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Forum: Welcome Mat 03-24-2015, 01:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,949
Posted By JohnWms
If your "retirement" is the sort that you have a...

If your "retirement" is the sort that you have a bit of time on your hands how about getting an STCW cert (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (https://www.stcw.org/index.htm)) and a...
Forum: General Discussion 11-03-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 47,203
Posted By JohnWms
Same here - run at "hull speed" (~8 kts) for very...

Same here - run at "hull speed" (~8 kts) for very long trips. Between 1400 and 1600 RPM depending on my mood. (1600 is faster than hull speed.) No problems for many years now. A bit less than 2...
Forum: General Discussion 10-15-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,804
Posted By JohnWms
About 10 years ago I bought a US made, ~$20k...

About 10 years ago I bought a US made, ~$20k sailboat, from a Canadian broker, in BC, Canada, and brought it back into the US.

When I crossed into the US, US Customs had no interest in the boat...
Forum: General Discussion 08-20-2014, 12:23 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 10,335
Posted By JohnWms
I run a Bayliner.

I run a Bayliner.
Forum: General Discussion 04-25-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,970
Posted By JohnWms
A lot of bridges have submerged cable crossings...

A lot of bridges have submerged cable crossings nearby. I'd also be very cautious anchoring in a restricted channel.
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,021
Posted By JohnWms
For a wood guitar unusually low humidity would...

For a wood guitar unusually low humidity would likely be more harmful than high humidity. I kept wood guitars on boats year around for many years with no ill effects. Don't really see much problem...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-29-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By JohnWms
Sorry, fixed now.

Sorry, fixed now.
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 01-29-2014, 01:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By JohnWms
Android Logbook App

We've developed an Android app to automate the process of keeping a deck log. The app is very simple and easy to use. It periodically logs your position, speed, and course and, if you have a device...
Forum: Liveaboards 09-20-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,685
Posted By JohnWms
Canadian customs' E1 form (E1 – Ship Stores...

Canadian customs' E1 form (E1 – Ship Stores Declaration (https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/e1-eng.html)) has a box for "firearms" but doesn't single out pistols. I bet larger...
Forum: General Discussion 09-09-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,668
Posted By JohnWms
Wave slap is also a problem in some sailboats...

Wave slap is also a problem in some sailboats with an aft cabin.

SlapSilencer eliminates excessive wave slapping noise in aft cabin sailboats | From Anson Sailmakers NH...
Forum: Cruising and Events - West Coast 06-13-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,080
Posted By JohnWms
San Juans in a small boat is very do-able. I...

San Juans in a small boat is very do-able. I don't do much camping so can't help much there. Sucia, Jones, Stuart, etc. are state parks and have places to pitch a tent.

Roche Harbor, Deer...
Forum: Cruising and Events - West Coast 06-05-2013, 12:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,080
Posted By JohnWms
Roche used to have mooring balls and a launch...

Roche used to have mooring balls and a launch service but I don't think they do that any more. I never used it so have no first-hand knowledge. Other than that I don't know of any other mooring...
Forum: Cruising and Events - West Coast 05-24-2013, 02:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,080
Posted By JohnWms
Here are some of the high points in rough order...

Here are some of the high points in rough order from "big city" to "secluded anchorage". Since I travel with women and children, who generally want to be entertained with pools, restaurants, and...
Forum: General Discussion 05-17-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,693
Posted By JohnWms
This page says Boeing has already done research...

This page says Boeing has already done research on such a project.

RUSSIAN EKRANOPLAN (https://www.vincelewis.net/ekranoplan.html)

Also has pics and links to videos of the monster actually...
Forum: Diesel Duck 05-16-2013, 05:38 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,430
Posted By JohnWms
Some may already know this but Diligence belongs...

Some may already know this but Diligence belongs to Capt. Rodriguez: Diligence’s Wheelhouse (https://bitterendblog.com/?p=18180)
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 05-02-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,225
Posted By JohnWms
Yes, the through-hull is about a foot above the...

Yes, the through-hull is about a foot above the waterline. Not ideal but it's "Bayliner spec".
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 05-02-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,225
Posted By JohnWms
The USCG boarded my sailboat several years ago. ...

The USCG boarded my sailboat several years ago. The sailboat had a Y valve between the head and the holding tank that allowed the head to flush directly overboard. The Y valve was locked in the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-10-2012, 12:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,047
Posted By JohnWms
From CFR 33 c)Sternlight means a white light...

From CFR 33

c)Sternlight means a white light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5...
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