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Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-03-2024, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 937
Posted By Beppe123
Re: clearing in St. Barths

I can confirm that you have one day to check into St. Barths from the French St. Martin. So we spent the night at Anse Colombier and then moved to Gustavia the nest day. I have never seen so many...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-03-2024, 12:54
Replies: 29
Views: 5,485
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Dream Yacht St. Martin

So, we requested a Jeanneau 41.9. Arrived at the marina early (early check in) and found out that the boat was heavily infested by cockroaches, despite several attempts by the marina (as they said)...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-02-2024, 06:24
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By Beppe123
Re: barnacles on propeller

Mike, I see several types of 3M rust and paint strippers. Which one do you use ?
thanks
Beppe
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-01-2024, 05:50
Replies: 7
Views: 937
Posted By Beppe123
Re: clearing in St. Barths

Thank you Zanshin !
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-01-2024, 18:55
Replies: 7
Views: 937
Posted By Beppe123
clearing in St. Barths

Planning on chartering from St. Martin, and wanted to spend a night in Anse du Colonmbier in St. Barths. Do I need to clear first in Gustavia ?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-01-2024, 18:26
Replies: 29
Views: 5,485
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Dream Yacht St. Martin

Bullshooter, did you eventually use DYC at Anse Marcel ? I just booked a charter for February with them. thanks
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-01-2024, 18:05
Replies: 5
Views: 675
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Marie Gallante

agree that Marie Galante is interesting. We took a tour of the island on a van, saw a fortress (forgetting what it was), a distillery, and a small place where they make Melissa. Overall quite...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-12-2023, 20:29
Replies: 6
Views: 514
Posted By Beppe123
Re: winch servicing

I agree that I should not need to touch the plastic and rubber parts. It is just that a few videos stressed this risk. Thank you.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-12-2023, 18:54
Replies: 6
Views: 514
Posted By Beppe123
winch servicing

I have never serviced my winches (Lewmar 48 and 64 self tail, half are electric), and am now watching videos and downloading manuals to be able to do it this winter. As degreaser, I have seen people...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-12-2023, 07:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By Beppe123
barnacles on propeller

I recently moved from CT to the Chesapeake Bay with my sail boat. While Trilux worked well in CT to significantly reduce growth, now the propeller looks like a huge collection of barnacles of all...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-11-2023, 09:31
Replies: 48
Views: 3,722
Posted By Beppe123
Talking Re: Jeez enough with all the Ads

fantastic ! I also was really annoyed by all the ads. Now tried AdBlock as advised here and voila they are all gone !! Thank you all !
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-08-2023, 12:08
Replies: 29
Views: 3,140
Posted By Beppe123
Re: handheld depth sounder

sounds like a good idea - will likely give it a try. Thank you.
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-08-2023, 12:01
Replies: 29
Views: 3,140
Posted By Beppe123
Re: handheld depth sounder

Thank you Bill. Just looked it up in Amazon. Reviews are not fantastic, but price is relatively low.
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-08-2023, 11:46
Replies: 40
Views: 7,738
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Best drones for boats

Is there any update since this thread ended more than a year ago ?
A drone that is waterproof (floats) and that can be used on a boat ?
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-08-2023, 11:23
Replies: 29
Views: 3,140
Posted By Beppe123
handheld depth sounder

Has anyone experience with a reliable handheld depth sounder ? I am looking for a new slip in the Annapolis area and measuring depth with a metal tape does not seem too reliable due to the soft mud...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2023, 10:46
Replies: 63
Views: 29,304
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Torqeedo v. ePropulsion v. Elco Outboards

thank you rwidman and two-rocks. It looks like the NT300 is not the way to go.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2023, 06:36
Replies: 63
Views: 29,304
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Torqeedo v. ePropulsion v. Elco Outboards

I need to buy a new dinghy for 4 people, and was leaning towards a Zodiac 270. For outboard, I looked at the Torquedo Travel 1103C in a shop, and the EPROPULSION Spirit 1.0 and the NT300 on internet....
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 27-11-2021, 16:28
Replies: 408
Views: 53,009
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Watch Keeping Single Handing

There are plenty of studies about this. 20 min wake and sleep is what is mostly used.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-04-2019, 06:49
Replies: 60
Views: 10,583
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Buying from owner after working with broker?

Any contract to buy or sell a boat has a time limit, which is usually 6 months. It usually can be renewed if both parties agree.
In this case there seems to be no formal agreement or written...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 08-04-2019, 08:44
Replies: 301
Views: 19,630
Posted By Beppe123
Re: Would mandatory licensing change things?

I totally agree. In Europe you cannot operate a boat if you do not have a license and it makes a lot of sense.
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