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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-06-2012, 05:26
Replies: 41
Views: 9,376
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: MEdical Insurance for Offshore cruising

Mexdon,
You would think it's only for US citizens but I couldn't find that on their web site. As far as joining US Sailing, if you look at the PDF I linked to it lists who can qualify for coverage....
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-06-2012, 16:52
Replies: 41
Views: 9,376
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: MEdical Insurance for Offshore cruising

We are about to go cruising (from the US) and we signed up for the US Sailing health insurance. It was about $870 for both of us (signed up as individual policies). It seems to be great coverage...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 08-02-2012, 07:46
Replies: 74
Views: 15,763
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: Skin Cancer from Long-Term Sun Exposure

My experience was similar to JR's with one important difference. When we moved to Annapolis 20 years ago we met a guy who told us he went to a Dermatologist every year for a skin check. That was a...
Forum: Navigation 07-12-2011, 04:24
Replies: 21
Views: 49,657
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: Navionics iPad User manual

Is this what you are looking for?

Contents (https://www.inavx.com/help)

-Bill
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2011, 09:47
Replies: 0
Views: 2,494
Posted By Bill Shuman
Removing Teaqua

I liked using Teaqua for my teak rails and trim but, unfortunately, they are no longer in business because of the death of the owner. Does anyone have any suggestions or experience on the best way...
Forum: Meets & Greets 17-11-2011, 04:56
Replies: 6
Views: 1,307
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: Chesapeake Bay Bareboat Class

I'd reccomend Chesapeake Sailing School (www.sailingclasses.com (https://www.sailingclasses.com)). My wife and I learned to sail bigger boats with them many years ago.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-11-2011, 05:31
Replies: 14
Views: 3,350
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: Rowing the Dinghy

Your engine could fail on the way to the boat too. That's why I think a handheld VHF should always be in your dinghy bag. If there were no other boats nearby in that situation then a handheld EPIRB...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-10-2011, 06:05
Replies: 41
Views: 9,654
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: AIS: Icom MA 530 TR or Watchmate 850 from Vesper

I bought the Vesper Watchmate 850 Transponder at the Annapolis Sail Boat Show. I went more interested in the ICOM unit but two things changed my mind. First, the person at the ICOM booth didn't...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-10-2011, 11:45
Replies: 0
Views: 1,664
Posted By Bill Shuman
Four Lifeline 6V AGM Batteries - Annapolis

Four GPL-4CT 6V Lifeline AGM batteries. Together they make a 440 Amp Hour 12V battery bank. They are 5 years old but have spent 95% of their life 100% charged in the marina. I am expanding the bank...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-10-2011, 06:41
Replies: 121
Views: 20,734
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: I Cured the Smell from My Head

Peggie,

The thing that confuses me is that if I flush the system with fresh water and an hour later (or maybe 8 hours later) I use the head, the fresh water is replaced with sea water again. Is...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-10-2011, 04:58
Replies: 121
Views: 20,734
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: I Cured the Smell from My Head

Great info.. does that mean that if you are living aboard and using the toilet every day then this shouldn't be necessary? Thanks.

-Bill
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 26-05-2011, 11:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,945
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: Fairview Marina, Pasadena, MD - Avoid At All Cost!!!

Is it really your boat or have you just left a $100 deposit? I would tell the seller that you are not going through with the purchase since he cannot deliver you the boat "free & clear" (and demand...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-04-2011, 07:19
Replies: 13
Views: 5,619
Posted By Bill Shuman
Re: Annapolis School Of Seamanship:Diesel Engine Classes

I think you need to give more than six hours before you give up on getting a response.

I just took the first level diesel class in March and thought it was excellent. I already knew a lot of...
Forum: Navigation 01-02-2011, 07:59
Replies: 20
Views: 5,255
Posted By Bill Shuman
If anyone is interested, here is the full MaxSea...

If anyone is interested, here is the full MaxSea manual section on DR tools. It's much more than just plotting a fix.
Forum: Navigation 01-02-2011, 07:33
Replies: 20
Views: 5,255
Posted By Bill Shuman
Thanks for all your suggestions and help. What...

Thanks for all your suggestions and help. What would have loved to see in a nav software package is what MaxSea apparently did in it's previous version (before Time Zero). Here is an excerpt from...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-01-2011, 08:51
Replies: 1
Views: 1,239
Posted By Bill Shuman
Virgin Islands Cruising Guide

I have new (still sealed in plastic) copy of "The Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands: A Complete Guide for Yachtsmen, Divers and Watersports Enthusiasts". It's the 12th edition (2005-2006). here is...
Forum: Navigation 25-01-2011, 11:48
Replies: 20
Views: 5,255
Posted By Bill Shuman
I appreciate the responses I have received but I...

I appreciate the responses I have received but I think they miss the point of my question. I would guess that most people are using electronic charts while cruising. Unfortunately many of these...
Forum: Navigation 25-01-2011, 06:29
Replies: 20
Views: 5,255
Posted By Bill Shuman
Plotting Fixes With Navigation Software

I am concerned about discrepancies in the position shown on navigation software in some parts of the world. I would like to be able to plot a three bearing fix to verify my position. I understand...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-01-2011, 09:58
Replies: 2
Views: 2,951
Posted By Bill Shuman
Anyone with Garhauer Dinghy Davits Near Annapolis ?

I have read nothing but good things about GARHAUER dinghy davits. The problem is that I would like to see a set in person before ordering and I don't want to wait for the next boat show. Is there...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-10-2010, 09:17
Replies: 42
Views: 15,024
Posted By Bill Shuman
We installed a two speed self tailing winch for...

We installed a two speed self tailing winch for the main halyard. My wife can pull me up with that. However, we recently switched to using the anchor windlass (Loftran Tigress) to pull me up. I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-08-2010, 10:35
Replies: 77
Views: 17,622
Posted By Bill Shuman
Paul, I have been using Teaqua here in...

Paul,
I have been using Teaqua here in Annapolis and it's a nice product. My problem is that I let it go too long before re-treating (like a year or more). You mentioned the ease of applying two...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-07-2010, 08:21
Replies: 24
Views: 4,002
Posted By Bill Shuman
Picture of Accident

This picture was from CNN today.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-03-2010, 07:41
Replies: 44
Views: 5,299
Posted By Bill Shuman
Of course, I'm glad you are ok.. You said "The...

Of course, I'm glad you are ok.. You said "The whole pirate thing was all too close for comfort and quite full on". Was it really worth the risk? It sounds like you could have ended up like that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-03-2010, 07:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,801
Posted By Bill Shuman
I would recommend either Chesapeake Rigging...

I would recommend either Chesapeake Rigging (www.chesapeakerigging.com (https://www.chesapeakerigging.com/)) or Madden Masts & Rigging (www.maddenrigging.com/ (https://www.maddenrigging.com/)). I have...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 20-01-2010, 07:33
Replies: 19
Views: 4,593
Posted By Bill Shuman
Is It Any Cardboard?

I understand that when provisioning in the tropics you want to eliminate the cardboard because of bugs. If you are provisioning in the US, for example, do you still want to eliminate cardboard? Is...
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