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Our Community
21-03-2023, 05:14
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A solution for derelict boats!
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Re: A solution for derelict boats!
I’m not a lawyer. But this is probably a 4th amendment violation. Unless the state is a ‘stop and ID’ state, it is illegal to demand the IDs of anyone ‘unless the police have ‘reasonable,...
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General Sailing Forum
24-10-2022, 08:43
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Day Shapes while Anchoring
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cappy208
Re: Day Shapes while Anchoring
You mention the vessel length. But not specifically where you were operating. It matters in the discussion. Inland or International?
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General Sailing Forum
24-10-2022, 08:37
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Day Shapes while Anchoring
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cappy208
Re: Day Shapes while Anchoring
Good thing Colregs isn’t followed. Or understood. That explains why so many people ask: Why should I? Or I can’t find the answer!
Read ALL the Rule 30 colregs. All the way to the very...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 17:04
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Rule 18.
And to clarify. US inland applies INSHORE of the Colregs line. Not outside as you mentioned.
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 16:06
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Then look in Colregs in US Inland and please find the 'constrained by draft' reference. Rule 18. Knowing that both these examples have occurred INSIDE, under Inland rules.
There is implied...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 14:54
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
mow2000: Were you going from marker 2 to Mattox Cr or Munroe Cr? Were you going from Marker 2 to one as you originally posted? Where did the offending powerboat come from?
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 09:00
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
No that is not what he said. He was inferring in relation to other comments.
The reference was in relation to where the powerboat was going/coming from, in reference to where good water was. I...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 07:53
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Getting back to the OP issue. Here is a larger chartlet view with more info. He stated he was transiting from marker 2 to marker one. The thin magenta line.
The offending powerboat came...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 07:33
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Luckily for both the OP and the follow on Q, neither vessel being described was in International waters. Nor does the concept of 'Constrained by Draft' enter into the conversation.
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 07:26
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Luckily for both the OP and the follow on Q, neither vessel being described was in International waters. Nor does the concept of 'Constrained by Draft' enter into the conversation.
Forum:
Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
15-09-2020, 03:48
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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21,480
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Your destination does not matter. If during the course of your voyage you must turn to port (which makes a vessel appear on your stbd) then you violated Colregs. Your alternative would be to...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
14-09-2020, 13:57
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Except none of these were being addressed in the comment you read it in. It’s difficult enough to get people to agree that whatever the phrase is: right of way, stand on, give way, burdened,...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
14-09-2020, 09:58
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
Wrong. Wrong. Wrong and Wrong. The OP was under power. He was underway in a wide open bay. Stbd (or Port) Tack is completely lacking importance. No one has said any emergency situation...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
14-09-2020, 08:54
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Rules of the road - entering a channel
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21,480
Posted By
cappy208
Re: Rules of the road - entering a channel
mow2000: You lost me at: "Going from marker 2 to 1." And "I can't alter course or slow down." After looking at your pic of the chart exactly what is your rationale for not altering course AWAY/...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
15-08-2020, 19:15
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Bow wants to point downwind
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cappy208
Re: Bow wants to point downwind
Yes, boats fall off to leeward and lie beam too. Next time, after youre moored; look at the wheel. Is it hard over? I would think the stern way as you fell back on the mooring helped her swing...
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Liveaboard's Forum
06-04-2020, 15:26
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Condensation And Smell Under Mattress
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cappy208
Re: Condensation And Smell Under Mattress
Need one of two things. Or both. Dehumidifier and / or ventilation. If it’s that cold the dehumidify. If it’s moderately warm during day open up all windows and let air out. If you’re on...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
06-01-2020, 11:17
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gun ads on CF??
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cappy208
Re: gun ads on CF??
Et Tu Brute!?
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
13-05-2019, 08:50
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In a marina, what food items can / cant be thrown overboard
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cappy208
Re: In a marina, what food items can / cant be thrown overboard
Unless you’re from Nigeria or Haiti....
It’s against the law! Find your ‘polution placard’. Read it. It in NOT just concerning Petroleum.
There are five specific areas around the...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
08-04-2019, 12:30
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Would mandatory licensing change things?
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cappy208
Re: Would mandatory licensing change things?
That is the best answer yet. But... it would seem counterintuitive to expect an insurance company to take less money in their extortion. More like add a ‘unlicensed fee’ to those who don’t take...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
28-09-2018, 16:12
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120
Black spots all over boat in marina; do I have any recourse? How to clean?
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cappy208
Re: Black spots all over boat in marina; do I have any recourse? How to clean?
I’d concur that a maladjusted ‘skippy shipmate’ diesel cabin heater is a likely cause. If they aren’t adjusted (air to fuel) mixture they can billow out soot like this. It’s a pita to get...
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Our Community
30-07-2018, 14:13
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Is private vessel tracking public record?
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11,356
Posted By
cappy208
Re: Is private vessel tracking public record?
Just to add to what BobMc commented on.
Many vessels with unlimited data (whether cell OR satellite based) can have the data showing on Their AIS be re transmitted to Marine Traffic.
...
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Atlantic & the Caribbean
15-03-2015, 17:33
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Nantucket
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2,657
Posted By
cappy208
Re: Nantucket
I will echo and amplify some of CarlFs comments.
1. Eldredge is a Bible. Buy one and believe in it. Pay special attention to the page about 'holding a fair tide'. It is better than ANY...
Forum:
Powered Boats
17-07-2014, 12:13
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5
Cape May Trip
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1,608
Posted By
cappy208
Re: Cape May Trip
If it's a nice day, go around. You have to pay attention to the chart plotter. There are MANY offlying shoals to be cognizant of. It can be worthwhile to take your time and fish the rips. ...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
17-06-2014, 15:18
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7
Oil drain plug on a perkins 4.236
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4,877
Posted By
cappy208
Re: Oil drain plug on a perkins 4.236
About to delve into this oil change myself. My 4 236 has an oil sump plug on the port side, aft corner of the oil pan.
It also has a 'sump' fitting on the starboard side, about opposite the...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
23-05-2014, 18:29
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139
USCG Legal Search Question?
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24,010
Posted By
cappy208
Re: USCG Legal Search Question?
I have found that when boarded, whether on a commercial vessel or a private yacht to simply have: all official documents readily available, have life jackets easily available, have flares easily...
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