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Forum: Navigation 07-04-2010, 19:36
Replies: 11
Views: 6,830
Posted By Cal 43
Thanks for the feedback. Don't blame the Canadian...

Thanks for the feedback. Don't blame the Canadian government for wanting to recover their costs - but it is odd that they don't offer the individual BSB charts for a fee. We've already purhased the...
Forum: Navigation 05-04-2010, 18:34
Replies: 11
Views: 6,830
Posted By Cal 43
Canadian BSB Charts

Anyone know if Canadian BSB charts are available individually for free (or not!) download like NOAA's? I've found CDs of groups of charts for a fee but I only need a few of the Barclay...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 21-02-2010, 10:59
Replies: 174
Views: 16,074
Posted By Cal 43
Sucia Rock

Here is the uncharted rock in Echo Bay, Sucia (hope the upload works) from a Letter to 48*North published September 2009 www.48north.com (https://www.48north.com) p.18.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 19-02-2010, 16:47
Replies: 174
Views: 16,074
Posted By Cal 43
Well this sounds fun! We'll be in the area but...

Well this sounds fun! We'll be in the area but not sure just where yet.

Susan - Get Canadian Current Atlas AND 2010 Washburne's Tables to go with it. Can save a lot of time & tussle if you go...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-02-2010, 18:18
Replies: 16
Views: 74,298
Posted By Cal 43
SPOT 2 Update & Deadline

Received the following email from SPOT - Note March 31, 2010 deadline. There is a problem with the online form & Internet Explorer 8. If it doesn't work for you, call 1-866-727-7733.

Dear valued...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-02-2010, 18:11
Replies: 10
Views: 5,770
Posted By Cal 43
Spot 2 Replacements

Well, I finally got through, received my return envelope and, maybe it will work out after all. Here's the email I received yesterday from SPOT:


Dear valued SPOT customer,

Great News!...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-02-2010, 18:50
Replies: 16
Views: 74,298
Posted By Cal 43
SPOT 2 RECALL

The 2nd edition of SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger (aka SPOT 2) has been recalled. See www.findmespot.com (https://www.findmespot.com)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-02-2010, 18:23
Replies: 14
Views: 11,072
Posted By Cal 43
Susan - Recently read here on the Forum on...

Susan -

Recently read here on the Forum on another thread about your ordeal a couple of months ago. What a nightmare for you! But thanks so much for sharing your story (hope it didn't mess up...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-02-2010, 17:52
Replies: 10
Views: 5,770
Posted By Cal 43
Yep, it's a disappointment. WG - agree with you...

Yep, it's a disappointment. WG - agree with you & we don't usually get "new" gadgets. As Scotte said, the "improvements" to the "new" SPOT didn't seem to warrant the same caution.

The way this...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-02-2010, 17:40
Replies: 19
Views: 11,049
Posted By Cal 43
Dan & Randy - I just sent brochure & manual...

Dan & Randy -

I just sent brochure & manual to Dan's email. Dan let me know if you get them.

Rhonda
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 06-02-2010, 13:08
Replies: 0
Views: 3,393
Posted By Cal 43
TruPlug Thru-Hull Plugs

Anyone out there who's "been there done that" with wood thru-hull plugs have any thoughts about the TruPlugs available from Forespar www.forespar.com (https://www.forespar.com) ?
...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-02-2010, 11:01
Replies: 10
Views: 5,770
Posted By Cal 43
What's Up with SPOT Satellite GPS Messenger ?

Anybody know what's going on with the new version of SPOT (Satellite GPS Messenger - aka SPOT 2)?

We used a crewmember's SPOT 1 last summer with much success and bought our own SPOT 2. Went to...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 24-01-2010, 15:08
Replies: 7
Views: 2,366
Posted By Cal 43
Canadian Gulf Islands

Wow - quite a bit of consternation about the Naniamo anchoring fees. We've been planning to visit the Gulf Islands this coming season. Anybody have other thoughts or recommendations about the area?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-01-2010, 13:43
Replies: 19
Views: 16,005
Posted By Cal 43
Summer Wind has an older Forespar E-Z Furl system...

Summer Wind has an older Forespar E-Z Furl system which rolls the entire mainsail inside a mast extrusion (No howling). Makes for a very "thick" mast. Forespar now does boom furling instead of mast....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-01-2010, 11:49
Replies: 19
Views: 11,049
Posted By Cal 43
We've just hauled out and we DO have a "few"...

We've just hauled out and we DO have a "few" blisters. :banghead:
Looks like it's time for a new (3rd) barrier coat. Oh well.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-01-2010, 11:22
Replies: 9
Views: 3,430
Posted By Cal 43
Thanks to all of you for your feedback. Summer...

Thanks to all of you for your feedback. Summer Wind is getting new 1x19 wire with proper standard fittings done by a real Rigger.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-01-2010, 19:27
Replies: 19
Views: 11,049
Posted By Cal 43
Barney Post - I'm trying to attach the scanned...

Barney Post - I'm trying to attach the scanned original brochure & owners manual for Cal 43s to this post. If it doesn't work, email me at rhondalmb@netzero.net and I'll send them to you directly.
...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-01-2010, 19:45
Replies: 62
Views: 18,401
Posted By Cal 43
Ex-Calif - We use an ATN Tacker on the...

Ex-Calif -

We use an ATN Tacker on the furled jib for Summer Wind's A-Sail. Handy gadget. Tack of A-sail on the Tacker. Sheets outside of forestay (gybes outside). Downhaul shackled to the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-01-2010, 13:23
Replies: 19
Views: 11,049
Posted By Cal 43
Summer Wind

Patrick - Here's a couple of in-the-water photos of Summer Wind. I'll send you the original brochure and owners manual as soon as I can get them scanned. --Rhonda
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-01-2010, 11:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,096
Posted By Cal 43
Mainster

SvHyLyte in post #17 of the "Spinnaker without a pole" thread wrote about the recent Good Old Boat article on Mainsters. Anybody out there have/use one?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-01-2010, 10:29
Replies: 9
Views: 3,430
Posted By Cal 43
We will be replacing all of the fittings, too....

We will be replacing all of the fittings, too. The halyard wire is 7/32" (NOT 7/16") - 1/32" less than 1/4" and more than 3/16" which are standard sizes for lifeline fittings.

It's not all about...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 02-01-2010, 20:44
Replies: 62
Views: 18,401
Posted By Cal 43
Fun with Spinnakers

Symmetrical at Race Rocks near Victoria BC during an Oregon Offshore Race a few years ago - oh what fun! (Actually it was quite funny after it was over & no one got hurt.)

Summer Wind's...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 02-01-2010, 19:22
Replies: 9
Views: 3,430
Posted By Cal 43
Lifelines

We are replacing our old coated lifelines this winter. We found some 7/32" halyard wire in good condition (no meathooks, no obvious wear).

1st Question: Safe to use the halyard wire for...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 15-11-2009, 11:21
Replies: 1
Views: 1,994
Posted By Cal 43
Travasak?

Anyone have experience with Travasaks on boats?
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 26-10-2009, 12:38
Replies: 28
Views: 5,412
Posted By Cal 43
Just GO WITH HIM! :D Or get SPOT.

Just GO WITH HIM! :D Or get SPOT.
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