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Forum: Marine Electronics 25-09-2018, 07:45
Replies: 18
Views: 2,552
Posted By rogern
Re: Garmin ActiveCaptain sans Garmin MFD

Your tablet is somehow not compatible with the app, either old software or hardware or both.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-07-2018, 16:55
Replies: 18
Views: 2,552
Posted By rogern
Re: Garmin ActiveCaptain sans Garmin MFD

Roger that. I suppose Siegel was offered a bundle by Garmin, who, faced with the end of their automotive GPS business, was (is?) on a little buying spree, gobbling up Delorme and AC to regain their...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-07-2018, 13:01
Replies: 18
Views: 2,552
Posted By rogern
Re: Garmin ActiveCaptain sans Garmin MFD

No use to this sailor, as I'm not an iOS user, nor do I plan to become one. C-Map's Plan2Nav wasn't stellar, but it was cost effective. I've come to depend on AC over the last 4 or 5 years....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-07-2018, 05:53
Replies: 16
Views: 5,791
Posted By rogern
Re: Salvaged parts in Florida

Olddan1943: Not really. Looking for non-boat specific gear - stove, winches, teak grates. But, FWIW, my boat is listed in my signature. She's a '74 Cheoy Lee Clipper 42, schooner rigged.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-05-2018, 08:44
Replies: 15
Views: 5,262
Posted By rogern
Re: Topside finish is chalky - need temp fix

I swear by Island Girl Products, have used them for years on gelcoat and awlgrip. He has a product for non-skid that I've used with good results. ISLAND GIRL - Simply Superior products for detailing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-05-2018, 10:03
Replies: 71
Views: 7,188
Posted By rogern
Re: Suggestions for a pre-liveaboard boat.

If you can afford a boat with a diesel engine, pressure water, a stove and a head, you can start working on her, learning as you go. Get Nigel Calders's "Boat Owners Mechanical and Electrical Manual!...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-05-2018, 09:44
Replies: 68
Views: 48,167
Posted By rogern
Re: I wrote a book!

Downloaded it. Thanks, and congratulations!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-04-2018, 08:17
Replies: 64
Views: 6,425
Posted By rogern
Re: Newbie, curious about the mystique of teak.

Teak is hands down the best non-skid you'll find, and if you don't love it to death will last a long time. My 46 year old schooner is covered in teak, including teak decks and I love the boat, teak...
Forum: Navigation 14-04-2018, 08:57
Replies: 17
Views: 14,284
Posted By rogern
Re: Cruising Guide to the East Coast

Active Captain offers a lot more than just anchorages. If you're traveling the ICW there's no better source for up to date info on hazards and shoaling. The reviews of marinas are extensive and cover...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-04-2018, 15:14
Replies: 16
Views: 5,791
Posted By rogern
Salvaged parts in Florida

I've been putting off posting this because it seems goulish, but here goes. (I've got my Nomex skivvys on, just in case.) Are there any locations on the east coast of FLorida where parts from parted...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-03-2018, 08:56
Replies: 25
Views: 3,518
Posted By rogern
Re: Where to buy... vintage style nav lights....LED

I found this on the marinebeam website: "As an end-user, and a private boat owner, there is no federal or USCG-requirement for you to have certified fixtures on your vessel. This is strictly a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-11-2017, 07:16
Replies: 16
Views: 6,522
Posted By rogern
Re: Wet Rudder

I'm facing the same questions with my 40 year old Cheoy Lee, and roverhi's comment that he "can't remember hearing of any that have lost steering because the rudder shaft is turning inside the rudder...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-09-2017, 09:58
Replies: 132
Views: 21,105
Posted By rogern
Re: Best new flex panels on the market?

The "Solar Snaps" shown on SolarFlexx's web site look pretty much exactly like the "Tenax Pull It Up Fastener Cloth‑to‑Cloth" fasteners available from Sailrite:
Sailrite - Fabric, Canvas, and Sewing...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-04-2017, 15:44
Replies: 39
Views: 6,499
Posted By rogern
Re: Herrington Harbor North-bottom cleaning

Sally Morris and husband Robert run Blue Planet Dive Services out of Shady Side. I met them more than 10 years ago, and though no longer long term at HHN, have remained friends. Professional and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-02-2017, 06:32
Replies: 53
Views: 11,130
Posted By rogern
Re: Sail Trimming

Don Gillette, Sail Trim Users Guide. Short, clear, step by step. Self published, so Google it. I recommend it all the time, get great feedback.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 04-02-2017, 04:58
Replies: 4
Views: 2,435
Posted By rogern
Re: Solar-Powered Water Purifier

Looks very interesting. If they could make it collapsible, it would be great.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-02-2017, 11:16
Replies: 2
Views: 1,291
Posted By rogern
Raymarine C120 with SR50 Sirius weather reciever

Used Raymarine C120 Classic MFD Chartplotter with Sirius SR50 Weather Receiver. Unit works fine, removed for upgrade. Plotter was mounted below deck, so has no sun damage or fading on screen....
Forum: Navigation 16-01-2017, 08:27
Replies: 15
Views: 3,562
Posted By rogern
Re: Heading to the Northeast this Summer Need Advice

5' draft makes Westport, Massachusetts available. The Tripp yard/marina is a favorite, and Westport is beautiful. Horseneck Beach is one of the best beaches in New England, and within walking...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-01-2017, 16:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,278
Posted By rogern
Balmar ARS-5 failure

In 2016 I bought a Balmar 612 regulator and installed it behind a 120A alternator charging a 400 AH Gell bank. Shortly afterwards, I replaced the Gell batteries with AGMs. In 2014, after 3 years on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2017, 15:43
Replies: 26
Views: 8,070
Posted By rogern
Re: '76 Cheoy Lee Clipper Ketch

OK, now I'll tell you what owning one is like. We own a '72, schooner rigged. When I bought her, the P.O. had had the masts replaced with custom aluminum spars from England, the chainplates replaced...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-12-2016, 17:14
Replies: 10
Want To Buy: Raymarine Flux compass
Views: 1,546
Posted By rogern
Re: Raymarine Flux compass

Not to worry, I appreciate the offer.
Raytheon Raymarine Autohelm M81190 Autopilot Fluxgate Compass W/ 15' Lead Tested | eBay...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-12-2016, 16:36
Replies: 10
Want To Buy: Raymarine Flux compass
Views: 1,546
Posted By rogern
Re: Raymarine Flux compass

Jim:
Thanks, but I can get one with buyer protection for $59 off ebay with free shipping.
Roger
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-12-2016, 15:44
Replies: 10
Want To Buy: Raymarine Flux compass
Views: 1,546
Posted By rogern
Re: Raymarine Flux compass

How much do you want for it?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-11-2016, 09:01
Replies: 4
Views: 2,703
Posted By rogern
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-11-2016, 06:35
Replies: 10
Want To Buy: Raymarine Flux compass
Views: 1,546
Posted By rogern
Raymarine Flux compass

Looking for a Raymarine flux compass, perhaps left over from an autopilot upgrade.
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