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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-11-2014, 10:35
Replies: 21
Views: 7,178
Posted By engele
Re: 80amp Alternator

This only applies to gas powered vessels. The spark arresters are usually just a screen on the back half of the case. Still, if that is important to you, you can have an alternator shop build one...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-07-2014, 08:57
Replies: 16
Views: 31,847
Posted By engele
Re: Comments on PlasTEAK or Lonseal for Flooring

We are very happy with our Lonseal sole, from both a practical and aesthetic standpoint and have received many compliments (one from a flooring installer who didn't realize it was Lonseal).

I hate...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-07-2014, 06:43
Replies: 16
Views: 31,847
Posted By engele
Re: Comments on PlasTEAK or Lonseal for Flooring

Our Lonseal sole has held up very well. After a few years of cruising full time with a dog it really still looks new. It is very tough stuff.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 03-12-2013, 10:41
Replies: 242
Views: 42,087
Posted By engele
We loved Mexico and generally had few issues...

We loved Mexico and generally had few issues there... however, when our dinghy was slashed while we were at breakfast (had not talked to a soul, and couldn't piss anyone off), and we mentioned it to...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 03-12-2013, 10:28
Replies: 242
Views: 42,087
Posted By engele
Unfortunately this requires Flash Player. Where...

Unfortunately this requires Flash Player. Where does Mexico fall on the list? What about the USA?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-12-2013, 14:07
Replies: 44
Views: 4,451
Posted By engele
Avoid the Marinco/Guest three bank chargers. We...

Avoid the Marinco/Guest three bank chargers. We have had two catch fire. I think both times was likely due to a power surge, but still, catching fire is a bit extreme, even when the power source is...
Forum: Our Community 02-12-2013, 13:56
Replies: 60
Views: 7,211
Posted By engele
Unfortunately that is traveling on the ICW. I...

Unfortunately that is traveling on the ICW. I sort of see it as part of the local conditions, sort of like currents, tides, or coral heads in other places. That said, it's for precisely these reasons...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 25-11-2013, 17:55
Replies: 65
Views: 16,676
Posted By engele
Our folds down, but from 48 degrees north all the...

Our folds down, but from 48 degrees north all the way south to eight or nine degrees of latitude, we have never folded ours down. We do have a window that can be rolled up to allow airflow in the...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 23-11-2013, 22:35
Replies: 65
Views: 16,676
Posted By engele
For a few years I used a "Universal Boat...

For a few years I used a "Universal Boat Windshield" from Cabelas. I think it was $200 and came with sunbrella and an aluminum frame. The entire bit was designed for a fishing boat rather than a...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 23-11-2013, 04:56
Replies: 65
Views: 16,676
Posted By engele
With any choice I wouldn't sail without one....

With any choice I wouldn't sail without one. Critical gear for me is entirely different than some others, but I put a Dodger high on my cruising list:

Dodger

Auto pilot

Big anchor

Good...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-11-2013, 14:43
Replies: 64
Views: 8,622
Posted By engele
My original generation iPad still works fine. My...

My original generation iPad still works fine. My old assistant uses it now.
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-11-2013, 14:41
Replies: 64
Views: 8,622
Posted By engele
They are still issuing iPads as well. This was MS...

They are still issuing iPads as well. This was MS PR and a way to get surfaces out there. Why go to an unproven tablet?
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-11-2013, 14:39
Replies: 64
Views: 8,622
Posted By engele
Get an iPad with a cellular connection. It will...

Get an iPad with a cellular connection. It will have true GPS and also work with network SIM cards. It is backed by Apple
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-11-2013, 11:15
Replies: 95
Views: 9,591
Posted By engele
No. That isn't what he said at all. It isn't...

No. That isn't what he said at all. It isn't about killing people who disagree, it's about removing killers from society where they have proven they are willing and capable of causing harm to others....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-11-2013, 11:07
Replies: 194
Views: 18,092
Posted By engele
With a .22 your ammunition is very important....

With a .22 your ammunition is very important. There is quite a difference between CCI Velociter ammunition and cheap bulk or subsonic ammunition.

With .30 rounds in an easily swapped out magazine,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-11-2013, 22:50
Replies: 194
Views: 18,092
Posted By engele
Thanks. The fact it comes in stainless definitely...

Thanks. The fact it comes in stainless definitely appealed to me. Also clearing customs with a gun that doesn't look intimidating to customs officials is valuable to me though this one might be nice...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-11-2013, 22:40
Replies: 194
Views: 18,092
Posted By engele
There is a video of some dumb idiot on YouTube...

There is a video of some dumb idiot on YouTube shooting himself in the head with a flare gun. It didn't look fun, but he certainly wasn't all that injured. Aside from scaring a bad guy who doesn't...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-11-2013, 11:13
Replies: 194
Views: 18,092
Posted By engele
I really fail to see what this (and other similar...

I really fail to see what this (and other similar comments) add to the conversation. Just because you have a gun on board doesn't mean you are a "Rambo" who wants to use it.

Back on topic. Not...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-11-2013, 23:05
Replies: 194
Views: 18,092
Posted By engele
It's gorgeous but a bit long to handle indoors.

It's gorgeous but a bit long to handle indoors.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-11-2013, 22:25
Replies: 194
Views: 18,092
Posted By engele
I think that the rifle advocates mostly want to...

I think that the rifle advocates mostly want to avoid handgun hassles.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-11-2013, 22:00
Replies: 194
Views: 18,092
Posted By engele
I have been really intrigued by the Rossi Circuit...

I have been really intrigued by the Rossi Circuit Judge on our boat for several reasons. I already have other guns, but a small caliber compact long gun has a lot of advantages. It's a single or...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-11-2013, 12:42
Replies: 444
Views: 79,251
Posted By engele
Yes. A man was murdered in an anchorage not far...

Yes. A man was murdered in an anchorage not far away and sunk on his anchor chain. No one knows the details. Another woman was raped in a crowded anchorage. A family was held hostage in a place we...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-11-2013, 15:43
Replies: 444
Views: 79,251
Posted By engele
This is true. The use of force always puts you at...

This is true. The use of force always puts you at risk (even in the United States) of prosecution. At a minimum it is likely to be a hassle and involve multiple governments. Ideally we all avoid the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-11-2013, 15:08
Replies: 444
Views: 79,251
Posted By engele
I think that once one is threatened, they change...

I think that once one is threatened, they change their views on this issue.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-11-2013, 15:06
Replies: 444
Views: 79,251
Posted By engele
But like Jedi said, the consequences are likely...

But like Jedi said, the consequences are likely the same if you kill someone with a machete or a shotgun.

If you feel that you are likely to shoot your own toes, it is probably wise on your part...
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