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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-04-2022, 18:21
Replies: 3
Views: 804
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Re: Import Duty Mexico

I believe you just pay the iva tax which is 16%
Forum: Marinas 07-01-2022, 17:56
Replies: 6
Views: 2,938
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Dry Storage LaPaz MX

We keep our boat at Marina Fonatur, yard is concrete. The rates are online https://www.marinasfonatur.com/Tarifas.aspx probably have to go on wait list. Best to call and ask for Mitzi, her english is...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-12-2021, 18:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,407
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: elusive issue on Vacuflush head

I had leak at o-ring between flush peddle and housing, fixed that, starting leaking somewhere else which I could never locate. Eventually I gave up, took it out and replaced with Raritan Marine...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-11-2021, 11:11
Replies: 43
Views: 3,694
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Canadians, please help!

You can search for others here https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/4/vrqs-srib/eng/vessel-registrations/advanced-search
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-05-2021, 05:59
Replies: 116
Views: 10,543
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Buying Chinese Goods on eBay!!

If it’s at least a week past the expected receive date in the confirmation email contact the seller and they’ll usually refund your payment. They don’t want you to leave bad review.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-04-2021, 15:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,074
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Hookah Compression Confusion

I think your compressor is too small at 0.7 cfm
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-04-2021, 11:35
Replies: 3,965
Views: 359,325
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Science & Technology News

Looks like PubMed is generally pretty good, though last year they published a report linking 5G to Covid 19, so some questionable articles may slip through.
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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 25-04-2021, 06:42
Replies: 12
Views: 1,788
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Can I use Sterling External Regulator with standard 115A alternator charging lith

I’ve been using an ample power regulator with no lithium setting to charge my 800ah of lithium for almost 10 years with no problems. My regulator allows me to reduce max output so alternator won’t...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-04-2021, 06:25
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Watermaker issue

Can you test product off each membrane separately?
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 25-04-2021, 06:23
Replies: 41
Views: 7,641
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Watermaker - Experiences life expectancy of membranes

I got about 6 years out of my fist set of membranes. Home built 12v 1hp system with 2 x 40” membranes. Used 3-6 mo/yr, pickled the rest of the time
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 20-04-2021, 06:45
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,411
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Canadian COVID-19 News

The tax is suppose to be a one time tax on new boats/cars/planes so would probably increase selling price for used boats.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-04-2021, 19:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,201
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: DC-DC charger recommendation

I use one of these https://www.renogy.com/12v-dc-to-dc-on-board-battery-charger/
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-03-2021, 06:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,065
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Recommend riggers in Vancouver area?

Another recommendation for Pro-Tech, from my experience they do good work and are easy to work with. They do SS fabrication as well.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-03-2021, 19:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,059
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Charter La Paz

Some info here https://www.clubcruceros.net
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-03-2021, 12:56
Replies: 22
Views: 3,480
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Proper conservative chain length for 39’ catamaran

7/16 is heavy chain, 5/16 HT would be conservative.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 17-03-2021, 06:23
Replies: 1,833
Views: 140,791
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Covid vaccination status for CF members

Right at the top of the link you quote it says “NOTE: All 2020 and later data are UN projections and DO NOT include any impacts of the COVID-19 virus.”

I think the cdc data is more accurate.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 16-03-2021, 16:39
Replies: 458
Views: 34,250
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Covid vaccines: risk vs benefit alarming news

The clinical trials were not designed to measure non symptomatic infection (very hard to do, would you want to get a swab jammed up your nose every couple of days for months on end). What the trials...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 16-03-2021, 15:41
Replies: 1,833
Views: 140,791
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Covid vaccination status for CF members

The all cause death rate of 2020 is NOT indistinguishable from prior years

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/covid19/excess_deaths.htm

What Gord says.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 12-03-2021, 13:06
Replies: 16
Views: 4,285
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: only child

These people went cruising with one kid https://maiaaboard.blogspot.com
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-03-2021, 19:42
Replies: 2
Views: 996
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: DIY boatyard in La Paz area

Atalanta next to Marina Palmira is the only one in La Paz area
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 20-02-2021, 05:31
Replies: 35
Views: 5,130
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Chain to rope splice

Ron,

I had mine done at Emerald Galvanizing is Seattle in 2013. Was very happy with service/results.

Doug
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-02-2021, 16:28
Replies: 15
Views: 1,988
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Metal filings lodged in skid deck

We had extensive rust stains on our deck when steel boat was sand blasted near our boat. We used MaryKate On&Off to remove the stains.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-01-2021, 06:52
Replies: 77
Views: 45,419
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: DIY Watermaker: Pros & Cons

I’ve been using a brass pump (General Pump - T9731B) since 2013, average four months of use a year, pickled the rest of the time. I always flush with fresh water after each use.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-01-2021, 06:22
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: Need Ample Power sar v2 manual

There’s a scan of manual for SAR-12 V2 on trawlers forum library.

https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/downloads.php?do=file&id=28
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2021, 15:24
Replies: 84
Views: 12,954
Posted By s/v Thea
Re: wires burned up with 4 100 watt panels

400 watts / 12.5 volts = 32 amps
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