Cruisers Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 10 of 10
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: fnoldsalt
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 25-10-2020, 00:20
Replies: 47
Views: 8,007
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: How much damage to vessel from whale strike?

A lot of sailboats have been sunk because of strikes. The keels are too weak to stand the impact. A power boat will just ride up and over, however there may be damage to rudder and props. But the...
Forum: Marinas 22-04-2018, 17:41
Replies: 23
Views: 8,914
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: Need boatyard in Southern Queensland

Hi,
You might try the Tin Can Bay Slipway. Bottom of Fraser Island and not too far from Gladstone. A sleepy village with civilisation not too far away if you need parts, paint n stuff.
Cheers...
Forum: Navigation 25-02-2018, 19:44
Replies: 36
Views: 10,408
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: Replacing an old chart plotter

A Pro Delivery skipper will have Nav gear with him. He will be able to give advice plus you will be able to sort out options that suit you in your own time.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 06-04-2017, 15:12
Replies: 45
Views: 8,371
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: GPS - pay $120p.a. or be 100 metres out !

I did a check on Snopes.com and they do not mention it as a scam?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2017, 14:36
Replies: 80
Views: 13,839
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: Antifoul Paint - Do you add any 'extras'

I have been told! Anti Biotics. Dosage enough to dose a horse per litre.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-02-2016, 17:20
Replies: 53
Views: 15,515
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: no air filter on Yanmar 3GM30?

Why do you need a filter? Nothing cleaner than sea air.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-01-2016, 00:53
Replies: 64
Views: 7,465
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: Driving to Key West

I am from Australia, I try to drive to Key West every year, I love the drive! Also I am driving on the wrong side of the road as well! Still the nicest drive I have ever done!
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 15-11-2015, 14:39
Replies: 30
Views: 9,122
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: Great Sandy Straits in a deep draft monohull

27 32 S 152 56 E is the shallow part. Just north of Boonlye Point. You will need high tide to pass through. Although it may have been dredged. You can check with Qld Maritime notices to mariners. You...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2015, 21:08
Replies: 60
Views: 11,933
Posted By fnoldsalt
Re: Wide Bay Bar: Waypoints and Navionics errors

Hi,
I downloaded the chartlet from Queensland Maritime, calibrated it for the computer and overlaid my previous tracks. It is really not much different from the previous times. But it is wise to...
Forum: OpenCPN 12-11-2008, 19:16
Replies: 1,343
Views: 275,913
Posted By fnoldsalt
Hello Dave, Can I use my own scanned maps and...

Hello Dave,
Can I use my own scanned maps and charts with this program?
Thanks
fnoldsalt
Showing results 1 to 10 of 10

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 13:30.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.