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Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 07-07-2022, 14:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,445
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: How to Acquire a Ship's Station License for my SSB?

Thanks, Shimari and HeywoodJ, that was the guidance I needed. I've successfully dumped my domestic Boat US MMSI, got my FRN and now have SA and Operators Applications pending. I'm afraid I'm too new...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 06-07-2022, 12:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,445
Posted By Geoff S.
How to Acquire a Ship's Station License for my SSB?

Ahoy All,


I inherited an ancient but perfectly functional ICOM SSB with the boat, but to date I have no experience using one. So, I need some basic training, and I gather I need to acquire an...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-06-2021, 07:50
Replies: 36
Views: 8,823
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Reality check for future solo cruising budget- $70k to start and $3k/month?.

Ahoy Which,

I'm surprised that nobody has yet wagged the old wag: "How much does it cost to cruise?" "How much do you have?" (Amount) "That much."

As snarky as that sounds, it really is true. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-04-2021, 12:25
Replies: 70
Views: 13,428
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Best paint for rode markings?

In case anyone's looking for the plastic inserts, Hamilton Marine has a sale going at the moment: https://shop.hamiltonmarine.com/products/chain-markers--yellow--white--red--blue--green--51680.html
...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 19-12-2019, 10:42
Replies: 50
Views: 20,075
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Best place in USA/World to buy a used boat

I'll put in a plug here for Trinidad, with a couple caveats:


Pros:
•Historically below the named-storm belt, Mitch notwithstanding
•Chaguaramas' various yards have thousands of boats put up...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-07-2019, 08:03
Replies: 4
Views: 1,551
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Looking for a yacht manager in Chaguaramas, Trinidad

drapem1, if you intend to have any work done while in Chag, consult Mark Farfan at Dynamite Marine (2 yards down from Peake's, adjacent to Budget). He only works with A-list contractors, and can...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-02-2019, 10:28
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Anybody removed bow double bunk cabins to make a big single cabin?

And Ernie, I'm already envious of your king-sized bed. Hmmm, if I just rip out that desk and lockers....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-02-2019, 10:26
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Anybody removed bow double bunk cabins to make a big single cabin?

Thanks, Scuba and Clive, appreciate the kudos. Mine is a textbook example of "While we're at it" run amok. While I'm not quite out of the money-hemmoraging phase, the real regret is all these...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-02-2019, 10:49
Replies: 14
Views: 2,635
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Anybody removed bow double bunk cabins to make a big single cabin?

Hi, ScubaTyke;

I have done exactly that on Diva, a Cuttyhunk 59. Granted, at 50 on deck I have a few more feet to play with than your prospective Gibsea, but the layouts are actually pretty...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-10-2018, 10:14
Replies: 25
Views: 6,808
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Marine sanitation: best systems and practices

And one more pesky question, if I may, regarding the Raritan. The specs refer to a "built-in shredder", and a "vortex-vac anti-clog system". This is not the same thing as a macerator, is it? If...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-10-2018, 09:06
Replies: 25
Views: 6,808
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Marine sanitation: best systems and practices

Thanks for the clarifications, Peggie. My heads do both sit athwartship, but they each have a vertical panel behind them (in the fore it's a cabinet, in the aft it's a bulkhead that hides the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-10-2018, 07:55
Replies: 25
Views: 6,808
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Marine sanitation: best systems and practices

I too have Peggy's book, and nominate her for Head Mistress.


I'm about to take her and many others' advice, and plunk down the coin for a pair of Raritan Marine Elegances. The Smart Controller...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2016, 17:03
Replies: 59
Views: 18,178
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Refitting - best place in the world

Thanks, Jim!

I'm envious of your cruising grounds. I'll get to the South Pacific someday, and back to Oz too (spent a year in Sydney as an exchange student in '79)!

Cheers Mate,
Geoff
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2016, 15:57
Replies: 59
Views: 18,178
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Refitting - best place in the world

Ahoy Bud;

I can offer you a pretty good overview of the Trinidad option.

My story has become rather infamous on this board. In 2002 I bought the epitomé of a fixer-upper (I essentially got a...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 23-07-2015, 13:04
Replies: 5
Views: 2,967
Posted By Geoff S.
Volcano Alert!: Grenada and Environs

This email today forwarded by TTSA from Massey in Port of Spain:

The undersea volcano to the north of Grenada (Kick Em Jenny) is currently at ALERT LEVEL ORANGEdue to increased seismic activity: ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-07-2015, 08:56
Replies: 33
Views: 6,184
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Where should I sail 45' ketch for interior refit?

It sounds like you're already leaning towards and planning on Rio Dulce, but I can offer some applicable guidance regarding Trinidad. Not that I'm a poster child for the optimal major refit...I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2015, 20:06
Replies: 39
Views: 7,127
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Help build my solar setup

Well, duh! I should start a Web Surfing For Dummies thread... :) Thanks.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2015, 19:25
Replies: 39
Views: 7,127
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Help build my solar setup

Thanks, guys. It's a shame that most, including Sunpower, don't warrant them for marine use...though the second-hand story of them taking care of a boating customer anyway is encouraging. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2015, 09:27
Replies: 39
Views: 7,127
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Help build my solar setup

Excellent page, Bob, thanks!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-07-2015, 08:26
Replies: 39
Views: 7,127
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Help build my solar setup

Thanks for a very educational thread, folks. I'm doing some advance research on solar, with intentions of putting panels on some new davits which are being fabbed as we speak. As this follows a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-07-2015, 12:20
Replies: 119
Views: 23,011
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Do I need a holding tank? (legally speaking)

Ahoy, All;

This is perhaps off-topic, but a couple keyword searches didn't turn up anything else close: what about greywater?

I am right this moment finishing a complete re-design of all of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-05-2015, 08:44
Replies: 34
Views: 4,057
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Re-naming or not?

When I bought Diva, she had a name that triggered my gag reflex: "Pearl of Paradise". Ack. Superstition or no, there was no way I was going to be able to say that name over a radio with a straight...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 20-04-2015, 19:09
Replies: 421
Views: 42,587
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: April Giveaway: GMN Long Range WiFi Extender Systems

I'm hankerin' for a sat phone
Satellite Phones | Iridium | Inmarsat | Globalstar | Broadband and Narrowband Satellite | GMN (https://www.globalmarinenet.com/satellite-phones-and-terminals.php)

And...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 11-02-2013, 18:00
Replies: 681
Views: 80,718
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: February CF Giveaway - Win a Mantus Anchor!

Hoowee, that stainless one sure is purty, but if I "won" I'd have to go for function over fancy. 85 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor -...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-12-2012, 13:47
Replies: 60
Views: 8,209
Posted By Geoff S.
Re: Best Way To Go: Rebuild or Ready to Go

I think I'm the poster child of the Rebuild end of the continuum...currently in the eleventh year of a two-year refit. I got myself a "bargain boat fixer-upper", for a relative song ($10K for a...
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