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Forum: Marine Electronics 14-01-2017, 10:01
Replies: 18
Views: 3,258
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Raymarine es78 wind setup

I am also running an eS78 on my boat with my wind instrument running through an ITC5 unit. It displays just fine on my eS78, but I have to use the I70 to calibrate it.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 23-06-2016, 15:08
Replies: 162
Views: 37,653
Posted By billwalker88
Re: June16 Giveaway - SPADE ANCHOR

We are current Spade owners, and firm believers!! We would love a new S100 anchor for Second Chances:

https://www.spadeanchorusa.com/product/spade-s-steel-s100

Thanks for a great anchor!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2015, 07:38
Replies: 55
Views: 10,340
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Gear We’re Leaving Off – Cruising ICW to Bahamas

Having just returned from the Bahamas in a 38' mono-hull, my only comment to you would be to reconsider the portable generator if you can find the room/budget. We too had solar, 500 watts worth, but...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 18-05-2015, 06:16
Replies: 31
Views: 19,555
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Simpson Lawrence Manual Windlass

Chances are that the chain has broken, rather than frozen. That's why your handle will move but the winch doesn't turn. Mine was in this condition when I got our boat, and after getting it apart (not...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-04-2015, 15:52
Replies: 13
Views: 2,971
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Renogy Solar Equipment

We have three of the hard 100w panels on board, had no problems with the wiring, and have been very pleased with the output. In fact, I'm waiting on my order of two flexible 100w panels now, which...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 25-03-2015, 05:09
Replies: 601
Views: 66,283
Posted By billwalker88
Re: March Contest - Win Up to $1,000 US Dollars

I'm signed up!

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Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-03-2015, 06:38
Replies: 66
Views: 13,390
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Florida to Bahamas - General Provisioning Q's

Oh .. btw, we called the Bahamas Dept of Agriculture before sending our paperwork and they said the cost is now $10.75/animal rather than $10.00 as stated on the instructions

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Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-03-2015, 06:35
Replies: 66
Views: 13,390
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Florida to Bahamas - General Provisioning Q's

With your time schedule, you need to get moving on the pets now! We just got this done last week. The average wait is several weeks unless you FedEx the paperwork to them and pay the extra $5 to have...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 14-03-2015, 07:10
Replies: 18
Views: 3,083
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Old cats, new tricks?

We live and cruise full-time with 4 cats onboard our 38' boat. They ranged in age from 3-9 years old when they came onboard the first time. While they all deal with the motoring and rough weather...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-03-2015, 08:52
Replies: 17
Views: 4,601
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Sailing through the keys to Key Largo.

23ftsailor

I'm about 10 miles north of you, sailing south right now ... but I'll probably overnight and pull into the Keys in the morning. You can definitely clear because I do ...


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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-02-2015, 10:02
Replies: 27
Views: 7,361
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Florida East of Pensacola Navarre Causeway Height Clearance

We might catch up to you if you wait til Saturday ... We're leaving here tomorrow for Destin .. staying there a couple of days til the next window (maybe Friday?) Then we'll move to Panama city
...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 06-02-2015, 06:40
Replies: 435
Views: 64,554
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Feb Giveaway: Mantus 15 Prizes

Now that we're cruising full-time, we'd love a new anchor!

https://mantusanchors.com/product/45-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/

Thanks for your support Mantus!

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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-01-2015, 15:17
Replies: 27
Views: 7,361
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Florida East of Pensacola Navarre Causeway Height Clearance

This is Katie, Bill's other half. Just thought I'd let you know we're here in Sabine marina's bar if u want to join us.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-01-2015, 12:19
Replies: 27
Views: 7,361
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Florida East of Pensacola Navarre Causeway Height Clearance

Erika,
Tried calling you on vhf ... couldn't reach you. We're in downtown Pensacola now. If you all are in, call us at 5402735871 ...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-01-2015, 08:00
Replies: 27
Views: 7,361
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Florida East of Pensacola Navarre Causeway Height Clearance

We'll try to call later ... we're gonna be out around town today, we got a car for the weekend since nothing is close to the Navy base. Maybe we can meet up

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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-01-2015, 06:09
Replies: 27
Views: 7,361
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Florida East of Pensacola Navarre Causeway Height Clearance

Erika,
We looked at this too and decided on outside. I use 51' as my limit to clear my vhf antenna on the same boat ... and since you need to enter Destin on a high tide at slack water, I don't...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-01-2015, 07:08
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Local Knowledge for Barrier Islands, Gulf of Mexico

We're out today, sailing east ... hoping for more wind :) ... with the winds we have today and the calm seas, we'll probably come in from the south ...

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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-01-2015, 07:29
Replies: 13
Views: 2,409
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Local Knowledge for Barrier Islands, Gulf of Mexico

Ocean Girl,
We're actually right behind you ... holed up in Long Beach waiting out the wind, and we're planning on heading out for Dauphin Island tomorrow morning. I think the south side of Dauphin...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 28-11-2014, 06:53
Replies: 103
Views: 12,865
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Nov Giveaway: HopCar.

I could use a new radio before we leave :)

https://www.hopkins-carter.com/sthomaaigxb.html

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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-11-2014, 06:59
Replies: 11
Views: 14,012
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Corpus Christi TX to Key West in December - Cross or ICW?

We're also leaving out of Seabrook for the keys and then Bahamas, using the ICW until about Pensacola. But we promised to spend Christmas with my mother here, so our plan is to leave on the first...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 03-09-2014, 08:29
Replies: 454
Views: 92,691
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Sept Giveaway: Mantus Beats a Thousand Again!

I'd love a new working anchor for my boat!

https://mantusanchors.com/product/45-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/

Thanks for supporting this forum!
Bill

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Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 07-08-2014, 08:54
Replies: 360
Views: 30,064
Posted By billwalker88
Re: August Giveaway - Aurora Satellite

Thanks for your support of the forum! I would love an Aurora Iridium WiFi Terminal:

https://www.globalmarinenet.com/catalog/aurora-iridium-wifi-terminal-p-2865.html

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Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 24-04-2014, 08:53
Replies: 61
Views: 7,980
Posted By billwalker88
Re: Giveaway April 2014: Waterway Guide

Thanks Waterway Guides for the giveaway! My wish list is:

https://www.waterwayguide.com/shipstore/product_info.php?products_id=62
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