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Forum: Navigation

27-09-2021, 06:29

Replies: 115

Poll: What is your primary means of navigation (poll)

Views: 14,502

Posted By Jorge M

Re: What is your primary means of navigation (poll)

iSailor

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

22-09-2021, 18:36

Replies: 12

Engine won't start with the key - but with wire

Views: 1,542

Posted By Jorge M

Re: Engine won't start with the key - but with wire

Check if the new wires are of the same amperage as the originals

Forum: General Sailing Forum

14-02-2019, 03:29

Replies: 176

Too Old to sail?

Views: 24,412

Posted By Jorge M

Re: Too Old to sail?

I am 66 and planning to cross the Atlantic in 3 years

Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available

10-01-2019, 10:51

Replies: 18

Crew Available: Anyone near Ushuaia or Puerto Williams?

Views: 1,883

Posted By Jorge M

Re: Anyone near Ushuaia or Puerto Williams?

Just in case, I am available to crew any boat. I own a 43 feet Benateau in Croatia, I am a former Captain in the Chilean Navy and a former maritime pilot in the chilean inland waterways. I have also...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

18-03-2018, 17:54

Replies: 2

Where to make an upgrade in the Mediterranean

Views: 854

Posted By Jorge M

Where to make an upgrade in the Mediterranean

I bought a Cyclades 43.4 in Croatia with coastal license. My intention is to sail her to Chile in about 3 more years. My question is where is technically and economicaly more convenient to install...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

03-03-2018, 17:49

Replies: 19

What's normal practice with a boat purchase?

Views: 4,841

Posted By Jorge M

Re: What's normal practice with a boat purchase?

Hoy much is a reasonable surveyor fee?

Forum: Europe & Mediterranean

10-11-2017, 18:18

Replies: 16

First Charter in Croatia

Views: 5,105

Posted By Jorge M

Re: First Charter in Croatia

I just spend the last september and the 2 first weeks of octubre sailing in Croatia and Kotor, Montenegro. Mi my respect, the must aré Split, Trogir, Korcula and Dubrovnik. Lot of other nice places....

Forum: General Sailing Forum

18-10-2017, 12:46

Replies: 68

What's your system for marking anchor chain depths?

Views: 22,346

Posted By Jorge M

Re: What's your system for marking anchor chain depths?

As I learn in the Navy, 1 white painted link=10m, 2 white painted links=20m, etc.
Easy to read and simple to mantain

Forum: Navigation

14-10-2017, 02:34

Replies: 14

complementary plotter to Raymarine using a tablet (Android vs. Windows vs. Apple)

Views: 4,848

Posted By Jorge M

Re: complementary plotter to Raymarine using a tablet (Android vs. Windows vs. Apple)

For me the best is iSailor. IT has excelent charts either with muy iPad or celular phone. Ver y handy and comfortable

Forum: Dollars & Cents

06-09-2017, 12:39

Replies: 260

Marine insurance, going naked.

Views: 25,162

Posted By Jorge M

Re: Marine insurance, going naked.

Sorry, what should I understand for liability insurance?

Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape

18-08-2017, 10:16

Replies: 20

Temporary Import Permit for Chile

Views: 4,567

Posted By Jorge M

Re: Temporary Import Permit for Chile

I would recommend you to be awarre of the current, It can reach easily 6+ knots specially at the passage north of Doña Sebastiana and when its direction is in opposition to the wind the sea can be...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

29-07-2017, 09:00

Replies: 75

Why is my boat faster on a stbd tack?

Views: 14,775

Posted By Jorge M

Re: Why is my boat faster on a stbd tack?

[QUOTE=Sandero;2443717]where is the speed transducer? Is it angled properly?

Do not use GPS speed it is useless for comparing speed on port and starboard tacks.

Is this discrepancy for all...

Forum: Meets & Greets

15-06-2016, 08:46

Replies: 10

Hello from Viña del Mar, Chile

Views: 2,047

Posted By Jorge M

Re: Hello from Viña del Mar, Chile

Hi Lili, my final goal is Antarctica but for now, Patagonia will be fine.
Best regards

Forum: Meets & Greets

05-05-2016, 09:53

Replies: 10

Hello from Viña del Mar, Chile

Views: 2,047

Posted By Jorge M

Hello from Viña del Mar, Chile

I just joined this forum and am very pleased to have friends to get advice on cruising.
I am a former Chilean Navy Captain and currently acting as pilot in the chilean inland waterways, Magellan...

Forum: Navigation

03-05-2016, 13:33

Replies: 47

What really means "dangerous rocks?"

Views: 7,540

Posted By Jorge M

Re: What really means "dangerous rocks?"

They are rocks seen or detected by seafarers and do not have hydrographic value. The position and depth is not accurate and you shall not only avoid theme but keep a safe distance

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