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Forum: Americas 24-04-2022, 17:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,041
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Vancouver, BC - NOT moorage options for small sailboat

Join https://www.vikingsailingclub.bc.ca/
They have boats and you won’t have to worry about moorage. Also the cost!
Good luck. That’s the way I started 30 years ago and now have a 38’ Trimaran...
Forum: Navigation 14-04-2022, 11:34
Replies: 18
Views: 3,365
Posted By Puget Dan
Opinions on Garmin wireless wind?

Want to see how you all like your wireless wind instruments? We just upgraded out chart plotter and radar to the Garmin 1243 xsv and vesper 8000 Ais. love the system. Want to add wireless wind...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 14-04-2022, 11:16
Replies: 90
Views: 9,989
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Question for Beamy Cat Owners (25ft+)

We have Trimaran with a 20' foot beam and have no problems getting hauled out here in the Northwest. all our commercial docks have lifts of up 30+ because of the fishing boats. Look for commercial...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-04-2022, 12:36
Replies: 31
Views: 5,420
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: need advice on new electronics

I had 20 year old instruments and just updated them all with Garmin and vesper 8000 Ais. The whole package ran about 10k. I used my old Furuno set up for 10 years but I am very glad we updated....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 29-03-2022, 15:52
Replies: 57
Views: 7,407
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Bareboat chartering vs. Buying a cheap boat

We live in Seattle and started with a 25’ trailerable boat to learn the ropes. We also joined the Seattle Power Squadron (about $100 a year) and took lots of classes including sailing. After 10 years...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-02-2022, 12:07
Replies: 24
Views: 3,906
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Safe mooring and Multihulls - costs

We have a 1998, 38' Horstman Tristar Trimaran (20' beam) and have had a hard time finding moorage. Now we keep the boat on the hard during the winter for about $600 a month here in Washington state...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-01-2022, 10:02
Replies: 3
Views: 485
Posted By Puget Dan
Opinions on Garmin wireless wind guage

Looking at adding a Garmin wireless wind gage to the top of our mast. I have heard old wireless systems did not work well. the Garmin system I am looking to add is GNX™ Wireless Sail Pack 43.
...
Forum: Navigation 09-01-2022, 12:39
Replies: 3
Views: 968
Posted By Puget Dan
Replacing 20 year old Furuno chart plotter/ radar, suggestions

I am replacing a 20 year old chart plotter and radar on our 1998 38' Horstman Trimaran.
Currently looking at the newest model of Garmin system and would work well with my new Vesper xb 8000 AIS.
...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 19-12-2021, 11:02
Replies: 19
Views: 3,846
Posted By Puget Dan
Thumbs up Re: There are two types of Lithium Batteries, A new type is here. Better yet.

Thanks for posting this comparison especially for those of us who have not stayed on top of the battery advancements.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-09-2021, 09:31
Replies: 61
Views: 10,004
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Bank to finance - older boat

If you have Stocks at a brokerage firm they will let you borrow up to 40% of the value in a margin account. Schwab's rate is about 4.5% IBK has a 2% margin loan rate. Still you need assets to borrow...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-09-2021, 09:18
Replies: 12
Views: 1,791
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Running cold for 10 years

Our lugger 50hp has a thermostat on the radiator cooling system but not on the raw water cooling system. The lugger is 23 years old and has run well all these years with regular maintenance.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2021, 11:38
Replies: 8
Views: 2,598
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Which inverter to buy

I have used a Magnum Energy Inverter/charger for the last 11 years on our 38' Horstman Tristar! It has been Bullitt proof. The separate read out instrument lets you place it on the interior or at a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-02-2021, 13:55
Replies: 18
Views: 2,905
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Refitting deck hardware - sealing?

Thanks, the marine how to site if great.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-01-2021, 14:34
Replies: 29
Views: 4,384
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: 100% Cotton Fabrics as Curtains. Ideas for upholstery (show me your boat!)

We have a 38' Trimaran and re did the interior cushions with nautical sumbrella fabric about 6 years ago. Has held up very well with a lot of grandkids and a dog. For our windows we made light nylon...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-12-2020, 11:04
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By Puget Dan
Looking for marine electrician near Anacortes WA

Happy Holidays all, Just moved our trimaran to Anacortes Wa and want to install another solar panel and upgrade our breakers. Could use a recommendation of a marine electrician in or near Anacortes....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-09-2020, 14:02
Replies: 54
Views: 6,281
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Do You Folks Remove Impeller for Winter

I would too. I replace the impeller every 200 hours or 2 years which ever comes first. I have a Northern Lights 964 50 hr Lugger engine that is in great shape after 22 years. (had to replace a few...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-06-2020, 09:28
Replies: 14
Views: 4,344
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Sealing Cabin Top Leaks

Excellent process for finding leaks. Just like finding tire leaks. Thanks
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-06-2020, 09:48
Replies: 6
Views: 1,418
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Installing Vesper 8000 Ais help

Thanks, will display the Ais on an I pad. Probably should update my old Navnet chart plotter.
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-06-2020, 11:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,418
Posted By Puget Dan
Installing Vesper 8000 Ais help

Need help in how to connect my older Furuno navnet RDP-143 to my new Vesper 8000 Ais. Appreciate any suggestions our tube videos. Looked on YouTube but did not find any. Thanks
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2020, 17:41
Replies: 57
Views: 16,760
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Affordable dinghy for small sailboat

Look for a used Walker Bay 8’ or 10’. They are light and we love ours for the last 7 years.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-04-2020, 12:13
Replies: 19
Views: 5,121
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Pressurised water system combined with foot pump?

We have two systems for the galley sink. Our freshwater pressurized faucet and we added another salt water (on the Puget sound) foot pump. Works great for cleaning dishes and hands, then we rinse in...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-04-2020, 11:45
Replies: 19
Views: 5,121
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Pressurised water system combined with foot pump?

We have two systems for the galley sink. Our freshwater pressurized faucet and we added another salt water (on the Puget sound) foot pump. Works great for cleaning dishes and hands, then we rinse in...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-02-2020, 08:09
Replies: 95
Views: 23,666
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Killing mold for good?

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Customer Reviews: 4.5 out of 5 stars 4,618Reviews
Best Sellers Rank: 1899
Shipping Weight: 6.25 pounds
I have used commercial ozone generators for 25...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-11-2019, 12:21
Replies: 46
Views: 10,159
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Any recommendations for a lightweight folding electric bike to take cruising?

Yes this Rad folding e-bike is off and on road bike with tough tires. Works really well. It is also on sale for black Friday. Not light at 60lbs....
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 05-08-2019, 08:53
Replies: 9
Views: 1,448
Posted By Puget Dan
Re: Viking Coastal RescYou Life Raft

Hi doing the inside passage next year in our trimaran. As I understand from your post the raft was never taken out of the bag, just out of the box.
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