seasickness

Nov 8, 2001
1,818
I still like Mike Freeman's cure for Seasickness - "Sit under an apple tree"

Luckily, I have never suffered from Mal de Mer but can always strike.

Cheers

Steve B
 
Nov 8, 2001
1,818
Hi all

Expect I will be on the www a wee bit more often in the next few months. Just had a total knee replacement after 30 years of pain! Took the plunge last thursday and this is the first week anniversary. I can walk with crutches, full weight bearing, stairs and 90 degree bend. Damm hard and painful work and first Physio Terrorist session is tonight.

Luckily I didnt look at the Youtube Operation until three days after I had the actual op! Im hoping to get back sailing with Southern Comfort by the end of the season here in the UK.

Anyway, I'm here if I can answer any technical questions, I know I've been a bit absent from the group lately but other events have had to take priority.

Steve Birch Vega "Southern Comfort" V1703
 
Oct 19, 2019
921
Albin Vega 27 Limerick
Hi Steve good to hear you are on the mend.
And that you are back online.

I always say that the next best thing to sailing is talking about
sailing.

John V1447

John Kinsella
Mathematics and Statistics Dept
University of Limerick

Phone 0035361202148
Web jkcray.maths.ul.ie
 
Jul 26, 2004
90
Hi Steve,
I'm sure that before too much longer you'll remember why the replacement was a great idea! Meanwhile, welcome back. BTW, could you send me info offlist on the support beam fix (and costs, where applicable)? Ours is just beginning to bow ever so slightly.
Thanks,
Jody
"Snipp"
 
Oct 31, 2019
562
Hi Steve
I'm wishing you a speedy recovery. Please take good care.
Wilhelm________________________________
From: Steve Birch steve@...
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, June 17, 2010 3:56:02 AM
Subject: [AlbinVega] Steve is indisposed for a little while


Hi all

Expect I will be on the www a wee bit more often in the next few months. Just had a total knee replacement after 30 years of pain! Took the plunge last thursday and this is the first week anniversary. I can walk with crutches, full weight bearing, stairs and 90 degree bend. Damm hard and painful work and first Physio Terrorist session is tonight.

Luckily I didnt look at the Youtube Operation until three days after I had the actual op! Im hoping to get back sailing with Southern Comfort by the end of the season here in the UK.

Anyway, I'm here if I can answer any technical questions, I know I've been a bit absent from the group lately but other events have had to take priority.

Steve Birch Vega "Southern Comfort" V1703
 
Feb 13, 2010
528
I second the motion take care and get it behind you. Don't as a friend
of mine does after having both knees replaced, jump off his boat onto
the dock getting off the boat. I grit my teeth every time he does that.
By the way he is a Doctor. So take care of that new knee. Doug
 
Oct 31, 2019
562
Hi Steve (again)
Doesn't this feel good? I'm also helping students writing their dissertation.
One of these students got her doctoral degree last week. Makes me feel
good. (Not to mention it keeps my brain alive). And the reward is a sincere
thank you.
Wilhelm
________________________________
From: Steve Birch steve@...
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, June 17, 2010 4:59:54 AM
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] Steve is indisposed for a little while


Hi John

Thanks. By the way I reckon the two lads I was tutoring managed A or A*

Cheers

Steve B
 
Jul 24, 2002
149
Hi Steve,

"Gute Besserung" as we say in German - I'm sure you did the right thing (or was it the left knee? ;-)
I sent you a "private" email earlier - I don't know whether you got it - about your mast compression repair kit. No hurry - let me know once you have to time.

- Sebastian
 
Oct 19, 2019
921
Albin Vega 27 Limerick
Hi Sebastian. After five years I have learned to live with the fact
that when reversing from stationary the bow always falls downwind and
correspondingly the stern goes to windward.

I *could* reverse to windward out of my marina when the wind is
blowing in the entrance. It *almost* worked the only time that I tried
it. But the boat yawed off course and I had to use full forward power
to avoid damage to rudder or prop.

Now I just reverse out of my berth and let bow fall downwind and then
make a U-turn in forward gear. No drama.

Like you I would be very interested to learn how to do a pivot turn.

John V1447 Breakaway

John Kinsella
Mathematics and Statistics Dept
University of Limerick

Phone 0035361202148
Web jkcray.maths.ul.ie
 

mnhdl

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Oct 31, 2019
83
thank you all for your answers.
Any advice regarding the installation of the bracket ?



Thank you!To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
From: capnvega@...
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:48:59 -0700
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] 4Hp


I used one (briefly) and it did O.K............But if you are going far,
watch your fuel consumption.
 
Oct 31, 2019
303
I used a small aluminum plate (with raised grooves in it) that bolts to the
transom. It is small and is only about 8X10 inches and is nearly flat -- it
is made by Fulton. Then I slip my "scissor" lift bracket into the plate and
bolt my OB onto that. When I don't want the engine hanging off the stern I
can remove both the engine and the bracket, leaving only a small plate.
Nothing hanging off the stern and the plate is hardly all that noticeable.

Since the stern has a curve I used some nylon washers as shims to the hull.
Didn't need to fair a block in for a lightweight engine. I did use very some
starboard and fender washers on the inside as backing (because I had some
scraps). I mounted my engine to the port side, but it is still hard for an
only guy to get into the locker to bolt it all on -- especially since the
bracket used carriage bolts. Actually getting in isn't as hard as getting
back out!
 

mnhdl

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Oct 31, 2019
83
Hi Chris,



That's sounds great, would you have a picture of your set up?



Thanks



Marie
To: AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com
From: svflyaway@...
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:25:36 -0700
Subject: Re: [AlbinVega] 4Hp


I used a small aluminum plate (with raised grooves in it) that bolts to the
transom. It is small and is only about 8X10 inches and is nearly flat -- it
is made by Fulton. Then I slip my "scissor" lift bracket into the plate and
bolt my OB onto that. When I don't want the engine hanging off the stern I
can remove both the engine and the bracket, leaving only a small plate.
Nothing hanging off the stern and the plate is hardly all that noticeable.

Since the stern has a curve I used some nylon washers as shims to the hull.
Didn't need to fair a block in for a lightweight engine. I did use very some
starboard and fender washers on the inside as backing (because I had some
scraps). I mounted my engine to the port side, but it is still hard for an
only guy to get into the locker to bolt it all on -- especially since the
bracket used carriage bolts. Actually getting in isn't as hard as getting
back out!
 

kyeira

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Dec 23, 2000
4
Hi All,

After spending some time trying to effect a decent seal on my forward hatch and playing aroung with the old bent hinges and various neoprene seals I'm now wondering if any of you have had success with replacement hatches. I cannot seem to locate a hatch that will sit over the existing aperture without grinding off the upstands that mate with the original hatch then filling and flattening. I've looked at Houdini, Lewmar etc but other that getting an expensive bespoke hatch made up I'm stumped.
Any advice on replacements or even how to effect a decent seal would be gratefully welcomed.
Thanks
Paul
V1009 - Inga