Cruisers Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 25 of 224
Search took 0.01 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: sailnautilus
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-09-2023, 12:28
Replies: 4
Views: 454
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Out of water insurance survey Stuart FL

Got a great surveyor in Stuart…
He has done three boats for us.
Tim Brown
561 797-1334
Tbmarineservices.com
Fully accredited and really knows boats.
Reasonably priced and nice guy.
ABYC, he...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-05-2023, 14:03
Replies: 26
Views: 3,182
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Battery Price Markup by Shipyard - 60%?

So just some insight on how cheap cruisers do it……
We needed 8 (yes eight) Lifeline AGM batteries, size 8D…this is our house bank, weigh about 180 lbs each. Installed below our salon floor in...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-01-2023, 23:50
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By sailnautilus
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-01-2023, 11:14
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Iridium Go plus External Antenna package for sale. $750 USD

Sorry to Sinbadly for the hack.
This ad is definitely not a scam.
I have been a CF member and poster for several years and have sold marine goods on this site before.

Please forward any...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-01-2023, 20:36
Replies: 11
Views: 999
Posted By sailnautilus
Iridium Go plus External Antenna package for sale. $750 USD

Iridium Go for sale, used less than a month, complete with all original packaging, manuals, cables and case.

Also included is a spare battery and two Unused Predict Wind SIM cards.

Included is...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-12-2022, 13:57
Replies: 1
Views: 383
Posted By sailnautilus
Looking for Simrad AP25 control head.

Yes, I know this is a dinosaur, but our system works well and I would like a spare head. Must be in good condition and working.
Simrad AP25 autopilot control head.
Thanks.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-08-2022, 20:47
Replies: 16
Views: 2,944
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: How hard should it be to pull our my furling main?

Your boom is not at the correct angle, meaning that it must be less than 90 degrees to the mast. Raise the aft end. When you find the correct angle, will be easy going in and out. Mark the topping...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-08-2022, 10:46
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By sailnautilus
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-08-2022, 20:36
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By sailnautilus
Iridium Satellite Phone 9555 for sale, antenna, Access Point

Iridium Satellite phone 9555 in excellent condition….like new with newer battery. Works perfectly. Some slight wear on corners of leather case, but actual phone and screen are perfect. Included...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-06-2022, 07:11
Replies: 3
Want To Buy: Mastervolt 77031800
Views: 373
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Mastervolt 77031800

Sorry…..it is a huge place full of stuff…..I bought the Mastervolt buss they had for my 24v system. They had shelves of taken off Mastervolt stuff.
I am currently in Mexico hauling a boat but will...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-06-2022, 20:44
Replies: 3
Want To Buy: Mastervolt 77031800
Views: 373
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Mastervolt 77031800

I recently was at Sailorman in Ft Lauderdale…..it is a used and consignment chandlery.
I believe they have two on the shelf……I am very familiar with these units and noticed them.
You may want to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2022, 18:37
Replies: 64
Views: 10,219
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Who has a vacuum sealer?

No one has mentioned the newer hard boiled egg cookers…….
I never thought it would be useful, but soft or hard boils eggs in moments with a few teaspoons of water.
Perfectly cooked and peel like a...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 30-07-2021, 08:56
Replies: 2
Views: 1,172
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: passage east coast or florida to dominican republic

Just a brief word……do not follow the advice of Frank Virgentino and do the southern coast…..
His guides are written to funnel cruisers to marinas he has financial interest in….
We have done several...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-12-2020, 16:07
Replies: 9
Views: 1,488
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Need recommendations for survey Florida mid-Atlantic coast

We own our sixth large sailboat...have had many many surveys for purchase and insurance purposes.
The best surveyor we have used is Doug Birely in Stuart FL.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 23-11-2020, 04:09
Replies: 5
Views: 4,251
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Landfall 39 pilothouse sailboat designed by Ron Amy for sale in Mazatlan

We were berthed next to her while she was being painted and varnished in marina mazatlan......great boat, beautiful condition and a lot of work was put into her!!!!!
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-02-2020, 08:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: ICOM 710 SSB for sale PV Mexico. New In box.

Still have SSB available, now launched in PV Mexico.
Best for cruiser in Mexico, very costly to ship to US.
Thanks!!!!
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-02-2020, 01:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: ICOM 710 SSB for sale PV Mexico. New In box.

Sorry, busy with launch and no internet
I believe you are asking me costs to ship back to that zip code in US from Puerto Vallarta Mexico. That is going to be a lot of $$$, likely over $100 with...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-01-2020, 21:40
Replies: 11
Views: 3,781
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Haul out spots in Mexico

Puerto penasco is by far the least expensive alternative. La Paz has haul out, not sure of weight/beam limitations. We are currently in Puerto Vallarta at Opequimar and they have the largest travel...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-01-2020, 20:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: ICOM 710 SSB for sale PV Mexico. New In box.

Yes, will post pics when I get to boat this week. Thx.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-01-2020, 18:35
Replies: 7
Views: 1,411
Posted By sailnautilus
ICOM 710 SSB for sale PV Mexico. New In box.

ICOM 710 RT SSB new in original box. This was purchased when we thought ours was malfunctioning, but it was a tuner problem. Never installed, in original box. This is the RT model which has a remote...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 15-01-2020, 19:34
Replies: 33
Views: 8,742
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Recommendation for cable to lock dinghy and engine?

Cable is fine in US. Outside of US, hardened stainless chain is essential. Lock motor on transom with bar lock, run chain thru outboard lock, through handle on gas tank, through large through-bolted...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 14-01-2020, 16:20
Replies: 9
Views: 2,871
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: List of Restaurant Names and Locations - Exumas

Search “great exuma” on trip advisor......have suggestions, maps and reviews, can go to restaurants web site for menus, hours, etc.
Go to marinas.com, also have info as to how to access local food.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 12-01-2020, 13:31
Replies: 11
Views: 2,599
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Yearly trek St Pete FL to Newport area

Had done this trip annually in a 52’ Kanter with 72’ mast......offshore all the way.
There is a lot of info on the gulfstream on line...use it to your advantage as it really gives you a boost going...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-01-2020, 19:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,031
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Moody 46 - major refit experience

Nice details and info Captain Dave, especially informative about shortening the stick.
No offense intended, but you did a rig refit...a major refit in our books involves removal and replacement of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-01-2020, 19:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,345
Posted By sailnautilus
Re: Cheap freight forwarder USA -> Caribbean

We shipped two pallets of boat goods into Grenada from Florida. We have since done two additional shipments into Curaçao and Colombia....yes, we have a lot of boat parts but one included a genset for...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 224

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 07:47.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.