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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 19-07-2023, 12:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,127
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Obtaining CNG in Massachusetts/Rhode Island

I have 2 boats that use CNG. Here in Jacksonville, FL there are 3 "Filling Stations" that cater to commercial trucks that use CNG. I bought an adapter on Ebay for $225 that allows me the fill my...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-05-2023, 08:31
Replies: 6
Views: 622
Posted By NakedCity
HELP Starter repair Abaco Bahamas

Anyone with recent experience please help us find a repair source for our Perkins 4.108 starter
Took a dump a few minutes ago at Manjack. Current on our way to Marsh Harbour to find repairs. I once...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-12-2022, 15:35
Replies: 8
Views: 3,058
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Anchor Winch Reverse Solenoid wiring

I think this will help 268667
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-06-2022, 13:09
Replies: 61
Views: 7,658
Posted By NakedCity
Thumbs up Re: Repowering. Where on the US east coast?

Joel has not yet retired. His Yanmar repowers are a thing of beauty. He’s an artist !
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 04-05-2022, 16:28
Replies: 13
Views: 4,880
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Customs Status at Walker Cay or Rosie's?? N Abaco

Larry, What date did you last clear in at Grand ?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-04-2022, 05:39
Replies: 13
Views: 4,880
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Customs Status at Walker Cay or Rosie's?? N Abaco

Anyone clear at Grand recently ?
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 17-04-2022, 15:15
Replies: 62
Views: 13,608
Posted By NakedCity
Re: US documentation scam

Found this very interesting article about the "Fake" documentation renewal service on Sailing Anarchy. A lot of background on the person doing this and government efforts to stop him. A lawsuit once...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-04-2022, 09:30
Replies: 7
Views: 926
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Lifelines

Yes, forget about the white vinyl and use bare SS wire. Most areas of any size will have local riggers who will be happy to quote you.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 30-03-2022, 05:28
Replies: 2
Views: 1,062
Posted By NakedCity
Grand Cay Abaco Customs ?

Does anyone know if Grand Cay Customs has been reopened since Hurricane Dorian in the Abacos ?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-02-2022, 18:08
Replies: 32
Views: 61,772
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Sailing to Bahamas

I leave Jacksonville and hug the coast south and start looking for an opportunity to turn left when I start getting hear Ft Pierce. Best trip was 52 hours Mayport to Great Sale
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-02-2022, 17:53
Replies: 19
Views: 4,341
Posted By NakedCity
Re: eno oven

Did you miss the statement that the cooktop works great ?
Forum: Navigation 12-02-2022, 16:52
Replies: 54
Views: 14,662
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Navionics charts any good for Bahamas after their 2018 revisions?

C-Map has definitely used Explorer Chart info for the Bahamas at least the last 15 years. The fact that Navionics is better than it used to be still doesn’t mean they are good. There are none better...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 28-11-2021, 16:25
Replies: 64
Views: 8,507
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Tybee Island Fine Me Beach

Pictures maybe
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 28-11-2021, 15:47
Replies: 64
Views: 8,507
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Tybee Island Fine Me Beach

Looks like OP just joined Cruisers Forum just to promote his agenda of disparaging Tybee Island. I for one don’t appreciate his using “our” forum for this. OP are you even a boater ?
I spent nearly...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-10-2021, 09:12
Replies: 39
Views: 8,005
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Where to spend a week sailing in the Bahamas

Very simple, your only option for a one week Bahama charter is the Abacos.
You will like March or April much better than January or February.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2021, 10:43
Replies: 110
Views: 18,743
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

I don’t believe that the new to me “jib and jigger approach” can be applied to a Freedom 40 rig where you have 2 equal sized sails “main” & “mizzen”. Our sails are so easy to raise/reef/lower/trim...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2021, 07:55
Replies: 110
Views: 18,743
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

I would reply about a Freedom 40 sail plan if I had any idea what a “jigger” was other than something I keep at my bar.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-10-2021, 13:30
Replies: 110
Views: 18,743
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

Good Article

https://goodoldboat.com/freestanding-rigs/
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-10-2021, 13:25
Replies: 110
Views: 18,743
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

Clemson, if a freestanding rig what you want I don’t think you could go very wrong with anything that Freedom Yachts ever built. TPI (Tillotson - Pearson) was a top quality builder and Gary Hoyt a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-06-2021, 13:30
Replies: 11
Views: 2,216
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Single Line Reefing. Any tips?

You have already figured out that smaller line diameter has less friction. Another thing thats helps is to use low friction rings sewn to your sail instead of passing lines through the stainless...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-03-2021, 10:57
Replies: 24
Views: 2,447
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Need A/C for a Valiant 47

What he said !

Please don't take such a beautiful yacht and hammer crap together on your deck for it to fall in the water and become a navigational hazard should you ever decide to go sailing.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-03-2021, 11:00
Replies: 95
Views: 12,562
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Do you leave your windlass on?

Back in 2014 I anchored late (dark) in the lee of Bimini so we could get a good nights sleep before hooking into the gulf stream we the sail back to Jacksonville. Around 3AM I was awakened by the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-01-2021, 05:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,717
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Reverse Polarity at Panel Only

I also suggest you look at the reverse polarity light wiring itself behind your panel. I once had a situation where a little overcurrent wire melting behind the panel cause the reverse polarity light...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 20-01-2021, 17:18
Replies: 111
Views: 6,213
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Fla Covid vaccines

Here in North Florida there are vaccination sites run by state agencies which will vaccinate any Florida residents and there are sites run by county agencies that will only serve that counties'...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2021, 17:03
Replies: 20
Views: 4,828
Posted By NakedCity
Re: Propane hoses

I just replaced my old copper with a 30' Trident brand hose from Defender $122. no problem with gland entering propane locker. I don't believe running the line high or low in boat makes any...
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