http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Cruisers Forum is an online forum community of cruisers from around the world! en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:05:09 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cruisersforum.com/forums/../ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/for-sale-universal-m25xp-33274.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:03:10 GMT Our used Universal M25XP for sale $2500. Ran great on our Morgan 34, heat exchanger needs to be replaced. This baby brought us to Guatemala and back... Our used Universal M25XP for sale $2500. Ran great on our Morgan 34, heat exchanger needs to be replaced. This baby brought us to Guatemala and back NO PROBLEMS but we decided to buy a new engine for our next cruise. Located in Fort lauderdale, FL. ]]> Classified Ads susan kennedy http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/for-sale-universal-m25xp-33274.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/when-raymarine-goes-out-of-business-what-supplier-is-left-for-small-yacht-autopilots-33273.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:45:24 GMT Is the X-5 by Raymarine the only small yacht autopilot available? I guess when Raymarine goes out of business there might be some manufacturers that... Is the X-5 by Raymarine the only small yacht autopilot available? I guess when Raymarine goes out of business there might be some manufacturers that will move into the space? ]]> jerryprocter http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/when-raymarine-goes-out-of-business-what-supplier-is-left-for-small-yacht-autopilots-33273.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/wtb-sextant-33272.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:28:46 GMT looking for an inexpensive used sextant (not plastic) with artificial horizon. new to sextants, adding to my boat for my lake superior to atlantic... looking for an inexpensive used sextant (not plastic) with artificial horizon. new to sextants, adding to my boat for my lake superior to atlantic to ??? sail! :) ]]> Classified Ads captainstubbie http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/wtb-sextant-33272.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/hi-there-new-guy-here-33270.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:22:02 GMT Hi to all here, my name's Alex.

decided to join today, after being invited over many times by others here.

Not much of a cruiser, I admit...but do sail a little.

Anyway, time to go poke around, and see the house, if you don't mind!

Alex ]]> Giulietta http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/hi-there-new-guy-here-33270.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f23/the-great-barrier-reef-australia-33269.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:46 GMT (I note, someone has posted a very similar thread and thanks for the information already posted) *It looks like everything is going ahead and I... (I note, someone has posted a very similar thread and thanks for the information already posted)

It looks like everything is going ahead and I will be in the Whitsunday’s in a couple of weeks time to buy a 28’ yacht and sat off on a sailing adventure. (The contract is signed and I have the funds).

I have got a decent camera so I will be getting heaps of photos and uploading the best to this site, my yahoo groups and Flicker pages. Given the visibility of the water on the Great Barrier Reef, it is probably just pity I have not got an underwater camera. Still, I am sure I will have a few good diving and fishing tales and get to meet some interesting people.

Maybe I might even meet a few site members while I am out on my first voyages around the islands and reef?

As an “amateur” any cruising tips for the area would be greatly appreciated.

I should mention I am a keen spearfisherman (dinner not trophies) and have already downloaded the marine park maps.

Shane :thumb: ]]> SurferShane http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f23/the-great-barrier-reef-australia-33269.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/yanmar-saildrive-leak-33268.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:06:17 GMT yo i eeehave a leak in my saildrive boot how do i fix it ....jt yo i eeehave a leak in my saildrive boot how do i fix it ....jt ]]> Multihull Sailboats captjohn360 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f48/yanmar-saildrive-leak-33268.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/toronto-ontario-canada-33267.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:43:33 GMT 3rd generation boater but first generation sailor. Planning retirement in 5 years which will include extended sailing which may include around the... 3rd generation boater but first generation sailor. Planning retirement in 5 years which will include extended sailing which may include around the world or at least the Med and the Caribbeans. I have the boat B461, 2 cabins and fresh water experience only so far. Planning starts today.

Looking forward to gaining wisdom in those pages. ]]> Rimica http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f9/toronto-ontario-canada-33267.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/wanted-kerosene-heater-33265.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:48 GMT Looking for a Taylor, Shipmate, or similar kerosene heater.... Looking for a Taylor, Shipmate, or similar kerosene heater.... ]]> Classified Ads svOhana http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/wanted-kerosene-heater-33265.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/for-sale-catalina-30-1984-21hp-33264.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:50:41 GMT Catalina 30, (Cape & Islands, Massachusetts area) for sale US$ 18.500, 1984, Tall rig, Doyle sails stack pack & lazy jacks, 21hp universal (1090h) diesel, runs great,
fresh water boat for 20years, saltwater past 4years, very roomy, great live aboard, 5'3" draft, 10'10" beam, holding tank,
hot/cold water, refrigerator, stove, sinks, Harken Roller furling, mainsheet traveler, control lines lead aft,
Lewmar winches, split backstay, anchor locker, swim ladder, VHF, Knot/log, Depth, Auto pilot, wheel steering,
furuno radar, garmin gps

why? change of plans.... ]]> Classified Ads eltha12 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/for-sale-catalina-30-1984-21hp-33264.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/raymarine-again-in-the-news-33261.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:39:26 GMT Here's something some folks "in the biz" just forwarded to me regarding the viability of Raymarine:

http://www.ibinews.com/ibinews/newsdesk/20091020152519ibinews.html ]]> Roy M http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f13/raymarine-again-in-the-news-33261.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/help-file-location-contents-additions-and-corrections-33260.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:10 GMT Thread created for the Help File.

It's purpose is for the development of the tips.html (Help File).

If you need help with the usage of OpenCPN, please use other threads.

The file is on a web site at gmau.

Please submit your request for contents, additions and corrections. ]]> OpenCPN gmau http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f134/help-file-location-contents-additions-and-corrections-33260.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f106/solo-sailor-missing-33259.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:14:59 GMT Coast...]]> Coast guard searches for adventurer feared lost at sea - The Globe and Mail ]]> Vasco http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f106/solo-sailor-missing-33259.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/wanted-lagoon-440-owners-version-33258.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:24:37 GMT Wanting to purchase a Lagoon 440 Owners Version 2006- 2008 very soon. Contact me via milanvotrubec@yahoo.com.au . Thanks:) Wanting to purchase a Lagoon 440 Owners Version 2006- 2008 very soon.
Contact me via milanvotrubec@yahoo.com.au . Thanks:) ]]> Classified Ads milan http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/wanted-lagoon-440-owners-version-33258.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f90/what-about-bridges-33257.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:38:07 GMT Some people are afraid to go over bridges. Apparently, we are afraid to go under them! We are new to sailing (read: inexperienced) and are... Some people are afraid to go over bridges. Apparently, we are afraid to go under them!

We are new to sailing (read: inexperienced) and are currently on the Gulf Coast of Florida. We've motored down to Sarasota Bay a half-dozen times so far to practice grounding technique, anchoring, sailing, heaving-to, etc. but if we'd wanted to motor all the time we'd have bought a power boat. We need to SAIL and aren't terribly thrilled with the stress-inducing depths (or lack thereof) found in the ICW. What we'd like to do is go out under Longboat Pass Bridge into the Gulf and start making our way down the coast, but we have reached an impasse born of lack of experience/ confidence.

What about the funky wind conditions found under bridges? What if there's a bunch of traffic lined up behind us and the bridge isn't ready to open? How do we maintain a holding pattern? What if there's no ROOM for a holding pattern? What if there's traffic coming the other way and we run aground trying to stay on our side of the channel and get stuck under the bridge? What if strong currents prevent us from heaving-to? What if the bridge tender won't answer?

Is it really this complicated, or are we blowing this out of proportion in our minds? :( ]]> Andy and Mara http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f90/what-about-bridges-33257.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f108/stuart-fl-to-nassau-33256.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:52:41 GMT Could use advice on best route, where to clear Bahamas immigration etc. Any tips would be welcome Could use advice on best route, where to clear Bahamas immigration etc. Any tips would be welcome ]]> dsmpa http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f108/stuart-fl-to-nassau-33256.html