply, thanks for the links.
Do you have links to sites that match up boats that
need crew with people who want to crew? I can't seem
to google them up. Thanks again,


Try
sailboat crew listing

On google
--
John Forkosh ( mailto: where j=john and f=forkosh )

John F Try lats&att, Renegade Cruisers, Sailing Anarchy among others.

Mic wrote:
: John F wrote:
: Mic wrote:
: : The following are a result of some of my research, some are redundant
: : most are not. I look forward to some of these making it to my
: : "favorite" sailing index pages;}
: snip
:
: As per Rex's preceding reply, thanks for the links.
: Do you have links to sites that match up boats that
: need crew with people who want to crew? I can't seem
: to google them up. Thanks again,
:
: Try
: sailboat crew listing On google

wrote:
: John F Try lats&att, Renegade Cruisers, Sailing Anarchy among others.

Thanks a lot for the hints, guys. Google's list at
http://www.google.com/Top/Recreation...sources/Crews/
indeed has lots of links, including
http://www.findacrew.net/
which is the one I'd been trying to remember.
--
John Forkosh ( mailto: where j=john and f=forkosh )

On Wed, 5 Apr 2006 18:19:42 +0000 (UTC), John F
wrote:

Mic wrote:
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...splay.php?f=30

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ead.php?t=3375
" Get sailing experience w/ deliveries....
http://www.st-barts.com/deliveries.html

St. Barts Yachts is a dealer/broker in Charleston, SC and jax, FL.
They are also the delivery company for Beneteau Sailboats to the
Moorings in the Caribbean. They have contacted me several times via
email to see if I wa interested in various deliveries. However, my
current schedule does not allow me to do this. I believe they deliver
most boats during the hurricane season, and therefore your schedule
needs to be somewhat flexible as the trips may take longer than
expected. I don't know what the pay is, but I do know they fly you
back home at the end of the delivery.
I hope this helps some of y'all."

http://www.ssca.org/sscabb/index.php...vtopic&forum=5

http://www.7knots.com/cgi-bin/list_b...e m=20;page=1

http://www.7knots.com/cgi-bin/list_s...item=20;page=1

http://www.findacrew.net/
-------------------------

http://offshoreyachtdeliveries.com/

http://www.corsairmarine.com/4CTOAServicesCrew.htm
CTOA Services & Crew Listing

http://cruisenews.net/cgi-bin/delivery/webbbs_config.pl

http://www.partnersandcrews.com/list...+desc&p age=1

http://www.yacht-sale.com/yacht_crew_list.htm