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Forum: General Discussion 12-22-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By Ben
I can't argue that. Mostly playing with it, but...

I can't argue that. Mostly playing with it, but have realized that myself.



Navionics seems pretty good. Just I get flooded with ads for other packages. Curious if something beats Navionics.
Forum: General Discussion 12-16-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By Ben
Mine is Navionics. I pay $149 per year for my...

Mine is Navionics. I pay $149 per year for my region. I got it because I’ve seen others using it. It seems good, but I’ve not used all features yet. Others seemed to like it.

I’m open to other...
Forum: General Discussion 12-16-2023, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,134
Posted By Ben
Navigation Software

So I did a ChatGPT question for the best navigation software…
I currently use Navionics.
Here’s the ChatGPT results.

Can you say what your favorite is and why? And what is the cost? Thanks

In...
Forum: General Discussion 12-28-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By Ben
Cooper River SC / Lake Moultrie

I’ve been looking about and not found it. Is the Cooper River navigable to Lake Moultrie, and further, to Santee Lake? Charts go far, but don’t seem to show a full connection.

Anyone with...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,083
Posted By Ben
GenSet Replacement

Hi All -

38yo Genny is kaput. 1984 Onan MDKD 8kW w/3cyl Kubota engine.



Looking at 9kW Onan/Cummins and 9.5kW Beta Marine to start.


Genny recommendations (or avoids) in the 8-10kW...
Forum: General Discussion 06-23-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 8,667
Posted By Ben
As a person who’s had both single and twin...

As a person who’s had both single and twin engines without thrusters, I definitely have an opinion.

Would be nice, but I’ve never viewed them as essential. I might think differently if I had one,...
Forum: General Discussion 06-23-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By Ben
Exactly! They keep it light in-spite of the...

Exactly! They keep it light in-spite of the challenges we all know.
Forum: General Discussion 06-23-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 992
Posted By Ben
Awesome Great Loop Vlog

https://youtu.be/qPD2XB9xPRw

Hi All -
I missed this forum for a while, but thought I’d share this really good Great Loop vlog these guys are doing.

Most YouTube vlogs are pretty average...
Forum: Liveaboards 08-30-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,047
Posted By Ben
In North Carolina it makes a difference if you...

In North Carolina it makes a difference if you help out during hurricanes, or conversely, are not a pain in the backside. Can vary by locality.
Forum: General Discussion 08-28-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,813
Posted By Ben
Starlink update?

Hi all,
I’ve pre-ordered Starlink for home, but wondering if anyone here has put on their boat?

I searched before I wrote this and several posts researching in March, but not much since. Anyone...
Forum: Liveaboards 08-28-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,047
Posted By Ben
Well, yeah. Because of Covid, I’ve been...

Well, yeah.
Because of Covid, I’ve been working remote for 18 months. Because of boating, we’re searching for the next trawler. So, I hope to figure out how much realistic boat and work hours I can...
Forum: Liveaboards 08-27-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,047
Posted By Ben
They usually make you sign something.

They usually make you sign something.
Forum: Liveaboards 08-26-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,047
Posted By Ben
Not meaning surreptitiously. I mean from the...

Not meaning surreptitiously. I mean from the sense of what is the general criteria. I might go down 4 weekends a month. Curious about marinas guidelines.
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,888
Posted By Ben
I will look seriously at your courses. I am in...

I will look seriously at your courses. I am in Clayton NC. The fall is a bit busy for me, but I have strong interest in the classes. I am sure they fill up fast. Thank you for providing the link! I...
Forum: Liveaboards 08-25-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,047
Posted By Ben
Threshold for Liveaboard?

Hi all,
What do most marinas consider the threshold to be considered a liveaboard? I work from the dirt home, but can see a scenario when I would work more from the boat.

I imagine it is when...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By Ben
Cool. Thanks!

Cool. Thanks!
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 776
Posted By Ben
Perkins parts sources…

Hello,
It is a distinct possibility we will adopt some Perkins puppies in the near future. Can any Perkins owners recommend their favorite parts houses? I have been a Lehman guy, but I don’t think...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By Ben
Been away for a while…

So I think I need to tiptoe…
I usually talk about diesel maintenance and will continue religiously to do so.

But I missed that they removed OTDE (Off-Topic, something, something?). I forgot what...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2021, 05:39 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 29,395
Posted By Ben
Silly names. Hard to find a name that you can...

Silly names. Hard to find a name that you can both say over the VHF easily and is neither too silly or too pompous. 🤷🏻*♂️
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2021, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 815
Posted By Ben
Food fight zone?

I answered a post in FB today on GPS vs charts and dead reckoning and it got snarky (I think more so after I left). In typical fashion, I came back to see the whole thread had been gutted, with...
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 08-20-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,158
Posted By Ben
Not there. I like a Prairie. Wish it was there.

Not there. I like a Prairie. Wish it was there.
Forum: General Discussion 04-19-2021, 03:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,145
Posted By Ben
Not sure if any of you all are still tracking...

Not sure if any of you all are still tracking this post. I saw an Ocean Sunliner recently and thought it was a nice boat. Any owners happy they bought this boat?

Seems worth a look. Thanks!
Forum: General Discussion 10-12-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 13,275
Posted By Ben
Oh? Do tell. We are searching for our next boat,...

Oh? Do tell. We are searching for our next boat, and any Volvo engine owners I have met have been angry boaters, sober.
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 09-11-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,618
Posted By Ben
Outstanding boat. Wife would be driving me to...

Outstanding boat. Wife would be driving me to Pittsburgh if we had our current boat sold. Well-staged.
Forum: General Discussion 09-11-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,592
Posted By Ben
A mechanic told me the Deere is a very industrial...

A mechanic told me the Deere is a very industrial (bullet-proof) engine. I am open to a John Deere and have googled the specs and maintenance manuals. One for sale in my town but wife is not liking...
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