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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-04-2021, 11:43
Replies: 37
Views: 5,033
Posted By joel383
Re: Sub-$30k brands for RTW sailing?

https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-monohulls/-rawson-30/245170
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-04-2021, 15:30
Replies: 37
Views: 5,033
Posted By joel383
Re: Sub-$30k brands for RTW sailing?

There is a well set up Rawson in the solomons for $30k... ready to go.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 29-09-2020, 10:24
Replies: 146
Views: 13,167
Posted By joel383
Re: OCEANPLANET ENERGY GIVEAWAY - ends Oct 12

Two words: energy density!

https://oceanplanetenergy.com/advanced-energy-storage-systems/
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 18-07-2019, 16:22
Replies: 89
Views: 9,866
Posted By joel383
Re: MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS GIVE AWAY - July 16-28, 2019

a small FP might be nice...
https://www.multihullsolutions.com.au/boats/new/sail-multihulls/lucia-40/
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 08-11-2018, 01:50
Replies: 336
Views: 33,109
Posted By joel383
Re: MANTUS GIVEAWAY ends Nov 20th | Enter Now!

I'm gonna have to go with:
https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-scuba/

Need the scuba pack
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-10-2018, 00:42
Replies: 41
Views: 11,265
Posted By joel383
Re: responding to tsunami in a marina

The last tsunami warning here just a few folks headed out. Mostly folks who commercial fished, and lived aboard. We contemplated it, but high ground is less than a mile from our live aboard......
Forum: Navigation 28-09-2018, 00:31
Replies: 24
Views: 2,549
Posted By joel383
Re: Any Android Tablet nav apps with AC support?

https://activecaptain.garmin.com
Forum: Navigation 28-09-2018, 00:27
Replies: 24
Views: 2,549
Posted By joel383
Re: Any Android Tablet nav apps with AC support?

You guys are SOL. Garmin bought AC. Both Garmin and the original developer made empty promises of continued platform availability.

Garmin is just behind Apple in terms of the proprietary nature of...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-08-2018, 14:40
Replies: 117
Views: 19,995
Posted By joel383
Re: A case for the sailing YouTuber

Bad link, try this one https://www.alaskarealestate.com/Search/Property/PropertyDetail.aspx?cid=Ku5D/8b+UKWDLWMYxzopkw==&li=8L2JM+tFltoXKRdByOVXGg==&esf=MA
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 27-08-2018, 14:06
Replies: 117
Views: 19,995
Posted By joel383
Re: A case for the sailing YouTuber

Nothing to be ashamed about, you are providing a service by producing content for entertainment.

Also, I have a house for sale in Soldotna/sterling... If you are interested. Total cost of upkeep...
Forum: OpenCPN 12-08-2018, 02:42
Replies: 6
Views: 1,920
Posted By joel383
Re: I did a thing: "Auto-routing" from existing routes

That would be nice for auto pilot also, set the route for the well traveled part, then add branches for each trip. Not that I have built my auto pilot yet...


Sent from my iGloo.
Forum: OpenCPN 12-08-2018, 02:38
Replies: 6
Views: 2,104
Posted By joel383
Re: multiple gps receivers

My bu353 is very accurate, never more than a few ft difference from the map, or my garmin handheld.


Sent from my iGloo.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-08-2018, 18:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,227
Posted By joel383
Re: Finding "treasure" in the freezer

I would have tried it... After the old sniff test.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-08-2018, 17:59
Replies: 11
Views: 6,094
Posted By joel383
Re: Sailing California to Alaska

Forgot to mention, first decide if you want or can handle 2 big and really long open water passages... Or go coastal.

It is probably to late to go by hawaii this year. By the time you get there,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-08-2018, 17:55
Replies: 11
Views: 6,094
Posted By joel383
Re: Sailing California to Alaska

I have a ton of paper charts for WA to AK if you are interested. A few cruising guides too, but for general planning, jimmy cornel's 'World Cruising Routes' is the best tool to get things started....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 14-07-2018, 02:45
Replies: 81
Views: 16,889
Posted By joel383
Re: Time to Brag on Your #liveaboard hacks

Battery powered led light strings for dark cabinets and v-births.
Or hardwire to a 2$ 12vdc-5vdc buck converter...

While you're at it, hard wire some 12v to 5v USB chargers in the v-berth and...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 29-06-2018, 01:05
Replies: 95
Views: 15,603
Posted By joel383
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-06-2018, 01:43
Replies: 11
Views: 4,981
Posted By joel383
Re: Mercedes OM615 - 15 years idle

Depends on how cheap you are, and how bad the tank is. You could start it on fresh fuel and then swap over to the old if you are just going to be running it. Just make sure you have a cheap filter...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-06-2018, 02:45
Replies: 18
Views: 3,694
Posted By joel383
Re: RPM limitation when in gear Perkins 4108

My original CAV injection pump is rpm limited. Maybe you broke the govenor loose. Check the specs on your injection pump.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-02-2018, 12:44
Replies: 109
Views: 16,536
Posted By joel383
Re: How long is your snubber

Correct answer:

YUGE!
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 24-01-2018, 11:35
Replies: 12
Views: 2,669
Posted By joel383
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-01-2018, 23:16
Replies: 39
Views: 7,362
Posted By joel383
Re: Can staying aboard be saved?

Vinegar and borax solution. 100% vinegar if you can stand it. Warm it up to dissolve borax.

Do not wash off residue. Residue is growth prohibiting. Borax has been approved for mold...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-12-2017, 11:06
Replies: 20
Views: 3,864
Posted By joel383
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-12-2017, 11:05
Replies: 20
Views: 3,864
Posted By joel383
Forum: Our Community 12-11-2017, 14:32
Replies: 51
Views: 20,190
Posted By joel383
Re: How would one refuel a large yacht at Sea?

Happens everyday when out fishing here in AK, look up fuel tender.
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