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Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

01-10-2019, 12:00

Replies: 61

Another broker scam, or am I being paranoid?

Views: 10,628

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Another broker scam, or am I being paranoid?

Long story about an import into CA.

Coming north from WA to BC my son and I brought a boat he purchased in WA on a trl through US border and Canadian Customs. US border just waved us through,...

Forum: Marine Electronics

14-09-2019, 09:15

Replies: 39

How does AIS work?

Views: 6,072

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: How does AIS work?

Unlike radar AIS can see around and over a land mass between you and a target. Radar beams are stopped and reflected back by most solid masses. AIS is transmitted straight up and over. I sit here in...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

24-07-2019, 13:42

Replies: 18

For Sale: Ham radio, Pactor modem and antenna tuner

Views: 2,332

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Ham radio, Pactor modem and antenna tuner

First off you must be licensed for HAM radio use!! As to set up, contact a HAM radio club or a licensed HAM operator in your area, they may be able to help with setting up the system

73

Ted...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

30-06-2019, 16:44

Replies: 41

Outboard attachment bolts can hardly be turned. What now?

Views: 3,523

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Outboard attachment bolts can hardly be turned. What now?

People have to realize that the OP is in Europe, Germany to be exact and not all NA products are available to her.

Ted VA7YQQ
Comox, BC

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

16-06-2019, 08:12

Replies: 591

Places Where You Can Retire on $200,000 and Feel Rich

Views: 80,366

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Places Where You Can Retire on $200,000 and Feel Rich

“ You cannot legally own property in India, if you are a foreigner.”

Who would want to??

Forum: Marine Electronics

15-12-2018, 16:45

Replies: 117

"A" versus "B" AIS - worth transmitting?

Views: 14,806

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: "A" versus "B" AIS - worth transmitting?

I do think it should be mandatory that AIS should be switched of when tied up in ports/marinas.. the stationary blobs smother to much mobile traffic.[/QUOTE]

My Grandson operates a commercial...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

28-11-2018, 13:51

Replies: 103

Men's Underwear Confessional!

Views: 22,189

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Men's Underwear Confessional!

Be like the Scots, wear a kilt!! They are quite in fashion these days.

Ted VA7YQQ
Comox, BC

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

22-11-2018, 11:00

Replies: 15

Nasty cold front movin in

Views: 2,065

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Nasty cold front movin in

Guess we will have to put the covers on our BBQs tonight in the PNW. Maybe even move the patio chairs under the eaves!!!

Ted VA7YQQ
Comox, BC

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

19-11-2018, 08:06

Replies: 103

Men's Underwear Confessional!

Views: 22,189

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Men's Underwear Confessional!

"and wouldn't sleep with socks and gloves and a headpiece on any night,"

Try sleeping in a tent at -55C (-67F), you wear a lot of funny things!! Style is not important at those temps. For...

Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink

17-11-2018, 13:20

Replies: 37

Crock Pot - Slow Cooker

Views: 6,298

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Crock Pot - Slow Cooker

I think you should talk to the "Long Haul Truckers" who use a lot of these 12V gadgets quite a bit.

They are also sold in most Flying J's that we have been in. In fact I bought my wife a 12V...

Forum: Powered Boats

15-11-2018, 08:58

Replies: 14

Making rubber hoses last longer.

Views: 7,226

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Making rubber hoses last longer.

Luis,

I have used a spray silicone (bought from my Ford dealer) on my rubber products for the car for years. Use it on wiper blades, sun roof seal and hoses. Seems to keep them soft and pliable....

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

10-11-2018, 12:18

Replies: 43

City, State Under Boat Name?

Views: 19,077

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: City, State Under Boat Name?

Wonder what looks a person would get if they put "ALCATRAZ", CA as a hailing port??

Forum: Our Community

03-10-2018, 10:42

Replies: 60

How can I legally set off flares for test purposes?

Views: 14,155

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: How can I legally set off flares for test purposes?

Away over here on Vancouver Island, BC we have "Flare Recovery Days" put on by the local Canadian Power Squadrons, sponsored by our local marine chandler. The recovered flares are then returned back...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

11-09-2018, 09:23

Replies: 95

Are any boaters following the law?

Views: 11,873

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Are any boaters following the law?

Can I plead the "Fifth" ???

Ted VA7YQQ
Comox, BC

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

11-09-2018, 08:56

Replies: 95

Are any boaters following the law?

Views: 11,873

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Are any boaters following the law?

How GROSS!! Before or after soaping up?? :whistling:

Ted VA7YQQ
Comox, BC

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

31-08-2018, 08:25

Replies: 121

"Captain" and "Skipper" as honorifics

Views: 17,939

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: "Captain" and "Skipper" as honorifics

Yep now its :trash:

Forum: Marine Electronics

07-07-2018, 11:00

Replies: 52

Masthead mobile internet/phone antennas

Views: 19,997

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Masthead mobile internet/phone antennas

It must be greater than that now, if i am down on the beach by Cape Lazo, BC and use my IPhone I get long distance charges from Powell River, BC which is approx 19 miles away. The same in Victoria,...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

07-07-2018, 09:46

Replies: 51

Wasp nest - unwelcome visitors!

Views: 8,902

Posted By Comix Bay

Re: Wasp nest - unwelcome visitors!

Or dipped in a chocolate fondue!!

Forum: Our Community

21-05-2018, 12:44

Replies: 48

Return from the dark side

Views: 7,552