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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-01-2009, 17:21
Replies: 117
Views: 38,947
Posted By Ativa
I started my cruising life with a great Honda 35...

I started my cruising life with a great Honda 35 outboard on my Gemini, I had very few issues with the motor popping out of the water, for some reason I may have just had great balance or just a good...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-01-2009, 16:57
Replies: 53
Views: 25,849
Posted By Ativa
Bikes

During my journey I made the mistake of bringing my big buck bike... After a few thefts and multiple rust issues I went to a Walmart in Cancun and bought a bike for the equivalant of $40 Every year...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-06-2008, 16:02
Replies: 16
Views: 7,596
Posted By Ativa
Please compare the figures between the solar...

Please compare the figures between the solar panels and a wind generator. I have botho n board and honestly can say the wind gen only ever once came in handy where as the QUIET solar is amazing.
Jmo
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-06-2008, 15:49
Replies: 284
Views: 106,605
Posted By Ativa
Belize

San Pedro is by far one of the easiest places I have checked into outside of the US. The small island's reef is a bit tough to get over and there have been several boats lost to the reef. When it...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-03-2008, 17:23
Replies: 565
Views: 112,578
Posted By Ativa
Currently living/Crusing for more than a year on...

Currently living/Crusing for more than a year on a Cat and sailing central America..
We love the extra space our little Gemini Cat has, we love that it only takes minutes to pull out from the dock,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-01-2008, 07:13
Replies: 136
Views: 20,176
Posted By Ativa
Cat

I have been sailing/living on board now for quit some time on my own Cat and previously on another cat. I currently am on a simple little 30 Gem.
I have been through hurricane dean and every...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-11-2007, 17:06
Replies: 9
Views: 1,860
Posted By Ativa
Chuck as usual your advice is dead on, I changed...

Chuck as usual your advice is dead on, I changed the oil and filter again let the motor un in gear for 3 hours, then checked the oil and it was clear. I then let the motor run again for another hour...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-11-2007, 14:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,860
Posted By Ativa
Ok update, I drained the oil and refilled, I ran...

Ok update, I drained the oil and refilled, I ran the motor and the dipstick is coming out clean no water.. Here is a possibility we were hit by a sever storm 4 weeks ago off the coast of Xcalat, we...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-11-2007, 14:04
Replies: 9
Views: 1,860
Posted By Ativa
Coffee colored oil

We pulled into Belize and pulled the Honda outboard out of the water while we took a month long trip through Central America. When we returned I lowered the four stroke Honda 25 back into the water....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-11-2007, 16:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,298
Posted By Ativa
Just a quick up-date on Playa Del Carmen. There...

Just a quick up-date on Playa Del Carmen. There is a ferry dock in Playa, however it is not usable for non commercial boats,. if you head a bit further south to Adventuras there is a great Marina...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-11-2007, 14:55
Replies: 8
Views: 1,513
Posted By Ativa
Drop us an email looking for a crew from Belize...

Drop us an email looking for a crew from Belize City to Key West pay for transport to and from
cchris0411@aol.com
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-11-2007, 07:48
Replies: 6
Views: 4,029
Posted By Ativa
Been there done that. I installed the high end...

Been there done that. I installed the high end Shake on my mast below the Radar. The box advertised that it picked up all types of channels. I was not pleased.

I have one of those cards for my...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 21-11-2007, 06:08
Replies: 0
Views: 2,482
Posted By Ativa
Crossing the Gulf

Just a quick note, we will be leaving Belize City in a week or so when the weather calms down. If there are any other boats crossing to Florida that want to buddy boat let us know. We are going to...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-11-2007, 11:00
Replies: 24
Views: 9,991
Posted By Ativa
On two seperat occasions we have lost the ability...

On two seperat occasions we have lost the ability to steer the boat, the first instance was when we were in the middle of the gulf and ran on top of a submerged container. TO make a long story short...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-10-2007, 19:42
Replies: 6
Views: 3,500
Posted By Ativa
We hope you enjoy your boat! Currently we are on...

We hope you enjoy your boat! Currently we are on an extended cruise with out 3000 Gem. I think that after you use the Fortress once you will never go back. We are quit suprised how much we have to...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 07-10-2007, 12:15
Replies: 29
Views: 4,639
Posted By Ativa
The reason that no one uses this great office is...

The reason that no one uses this great office is due to the fact that the only person ever there is for importing the boat, immigration is never there and you have to go to the middle of Cancun or...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 06-10-2007, 10:56
Replies: 29
Views: 4,639
Posted By Ativa
Mexico

We have been in Mexico cruising now since the end of June. We feel exceptionally safe when we are out, however when it comes to dealing with officials it is a different story.
These are first hand...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-09-2007, 11:59
Replies: 372
Views: 132,319
Posted By Ativa
My boat is a older 1985 Gemini Cat 30.5 Feet ...

My boat is a older 1985 Gemini Cat 30.5 Feet
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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 25-09-2007, 11:24
Replies: 43
Views: 5,771
Posted By Ativa
We are living on the water now and have our...

We are living on the water now and have our bikes. Before we go underway we coat the exposed metal with a wax like coca butter then lash the bikes down to the deck. (be careful as they like to grab...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-09-2007, 13:20
Replies: 4
Views: 2,298
Posted By Ativa
Thank you for the links, we are currently held up...

Thank you for the links, we are currently held up on Isla Mujeres in the Lagoon, we waited on parts almost two months, hence we are not here by choice but rather mechanical and technical failure....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-08-2007, 18:59
Replies: 25
Views: 60,615
Posted By Ativa
We have to agree a cat is a differnt breed. We...

We have to agree a cat is a differnt breed. We are sitting on a dock here in Isla Mujeres getting ready for another leg in our journeys. We took this discussion to the other cruisers tonight during a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-08-2007, 15:45
Replies: 25
Views: 60,615
Posted By Ativa
---We have never had the outboard "RIPPED OFF THE...

---We have never had the outboard "RIPPED OFF THE TRANSOM" in severe seas and have never heard this issue before unless perhaps you are not aware of the proper way to bolt the outboard onto your...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 03-08-2007, 13:36
Replies: 4
Views: 2,298
Posted By Ativa
Playa Del Carmen

I am looking for information on the cruising area of Playa. We would like to either drop the hook next week there or find a marina in the area.. Any help would be amazing
Thanks
Ativa
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-08-2007, 06:14
Replies: 30
Views: 11,291
Posted By Ativa
Water Maker

Currently on board we have a Katadyn 40E that is DC or manual, we also have 4 130 W 8 amp panels, as well as two 100a 6 watt panels as well as a Airex wind generator. The power consumption is not an...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-07-2007, 13:14
Replies: 116
Views: 114,108
Posted By Ativa
Little Gem

I currently own and live aboard a 1985 Gemini. I took several months and rebuilt the boat top to bottom.. I have to admit that as a single handler the only issue I have is when I dock the boat in...
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