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Forum: OpenCPN 24-11-2023, 07:56
Replies: 46
Views: 5,831
Posted By mickand
Re: OpenCPN hardware from scratch.

I run OpenCPN on an older style HP ProBook which fits into my homemade helm.
I've replaced it once with the SSD version, think it was only $150.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 24-11-2023, 07:28
Replies: 113
Views: 13,722
Posted By mickand
Re: Yet another disaster at sea

Hats off again to the diligence of the USCG.
Last October, cruising down the Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan at 2am, I got tangled up in a 1500ft long surface fishing net which stalled the boat and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-11-2023, 06:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,897
Posted By mickand
Re: The deadly Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race (1998)

I watched the boats leave Sydney that year.
A horrendous few days ensued!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-07-2023, 14:45
Replies: 42
Views: 6,798
Posted By mickand
Re: Typical Plan East Coast USA

The I-94 entry process is confusing and as an 'alien' I don't believe you can use the ROAM system.
Flying to the Bahamas/UK or wherever is ok and I agree with previous posters that you should carry...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-07-2023, 09:11
Replies: 42
Views: 6,798
Posted By mickand
Re: Typical Plan East Coast USA

A B1/B2 visa will normally only give you US entry for 6 months. On arrival, you'll be issued with an I94 Immigration Record.
Canada is not an option for a different Country to visit to hopefully...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 31-07-2023, 09:01
Replies: 62
Views: 7,846
Posted By mickand
Re: Sell house, buy boat or vice versa?

Sell the house, furniture, cars - don't put anything in storage and buy a reasonable RV to cross to the East Coast. Stay and use that to boat shop, then sell it when you find one.
RV living will...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-05-2023, 16:08
Replies: 31
Views: 4,737
Posted By mickand
Re: Opinion choice between two cats

I'm so glad you didn't listen to all the bs.
The owners version will be the most comfortable and 75hp engines (presumably Yanmars) will suit you well.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-07-2022, 11:25
Replies: 36
Views: 6,683
Posted By mickand
Re: Getting a boat in Florida for winter, is that crazy?

Hurricane season/summer storage - plenty spots to leave a boat on the hard - power required to run a dehumidifier.
Slips in winter season - Getting expensive and scarce.
Anchorages - many many....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-06-2022, 07:13
Replies: 52
Views: 7,864
Posted By mickand
Re: Cruising and boat maintenance costs

Come on over to the "Dark Side". I have a 40 year old trawler, averaging over 6,000miles/yr. My maintenance costs are much less than the original posters, I consider mine to be well maintained, but...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-06-2022, 18:35
Replies: 50
Views: 6,282
Posted By mickand
Re: What would you do with a (pretty) good running 29 Year old Diesel?

Biggest risk to any marine diesel is overheating. Changing the raw water pump impeller regularly is a must, but so is examining the internals of the pump for any wear. Wear can result in a loss of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-05-2022, 06:25
Replies: 16
Views: 2,063
Posted By mickand
Re: Black water sensor - any recommendations / best practise?

Gobius Pro - sends an ultrasonic pulse through the tank at intervals you determine. Wifi and an easy install
Forum: OpenCPN 06-05-2022, 13:53
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By mickand
Re: Trying to get my AIS to OpenCPN

I'll keep trying and I truly appreciate and thank you for all your help.
Forum: OpenCPN 06-05-2022, 13:27
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By mickand
Re: Trying to get my AIS to OpenCPN

Getting 0183 info but no AIS VDM or VDO info coming through. Chartplotter is showing all targets and tracking as per normal.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 06-05-2022, 12:53
Replies: 27
Views: 7,503
Posted By mickand
Re: Cruising Long Island Sound

Buying the 2022 Eldridge Tide & Pilot book should be Priority 1 - to gain maximum current benefit.
Short Day 1 - anchor in the Thimble Islands adjacent to Branford - buoyed and plenty depth.
Day 2...
Forum: OpenCPN 06-05-2022, 12:25
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By mickand
Re: Trying to get my AIS to OpenCPN

Entered the command
This is latest output
Forum: OpenCPN 06-05-2022, 10:59
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By mickand
Re: Trying to get my AIS to OpenCPN

Thanks for your continued help.
I will attempt to change to 0183 - but this will be a challenge for my Abacus-minded brain.
May take me a while.
Forum: OpenCPN 06-05-2022, 10:36
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By mickand
Re: Trying to get my AIS to OpenCPN

That is the gateway device and at present it is factory set to 'auto' which should read 0183.
I have disabled Comm5 - originally thought this was the correct port.
Forum: OpenCPN 06-05-2022, 10:06
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By mickand
Re: Trying to get my AIS to OpenCPN

Nohal - connections and port screenshots attached
Forum: OpenCPN 05-05-2022, 15:03
Replies: 13
Views: 901
Posted By mickand
Trying to get my AIS to OpenCPN

I love OpenCPN and have it opened on a laptop at the helm next to a small Simrad NSS Evo2.
Simrad shows all AIS targets as normal.
I installed a Yacht Devices dongle to the backbone and it's...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-04-2022, 15:20
Replies: 13
Views: 1,782
Posted By mickand
Re: trip recording app to replace Google Earth

NEBO app
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 06-04-2022, 06:13
Replies: 26
Crew Wanted: Halifax to Puerto Rico
Views: 2,656
Posted By mickand
Re: Halifax to Puerto Rico

Flyingnut
You cannot enter the US on your private vessel without a B2 Visitor Visa.
I applied to the US Embassy in Nassau last October as they had one of the shortest waits.
My interview was in...
Forum: Powered Boats 04-04-2022, 05:42
Replies: 58
Views: 17,852
Posted By mickand
Re: Single Handed Great Loop

I am currently on my 6th solo loop and would be happy to answer any questions if I can.
If you're serious, join the America Great Loop Cruisers Association. The members have a daily forum, where you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-04-2022, 05:32
Replies: 47
Views: 5,689
Posted By mickand
Re: Refinishing caprail in oil or cetol

Don't use oil for all the reasons stated and ruining clothes if you rub against or sit on.
The ultimate finish for me is Epifanes varnish (10 coats), sanding between each coat with 220. Varnish, for...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 26-03-2022, 06:47
Replies: 15
Views: 3,517
Posted By mickand
Re: Sandy Hooks to Cape May

Sandy Hook to Cape May - 125 (statute via Atlantic)
Sandy Hook to Manasquan - 30 (statute)
Sandy Hook to Atlantic City - 75 (statute via Atlantic)
Atlantic City to Cape May - 49 (statute via...
Forum: Americas 15-03-2022, 17:25
Replies: 24
Views: 6,818
Posted By mickand
Re: Cheap good marina Bimini

Blue Water was $1.50/ft when I visited 2 weeks ago.
Chub has a dockage rate policy dependent on how busy they are. Book online with suggested dates to find out how much. I was there in late Jan and...
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