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@@Nick-zz6xl thank you. It was my pleasure.

cause it's not quartz

@@theobirambeau8935 I'm glad that you found this useful.

@@saufpau thanks for the suggestion on the mic. Would I then need a way to combine the audio and video when I post it online? I'm using a GoPro Hero Black7 if that matters.

@@chasingthedream2638 I have a single 200Ah LiFePo4 battery and a pair of Renogy 50w panels. The controller is a Victron Bluetooth charge controller.

@@christrouten9606 thanks for the quick reply what electronics are you supporting with that setup?

@@chasingthedream2638 I have a Fusion Link marine stereo, a Garmin Echomap 73, and a Renogy 3000w pure sine wave inverter for running power tools for working on the boat and dock. I also have a small 700w microwave for popping popcorn and melting butter for dipping lobster tails in.

@@timburnett6729 thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

@@hkkjTacTacfijoa I'm very glad that you enjoyed it. Happy sailing!

@@CC-qg8wu that's just how GoPro's sound when it's windy.

@@sunshinerisingfarm I've never been comfortable on the leeward side except for when sailing under very light winds. I don't know if it has to do with the fact that I cut my teeth sailing a Hobie cat. I just always feel like I'm going to capsize if I can't hike out and keep the boat balanced.

@@danvitale1825 I don't mind at all reefing when I'm still able to maintain over 5kt of boat speed. I prefer to sail at a comfortable 15 degrees of heel rather than 30. I'm not trying to impress anyone but myself.

@@captainhml3868 unless you have sailed on this lake, you wouldn't know. Under the conditions this day, reefing was appropriate.

It's been up for months now with no issues.

Same here. ‘81 hull# 2421. Launching it today for the first time after 1-1/2 years of maintenance and retrofitting it.

On the EZ loader trailer too. Nervous about how deep I will need to take the trailer down.

@@jimwarren8301 I have always figured on 5.5 ft do about 6 ft of water in order to safely float off

I'm glad that you found y channel useful. Happy sailing!

Prop walk is not really an issue on an outboard equipped boat. I can turn the motor to counter any effect that prop walk would have.

@@christrouten9606 I don’t know ‘bout that, I sail an Ericson 25 and it definitely turns better to port even though I can also steer the outboard. Might be because my engine is on starboard side.

@@cuervoprov I'd be willing to say and bet on it that you probably owned one or own one

I used to sail with the keel up on real light days, too lazy to deploy it.

Thanks. What is it about my setup that you are particularly interested in? I'll actually be making some changes soon to my running rigging. It currently serves the purpose but it is the bare minimum at the moment. I guess some of my future videos should include a before and after discussion of the changes I'll be making.

You can buy mine! Clearwater fl! C-25

Thank you! Cheers!

I don't know where to find a video solution to your problem. Also, I no longer have any cameras of this vintage so I am not able to investigate the problem for you. Sorry, and good luck.

@@christrouten9606 oh that’s disappointing for me, but I totally understand. That’s a lot for just such quickly reaction to my question. Thnx !

Sorry, I ran out of battery power. I'll try to get a docking video up at some point.

I'd be right there with you if I was single. I wouldn't be able to convince my wife though.

I'm 39 and not retiring on my boat but I'm gonna barely work at all when I launch

@@captvaghunter I didn't retire ON my boat. I retired so that I could enjoy the finer things in life, like sailing, while I'm still healthy enough to participate in such activities.

Thank you. I started on a Sunfish nearly 40 years ago and then life happened. About 30 years went by and I wasn't able to go sailing. Finally I bought a Sailfish that I had for a few years and never got the opportunity to sail. Then I found a Hobie 14 that I sailed for about 2 years before upgrading to a Catalina 22. 2 years ago I bought my current boat, this Catalina 25.

Thank you. I'm glad that it was helpful to you. I know I tend to talk a lot in some of my videos. My hope is that in explaining what I'm doing and why I'm doing it, others might learn from me or offer suggestions for how I can improve my workflow and technique so I can learn something myself. What kind of boat are you learning on?

I did run out of battery that day. Fortunately for me, the thunderstorms that began moving in created a dead calm for literally the 10 minutes it took me to drop the sails and get the boat to the dock and tied up.

We boaters and sailors are always thinking about our next bigger boat. Unfortunately (or perhaps Fortunately), due to the depth of my marina, and thier lack of support for larger sailboats, I am limited to something that drafts less than 4 feet and can be launched from a trailer. There is no mast stepping crane or tower, and no launching sling anywhere on my home water.

@@christrouten9606 Yes, you do the best you can, with what you've got.. Thank you for that. Fortunately, I live close to the Ocean, where is many options.. All the best to you..Cheers! from Van, Canada.

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll be sailing in Puget Sound from Bellingham to the San Juans the end of July this summer. I envy you for your home sailing waters.

You have made an excellent choice, great boat.

Spot on for “how to sail a catalina 25” in person.

Joe! I was just cyberstalking you about a week ago wondering what you have been up to. We should get back in touch.

This is C.J. Strike Reservoir in Southern Idaho.

I can't think of the exact model. It's a low end Echomap without touch screen. Maybe a 73cv?

Yes it was. My only regret was being over cautious and reefing before I got started. With the storms we had that evening, I still think it was the right thing to do though. It would have been a perfect day for full main and 110.

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It is the term used for modding the gun to accommodate one additional round, loaded onto the carrier beneath a loaded chamber. The early HK guns were capable of this right out of the box but then the made a very slight machining change to the bolt that prevented it. We savvy shooters figured out how to overcome that problem, as shown in this video.

@@christrouten9606 thanks, I did find a video on it a little while ago. I duck and deer hunt with my shotguns, that looks like to me your just asking for a jam up loading it like that, but to each his own, you do you, thanks for the explanation, I don’t think I need to give that a try

It's more of a novelty than anything. This is a military and police version of the M1 with the 18 inch barrel. It's intended to be a home defense tool where additional capacity could make a life or death difference. As to reliability, this weapon has never had a failure with any ammo, even cheap bulk low brass, in the three years I've owned it. If you are only hunting, where you are legally limited to only 3 rounds, or where many follow up shots are not afforded, then this mod would bring you absolutely zero benefits.