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Engines and Propulsion Systems
30-10-2017, 10:43
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Advice re diesel engine with rusty oil pan
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Re: Advice re diesel engine with rusty oil pan
A64 Pilot, little query on your rust treatment. If you encapsulate the rust, do you not deprive it of the oxygen it requires to grow? The inside is protected by the oil swirling around.Mind your eyes...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
30-10-2017, 09:37
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Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
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robbievardon
Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
evm1024, bit biased to quote Restricted versus GREAT LAKES data? I would think it pretty obvious that the concentrated line of traffic in Ontario is quite simply the shortest route.
Lodesman, I...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
30-10-2017, 09:20
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Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
OK post 781 assuming sailboat is approaching from port side of cargo ship,in order to pass down alongside of it, sailboat is stand on vessel,firstly at what distance does the sailboat change course...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
29-10-2017, 10:01
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robbievardon
Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
Exile 754,755, as DH has not replied to my post,I will give you my view. The Tanker started blowing her whistle 15 to 20 secs before collision (approx) which suggests a late decision by the sailboat...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
29-10-2017, 09:11
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robbievardon
Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
DH ref my post, 571 why is collision avoidance on a VAST lake different from on the Ocean? I have never bothered to measure the Great Lakes, bar Niagra on the lake to Toronto which is about 37 miles....
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
29-10-2017, 08:46
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Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
DH very simple, pp39 post 576 you state "It is specifically forbidden" (which it is not), would you like me to quote a line no counting from the top down? Interesting their is no comment on the...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
29-10-2017, 08:15
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robbievardon
Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
I forgot to mention that in court hearing regarding collision in gulf it was stated that one Captain had sufficient time to make an International phone call to advise the owners that "He was going to...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
29-10-2017, 08:06
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Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
Dh I don't understand the waffle that you did not write the post I quoted 576. You then go on to justify your remark and fail to advise/respond to my question as to why you repeated your incorrect...
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25-10-2017, 23:26
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Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
TJ, I am not saying that 20KN vessels do not happen. In fact the container ships come first for potential speed up to 25Kn, followed by Cruise ships at 22 to 24Kn, the reduced running speed is as a...
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25-10-2017, 20:20
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Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
DH in post 583 you again incorrectly quote the Cregs despite the fact that I had already corrected you some time back for your misquote for which you appologised and thanked me. I am not sure why 20...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
15-10-2017, 13:49
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Anyone know what this handle is made to crank?
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Re: Anyone know what this handle is made to crank?
If the design is for engageing in both directions it is not for an engine, no one want's their arm to be rotated by the engine if the handle does not disengage. The basic design was for a handle with...
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Health, Safety & Related Gear
11-10-2017, 08:03
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Broken leg, need 2 surgeries without travelers insurance, should we get her home asap
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Re: Broken leg, need 2 surgeries without travelers insurance, should we get her home
Listen to moondancer, broken legs are much too frequently thought of as a bit inconvenient but not serious.WRONG Put in simple English, where you get a break you get damage almost certainly causing...
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Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources
10-10-2017, 19:24
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ON SITE REPORT FROM ST MAARTEN
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robbievardon
Re: ON SITE REPORT FROM ST MAARTEN
Mike H, don't believe everything the authorities tell you.Take note of those who were there and generally are unbiased.In 2004 I was on Grand Cayman when Hurricane Ivan came along and stopped...
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Atlantic & the Caribbean
15-09-2017, 17:36
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Do you think she stands a chance?
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robbievardon
Re: Do you think she stands a chance?
Better be mentally prepared for a boat full of water and possibly sand/debris
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
08-09-2017, 10:35
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When to pump out?
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robbievardon
Re: When to pump out?
What if anything do you put in your loo after pump out? Apart from more of the same!!!
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Atlantic & the Caribbean
08-09-2017, 08:52
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Do you think she stands a chance?
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robbievardon
Re: Do you think she stands a chance?
Atol et al, Looting is inevitable, when you lose your home, you still need to eat/keep warm etc. For most it is a simple need, but unfortunately like everywhere in the world, there are criminals. If...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
08-09-2017, 08:25
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Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
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Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
Dockhead always the lawyer!! I wonder if you asked the Professionals if the rules could be changed to sailboats giving way to power would they like it? as opposed to, they are stuck with the rules...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
08-09-2017, 08:05
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Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
Dockhead I seem to recall recently the statement that one of the top hates of the Professional seamen was yachtsmen sailing in designated sealanes, I wonder why? In my previous post I should perhaps...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
08-09-2017, 07:47
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robbievardon
Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
I don't believe any body sets up a course to miss another vessel by 180 feet. As the poster did not detail the relationship between the 2 vessels your response could be regarded as specious. In a...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
08-09-2017, 06:58
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robbievardon
Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
Dockhead, why is it that you feel the need to belittle/talk down to other posters? I refer to your post 145?146. It seems to me to be perfectly good statement perhaps based on a lighthearted...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
08-09-2017, 06:38
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robbievardon
Re: Collision Avoidance, Cones of Uncertainty, and Appropriate CPA
Ref post 140, I wonder what the Professional seaman think of "large vessel more maneuverable than small,Large container ship versus tramp with strong cross wind. It seems to me that the theoretical...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
07-09-2017, 20:35
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49
Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
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6,137
Posted By
robbievardon
Re: Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
To ALL It would seem that the source of Jims annoyance with me is because of a post in another thread I made. If someone wants the full details I will come back with link and post No's on request....
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
07-09-2017, 20:01
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Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
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6,137
Posted By
robbievardon
Re: Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
Can anybody out there translate Jim Cates post to me No 33 as it would seem he is not going to reply to me, particularly "See, I can do it too," or is that just a very childish remark?
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
07-09-2017, 18:31
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Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
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6,137
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robbievardon
Re: Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
Lodesman,My question to you/everyone. True story but I was not on the ship, it was a friend.
Narrow channel approx half mile wide, bordered on Port and stb side by shallow water (20ft to 30ft)...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
07-09-2017, 17:09
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Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
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6,137
Posted By
robbievardon
Re: Sailboat collisions - Can responsibility be shared?
Jim you have completely lost me, which is the non existent post you refer to please?
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