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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-10-2009, 06:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,569
Posted By Labatt
Baltimore, Here We Come...Underway

Well, they pull the docks out in Albany on the 24th, so after 8 weeks at home we needed a new place to be. I still have to work a bunch, so we figured I could become a frequent flier on Southwest...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-06-2009, 22:20
Replies: 4
Views: 4,891
Posted By Labatt
Belt is good... it was throwing some black powder...

Belt is good... it was throwing some black powder but we replaced it and still have the issue. The airfilter appears to be in good condition. We have to do the cylinder test still. I agree -...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-06-2009, 20:18
Replies: 4
Views: 4,891
Posted By Labatt
Starting Issues - Yanmar 4JH3E

Hello all -

We have a Yanmar 4JH3E engine, installed in 2004 by the prior owners of Pelican. A few weeks ago we started having an issue with it - when you hit the start button, it slow cranks,...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 13-06-2009, 20:19
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By Labatt
We'll be doing a blog post about it tomorrow, but...

We'll be doing a blog post about it tomorrow, but yes - NOW we're safe and sound... we entered the inlet, however, with 35-40kt wind on the beam, and very large squalls with waterspouts and hail...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 09-06-2009, 11:56
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By Labatt
Nassau > Charleston Tomorrow

We'll, we've thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Bahamas, but now that rainy season is upon us it's time to head north. Our original plan was to head to Ft. Lauderdale and do some work there, but...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 06-06-2009, 20:49
Replies: 29
Views: 31,236
Posted By Labatt
Are you talking about a literal cove, like the...

Are you talking about a literal cove, like the one at the north end of Iona Island? Or the general area to the west of Green "31"? I didn't know about that anchorage... looks like a good spot. ...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 05-06-2009, 21:16
Replies: 141
Views: 39,836
Posted By Labatt
I wouldn't be surprised to find out it was a...

I wouldn't be surprised to find out it was a Haitian smuggler. From talking to a number of locals I found out that they used to come into Nassau all of the time and anchor on the east end of the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-06-2009, 21:08
Replies: 14
Views: 6,184
Posted By Labatt
Ditto - 3" memory foam on our berth and it works...

Ditto - 3" memory foam on our berth and it works great. In retrospect, though, I'd probably put a denser foam on the bottom and go with a 2" thick layer of memory foam. My wife's back has been...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 05-06-2009, 21:07
Replies: 29
Views: 31,236
Posted By Labatt
The current on the Hudson can get pretty big and...

The current on the Hudson can get pretty big and the chop would surprise you when the wind picks up - especially from the south or north. Add to that the immense amount of shipping traffic, and its...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-06-2009, 09:00
Replies: 32
Views: 5,436
Posted By Labatt
We use Prism Polish and Miracle Cloths - they...

We use Prism Polish and Miracle Cloths - they both work great on numerous metals. Prism Polish has been working best for us.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-06-2009, 08:10
Replies: 0
Views: 2,031
Posted By Labatt
Good News! Update on Bahamas Customs Fees

In the May 29th issue of the Nassau Daily Tribune there was an article that the Bahamas Government has once again exempted engine parts and repair parts from customs fees. I've attached a copy of...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-06-2009, 07:57
Replies: 23
Views: 4,815
Posted By Labatt
We tried using the green bags in the Bahamas and...

We tried using the green bags in the Bahamas and they really did nothing for us - fruit and vegetables went bad as quickly as they did out of the bags. A few of the other boats we mentioned this to...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-05-2009, 15:12
Replies: 12
Views: 3,756
Posted By Labatt
i2f - We've decided not to get the boat painted...

i2f - We've decided not to get the boat painted in the Bahamas, so we're going to head back to the US with our keel damage, haul out there as soon as we can, fix the damage and paint with a US paint....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-05-2009, 13:48
Replies: 12
Views: 3,756
Posted By Labatt
My bad... I was told that documentation is...

My bad... I was told that documentation is necessary. It was a non-issue for us since our boat was already documented.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-05-2009, 08:54
Replies: 12
Views: 3,756
Posted By Labatt
The Bahamas requires a US boat to be documented....

The Bahamas requires a US boat to be documented. I believe your Registration is the same as our Documentation, so yes, you would have to have your boat registered.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-05-2009, 10:41
Replies: 9
Views: 4,135
Posted By Labatt
Thanks i2f. I'm looking to find references on...

Thanks i2f. I'm looking to find references on specific yards before I contact them to do work, but I appreciate the research!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-05-2009, 08:35
Replies: 9
Views: 4,135
Posted By Labatt
Haul / Bottom Paint - Grand Bahama / Nassau

Hello All -

We want to get our bottom painted before we leave the Bahamas. We're currently in Spanish Wells, and unfortunately R&B, the only gig in town, can't take a boat with a 6' draft. I'm...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-05-2009, 09:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By Labatt
Thanks all - the kids are having a blast but are...

Thanks all - the kids are having a blast but are looking forward to being in the US for a bit and seeing their land based friends. Tellie - we've been having a lot of fun with Side by Side but they...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-05-2009, 21:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By Labatt
New Bahamas Pics

We've put new pictures and blog postings up on our blog if anyone is interested. We've left Georgetown and made the turn back north. We have to switch insurances to head to the Dominican Republic,...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 08-05-2009, 20:34
Replies: 119
Views: 31,743
Posted By Labatt
At the start of our cruise 6 months ago we used...

At the start of our cruise 6 months ago we used an anchor float - a small styrofoam ball with a light line. Once, in Beaufort NC, it wrapped around our keel and then over our prop shaft on a no...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-04-2009, 12:35
Replies: 5
Views: 2,851
Posted By Labatt
Thanks Hud. I had a tough time finding all that...

Thanks Hud. I had a tough time finding all that same info before we left for the Bahamas, so I figured I'd try to make other peoples life a bit easier.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-04-2009, 19:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,851
Posted By Labatt
More Pics, More Blog Entries, and 'Communications in the Bahamas'

We have more pictures and blog posts up, plus I did a big long post on "Communications in the Bahamas" talking about what to expect for Internet and phone service down here. We should have more pics...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-04-2009, 19:14
Replies: 15
Views: 3,039
Posted By Labatt
Another thing - if you're in a marina forget...

Another thing - if you're in a marina forget getting good reception. I thought our SSB was on the fritz as we travelled through marinas along the east coast of the US. As soon as we started...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 26-04-2009, 19:05
Replies: 18
Views: 4,013
Posted By Labatt
I've got the Uniden with the WHAM remote wireless...

I've got the Uniden with the WHAM remote wireless mikes. If you get one, make sure you put the charger in the cockpit. Over a year or so you'll gradually lose the ability to recharge the unit to as...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-04-2009, 18:54
Replies: 4
Views: 1,537
Posted By Labatt
Just Posted New Pics from the Bahamas on Our Blog

Including a gratuitous grill shot from Easter dinner. Pics from Bimini, Allens Cay, Normans Cay and Warderick Wells. Scroll down farther on the page for video showing "A day in the life" on our...
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