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Forum: Navigation 09-08-2019, 10:39
Replies: 49
Views: 10,726
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Sailing without AIS or Radar

I sailed San Francisco Bay from my childhood until I left to fulltime cruise in 2010. Since 2004, I have been sailing with both RADAR and AIS. Both are nice to have, but if I had to choose one, it...
Forum: Powered Boats 14-03-2019, 11:11
Replies: 6
Views: 1,854
Posted By jeremiason
Re: 2006 Cuisers Yachts 420 Opinions?

I cruised 10,000 miles, over three years, from San Francisco to Florida on my Catalina 470 sailboat with only a Dodger and Bimini This will be an upgrade for me :smile:
...
Forum: Powered Boats 11-03-2019, 18:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,854
Posted By jeremiason
2006 Cuisers Yachts 420 Opinions?

Looking to buy a used 2006 Cruisers Yachts 420.

New to IPS drives and wondering what owners think of the boat?

Thanks in advance!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-12-2018, 10:42
Replies: 124
Views: 16,306
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Taxes, how do they know?

Here is everything you every wanted to know about Florida Sales & Use Tax on Boats
https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/current/gt800005.pdf
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-03-2017, 10:26
Replies: 126
Views: 41,830
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Attaching anchor chain to bridle?

We used a Wichard Chain Hook the entire time we were cruising (3 years) and it never came loose.

We attacked it to a forked 5/8" three strand nylon bridle that tied to the two bow cleats (Port and...
Forum: Powered Boats 25-02-2017, 12:36
Replies: 13
Views: 2,172
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Cape Coral VHF loan or cheap buy recommendation

If you want to take a drive up to Port Charlotte, there is a consignment store there selling used marine parts.

Mariners Trading Company, 3622 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952
(941)...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-02-2017, 12:29
Replies: 23
Views: 10,385
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Raymarine compatible depth transducer lies

When I was cruising around Pacific Mexico (and everywhere else), my Raymarine transducer would stop working around six hundred feet or so...

It would occasionally flash false readings, which I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-02-2017, 12:18
Replies: 23
Views: 4,372
Posted By jeremiason
Re: side by side splice

I used a similar splice in three strand nylon line for a Chain Snubbler

I had a chain hook on the single end and the other two ends ran to the right and left bow cleats.

I did this because the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 06-02-2017, 11:36
Replies: 74
Views: 7,263
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Help me decide, what to do with my weapons

I guess we can take you off the terrorist watch list... :facepalm:

Choice of explosive in Pipe Bombs and other IEDs.... "Smokeless powder"
...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 04-02-2017, 14:00
Replies: 74
Views: 7,263
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Help me decide, what to do with my weapons

Our last year of cruising (2013), an American Sailor, his wife and their two children were heading the South Pacific via the Panama Canal. They had left from one of the southern states (Maybe Texas?)...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-02-2017, 13:39
Replies: 7
Views: 2,411
Posted By jeremiason
Re: FUEL FILTER QUESTION

I had three fuel tanks on my Catalina 470 with one Racor 500 on each tank. The reasoning was that if one filter went bad under way, I could switch tanks and soldier on. That also allowed me to change...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-02-2017, 17:17
Replies: 58
Views: 15,860
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Is a forward looking sonar / fishfinder worth adding?

When I outfitted my Catalina 470 for cruising, I installed Interphase Forwarding Looking Sonar.

That was one of the best gadgets I had on the boat.

It worked great moving around shallow...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-02-2017, 17:07
Replies: 46
Views: 4,984
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Outboard Size

Not exactly true... Speed isn't as important as power, especially in sloppy seas or higher winds.

When I was sailing on SF Bay people were buying J24s off lakes that 6hp outboards...

Once on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-01-2017, 15:31
Replies: 47
Views: 7,013
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Crew over board how to find them ?

You mean like this one:

https://www.google.com/patents/US20040123793
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 26-01-2017, 15:25
Replies: 18
Views: 6,647
Posted By jeremiason
Re: MMSI # for BVI flagged boat

You need a Ship's Station License from the UK...

Here is the web site that explains everything:

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-licences/online-licensing-service
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-01-2017, 14:44
Replies: 33
Views: 6,012
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Lightning Strikes

Lots of references out there... This is a list of article on Lightening by BoatUS over the last 6 years

BoatUS article on modern Lightening Protect on Recreational Boats (2016):
BoatUS: Lightning...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-01-2017, 21:00
Replies: 13
Views: 3,983
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Question on a Captain's responsibility in accident

Why would you be in litigation and asking strangers for LEGAL ADVICE?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-01-2017, 20:41
Replies: 80
Views: 10,035
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Gas in Diesel - help!!

I did the same thing with a 16 hp Petter two cylinder diesel on my 1977 Catalina 27.

I was on a short cruise about 50 miles form my home port. The dock attendant was ignoring me and tending to...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 21-01-2017, 21:00
Replies: 24
Views: 6,431
Posted By jeremiason
Re: new to sailing liscenses needed?

You don't need a Ship Station License, if you don't go International.

You don't need a VHF Radio Operators Permit unless you are carrying passenger for hire.

You would need an Operator's...
Forum: Navigation 17-01-2017, 15:19
Replies: 16
Views: 6,067
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Navionics - $9.99 or $399

We had an E-120 Chart Plotter on our sailboat when we were cruising. I also have an A-65 Chartplotter on the powerboat that replaced her.

In 2012, we bought our first IPAD and installed Navionics...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-01-2017, 13:14
Replies: 51
Views: 7,802
Posted By jeremiason
re: Is there a way for a Canadian to keep and sail a boat on the US east coast?

Not sure where you are getting your information... I assume you are thinking about a cruising yacht traveling in foreign waters.

I live in Florida and MANY Canadian Snowbirds own, operate and...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 15-01-2017, 12:53
Replies: 50
Views: 14,320
Posted By jeremiason
Re: 4 years until we cruise, What to use the GI Bill for

It appears you don't need money...

But regardless of cash, there is a demand for diesel mechanics, Air Conditioning Techs and Electrical techs on cruising boats. Also canvas/sail repair. Having a...
Forum: Navigation 13-01-2017, 22:16
Replies: 51
Views: 5,666
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Replacing Charts

Not sure what you are trying to say?

:confused:
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-01-2017, 15:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,291
Posted By jeremiason
Re: living in the midwest....boat in the gulf??

You do know that Allegiant Air was founded in 1997, which isn't exactly new.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegiant_Air
Forum: Navigation 13-01-2017, 15:30
Replies: 51
Views: 5,666
Posted By jeremiason
Re: Replacing Charts

That would be the USCG Rule 7

Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt...
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