Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
06-20-2022, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,711
Dont know much about the physics of or the...
Dont know much about the physics of or the science of Dielectric grease. What I do know is the stuff works.
We used it on almost everything while I was in the Navy for 20 years. As a landscape...
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Forum: General Discussion
06-11-2022, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 117
Views: 4,540
Tom,
You cruised with us and you Allready...
Tom,
You cruised with us and you Allready know the answer.
Best bet is……Cruise with a buddy like us that had both bow and stern thrusters. Just let them dock first, then they can help you get...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2022, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 9,587
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2022, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 9,587
Ken,
We’ve been back home in Vegas since...
Ken,
We’ve been back home in Vegas since the boat closed back in November of last year. We will be heading up to the PNW to visit old friends and family in a few weeks, kind of a hectic schedule....
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Forum: General Discussion
05-15-2022, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,389
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Forum: Cruising and Events - West Coast
05-14-2022, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 593
Finding a slip to park for a few months in San...
Finding a slip to park for a few months in San Diego is gonna be tough. A few days to a week is possible with prior planning. We were able to use the Navy marina for a week or so when we made our...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-09-2022, 05:58 PM
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Replies: 127
Views: 9,587
Ya Buddy!
Glad Ron and Jerry were able to...
Ya Buddy!
Glad Ron and Jerry were able to assist! Hope Cooks can keep up the pace on the install and dont have any parts issue’s. Guess you taking up a valuable dock space is a motivator for them....
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Forum: General Discussion
05-09-2022, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 121
Views: 8,818
Atta boy Kevin!
Almost blew Dr Pepper outta...
Atta boy Kevin!
Almost blew Dr Pepper outta my nose when I saw the pic with the MX Courtesy flag on the bow. Too Cool, but dont wear it out before you actually get there.
And congrats on your...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-14-2022, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 777
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
03-24-2022, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 1,699
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-24-2022, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,574
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Forum: General Discussion
03-10-2022, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,985
We used a Customs broker in a few places, like,...
We used a Customs broker in a few places, like, Panama. But for the most part, you needed to find “the Guy” who knew a Guy who’s cousin knew the girl……you get the point. We were in Southern Mexico...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-10-2022, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 60
Views: 3,985
Kinda reminds me of the old phrase in real...
Kinda reminds me of the old phrase in real estate, “location, location, location”!
And food costs should be included for that simple reason. Getting food in different countries is a costly...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-28-2022, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 64
Views: 5,505
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Forum: General Discussion
02-21-2022, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,004
Yes Sir, retired Navy Chief many moons ago. And...
Yes Sir, retired Navy Chief many moons ago. And thank you for the kuddo’s on the canvas work, saved a ton of boat bucks on that project. We replaced all the sanitation lines when the boat was almost...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-20-2022, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,004
Update.
The new owners of Pairadice are now in...
Update.
The new owners of Pairadice are now in the Bahamas. They left South Carolina the end of November and worked there way south on the ICW and have been in the Bahamas now for a few weeks....
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Forum: General Discussion
02-18-2022, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 6,895
Kevin,
One thing we did to increase being seen...
Kevin,
One thing we did to increase being seen was to add solar landscape lights around the boat. We picked up a box of six and put them in the rod holders around the boat when at anchor, but moved...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-17-2022, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 6,895
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Forum: General Discussion
02-17-2022, 09:05 PM
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Replies: 104
Views: 6,895
Kevin, enjoy your trip. Try to prepare well in...
Kevin, enjoy your trip. Try to prepare well in advance and you’ll get through almost all of it just fine. So many overnight runs ourselves and enjoyed them all, except one. But we got through it and...
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Forum: Boats | Wanted
01-26-2022, 12:20 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 2,687
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2022, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 2,724
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Forum: General Discussion
01-11-2022, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 5,515
Because it was time.
After20K NM, we had the...
Because it was time.
After20K NM, we had the opportunity to sell her for more than we paid. For us to continue cruising her we would have had to put another $100K for improvements for the area we...
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-08-2022, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,977
Well said!
That’s why we did Damage control...
Well said!
That’s why we did Damage control training so often onboard and underway. All the tools in the world wont help if you dont know how to use them. And often the least likely item is your...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-08-2021, 10:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,378
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Forum: Liveaboards
11-28-2021, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 7,654
Hey Kevin,
When you head south, make sure...
Hey Kevin,
When you head south, make sure your AC is in great shape before you cross the border….Summers are brutal in the Sea of Cortez. But, I miss the shorts and flip flops. Started wearing...
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