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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-01-2016, 06:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,204
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
wind generator

Has any one had any dealings with : e systems: silent wind generators ? im trying to find a wind generator that doesn't sound like a helicopter. Thanks in Advance
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-09-2015, 13:13
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Painting deck

Its time or close too it, for the big project,using interlux primekote 2 part ,and interlux 2 part paint,, my deck is nearly all non skid, or at least 80 per cent. I was going to use kiwi grip for...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-08-2015, 16:44
Replies: 8
Views: 7,904
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 28-02-2015, 06:18
Replies: 27
Views: 3,979
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Florida Anchoring Survey

We are live aboards,i grew up in Fl. and currently live in Fl.i did take the survey, if I had water front property, I would not want a boat anchored out side my door for extended periords,IMO ,...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-02-2015, 13:09
Replies: 0
Views: 965
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Do i need a build form?

I have a boat with clear title, in FL, registered in FL, I have the cg-1258..in there linty,,of forms dos and donts,it says that I need a build certified letter? its a 1971 Morgan, im sure I wont be...
Forum: Navigation 20-02-2015, 04:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,565
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: C-MAP

Paul, Thanks, but my cards are 2 1/4 inches across, and ,it doesn't appear that this card reader is big enough?:banghead:
Forum: Navigation 19-02-2015, 17:50
Replies: 4
Views: 1,689
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Florida Inlets

we live in st. Augustine, its tricky, but do able. Good seamanship with attention, to your charts and surroundings ,you will be fine. Daylight and slack or rising tide. The channel buoys once you get...
Forum: Navigation 19-02-2015, 13:17
Replies: 4
Views: 2,565
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
C-MAP

I have the old c-map big cards, not the small micro, cards now used,im trying to find a way to use a usb card reader for c-map if possible ,I have a ton of these and would like to use them as a back...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-01-2015, 06:43
Replies: 67
Views: 23,274
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Teak Toe Rail Advice

Our toe rail has genny track,not full length about 2/3 of the t tail is covered,ive come to like it a lot, all though we had to re bed some of the through bolts,
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2015, 13:16
Replies: 67
Views: 23,274
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Teak Toe Rail Advice

To everyone, after the heat gun, and fien multipurpose, set to sand,,i went with SEMCO after 3 coats im stoked, the heat gun was the answer, killed the nasty varnish residue port side done starboard,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2015, 16:02
Replies: 28
Views: 10,394
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Macintosh 47 Deck Project Pics - Perfection

bstreep,,im guessing you were painting outside?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-01-2015, 18:48
Replies: 67
Views: 23,274
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Teak Toe Rail Advice

To everyone THANKS,alot for the good advice,,after the last sanding, I used star bright cleaner, the teak is looking better,. Ill hit the dark areas once more and see how that goes, I would like to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-01-2015, 14:43
Replies: 67
Views: 23,274
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Teak Toe Rail Advice

We have a mogan 38-1 hull #68,we are in the fix-er-up Stage, the previous owner was a slacker when up keep was concerned, the toe rail has had the old varnish removed what was left of it, now there's...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-12-2014, 04:33
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Tablet For Nav.

sailfastTri,,, Thanks for the heads up..
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-11-2014, 03:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Tablet For Nav.

Thanks Gentleman, For the Reply's, Sounds like the plan I was concerned about theft. In out of way anchorages. After looking on line, The mounting pods look secure enough. Happy Holidays :smile:
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-11-2014, 03:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Tablet For Nav.

In the process (never ending)of refitting our Morgan, Time for GPS and the like, im looking at a raymarine c95,system with radar,it is Wi-Fi,ready out of the box,i was going to mount the screen in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-11-2014, 07:08
Replies: 7
Views: 1,640
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Jacksonville Florida repower

Try Ed at control masters
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-11-2014, 10:55
Replies: 89
Views: 12,740
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Am I being irresponsible?

ENJOY WHEN YOU CAN
ENDURE WHEN YOU MUST
life is short..
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-10-2014, 08:31
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: boat yards in north Florida

yep,ST. JOHNS BOAT COMPANY,9852 HECKSCHER DR.JACKSONVILLE,FL.904-251-3707 ASK FOR TOMMY
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-10-2014, 09:25
Replies: 16
Views: 3,933
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: Solar Charge Controller Confusion

enjoyed reading this thread,,im in the process of refitting our Morgan, can anyone advise what brand of solar panel you would recommend, along the 150-200 watt range thanks,
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 12-09-2014, 11:08
Replies: 121
Views: 20,587
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: What do you actually do While Cruising?

LMAO how true

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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 12-09-2014, 07:18
Replies: 121
Views: 20,587
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: What do you actually do while cruising?

Randyonr3,..... ......, well maintaince on our boat , is around 30-20 hours a week,that's a given, living in and on one of the hardest environments on the plant,not sure why that is even...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-07-2014, 10:14
Replies: 94
Views: 40,573
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: B&G Zeus MFD - Has Anyone Tried it ?

rhunton,,We are looking at the B&G Zeus T-8,for a 38-1 morgan,im interested in how and where you mounted your radar unit, Thanks for your advice, also I love this site !!!!
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 25-07-2014, 16:30
Replies: 121
Views: 20,587
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
Re: What do you actually do while cruising?

if you have to ask, why is live better on the water, than land,you don't get it, stay on land
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-07-2014, 16:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,065
Posted By BLACKBIRD1
nav.gear, weather

Few questions,,im refitting our Morgan 38-1, does anyone have any advice, on user friendly, electronics ,we would like radar, and gps,interface,and a company that has customer service, THAT you can...
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