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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-04-2024, 17:05
Replies: 3
Views: 315
Posted By Heliades
US Import Duty Procedures

HI, I am US Citizen with USCG documented French built boat that never been in the US waters. I am prepared to pay the 1.5% duty but would prefer to do it myself and not pay an agent.

Has anyone...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-04-2024, 08:33
Replies: 13
Views: 684
Posted By Heliades
Re: Why my boat kill phone charger cables?

Moisture and corrosion were killing my Apple Lightning cables in a few weeks. Really the only reason I switched to the latest iPhone was for USB C. They last much longer am my helm station now.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-02-2024, 17:16
Replies: 70
Views: 7,552
Posted By Heliades
Re: 10 REASONS NOT TO BUY VIKING PROPANE CYLINDERS.

Let us know if you find a place
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 15-01-2024, 07:13
Replies: 32
Views: 3,555
Posted By Heliades
Re: How difficult is to start a 20 HP 4-stroke?

Ship it to SXM with a freight forwarder ... much cheaper.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 15-01-2024, 07:08
Replies: 32
Views: 3,555
Posted By Heliades
Re: How difficult is to start a 20 HP 4-stroke?

I recently purchased the 20 HP Tohatsu. It is the lightest on the market at under a 100 lbs for the basic non elec start version. It is a little hard to start for my wife. Takes usually 3-4 pulls....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-11-2022, 10:05
Replies: 2
Views: 562
Posted By Heliades
Dinghy Valve Issue

Greetings, I have a Highfield 340 with a leak in the front chamber. I have been unable to find any leak with soap bubble test. So assuming that the leak is in the valve area I tried to remove the...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 03-09-2022, 10:23
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By Heliades
Re: COD Renewal Multiple Years

I have read that but there is no option for multiple years when I go to pay.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 03-09-2022, 08:43
Replies: 9
Views: 707
Posted By Heliades
COD Renewal Multiple Years

Greetings,

Working through the official USCG Gov site to renew my CD. I don't see any option to order multiple year COD.

The instructions somewhat imply that online you can just pay the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2022, 12:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,169
Posted By Heliades
Re: Ramarine MFD WiFi Router Port

Are you trying to display Aquamap on your Raymarine Axiom? Will the Yacht Devices Gateway do that?
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 22-09-2021, 17:56
Replies: 81
Views: 7,827
Posted By Heliades
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - Ends Oct 5th

Need to add some quality products to my ground tackle.

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultra-flip-swivel

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultraline-flat-rope-reel
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-08-2021, 15:10
Replies: 2
Views: 685
Posted By Heliades
Urgent Help Please - Shore power cable wiring?

Marinco 32amp 220v cable trying to connect to this blue euro connector and cannot find any wiring diagram.

Yellow cable has brown, blue and yellow green.

Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-03-2021, 12:49
Replies: 70
Views: 10,816
Posted By Heliades
Re: Do I need my speed transducer?

My tri sensor has paddles broken off the paddle wheel. Except for one.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 17-02-2021, 09:32
Replies: 128
Views: 15,645
Posted By Heliades
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - ends March 3rd

Would love these items for my cat.

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultra-chain-grab

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultra-flip-swivel

Heliades
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 22-01-2021, 12:24
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

Of course I called NMC first off. Interesting that they outsource their helpline she gave me the wrong answer of "same as your Master rating"

I give Pandor gold star for correct answer:

46...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 17-01-2021, 19:48
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

yes of course...I have been insured for bareboat and crewed charter for the last 3 years... mucho dinero$$
:banghead:
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 17-01-2021, 17:43
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

... "go work the oil patch as AB".

LOL good comments. I worked 40 years in the oil patch and have made quite good money. I am just looking to have fun and combine my USCG and ASA certificates...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 12-01-2021, 11:57
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
pirate Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

I do know that but many others don't.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 12-01-2021, 11:45
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

There seems to be a lot of discrepancy coming out of Fountaine Pajot boats. I posted on our FB group this issue.

My official USCG COD after the boat came out of the factory is 53GRT 42 Net.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 12-01-2021, 11:15
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

Yes I have a Helia 44... why?
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 12-01-2021, 09:29
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

Just google upgrade from OUPV. Lots more info then trying to get the answer to what I am trying to do. Even the NMC gave me the wrong answer to my question.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 11-01-2021, 11:16
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Re: Can I downgrade to OUPV?

Thanks for this...so translation; With my 50t I am legal to take 6 or less paying passengers on my 53t, uninspected vessel. I would think so but I have not found any confirmation of this on the USCG...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 11-01-2021, 10:41
Replies: 42
Views: 4,904
Posted By Heliades
Can I downgrade to OUPV?

Situation: I passed the 100 ton Master credential. My sea service qualified me at 50 ton. So I have the 50 ton credential. My boat is 53 ton and I continue to earn days but with COVID boat time is...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 04-01-2021, 17:42
Replies: 187
Views: 22,228
Posted By Heliades
Re: ENDED - E-MARINE GIVEAWAY

Man I love these FireFly batteries. Need about 4 but will take one and buy some more :smile:

https://www.emarineinc.com/Firefly-Oasis-12V-Group-31-Battery
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-11-2020, 09:30
Replies: 20
Views: 3,068
Posted By Heliades
Re: Nav Light Recommendations Wanted

I am looking at this new tech tri-color for the mast head. Does Not need additional cabling.

https://store.marinebeam.com/led-tri-color-and-anchor-light-combination-bulb/
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 19-06-2020, 08:45
Replies: 240
Views: 25,477
Posted By Heliades
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends July 2, 2020

Best on the market
https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/large-mantus-bridle-catamaran-38-inch-chain-hook/


My cat would love to be on this shackle ...
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