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Forum: Dollars & Cents 16-02-2010, 11:14
Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Posted By Mexico Mike
Sorry, just thinking out loud I guess. Trying to...

Sorry, just thinking out loud I guess. Trying to figure out a creative way to sell a boat in a foreign country. I posted the question on another forum a little more clearly and now have about given...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-02-2010, 14:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,290
Posted By Mexico Mike
Raffling Off a Yacht Overseas, Hypothetically

Say somebody was forced to sell their US documented boat overseas somewhere, say Australia, that had a big import duty and GST required to import the boat before they could even list it. Say the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-09-2009, 13:47
Replies: 29
Views: 24,147
Posted By Mexico Mike
Probably the cost-effective alternative unless...

Probably the cost-effective alternative unless you are a refrigeration tech! Or just use ice...:)
We ended up buying a new system, with a huge holding plate, that happened to show up as somebodies...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-12-2008, 17:15
Replies: 21
Views: 5,056
Posted By Mexico Mike
Thanks for reminding me why I'm not home right...

Thanks for reminding me why I'm not home right now! Good on ya for being the neighborhood hero.
Always happy to offer free advice, just remember ya gets what ya pays for sometimes. ;0) Good luck...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-12-2008, 15:29
Replies: 21
Views: 5,056
Posted By Mexico Mike
Never seen the newfangled stuff before. Sounds...

Never seen the newfangled stuff before. Sounds like just what you were looking for. I think you should volunteer to test it for us! (Maybe on a small area first in case it eats the plastic.)...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-12-2008, 20:32
Replies: 21
Views: 5,056
Posted By Mexico Mike
One word: Ductape Seriously, you're right...

One word: Ductape

Seriously, you're right that complete r/r would be the best idea, but be ready for a can 'o worms. I'd be tempted to tape around both sides of the join area and lay down a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-12-2008, 20:08
Replies: 60
Views: 9,000
Posted By Mexico Mike
We don't miss much about living on dirt per se,...

We don't miss much about living on dirt per se, but rather we miss our friends, family, and the little dog/surrogate kid. It really sucks that dogs are so discriminated against by countries in the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-07-2008, 18:57
Replies: 29
Views: 24,147
Posted By Mexico Mike
Thanks for the responses. If I was anywhere but...

Thanks for the responses. If I was anywhere but here I'd probably bite the bullet and get a new unit, but it looks like we'll try to get this one working here.

Mike
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-07-2008, 17:57
Replies: 15
Views: 7,362
Posted By Mexico Mike
My 2 cents: In preparing for a Pacific crossing I...

My 2 cents: In preparing for a Pacific crossing I finally decided to bolt a big ugly windvane onto the transom, just because I was pretty sure there wouldn't be enough amps available to use the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-07-2008, 17:32
Replies: 29
Views: 24,147
Posted By Mexico Mike
Recharging Older Adler Barbour Cold Machine

After 5 years of good performance`(since`I've owned the boat-unit is older than that) the little "freezer compartment" only freezes on the side the refrigerant enters. Seemed like it might need a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2008, 17:40
Replies: 21
Views: 39,510
Posted By Mexico Mike
Yes, there is such a thing as a perfect...

Yes, there is such a thing as a perfect liveaboard, long distance sailboat. It's my boat!
You can buy her if you don't mind picking her up in Australia later this year, or I'll be happy to deliver...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-05-2008, 18:06
Replies: 5
Views: 9,132
Posted By Mexico Mike
Thanks, we tested the sender and it seems to...

Thanks, we tested the sender and it seems to change resistance with changes in RPM, so maybe the gauge itself is bad. Will replace both and see what happens. Love it if it's a simple fix.

Mike
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-05-2008, 15:59
Replies: 5
Views: 9,132
Posted By Mexico Mike
Question Still have high oil pressure-ideas please?

Bula from Fiji,
Did some searching of past threads- couldn't remember if I'd posted this problem before or if it'd been covered- I have an old Isuzu Pisces 40 (three banger) that originally had no...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 09-04-2008, 22:56
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By Mexico Mike
Appreciate your suggestion of placing the...

Appreciate your suggestion of placing the internet ad, Chris; I had already been looking at YachtHub. Also appreciate your observations and candor about setting a selling price. Hopefully the extra...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-04-2008, 09:56
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By Mexico Mike
Thanks for responses, did that search and found a...

Thanks for responses, did that search and found a few relevant posts, sorry for exhuming a dead subject!
Plan B is to keep going around, plan C is to sail back uphill, so if nobody wants to pay my...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-04-2008, 19:31
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By Mexico Mike
Understood, Paul, of course you're right. There...

Understood, Paul, of course you're right. There can sometimes be loopholes, however, like when Americans buy boats in Mexico from other Americans, make the escrow happen in the US, avoid Mexican tax...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 07-04-2008, 19:22
Replies: 253
Views: 65,810
Posted By Mexico Mike
Had the web site already, was doing a semi blog...

Had the web site already, was doing a semi blog before I went cruising. It has become kind of a memory-jogger for us as well as some info for friends and family. Have to remember to keep taking...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 07-04-2008, 18:03
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By Mexico Mike
Selling a boat in the South Pacific

Hoping one or two of the Downunder members here might have advice for someone thinking about selling an American flagged vessel to someone in Australia or possibly New Zealand. Boat is presently...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-08-2007, 15:22
Replies: 8
Views: 7,152
Posted By Mexico Mike
OK, the store didn't stock the magic thingies or...

OK, the store didn't stock the magic thingies or acetone, but had an MEK type solvent. Took off the grease spots but didn't touch the rubber. Tried rubbing alchohol, "fantastic", an oxalic acid gel,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-08-2007, 13:24
Replies: 8
Views: 7,152
Posted By Mexico Mike
OK, there is a builder's supply store here, I'm...

OK, there is a builder's supply store here, I'm on my way. Appreciate the replys. It was a big ole truck tire that got me, and a big ole black ugly round area, bootstripe to rail, to clean. Didn't...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-08-2007, 12:35
Replies: 8
Views: 7,152
Posted By Mexico Mike
what's a magic eraser?

Sorry, but no savvy "magic eraser". A thing for erasing magic markers perhaps? Pretty sure they don't stock them at the local stores here but will look.
Actually was hoping for a less labor...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-08-2007, 11:36
Replies: 8
Views: 7,152
Posted By Mexico Mike
Removing "skid marks" from gelcoat?

After a close encounter with a commercial wharf here in Rarotonga, we have some pretty ugly black rubber souveniers on the topsides. :( What's the best, easiest, and least destructive way to clean...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-06-2007, 20:50
Replies: 13
Views: 2,979
Posted By Mexico Mike
Thanks again, will let you know what shakes down....

Thanks again, will let you know what shakes down.

Mike
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-06-2007, 14:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,979
Posted By Mexico Mike
confused now

I think you might think I have hydraulic steering, Alan? It's mechanical, except for the autopilot which uses the self-contained hydraulic linear drive, which may or may not be an Octopus, but is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2007, 16:10
Replies: 13
Views: 2,979
Posted By Mexico Mike
Mauruuru, mahalo, merci, gracias, and thanks. ...

Mauruuru, mahalo, merci, gracias, and thanks. That explains why there is no info on the linear drive unit in the Robertson owner's manual.
The control unit does not show an error code (it is...
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