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Forum: Navigation 26-02-2024, 07:17
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By mottseng
Re: Learning celestial navigation?

This is great and I agree that all sailors should at least learn the basics of celestial navigation. If for no other reason than to have something to talk about. Learning something new is never a...
Forum: Navigation 26-02-2024, 07:09
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By mottseng
Re: Sailing from Toronto to Halifax

When do you plan on doing this trip?
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 15-02-2024, 09:45
Replies: 9
Views: 2,112
Posted By mottseng
Re: Bavaria49 is looking for sailors - Spain / Portugal

LOL....I suppose it was a bit of ambulance chasing!!! But then again with only 4 posts MindZero may not be entirely legitimate.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 15-02-2024, 09:38
Replies: 9
Views: 2,112
Posted By mottseng
Forum: Marinas 08-09-2023, 06:23
Replies: 6
Views: 3,441
Posted By mottseng
Re: Looking for Marina to Take Down Mast Near Entrance to Trent Severn from Georgian

Glad you got it solved. Wye Heritage is a good choice. Sorry for the late reply, I hadn't been on this for awhile.

Are you still in Georgian Bay?

Regards
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-09-2023, 06:15
Replies: 14
Views: 864
Posted By mottseng
Re: Screens in holding tank vents

LOL... I too avoid having the rail under water!!!
Forum: Marinas 07-09-2023, 11:29
Replies: 6
Views: 3,441
Posted By mottseng
Re: Looking for Marina to Take Down Mast Near Entrance to Trent Severn from Georgian

We are at Queens Cove Marina which is considered the closest marina to the Trent-Severn. It has a mast stepping crane and the cost is $325
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-09-2023, 11:17
Replies: 14
Views: 864
Posted By mottseng
Re: Screens in holding tank vents

Totally agree !!!

I increased my vent to 1" and installed a new vent fitting without screen. (Peggy recommended).
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2023, 11:14
Replies: 33
Views: 8,159
Posted By mottseng
Re: Snakes on board

Dan, you are not helping the situation!! I am freaked out more than ever now..

Thanks, !!!! hahah
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2023, 06:54
Replies: 33
Views: 8,159
Posted By mottseng
Re: Snakes on board

Generaly sailing in the great lakes (fresh water) you don't expect snakes like other areas. so, it was alarming to find one on the boat. Hopefully it never happens again!!!!

Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-09-2023, 10:21
Replies: 33
Views: 8,159
Posted By mottseng
Re: Snakes on board

LOL.... I still hate snakes !!!!!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-09-2023, 07:32
Replies: 33
Views: 8,159
Posted By mottseng
Re: Snakes on board

Oh, and yes I also plan on screening my cockpit drains.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-09-2023, 07:30
Replies: 33
Views: 8,159
Posted By mottseng
Re: Snakes on board

Yes, it happend to me this past weekend in Georgian Bay Ontariio. Discovered an Eastern Ribbon snake in our boat Saturday evening while at anchor. You have to know that snakes are my phobia. It...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-02-2022, 12:55
Replies: 31
Views: 6,360
Posted By mottseng
Re: VHF License

JAIL....really? Where did you hear that??
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 24-02-2022, 12:49
Replies: 23
Views: 5,515
Posted By mottseng
Re: Crew wanted for Atlantic crossing

This is a great opportunity and exactly what is on my bucket list however, its a few years too early. Good luck!!
Forum: Great Lakes 21-07-2021, 09:28
Replies: 7
Views: 4,153
Posted By mottseng
Re: Tobermory Area Advice

You mentioned Baie Fine. Did you know that Baie Fine is the longest fresh water fjord in the world. Travelling up Baie Fine you would think you were in Norway.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-09-2020, 07:07
Replies: 24
Views: 7,407
Posted By mottseng
Re: Rope around prop shaft - vibration

Looking back I see that I never closed the loop on this one. In the end we had a bent shaft and strut. The shaft got replaced so did the strut and motor mounts. Total cost was around $10K CDN. ...
Forum: Great Lakes 14-09-2020, 07:40
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

HAHA...love this one!! I understand that cordless drills work underwater.
Forum: Great Lakes 14-09-2020, 07:31
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

I think the "first come" at the anchorage applies to space or anchoring not the overly excessive loud music unitl 2:30 am.

The bottome line is I don't believe they would have behaved this way in...
Forum: Great Lakes 14-09-2020, 07:23
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

I can picture this set up and the satisfaction of doing it. Thanks for the laugh!!
Forum: Great Lakes 17-08-2020, 08:36
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

Just throwing some humour in this thread...did you not see the "just kidding".
Forum: Great Lakes 17-08-2020, 08:15
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

I really like the idea of cutting all the anchor chains.

Just kidding !!
Forum: Great Lakes 17-08-2020, 08:12
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

So in general I agree with most of you that yes, people have the right to party and enjoy thier boating experience however, when it goes past the point of acceptability like my case 2:30 in the...
Forum: Great Lakes 17-08-2020, 07:48
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

I would agree with you however the OPP said to call them the next time it happens. I hope it never happens again.
Forum: Great Lakes 17-08-2020, 07:31
Replies: 140
Views: 15,449
Posted By mottseng
Re: Noisy Neighbours

Just got off the phone with the OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) who stated that there is a noise by-law that applies in this situation and the next time this occurs to call them.

Great...
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