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Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-02-2024, 05:48
Replies: 19
Views: 1,834
Posted By rubberduck
Re: The problem with booking marinas

Your schedule is one if have done before. Its a lot of sailing for one year but its possible.

In my 30k nm of sailing I found the Cheasapeak the hardest to find marina space in. So don't assume...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2023, 18:12
Replies: 180
Views: 14,396
Posted By rubberduck
Re: LifePO4 chemistry not as important as we thought

I respect Nigel a lot but Lithium is not his strong area. While he is correct that there have been some LFP fires on boats most of those have been because of poor installation, not the battery...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 19-06-2023, 16:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By rubberduck
Re: US cruising permit confusion

Thanks for the reply but again... is there a source that says that I need to do this? cause 19 CFR part 4 does not say this.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 19-06-2023, 15:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By rubberduck
Re: US cruising permit confusion

Thanks for the reply but Noonsite is not an official source more does it cite the source. its the only place on the internet I have found that says I need to report. I'm wondering if anyone has any...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 19-06-2023, 12:05
Replies: 7
Views: 1,760
Posted By rubberduck
US cruising permit confusion

Good day all,

I am a US citizen/resident with a forign flagged boat that is currently in the United States. Last year I entered the US in Norfolk using the ROAM app and was granted a cruising...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-01-2023, 12:59
Replies: 48
Views: 8,999
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Nasty new clause from Pantaenius Insurance

Hold on, if this is the clause the OP is referencing it gives a very clear condition where you are not on the boat when a severe weather warning is issued. It does not say they will not cover you if...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-06-2022, 11:55
Replies: 43
Views: 6,324
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Customs clearance to get diesel only

People keep saying 'of course you need to check in', 'if you need to ask' bla bla. But its not that simple. There are of course places in the world where some fuel docks are in special areas. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-01-2022, 07:59
Replies: 15
Views: 2,631
Posted By rubberduck
Crazy things people have crossed oceans in....

Hi all,

I'm trying to generate a list of all the crazy things people have crossed oceans in. Surprisingly google is not a big help and I feel like i'm missing some stuff.

Here is the list i...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-11-2021, 04:40
Replies: 81
Views: 11,554
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Medical Kit, Medical Training for Transatlantic

I would agree with this 100% we had a very bad burn on board and about 2 days from land. It was close to requiring evac but we elected not to. The amount of bandages we used was impressive and that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-08-2021, 08:37
Replies: 23
Views: 4,236
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Fan in the Fridge

Thanks Chris. did you just screw it to the back of the wall or did you put some spacebetween the back of the wall of the fridge to get some additional airflow? Was it running all the time?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-08-2021, 08:13
Replies: 23
Views: 4,236
Posted By rubberduck
Fan in the Fridge

Hello!

I'm considering putting a computer fan in the fridge and in the freezer to help move the air and hopefully provide for more consistency in temperature throughout both devices.

Has anyone...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-05-2021, 11:01
Replies: 2
Views: 2,026
Posted By rubberduck
Refrigeration temperature sensor placement

Hi everyone,

Had to find good information on this. I'm trying to understand a bit about fridge/freezer temperatures and where the proper place to put the sensor is. For example... today i was...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-04-2021, 07:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,607
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Schengen with non-EU spouse??

We have a reverse issue. Both have EU passports but one has a US, i can tell you its not always easy.

From a document point of view there is very little to worry about other than a passport as...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-04-2021, 07:40
Replies: 1
Views: 969
Posted By rubberduck
Raymarine E80 classic buttons not working

Hello,

Upon arrival at my boat a few months ago I noticed one of my classic e80 plotters power button was inoperative. I tried cleaning behind it and getting to the electronic panel but nothing. ...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-02-2021, 06:44
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Water pump sensor ideas

I took a look at this and the whale one you like to has a accessory which is exactly what im looking for. A bit expensive for this project but i suppose i could find another purpose for this pump as...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-02-2021, 06:09
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Water pump sensor ideas

Correct. We dont have the room for a front loader and this thing is small.

The idea about taping in to the machine to turn the pump on had crossed my mind. im not that handy but i would guess...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-02-2021, 17:04
Replies: 14
Views: 1,529
Posted By rubberduck
Water pump sensor ideas

Hi!

I'm considering installing a washing machine on our yacht. Only issue im worried about is that the raw water out of the machine is gravity flow. The only place I can mount this is in the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-10-2020, 10:17
Replies: 25
Views: 5,610
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Experience with Torqeedo 2.0

Thanks for the post guys. We already have a travel 1003 and use it as our primary. So far we love it. I'm trying to figure out if there really is enough speed difference in the 1003 to the Cruise...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-10-2020, 04:52
Replies: 25
Views: 5,610
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Experience with Torqeedo 2.0

We currently have a Travel 1003. What im trying to see is how the speed difference might be. The website list only a 1 kt maximum speed advantage but its almost 2x the power output so to me i'm a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-10-2020, 00:57
Replies: 25
Views: 5,610
Posted By rubberduck
Experience with Torqeedo 2.0

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone has experience with the Torqeedo Cruise 2.0 on a dinghy?

I'm looking for actual experience as there is limited information or reviews online. I'm not interested...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 05-10-2020, 11:10
Replies: 146
Views: 13,184
Posted By rubberduck
Re: OCEANPLANET ENERGY GIVEAWAY - ends Oct 12

https://oceanplanetenergy.com/watt-sea-hydrogenerators/

These hydrogenerators are awesome! Its the last thing i need to complete the fill electrical transformation on our boat.
Forum: Our Community 23-07-2020, 08:58
Replies: 86
Views: 23,003
Posted By rubberduck
Re: One thing I keep noticing about youtube videos...

I'm sure some of you remember the good old days of public television (they still have it and produce some really good stuff)... remember those telethons they had? i wonder if you sat on your sofa...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-05-2020, 17:23
Replies: 0
Views: 809
Posted By rubberduck
ABC Back to windward

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has actual experience sailing from ABC back to windward islands... time of the passage would be late November.

From Aruba i'm thinking i could get to Puerto...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-04-2020, 08:36
Replies: 125
Views: 27,981
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Do I need a radar reflector?

I agree with the fact that you should have a reflector fitted. The big cylender ones fitted to the mast are a bit better than the small cylender ones fitted to the rigging.

In the UK and Northern...
Forum: Europe 16-02-2020, 14:52
Replies: 9
Views: 1,088
Posted By rubberduck
Re: Sweden Moorings/Clubs

Sweden can be a hard one. We lived in Stockholm and finding a place close by the house, which is not crazy expensive and did not require us to wait on a list for years was very hard.

The...
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