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Forum: Electrical Systems

07-21-2009

Replies: 21

Inverter Question...

Views: 1,432

Posted By asailor

The Keurig makes one hell of a great cup of...

The Keurig makes one hell of a great cup of coffee in about 2 minutes and chicken nuggets need to be ready pronto sometimes when the little ones are hungry... The whole issue was, "what can i get...

Forum: Electrical Systems

07-20-2009

Replies: 21

Inverter Question...

Views: 1,432

Posted By asailor

thank you all for your thoughts!

thank you all for your thoughts!

Forum: Electrical Systems

07-20-2009

Replies: 21

Inverter Question...

Views: 1,432

Posted By asailor

Inverter Question...

I want to install a 2500 Watt inverter on my boat with a single 110V outlet in the Galley.
a)My battery bank is only Two 100 amp hours deep cycle batteries.
b)My intention is to use the outlet...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-14-2005

Replies: 5

Depth Sounder questions

Views: 1,547

Posted By asailor

Depth Sounder questions

Another thing to consider; Fish Finder type depth sounders are very similiar in price to normal depth sounders and they give you eyes in front of you...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

12-21-2004

Replies: 1

forward-scanning sonar

Views: 629

Posted By asailor

forward-scanning sonar

practical sailor has done an article on depht sounders a few months ago. i think the issues may be online now. Practical sailor pointed out that the difference between standard depht sounders and...

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

06-24-2004

Replies: 4

VHF Station License

Views: 772

Posted By asailor

VHF Station License

weather or not you need it, you might as well fill out the forms and send them in. no harm. i don''t remember it being expensive, if any cost?

http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html#SEC4
...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

04-18-2004

Replies: 13

Hyde Roller Furling

Views: 2,796

Posted By asailor

Hyde Roller Furling

John- you''ve made my day, thx!
-Greg
s/v Temptation

Forum: General Discussion (sailing related)

04-14-2004

Replies: 1

The Best Marina in Miami

Views: 1,032

Posted By asailor

The Best Marina in Miami

miami beach marina is a very nice facility. it seems to be pretty well secured w/ fences, security guards and well lit. nice restaurant w/ pool and a marine store and grocery store. not a great...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

06-05-2003

Replies: 9

Provisioning for Bahamas

Views: 2,488

Posted By asailor

Provisioning for Bahamas

Batteries are VERY expensive and weak in general. bring as much as you need. Load the boat with beer too, its more expensive than gold. I wouldn''t bring a single bottle of rum or liquor. and if...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

06-05-2003

Replies: 5

Bringing animals to the Bahamas

Views: 660

Posted By asailor

Bringing animals to the Bahamas

i spent some time in the bahamas last year and met people who did bring dogs from the states. From what i remember, they said they needed something from a vet in the states. i''m not sure if it was...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

04-03-2003

Replies: 4

Sailboat hide a ways?

Views: 879

Posted By asailor

Sailboat hide a ways?

hmmm.....if everyone knew about them, then they wouldn''t be hideaways. Just tell them to head south and find their own.

nothing personal.
s/v temptation

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

03-26-2003

Replies: 2

Head problems

Views: 703

Posted By asailor

Head problems

i never put any paper products into the head. Also, you may have a calcium buildup in the hose. Flush vinegar through the head to help break these deposits and free up the hose. You may have to do...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-24-2003

Replies: 4

Old electronics?

Views: 2,402

Posted By asailor

Old electronics?

buy a GPS. they are cheap. If u have the space keep both. Even with a semi scrambled signal in cases of war, the GPS is accurate to 100 yards, otherwise they are accurate to 3 yards. I''ve NEVER...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-23-2003

Replies: 4

rudder post rust

Views: 812

Posted By asailor

rudder post rust

It doesn''t sound like an area of the boat to skimp on. Im not sure the severity of the problem, but i''d have a professional take a look at it and do the appropiate repairs.
Last year i was...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

03-23-2003

Replies: 4

rudder post rust

Views: 812

Posted By asailor

Forum: herSailNet

03-22-2003

Replies: 4

nautical wedding bands

Views: 6,842

Posted By asailor

nautical wedding bands

I am getting married this fall and my fiance and I are looking for matching wedding bands. We are looking for something that looks like a 3 strand braided rope in platinum. If anyone knows of a...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

03-14-2003

Replies: 13

Carribean anchor Selection

Views: 1,853

Posted By asailor

Carribean anchor Selection

another thing to check out is the break point of the shackles you use. I''ve read that it is much lower than the actual chain rode. i''ve been told to use use stainless steel shackles which have a...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

03-14-2003

Replies: 6

Favorite Stopping Points

Views: 1,029

Posted By asailor

Favorite Stopping Points

if u have time to drop the hook, relax and meet new friends, Georgetown, Bahamas is a definite. At it''s peak, there are probably 400 yachts in the harbour. The cruisers reghatta is usually...

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

01-13-2003

Replies: 9

Dingy Outboard Motor

Views: 3,143

Posted By asailor

Dingy Outboard Motor

I couldn''t tell u the main difference between a 4 & 2 cycle. I''ve noticed that 4 cycle are alot heavier weight than 2 cycle, therefore tougher to transfer from the sailboat to the dingy, so i''d...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-21-2002

Replies: 3

thru hulls

Views: 747

Posted By asailor

thru hulls

remember to read up and decide for yourself about grounding any metal thru-hull fittings. Many say to ground them so lightning won''t blow them out.

Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum

10-18-2002

Replies: 0

Missing chicken harbour

Views: 603

Posted By asailor

Missing chicken harbour

it''s not even that cold yet in the north east and i already miss the lazy days of Georgetown. Volleyball @ chat&chill, snorkeling,....so close but yet so far!

--Temptation

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-18-2002

Replies: 2

leaky cabin windows

Views: 1,470

Posted By asailor

leaky cabin windows

I''ve pulled out the long windows in the main cabin on my pearson 34 twice now, sanded and cleaned both surfaces. Thickly recaulked the windows and screwd them back in. they leak the first time...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-15-2002

Replies: 4

Stainless Chain Question

Views: 713

Posted By asailor

Stainless Chain Question

Im not quite sure why you would want to piece together 2 different chains of any type. Anyway, the shackle is going to be your weakest link. Therefore, i would use a stainless steal shackle, as...

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-15-2002

Replies: 12

Replacing Roller Furling

Views: 1,393

Posted By asailor

Replacing Roller Furling

i appreciate the color guys. and i understand both points of view. thx.

Forum: Gear & Maintenance

10-10-2002

Replies: 12

Replacing Roller Furling

Views: 1,393

Posted By asailor

Replacing Roller Furling

i have an old Hyde roller furler with no forestay, so im going to replace it with a new system. I guess im most concerned with the price of a new system. I''ve heard decent reviews of harken and...

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