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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 19-08-2017, 09:36
Replies: 85
Views: 32,128
Posted By sloopman
Re: Safety and Piracy In Mexican Waters

I've been playing in the Sea of Cortez for about 15 years and have never heard anything about piracy. Some cases of theft, but that's about it. I think once you're here you'll see for self and will...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-09-2016, 08:49
Replies: 42
Views: 7,383
Posted By sloopman
Re: Sailing with replacement knees

Just an added note. Make absolutely, positively sure you will be committed to the PT. If you are no willing to totally commit to working through the pain and do exactly what your PT tells you to...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-09-2016, 08:31
Replies: 42
Views: 7,383
Posted By sloopman
Re: Sailing with replacement knees

Hello, I'm 72 and am going on 3 years with having both knees replaced. Best thing I ever did. I single hand and don't really have any problems. I do keep a good pair of knee pads on board and use...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 09-09-2016, 08:53
Replies: 28
Views: 5,751
Posted By sloopman
Re: Still need info about our boat in San Carlos

Hello, my boat is also in Seca and was able to get a hold of them yesterday and they said they were sending out emails to boat owners with damage and if you didn't receive anything by last night you...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-08-2016, 09:36
Replies: 23
Views: 5,833
Posted By sloopman
Re: Clothing, Sea of Cortez

Great. I should still be in the work yard at Seca about that same time, I'll look for you. The name of boat is "ALCHEMY", I'm Bill. Hope to see you there.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-08-2016, 08:49
Replies: 23
Views: 5,833
Posted By sloopman
Re: Clothing, Sea of Cortez

Hello SEA DREAMING, just curious where in Co.? I live down by Durango and will be heading back to San Carlos in Oct. I find that June-Sept. are the hottest with Aug. and Sept. really the hottest. ...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-07-2016, 16:51
Replies: 21
Views: 2,495
Posted By sloopman
Re: Autohelm 7000 Linear type 2 drive motor

No problem. Hope it all works out for you.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-07-2016, 15:16
Replies: 21
Views: 2,495
Posted By sloopman
Re: Autohelm 7000 Linear type 2 drive motor

Correction on the email address, SORRY.:facepalm:

C250@mydurango.net

Ask for Dan.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-07-2016, 13:31
Replies: 21
Views: 2,495
Posted By sloopman
Re: Autohelm 7000 Linear type 2 drive motor

Check with Dan at: dan@mydurango.net He sells parts, complete units and does repairs on all types of autos including LCD replacement. Very reliable.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-04-2016, 08:11
Replies: 17
Views: 5,414
Posted By sloopman
Re: Buying a sailboat in San Carlos, Questions

VIVABOB is right on with Omar for the diesel. Great rep. Good luck
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-03-2016, 08:22
Replies: 15
Views: 6,181
Posted By sloopman
Re: Yachts in San Carlos

Don at San Carlos Yachts has a large list of boats and is very easy to work with. Allen Smith is an excellent surveyor. Beings you don't care to list price and length I would suggest you contact...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-01-2016, 12:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,169
Posted By sloopman
Re: Trojan T-105 in Mexico

Zee, are these the LCH batteries? Are they close to the 105 in size? I'm in San Carlos, Mx. and there is a Sam's and an LCH dealer in Guaymas. Had a bank of 6 six volt 105's that craped out and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-11-2015, 11:17
Replies: 54
Views: 17,130
Posted By sloopman
Re: How do you sleep at night on a mooring ball?

I've never used someone else's ball, but I have my own in San Carlos, Mex. and love it. I have it inspected and maintained by a local who has a bottom cleaning business there and trust it totally. ...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 09-11-2015, 08:32
Replies: 321
Views: 42,345
Posted By sloopman
Re: What Can We Do About Drones?!?

You know, it's to bad that one person can cause so much stink about something. In this case drones. As stated in another post, "drones aren't the problem, the operator (or people) are the problem"....
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-11-2015, 08:05
Replies: 24
Views: 7,013
Posted By sloopman
Re: Anyone mounting Bullet wifi antenna at masthead?

Hello, I'm going to heading back down to SC towards the end of this month. Do you have an email, boat name or some way to contact you? I would like to see how you are hooking this up and how it is...
Forum: Our Community 26-10-2015, 10:15
Replies: 13
Views: 3,545
Posted By sloopman
Re: ZeeHag ,Bubba and Solitary Bird, vs. Hurricane Patricia

Great to hear all is well. Now that it's over it should make for some wild stories.
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-09-2015, 14:59
Replies: 8
Views: 1,683
Posted By sloopman
Re: Autohelm 100 computer

Let me give you a link to a guy who is very good with these. He does repairs and he know what he is talking about.

Dan Gerhardt
C250@Mydurango.Net

He will get right back to you.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-06-2015, 08:45
Replies: 119
Views: 23,152
Posted By sloopman
Re: Do I need a holding tank? (legally speaking)

I have a Lectrasan which is/was Coast Guard approved and does a great job. How does that fit into this picture. No holding tank.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-06-2015, 09:37
Replies: 56
Views: 8,910
Posted By sloopman
Re: Frigoboat BD35 suddenly "just cool"

Best advice was from Deepfrz. Get ahold of Kollmann. He knows what he is talking about. Put together as much data as you can so he knows exactly what's going on. In my book he is the go to man.
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-04-2015, 10:00
Replies: 6
Views: 2,752
Posted By sloopman
Re: raymarine st4000 auto pilot

Here is a link for you. His name is Dan Gerhardt, he has been on the forum before and is also on ebay. He does repairs and also sells units that have been repaired. He is very good and guarantees...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-11-2014, 09:59
Replies: 62
Views: 8,840
Posted By sloopman
Re: Mexico. Go or no go?

zeehag, I don't know who the hell you are or where you are BUT, I really like where your head is. Maybe we will run into each other some day down in that God forsaken land. I've been going for 15...
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