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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-04-2024, 21:33
Replies: 5
Views: 648
Posted By zboss
Re: Which ablative Antifoul to use tropical waters?

I've been through a ton of different bottom paints but the best one I have found so far is the one they use for charter boats in the caribbean. It doesn't have any slime control but that is OK...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-04-2024, 20:51
Replies: 26
Views: 4,148
Posted By zboss
Re: Fuel injected Tohatsu 15HP for Dinghy?

I've had very good luck with full Tohatsu repairs and service at Budget Marine in Sint Marteen. They have a huge selection of parts and will get them to any Budget Marine in the Caribbean in a few...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-10-2023, 07:53
Replies: 9
Views: 770
Posted By zboss
Re: Engine space blower fan

We have one of the those blowers in each hull and a centrifugal for the generator. They work just fine and find they last about two years. I keep a spare on board but this probably not necessary...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-09-2023, 15:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,400
Posted By zboss
Re: Bahamas Communication

I agree with Jedi.

Did 7 seasons in the Bahamas with MyIslandWifi (cellular) and then switched to starlink. The "investment" is minimal vs. the value it brings. Very very rarely I have been...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-08-2023, 15:09
Replies: 53
Views: 12,028
Posted By zboss
Re: Yet another Insurance thread

Best bet is to reach out to a broker actually in the islands. This is who we use:

Joe Brugos, CISR
Managing Member

*Please Note New Address*
Caribbean Risk Group
Foothills Professional...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-11-2022, 13:23
Replies: 39
Views: 6,233
Posted By zboss
Re: FL Drivers License - St Brendan's Isle

We have been using SBI for about 10 years. It is true you can no longer use the SBI address on your drivers license; instead, the DMV puts your boat registration number on it. With that said, while...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-10-2022, 16:28
Replies: 49
Views: 8,164
Posted By zboss
Re: Anchor Chain Castling and Chain Twisting

On a very calm day go out to "500" (whatever works for you) feet of water, drop the anchor down to the bitter end (make sure its secured to the chain locker) and let the chain and anchor untwist and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-10-2022, 15:48
Replies: 14
Views: 6,118
Posted By zboss
Re: Mantus M1 vs M2

We have cruised with our M2 for the last two years. Our real world experience with the anchor tracks very closely to Panope's tests. We have had Spade, Delta, Bruce, and Fortress. However, we have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-10-2022, 15:22
Replies: 74
Views: 6,940
Posted By zboss
Re: Longer term Florida Anchorage Suggestions Near Grocery Stores?

Palm Beach / Lake Worth is a good place to hang for a while. Closer down to the bridge is good but you will switch back and forth with the strong current and the wind often blows in such a way that...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-07-2022, 21:12
Replies: 117
Views: 9,924
Posted By zboss
Re: Shore Ground NOT Connected to Isolation Transformer

Yes, they are still recommended per:

EXCEPTION: Installations where an isolation transformer is installed within 10 ft (three meters) of the shore power inlet or the electrical attachment point of...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 03-07-2022, 21:05
Replies: 222
Views: 41,165
Posted By zboss
Re: Pushing the limits of electric cooking

We have a dual induction stove top (total 1800 watts), an convection air fryer oven (1800 watts), electric coffee maker, electric bread maker, and a NuWave Instapot knockoff (1500 watts).

We use...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-03-2022, 19:58
Replies: 156
Views: 26,766
Posted By zboss
Re: Dismasted at sea in the Bahamas, now what

Figuring out insurance and where to get a replacement mast is kinda secondary to getting into a yard at this point. If you have some dyneema you can restep what is left of your mast and sail and...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 06-03-2022, 17:33
Replies: 1
Views: 644
Posted By zboss
Re: Have your cruising plans changed?

none... no change. If anything, stay out of the US as long as possible.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 03-03-2022, 07:26
Replies: 85
Views: 30,328
Posted By zboss
Re: Seawater Pro Watermaker review. Part 2

I think KW is full of it. Lets see some pictures of your install.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-02-2022, 06:20
Replies: 120
Views: 50,757
Posted By zboss
Re: Mantus Anchor Swivel Break

Personally, I always thought a bolt seized with loctite blue (or similar) would be a better option than either a cotter pin or seizing wire.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-09-2021, 22:02
Replies: 35
Views: 8,748
Posted By zboss
Re: Electric Scooters on islands?

I see a lot of cruisers on scooters these days - they are all over the place! There are lots of places to take them where it's safe. There are a lot of places we certainly would not use them. I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-09-2021, 21:53
Replies: 24
Views: 5,372
Posted By zboss
Re: Anchoring in crowded places

The problem (we also experienced) is that many of these New England anchorages are not only extremely packed with boats but they are also deep (20 to 40 feet) AND the bottom varies greatly in contour...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-08-2021, 14:38
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By zboss
Simulating a BMS

With the new ABYC recommendation of the BMS signaling when current is cut off I was wondering if there were a way to simulate this behavior for "drop-in" lithiums that do not have canbus and support...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-06-2021, 15:34
Replies: 35
Views: 4,254
Posted By zboss
Re: Overwhelmed by antifouling choices

You should get a quote - we usually paid less than $1000 for sanding and $1000 for the painting plus the paint. We used micron extra in Florida but we originally used Trinidad SR. That's expensive...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-06-2021, 07:27
Replies: 35
Views: 4,254
Posted By zboss
Re: Overwhelmed by antifouling choices

You are about to discover why its often much better to pay a (reputable and excellent) yard to paint - even if your budget is tight.

The reality is that it is stinkin' hot right now in florida....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-06-2021, 06:02
Replies: 298
Views: 62,872
Posted By zboss
Re: Musk says Starlink will work on boats

Its not really. This is just first generation. They will develop smaller dishes with better heat management systems.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-06-2021, 19:20
Replies: 20
Views: 3,589
Posted By zboss
Re: Failed macerator pumps

He is specifically asking about emptying the holding tank.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2021, 16:16
Replies: 61
Views: 52,846
Posted By zboss
Re: Best tablet for offshore navigation

The touch screen doesn't work but the buttons do. So, taking pics and so forth. I use mine in the pouring rain all the time and even with the occasional touch issue it works faster than my stupid...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-06-2021, 16:13
Replies: 20
Views: 3,589
Posted By zboss
Re: Failed macerator pumps

Electric macerator pumps are generally junk. I have one that is not even 3 months old and is leaking.

On our last boat I replaced the electric macerator with a manual Mk 5 Sanitation Pump and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2021, 15:27
Replies: 61
Views: 52,846
Posted By zboss
Re: Best tablet for offshore navigation

I find it funny that anyone would believe that a chartplotter of any make is better navigating than a new iPhone. Current iPhones are very water resistant - you can even use them underwater. The...
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