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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 16-11-2021, 17:34
Replies: 14
Views: 2,016
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Florida or Georgia Boatyard

I’d suggest trying Harbortown Marina in Merritt Island, Westland in Titusville or Cape Marina at Cape Canaveral.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-04-2021, 20:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,180
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Yanmar Engines

Maybe a bit off topic, but what’s the harm in just taking the thermostat out entirely?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-03-2021, 12:33
Replies: 47
Views: 11,810
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Battery Monitor Comparison - Victron BMV712 vs Balmar SG200

FWIW - in my opinion a lot depends on what type of batteries you have and what info you really need.

For reference, I have FLA golf cart batteries and the original SmartGauge, which I much prefer...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-03-2021, 16:36
Replies: 19
Views: 8,225
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: What ever happened to Active Captain?

FWIW my vote is write a better review :)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-03-2021, 14:09
Replies: 19
Views: 8,225
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: What ever happened to Active Captain?

It looks like Aqua Maps does cover the TennTom.

Not sure I understand the uproar about Garmin and Active Captain. This is the world we live in. The Active Captain database and info is still out...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-02-2021, 06:36
Replies: 28
Views: 3,668
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Tachometer on a Yanmar 3GM30FC with saildrive

Agreed! Didn’t intend to discount the wisdom of the forum - I have learned a tremendous amount by reading here.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-02-2021, 03:58
Replies: 28
Views: 3,668
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Tachometer on a Yanmar 3GM30FC with saildrive

Have you tried contacting your local Yanmar parts supplier? He should be able to use your engine serial number to look up exactly what you need.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-02-2021, 16:02
Replies: 99
Views: 16,895
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Your 27 - 32 ft story...

My first boat in that range is my current boat - 1981 Endeavour 32 - and I’ve had her for almost 13 years now. Have done a lot of sailing along the Florida east coast and the Keys, been to the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-02-2021, 05:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,986
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Maintainance tracking software

I use the BoatMinder app on my phone to track maintenance items on my sailboat. There’s a version for motor vessels also I believe.
Forum: Americas 19-01-2021, 08:02
Replies: 25
Views: 3,274
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Moved to Orlando - East or West Coast Marina?

Before I retired I lived in Orlando and kept my boat in Merritt Island. Very convenient. Easy drive both directions with never any traffic, great daysailing on the river, the easiest inlet on the...
Forum: Navigation 24-12-2020, 05:26
Replies: 25
Views: 9,020
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Trouble deciding on Ipad Nav apps

I have both iNavX and the Navionics Boating HD apps and use them both. The iNavX app hosts Explorer charts for the Bahamas which I prefer over the Navionics charts for some things and it is much...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 02-12-2020, 14:46
Replies: 51
Views: 8,428
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Is a tent worth owning?

I keep an Eno hammock and fly on my boat, and have used them occasionally, mostly on day trios. They are lightweight and stow easily which makes them great for the boat. I also use them for...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2020, 12:02
Replies: 36
Views: 6,701
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Advice for ports sailing south along the east coast.

Cumberland Island is a good place to check out....unique history, beautiful scenery, and a quiet and convenient anchorage. I’ve never run the inlet, but I understand St. Mary’s inlet is one of the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2020, 11:57
Replies: 41
Views: 4,673
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Is it necessary to have an ally onboard during a sea trial as a first time buyer?

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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-10-2020, 07:59
Replies: 3
Views: 1,196
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Best mail order source for Yanmar parts?

It has been my experience that real Yanmar parts are hard to get shipped because Yanmar has a pretty strict territory protection setup for their parts suppliers....you’ll probably need to find you’re...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-09-2020, 16:26
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: finding a permanent slip east coast florida

Ahhhh.....I missed the 8’ draft! The OP will definitely be limited to the inlets at Jacksonville, Port Canaveral, Ft. Pierce, West Palm, Ft. Lauderdale, and Miami. Marinas the the last three are...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-09-2020, 13:58
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: finding a permanent slip east coast florida

Try Active Captain for browsing marinas along the coast there. Harbortown in Merritt Island is nice (it’s where I have my boat now) and there are several good marina in Ft. Pierce - Harbortown and...
Forum: Navigation 17-08-2020, 06:07
Replies: 166
Views: 21,242
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Successor to ActiveCaptain?

Active Captain still works for me. I use the Navionics app on phone and iPad and for trip to the Bahamas last year and in Florida now the info and reviews seems fairly current. Why not continue using...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-07-2020, 18:45
Replies: 166
Views: 16,998
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Decadence

Two full bottles of good rum?
Forum: Powered Boats 09-07-2020, 17:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,931
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: maintenance for trawler kept in slip

Here’s something that could be a starting point for you: https://www.discoverboating.ca/owning/maintenance/startup.aspx

Also, if you have an iPhone there is an app called Boat Minder MV that’s...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-04-2020, 13:03
Replies: 11
Views: 2,923
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Port Canaveral Lock with a Sailing Catamaran

You won’t have any problem in that size catamaran. I’ve gone through a few times on a friend’s Manta 42. There are lots of cleats to grab on the lock walls, and the typical lift / drop is usually...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-04-2020, 09:38
Replies: 83
Views: 15,027
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Affordable masthead combination anchor light and tricolour recommendations.

I’ll second the Marine beam suggestion. I installed one of these last year and love it. https://www.google.com/amp/s/store.marinebeam.com/amp/smart-led-tri-color-anchor-light-and-strobe-n3-tri-cmb/
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2020, 07:06
Replies: 76
Views: 7,559
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: OK - cheer me up!

Little Bahama Bank last February......
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-12-2019, 18:35
Replies: 10
Views: 1,616
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: First year of ownership- CD36 progress

I couldn’t see the images in the list either, but did check out the pics in your gallery.....lovely boat! Congratulations and enjoy!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-11-2019, 13:03
Replies: 35
Views: 15,225
Posted By bigdogandy
Re: Florida - Where are best sailing grounds?

I’ll second Sailor Boy’s comments, and add that getting to the Cape Canaveral área from Orlando is orders of magnitude easier than anywhere on the gulf coast. It can easily take 2-3 hours to get to a...
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