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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 10-07-2022, 09:13
Replies: 52
Views: 10,953
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Checking in without departure paperwork

I recently arrived at Isla Mujeres, Q Roo; to check in.

They absolutely wanted a zarpe from my last country, Florida.


And they accepted a note written by me: "I'm sorry, I made a mistake,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-07-2022, 03:50
Replies: 12
Views: 2,511
Posted By ozdigennaro
Modern solution for electrical conduit

On my twenty-year-old boat, electrical wires are run through flexible black tubing. Looks like a good solution for protecting the wires from wear and for organization.
I cannot find that tubing for...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 02-07-2022, 07:01
Replies: 12
Views: 3,594
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: What are your favorite InReach Preset messages to use?

This thread is about Garmin InReach messages, which is a wildly modern and complex process:


tiny (3 cm x 5 cm) hand-held Garmin device receives GPS signals and knows lat, long.

Garmin device...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 01-07-2022, 22:55
Replies: 12
Views: 3,594
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: What are your favorite InReach Preset messages to use?

My only message is


Sell everything. Send the money.
Forum: Challenges 29-06-2022, 13:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,604
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: How to get my dog home

We need to know the weight of the dog. Each airline has a max weight for flying in the cabin. Do that if you can.


If you must fly the dog in cargo, get a big crate.

we had success with...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 25-06-2022, 04:54
Replies: 42
Views: 6,286
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Learn from My Mistakes

Naturally, I have made all those mistakes too.


I try try try to remember "Do the stupid (easy) thing first! It might work."
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2022, 09:43
Replies: 23
Views: 1,798
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Raw water pump screws

Standard machine screw probably. DO NOT get slot-head.
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-06-2022, 12:34
Replies: 34
Views: 5,045
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: What's on your Arch or Stern?

Lots of stuff. Leopard 47 catamaran so there's lots of space


four solar panels
wind turbine on a post
dinghy davits
fishing rod holders
IPRB mount
HF antenna (wand)
VHF antenna (for voice...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 04-06-2022, 12:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,486
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Advice to a novice

Chris Parker, yes.
And websites or phone apps windy.com and predictwind.com
If you need to hide, you will encounter severe competition.
Go south!
Forum: Our Community 02-06-2022, 15:19
Replies: 59
Views: 8,504
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: I think My friend may have a sailing problem.

It's hopeless. Give up and go sailing.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-06-2022, 07:02
Replies: 46
Views: 7,097
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Can I use oak instead of teak?

Black locust is very very tough and ages nicely to grey, without a finish. If you want pretty, use tung oil, once a year.

Black locust is hard on your wood-working tools. Sharpen everything...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 10-05-2022, 08:11
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By ozdigennaro
Big catamaran in the Mediteranean

How difficult is it to cruise the Mediteranean witha Leopard 47?
Mostly anchoring out, with the occasional visit to a fuel dock.
What is your experience?
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 26-04-2022, 16:44
Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: From South Florida to Isla Mujeres, Mexico

This trip is done. We are in Mexico now.
Oz on Bat HaYam
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 26-04-2022, 16:32
Replies: 12
Views: 1,998
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Outfitting a new vest

light, whistle, knife, dye packet, PLB
Forum: Our Community 09-04-2022, 17:58
Replies: 24
Views: 4,049
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Marina recommendation in Ft. Lauderdale

"reasonably priced" and Fort Lauderdale cannot live in the same sentence.
Look elsewhere, maybe Fort Pierce.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-04-2022, 17:56
Replies: 22
Views: 4,873
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: What is this and what does it do?

A backstay antenna for HF is the best economical solution.

if you are going to install an HF radio (which I love, by the way), keep that gear! You can verify it's integrity yourself, or get some...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-04-2022, 17:51
Replies: 147
Views: 11,648
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Question about battery power

What you do not measure, you cannot control.


Measure consumption (an ammeter at least, but a history-keeping current measure is better).


Measure current production.


People know these...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-04-2022, 08:41
Replies: 18
Views: 1,666
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Water in the foreword berth compartment

You are on a boat. taste the water. It will be fresh and it's condensation.
Ventilate the compartment!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 01-03-2022, 16:48
Replies: 5
Views: 1,145
Posted By ozdigennaro
From South Florida to Isla Mujeres, Mexico

We are a cruising couple sailing from the Florida Keys to Isla Mujeres. Leopard 47 Cat.
We need two experienced crew to sail the crossing with us.
Boat expenses paid by skipper. Pay according ti...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 10-02-2022, 15:04
Replies: 39
Views: 4,553
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: How Do You Decide What to See and What to Skip?

I'm tired of this beautiful place. Let's go find a different beautiful place.
It's all about you.
oz
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2022, 09:37
Replies: 121
Views: 12,902
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Is there a senior (70+) cruising sailor forum?

At your suggestion, I did just that. Social Groups > uncategorized > 70+


Go ahead and join and post!
Forum: Navigation 12-01-2022, 07:59
Replies: 15
Views: 2,503
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: excellent wind rose site

windy.com is excellent. Allows selection of a vast number of different weather features to show. I like wind speed and pressure isobars together.
And check a separate display with ocean currents....
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 30-12-2021, 14:15
Replies: 115
Views: 20,500
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Surface Air Supply (Hookah) Systems

There are plenty of professional compressors for shallow water diving. if you value your health, your safety, your lungs - get a good one. not a place to skimp.
And, if you can snorkel to fifteen...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 29-12-2021, 08:06
Replies: 34
Views: 2,354
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Quick PCR test results in the US? [a constructive use of the COVID containment ar

In Colorado, I've had many tests,including PCR and anti-body ("Did you even have covid?"). Free to all, registration online, drive through, results in two to three days. A civilized state.


For...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-12-2021, 07:42
Replies: 78
Views: 9,176
Posted By ozdigennaro
Re: Your 2022 Crusing Agenda

A new undertaking.
We'll buy a catamaran very soon, probably in Florida; refit, sea test extensively. Then sail south. I like the plan of Dry Tortugas, Cuba (Hemingway Marina), the Yucatan,...
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