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Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 09-05-2012
Replies: 869
Views: 187,702
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: Lets get some good sunrise/sunset pictures....

We took these westbound at the Straits of Mackinaw in August. No photo shop. it really looked like this.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-15-2012
Replies: 133
Views: 6,071
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: How much more blood can they suck?

So - is it a luxury item if it is your only living quarters i.e. house? I'm sure there is no room heere for any sort of reason or logic.

Love the photo - says so much. I hope you saw it...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-12-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 2,818
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: Can you find your boat on Google Earth?

I press ALT and PTINT SCREEN to capture the active window. Open Paint or other image editor and EDIT PASTE the image from you clipboard as a new image. Crop as you like and SAVE AS - - -. Make sure...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-11-2012
Replies: 133
Views: 6,071
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: How much more blood can they suck?

[QUOTE=JonEisberg;844045]Geez, no wonder the rest of the world sees us as a bunch of crybabies... Here we are, paying a fraction of what most of the industrialized/developed nations of the world pay...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-11-2012
Replies: 133
Views: 6,071
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: How much more blood can they suck?

Hope you enjoy. I haven't seen it in years. Sellers is fun. I may rent it.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-11-2012
Replies: 133
Views: 6,071
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: How much more blood can they suck?

This is a taxing authority's favorite tacktic. Divide and stick it to 'em. In Cleveland, the issue of a new sports complex was put before the voters on several occasions & always rejected. The big...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-11-2012
Replies: 133
Views: 6,071
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: How much more blood can they suck?

You would love, "The Mouse That Roared" It is a book made into a movie. Ironinc comedy.
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-11-2012
Replies: 38
Views: 2,818
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: Can you find your boat on Google Earth?

I have tracked ours from the previous owners at Lauderdale By The Sea where it sat on a canal at the owners condo to its present location in Muskegon Michigan. The top of the mast over the roof in...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-11-2012
Replies: 133
Views: 6,071
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Re: How much more blood can they suck?

About every 30 to 50 years State or Federal hacks institute a luxurty tax with the logic that anyone with these toys can afford it. The unintended results every time is that this group also has the...
Forum: Sailnet.com Polls 03-01-2012
Replies: 18
Views: 1,065
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Suggest we consider putting folks in touch with...

Suggest we consider putting folks in touch with reputable brokers and yards we trust. Lots of boats need new owners here in Muskegon, Mich. The yards launched less than half of the wintered boats...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 03-01-2012
Replies: 28
Views: 2,143
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Check these guys out. If you have a way to swing...

Check these guys out. If you have a way to swing the fee, their school its an experinece of a lifetime. (S Pacific) They also offer boat search assistance that might be well worth the cost. We...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 12-28-2011
Replies: 280
Views: 75,190
Posted By NICHOLSON58
The beter plan might be to drop the hook and wait...

The beter plan might be to drop the hook and wait for dawn if possible. Sometimes it is best to plan your approach to be in daylight. The risk at night is a life-changer if you hit the rocks. Your...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 12-15-2011
Replies: 104
Views: 20,357
Posted By NICHOLSON58
I have several BIBI lights. Jeff collaborated...

I have several BIBI lights. Jeff collaborated with me to design a WINDEX light. I have two (mizzen & main) and they are great. Ask him about one for your boat. Really bright and powered off the nav...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-21-2011
Replies: 20
Views: 4,246
Posted By NICHOLSON58
I was ready to spring on large Kyorcea panels...

I was ready to spring on large Kyorcea panels when I ran into SunPower 19% efficient panels. So far I am unable to find a way to buy except through installing distributors $$$$. Fortunately, Sanyo...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-21-2011
Replies: 6
Views: 571
Posted By NICHOLSON58
I found our alternator not putting out. 14 of 16...

I found our alternator not putting out. 14 of 16 diodes were fried as was the regulator. I had the alt rebuilt at a truck alternator and starter repair shop for 68 bucks. We replaced the regulator...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 07-23-2011
Replies: 104
Views: 20,357
Posted By NICHOLSON58
As much as I agree with the "Worst Marine"...

As much as I agree with the "Worst Marine" moniker, they have a policy now to match any on-line price you can show for the exact item. My guys in Muskegon Michigan on Henry Street even will do a...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-09-2011
Replies: 10
Views: 4,866
Posted By NICHOLSON58
We bought all new Simrad NSE-8; Broadband depth...

We bought all new Simrad NSE-8; Broadband depth sounder; rate compass; broadband radar; platimun charts. Installed ST60 set of Raymarine depth, temp, speed, wind. Got rid of te old Datamarine, and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-05-2011
Replies: 140
Views: 20,689
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Vesper Marine: AIS WatchMate - Dedicated Marine...

Vesper Marine: AIS WatchMate - Dedicated Marine Collision Warning System (http://www.vespermarine.com/) Here is the link to Vesper Marine Watchmate 850. watch their videos. It may be worth it to...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-08-2011
Replies: 21
Views: 3,979
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Our broadband radar is an overlay on the...

Our broadband radar is an overlay on the chartplotter so the repeater on deck shows both chart and radar targets. AIS targets also can be shown. You can see there is not much room at the binacle and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-07-2011
Replies: 140
Views: 20,689
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Thanks. I'm not sure, but I think that system...

Thanks. I'm not sure, but I think that system uses a dropping resister/splitter to sap 5 from 12. If so, that would make it inefficient. Not a problem mayby if you are on shore power regularly but...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-07-2011
Replies: 103
Views: 10,294
Posted By NICHOLSON58
have you considered a hand held like a Garmen...

have you considered a hand held like a Garmen Dakota?
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-07-2011
Replies: 140
Views: 20,689
Posted By NICHOLSON58
By the way, I also have a SH2100. It needs an...

By the way, I also have a SH2100. It needs an external GPS antenna. THe maker assumes you will use the GPS signal on your 183 network but I prefer to let all devices function independantly for...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-07-2011
Replies: 140
Views: 20,689
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Look at VESPER MARINE 850 Watchmate. Its not...

Look at VESPER MARINE 850 Watchmate. Its not cheap but is totally stand alone, class B transponder, NMEA, built in GPS, alarm. It will run and anchor watch without any other devices running and is...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 06-07-2011
Replies: 21
Views: 3,979
Posted By NICHOLSON58
Be aware the electronics next to the helm may...

Be aware the electronics next to the helm may effect the compass. Mine needed to be about a meter away. I installed the plotter below and will run a high res video monitor from the (Simrad NSE8)...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 05-22-2011
Replies: 2,590
Views: 250,500
Posted By NICHOLSON58
The problem with places like Grand Haven is that...

The problem with places like Grand Haven is that the harbor entry is protected by two long parallel sea walls. If the wind happen to be big for a long enough time and directly in line with the...
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