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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-06-2012, 07:40
Replies: 3
Views: 2,603
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Oswego NY - Mast Trucking to Hudson

I will be unstepping my Nonsuch mast and wishbone boom in Oswego NY in order to travel down the Oswego and Erie canals to the Hudson.

I know that many cruisers build a scaffold on deck to take...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-06-2012, 19:40
Replies: 36
Views: 8,553
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: smart phones used as stand alone GPS

I use an iPhone and iPad and I am happy with them as back up to my chart plotter. Both have waterproof cases for use in the cockpit and Ram mounts when not in cases.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-06-2012, 19:36
Replies: 31
Views: 4,878
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Forum: Marine Electronics 05-06-2012, 06:15
Replies: 7
Views: 2,874
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: iPad Cases

I use the Lifeproof case for my iPhone 4S and really like it. Their website shows an iPad case coming soon iPad Case, Waterproof iPad Case, iPad 2 Case, Protective Case | LifeProof...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-06-2012, 08:07
Replies: 26
Views: 3,950
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Use the Sail Cover - Moving Every Day?

I am planing a cruise from Lake Ontario to the Bahamas via the ICW. I hope to anchor out most nights. At home I always put the sail cover on after a days' sailing, to protect the sail from UV, dirt...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 16-05-2012, 18:21
Replies: 45
Views: 21,131
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: Locking your Outboard - What is your Technique ?

Thanks Daz. Another link to an AU on-line retailer that I found with Google asks for the engine make and model on their order form. Not sure if there are different sizes of the Stazo. I have asked...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 16-05-2012, 18:00
Replies: 45
Views: 21,131
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: Locking your Outboard - What is your Technique ?

I have looked at the Stazo Smartlock at LED lighting, soundproof, Sailor's Solutions Inc. (https://www.sailorssolutions.com/index.asp?page=ProductDetails&Item=lock01) and the website indicates it...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-04-2012, 15:47
Replies: 4
Views: 2,635
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Military Exercise Area - Lake Ontario

I am planning a cruise from Toronto ON to The Bahamas this summer/fall/winter. On the Lake Ontario Charts are several Military Exercise Areas that I need to transit on the way to Oswego NY. If...
Forum: Powered Boats 20-02-2012, 07:20
Replies: 25
Views: 19,826
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: Boating from Tampa Fl to Chicago, IL

I contacted the canal and received this response.

"The historic and beautiful New York State Canals will open for the 188th continuous navigation season on May 12, 2012.

You can sign up for...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 17-02-2012, 11:53
Replies: 13
Views: 12,785
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: US Cruising Permit ?

In Lake Ontario the decal system works well. It is my impression that this is to ensure that vessels are in the US system for reasons of Duty and Taxes. Staying longer than six months may require...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 17-02-2012, 09:01
Replies: 13
Views: 12,785
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: US Cruising Permit ?

If cruising in US waters for less than six months the decal may be simpler than a cruising permit. No need to surrender a permit when leaving US waters.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 17-02-2012, 08:44
Replies: 13
Views: 12,785
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: US Cruising Permit ?

I have just renewed my decal at this website

https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/main/jsp/termsAndConditions.jsp?flag=N (https://dtops.cbp.dhs.gov/main/jsp/termsAndConditions.jsp?flag=N)

Required for...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-02-2012, 19:09
Replies: 38
Views: 8,230
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
For cruisers who use Mason jars for canning: do...

For cruisers who use Mason jars for canning: do you bring the empty jars home, drop them over the side in deep water, or take them ashore to the trash or (recycling)?

RB
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 09-02-2012, 19:54
Replies: 36
Views: 15,047
Posted By Nonsuch30C208
Re: New Dinghy Purchase

Standing keeps your clothes drier. No one wants to use precious fresh water to rinse the salt out of their clothes. Many cruisers don't allow anything salty below.
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