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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 15-11-2021, 10:49
Replies: 4
Views: 1,508
Posted By tedowens
Re: Desires to crew Trans-Atlantic passage

There are other sailing organizations that keep lists of available crew to help them find captains. Try the Salty Dawg sailing association, the Ocean Cruising Club, the World Cruising Club, the Seven...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 31-08-2021, 09:28
Replies: 12
Views: 2,075
Posted By tedowens
Re: Jib sheet keeps getting caught under mast mounted spinnaker pole

I had trouble with my jib sheets catching on the mast mounted winches when tacking. So, I tied two lines from my radar mount down to the deck. One line at a 45 deg angle to starboard and one to port....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-08-2021, 08:07
Replies: 67
Views: 9,666
Posted By tedowens
Re: Feasibility of electric oven/microwave

Lots of boats are going to all electric. Check out Sailing Delvos and Gone with the Wynns on youtube. However, AGM's can't really supply that many amps so fast. You really need Lithium Ion batteries,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-07-2021, 02:11
Replies: 47
Views: 17,786
Posted By tedowens
Re: Gone with the Wynns' Leopard catamaran

Interesting, I see in the video that Lurker19 posted that their are in fact two hatches on the Wynn's boat, which I believe is a 2005 model. Mine is from 2007. I only have one hatch, so it seems that...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-07-2021, 13:34
Replies: 47
Views: 17,786
Posted By tedowens
Re: Gone with the Wynns' Leopard catamaran

I also own a Leopard 43, and I am shocked that this could have happened. The bottom of the life raft locker is molded in, and it is an integral part of the hull. It does not have a hatch that can be...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 31-05-2021, 10:47
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By tedowens
Boat yard in Turkey

Can anyone recommend a boat yard in Turkey that can do major fiberglass and gel coat repairs?
Forum: Navigation 21-05-2021, 07:27
Replies: 58
Views: 10,953
Posted By tedowens
Re: Bridge Clearance Atlantic ICW

The Wilkerson bridge in North Carolina is only 64'. Active Captain is a good resource on individual bridge heights.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-04-2021, 14:47
Replies: 19
Views: 8,356
Posted By tedowens
Re: Software for remote anchor alarm

I have tried several anchor monitors and I like Anchor Pro the best. I use it on a Samsung Tab A. I tried less expensive tablets and found that they don't have reliable GPS chips. Mine is connected...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-04-2021, 08:42
Replies: 57
Views: 7,828
Posted By tedowens
Re: Multi-hull cruising: where to start?

Check out https://www.multihulldynamics.com/ for historical multihull performance.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-03-2021, 11:23
Replies: 36
Views: 11,203
Posted By tedowens
Re: Cheap China lifepo batteries

I bought 2 x 200 Ah LiPO4 batteries from GSL-Energy in China about a year ago. I have been very happy with them. I didn't want to pay the high price of brand name batteries or have to build my own...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-03-2021, 13:38
Replies: 49
Views: 7,554
Posted By tedowens
Re: 400FT Chain, 50FT Water Windlass BREAKS, what now?

I have tried it two ways that I would not recommend.

It always seemed to me like a good idea to use a spare halyard and hoist it using a halyard winch. Lock the chain and lower that section on...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 08-03-2021, 11:06
Replies: 132
Views: 13,073
Posted By tedowens
Re: Cruising from Spain to Turkey during this virus?!?!

In general, France does not allow navigation in their waters right now. You might be able to get away with an in-transit stop to refuel. You would probably need to go to a port of refuge (these can...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-03-2021, 10:03
Replies: 17
Views: 3,856
Posted By tedowens
Re: Anchor for 43’ Leopard

I have a 2007 Leopard 43 and a 33 kg Rocna anchor. It has worked great. It fits nicely into the anchor well, and it does a great job of holding the boat. I have been a full time live aboard for five...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-02-2021, 10:30
Replies: 63
Views: 49,034
Posted By tedowens
Re: Usefullness of HF-radio (short-wave radios) in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean

I have been very disappointed by SSB. I invested the time and money to become a HAM and to equip my boat with an SSB and modem. The reception is almost always poor and the time it takes to babysit it...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-01-2021, 09:25
Replies: 15
Views: 2,134
Posted By tedowens
Re: depth of 43L (Leopard 43 Catamaran)

If it is a late 2000 Leopard 43 sailboat, it is 4' 3". I don't know about the new L43 power boat.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-01-2021, 10:33
Replies: 27
Views: 12,831
Posted By tedowens
Re: Lithuim AND Lead acid in same bank?

I have been using LiFePO4 and AGM together in the same bank for almost a year. I am a full time live aboard. I have 400 Ahr of AGM and 400 Ahr of Li. I charge them from a 10 year old battery charger...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-10-2020, 09:20
Replies: 101
Views: 17,087
Posted By tedowens
Re: That little something that makes life easier

A cellular high gain antenna with WIFI hotspot. Internet access is a requirement these days. If you are a cruiser, you quickly find that cellular is the most reliable way to get it. Unfortunately,...
Forum: Navigation 11-09-2020, 09:35
Replies: 86
Views: 14,413
Posted By tedowens
Re: NASA develops new type sextant

So, I got bored during the lock down and taught myself celestial navigation with an actual sextant. I also came across an Android app called CamSextant. I used it to help me identify stars and check...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 12-06-2020, 05:20
Replies: 240
Views: 69,189
Posted By tedowens
Re: Is Coppercoat anti foul worth it?

I have had Copper Coat for the last 3 years, and I have been disappointed with it. It worked great for the first 6 months. Then It began to get algae, which was difficult to remove. After another...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-06-2020, 01:10
Replies: 37
Views: 3,143
Posted By tedowens
Re: Foreign Country Car Rental Insurance

I am a full time liveaboard and no longer own a car. So, I don't have car insurance or homeowners insurance. I have rented cars in half a dozen foreign countries. All of them offered collision...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 28-05-2020, 12:44
Replies: 70
Views: 21,398
Posted By tedowens
Re: Is There an Accepted/Easy Way to Deal With Schengen 90 Day Rules?

I was able to get a long term visa (1 yr) for France. I am writing this as an American (each country has different rules). Unfortunately, I haven't gotten closer than Portugal before the pandemic...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-01-2020, 12:50
Replies: 72
Views: 13,877
Posted By tedowens
Re: Tank liquid level senders

I have Wema Kus liquid level senders in my black water tanks. They are terrible. They routinely clog with waste and stop working. I have to pull them out and clean them about once a year. I Have...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-12-2019, 11:13
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By tedowens
Re: Network slows when using OpenCPN

Yep, I had a connection enabled for a USB GPS device that I don't actually have plugged in right now. When I disable it, the network speed picks back up to where it should be. Thanks.
Forum: OpenCPN 10-12-2019, 10:03
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By tedowens
Network slows when using OpenCPN

Has anyone had trouble with their internet connection dramatically slowing when OpenCPN is in the background? I'm not even using it when checking the internet speed with speedtest.net. When OpenCPN...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 19-10-2019, 15:10
Replies: 11
Views: 3,352
Posted By tedowens
Re: Bringing a cat into the Bahamas

Don't use the Bahamas mail service. It will never get there. I have jumped through those hoops before, then the customs officer didn't even look at the permit. Next time I will just keep the cat on...
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