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Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-06-2012, 20:50
Replies: 117
Views: 24,703
Posted By rwhit323
Re: Latts and Atts: Something happened

I have been an avid subscriber of LATS and ATTS almost since the beginning of the magazine. I loved the fun, real world format and lack of stuffiness you find in the other mags. Bob was inspiring...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-06-2012, 18:14
Replies: 6
Want To Buy: 33' + catamaran
Views: 1,730
Posted By rwhit323
Re: 33' + catamaran

Here is a good website to learn about CATALAC catamarans. Also has other cat's for sell by owner.
Catalac, An Affordable Cruising Catamaran (https://www.catamaransite.com)
Rick
Forum: Classifieds Archive 11-06-2012, 18:20
Replies: 6
Want To Buy: 33' + catamaran
Views: 1,730
Posted By rwhit323
Re: 33' + catamaran

I am flirting with idea of selling my 9M catalac (30'). And could probably be talked into it. Looking for a little more than $2OK though. Pretty much refurbished in 2008/09 (sails, rigging, solar,...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 03-11-2011, 16:04
Replies: 66
Views: 20,478
Posted By rwhit323
Re: How to Ride Out a Storm

All good advice, but do not discount anchoring in good wind protected area. Living and operating on US east coast and FL for over 30 years I have had many boats ride storms nicely at anchor while...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 04-08-2011, 16:10
Replies: 15
Views: 8,834
Posted By rwhit323
Re: Hopping Outside of the ICW

End of October can be pretty nasty on the East Coast of Carolina's (wet and windy). Weather constraints will probably force you to stay in the ICW at least until FL. Enjoy the ICW, it is a pretty...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 02-07-2011, 14:04
Replies: 129
Views: 27,380
Posted By rwhit323
Re: SAVE ANCHORAGE IN WASHINGTON DC

We have similar fights going on down here in FL. The state has created a "Anchoring Pilot project" and now historic St. Augustine is participating as one of five cities in the state’s mooring and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-05-2011, 13:43
Replies: 29
Views: 8,588
Posted By rwhit323
Re: Antifoul Paint

Ceyenne pepper added to the paint does a failry nice job of helping with the barnacles and won't get you in trouble with the greenies. last haul out I did one hull with cayenne, and one without. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-01-2010, 17:08
Replies: 17
Views: 9,055
Posted By rwhit323
Thanks I'll check. I cleaned all ofthe...

Thanks I'll check. I cleaned all ofthe connections from battery to starter, including grounds with no luck. But gave up as I'd been in to engine compartment for quite a while and getting...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-01-2010, 14:07
Replies: 17
Views: 9,055
Posted By rwhit323
On further inspection I noticed my Yanmar 2GM20F...

On further inspection I noticed my Yanmar 2GM20F has an access panel right behind the throttel lever. I carefully opened this up and liberally sprayed JB blaster onto the mechanisms. After letting...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-01-2010, 13:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
Posted By rwhit323
The verizon is 5 GB and I just finished a trip...

The verizon is 5 GB and I just finished a trip from NE FL to Keys and back, including offshore and never lost coverae or saw any real slow down in download times. Highly recommend it.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2009, 07:45
Replies: 17
Views: 9,055
Posted By rwhit323
So it could be just all gummed up inside from...

So it could be just all gummed up inside from poor fuel? I did just return from an extended trip which I ran the engines almost daily for months. Upon return the egines did sit for long periods...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2009, 06:44
Replies: 17
Views: 9,055
Posted By rwhit323
I appear to have the very same problem on a...

I appear to have the very same problem on a Yanmar 2GM20F. Throttle lever on engine is stuck at 3000 RPM and I cannot move it, even with a wrench. There appears to be an access panel under the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-05-2009, 04:04
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By rwhit323
Things look a lot better this morning. Drought...

Things look a lot better this morning. Drought has to be over. Raising anchor and moving up to St Augustine this morning. On to JAX Saturday.

Kellytime
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-05-2009, 18:27
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By rwhit323
The Keys were great. Spent most of our time in...

The Keys were great. Spent most of our time in Marathon as well. Heard about boats breaking loose in St Augustine during this blow. Not a good place for N or NE winds. We are not going to head...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-05-2009, 17:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,038
Posted By rwhit323
Stuck in Palm Coast trying to return to JAX from...

Stuck in Palm Coast trying to return to JAX from a 2 month trip down in the keys. Almost beat the weather home but it caught us and we've been stuck inside the boat for three days.

Kellytime
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-02-2009, 16:25
Replies: 9
Views: 11,715
Posted By rwhit323
Rick, Just noticed the post about when we pass...

Rick,
Just noticed the post about when we pass through Canaveral, we'll definately shoot you an email.

Rick W.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-02-2009, 15:33
Replies: 9
Views: 11,715
Posted By rwhit323
Thanks for all of the great information. I think...

Thanks for all of the great information. I think we are going to do the keys for a few weeks, plus Dry Tortugas, then come back up and cross from Ft Lauderdale. head for the Abacos. Everyone says...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-01-2009, 12:49
Replies: 9
Views: 11,715
Posted By rwhit323
Thanks, I look a the charts. My window is...

Thanks, I look a the charts. My window is variable a few weeks to a month.

Rick W.
JAX FL.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-01-2009, 12:33
Replies: 9
Views: 11,715
Posted By rwhit323
Thanks, I realize the timing is a little...

Thanks, I realize the timing is a little backwards. It just happens to be window of opportunity that just popped up. I've been to Fresh Creek but it's been years and there just aren't that many...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-01-2009, 11:06
Replies: 9
Views: 11,715
Posted By rwhit323
Florida to Bahamas

Any advice would be appreciated concering a trip from Norht Florida to the Florida Keys, then return via the Bahamas. The first week of April I am taking my Catalac 9M from North Florida down to the...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-11-2008, 15:18
Replies: 36
Views: 8,693
Posted By rwhit323
Not a bad idea. I could have sat there and...

Not a bad idea. I could have sat there and carried on a "discussion" with him until the other motorists decided he was the problem. But the wind was coming up, it was cold, and home was only a few...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-11-2008, 16:31
Replies: 36
Views: 8,693
Posted By rwhit323
I too have been up and down the ICW numerous...

I too have been up and down the ICW numerous times and usually have no problems with the bridge tenders (wife does the talking). However, one of my better memories is appraoching the open bridge of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-11-2008, 16:01
Replies: 38
Views: 9,775
Posted By rwhit323
I added a Airhead composting toilet to my...

I added a Airhead composting toilet to my catamaran recently and took it out for it's first test last week. The electrical plug to the motor (fan) made a poor connection and therefore did not work...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-11-2008, 15:41
Replies: 26
Views: 21,176
Posted By rwhit323
I agree with buying any reflector is better than...

I agree with buying any reflector is better than none. And RADAR loves a right angle. I've spent 25+ years in the USN doing open ocean searches with airborne RADAR. And while we may or may not...
Forum: Marinas 14-11-2008, 15:33
Replies: 11
Views: 10,497
Posted By rwhit323
I have stayed at Indiantown numerous times while...

I have stayed at Indiantown numerous times while transiting to/from the coast(s) of Florida. Great service, fair pricing. Never had work done there, or holed up for a hurricane. but they are...
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