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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 04-03-2013, 07:05
Replies: 7
Views: 630
Posted By konakoma
LED Bulbs from CheaperThanDirt.com

Ordered 5 bayonet style bulbs online and received TOTALLY DIFFERENT BULBS, of no use to us at all. Website was then changed indicating bulbs no longer available, and bulbs returned for refund. Today...
Forum: Classified Ads 16-02-2013, 15:37
Replies: 30
For Sale: GARMIN AIS 300 VHF
Views: 1,062
Posted By konakoma
Re: GARMIN AIS 300 VHF

The system is SOLD.
Forum: Classified Ads 07-02-2013, 08:52
Replies: 30
For Sale: GARMIN AIS 300 VHF
Views: 1,062
Posted By konakoma
GARMIN AIS 300 VHF

This is a demo system installed on our yacht last year and is still under warranty. New at WM $1149. Sell $700 plus shipping Garmin describes as follows:


The Garmin VHF 300 AIS marine receiver...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 07-02-2013, 08:14
Replies: 681
Views: 15,352
Posted By konakoma
Re: February CF Giveaway - Win a Mantus Anchor!

Here's our pick

65 lbs Galvanized Steel Mantus Anchor - (http://mantusanchors.com/purchase-online/galvanized-steel-anchors/65-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/)
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-02-2013, 15:35
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By konakoma
Re: Edson In-line Grease Fittings

Thanks Mark. That's exactly what I wanted to know.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 05-02-2013, 15:30
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By konakoma
Marathon to Charlotte Amalie, USVIs

Shoving off after Thanksgiving this fall from S Florida for the USVis and looking for a crew person to help with my 44. Plan on taking the easy, slow route through Bahamas, T&Cs, DR, PR, Spanish VIs...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-02-2013, 15:03
Replies: 2
Views: 153
Posted By konakoma
Edson In-line Grease Fittings

Broke a grease nipple and have to replace with new in-line grease module. Never done this-can someone that has advise whether the whole cable system has to be disconnected from the quadrant to re &...
Forum: Great Lakes 01-02-2013, 16:30
Replies: 57
Views: 3,029
Posted By konakoma
Ottawakyle is right on point, and as another...

Ottawakyle is right on point, and as another pilot/sailor I can add that they are very co related-aerodyniics, weather, situational awareness,maintenance and experience. And before you spend the big...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-02-2013, 16:21
Replies: 68
Views: 2,162
Posted By konakoma
Offshore is an ocean leg where the destination is...

Offshore is an ocean leg where the destination is well beyond the horizon, away from the port of departure, like Norfolk to Bermuda. The great lakes are inland trips, as challenging as they may be (...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-01-2013, 16:41
Replies: 16
Views: 866
Posted By konakoma
Re: Aluminum Fuel Tanks

Andrew's point about quality of construction is on point. Our Morgan 44 has 2 x 50 gal aluminum tanks, which are drained and pressure tested every 2 years. The welds are the problem, and not just the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-01-2013, 02:57
Replies: 382
Views: 27,419
Posted By konakoma
Re: Security - What do You Do ?

Always feel secure with my service issue Colt M1911 45 ACP on board
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-01-2013, 19:31
Replies: 164
Views: 11,223
Posted By konakoma
Re: Is the Cruising Lifestyle Dying ?

Last winter when we arrived at Georgetown, Bahamas there were over 200 boats on the hook or the mooring balls at St Francis. We met 20 something US college grads on boats as small as 26', married 30...
Forum: Classified Ads 03-01-2013, 11:02
Replies: 0
For Sale: GARMIN VHF 300 AIS
Views: 379
Posted By konakoma
GARMIN VHF 300 AIS

This is a brand new demo unit installed on our Morgan 44 CC last year (2012), as can be seen in the photos, and is still under warranty.
It is on NMEA network with GMR 4010, and the AIS targets...
Forum: Commercial Posts 08-10-2012, 12:50
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By konakoma
Re: Teak Swim Platform

Thanks for calling Bill. Here is a pic of the platform folded up for a voyage, as requested. We designed it to fit under the factory installed step, and it adds no additional length to the boat. That...
Forum: Commercial Posts 05-10-2012, 07:14
Replies: 3
Views: 820
Posted By konakoma
Teak Swim Platform

Custom made to fit your sailboat’s transom, these hand crafted teak swim/dive platforms are designed to fit reverse, conventional and flat transom boats. They fold up for bluewater voyages and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2012, 14:44
Replies: 20
Views: 1,222
Posted By konakoma
The portabote is great for securing on the struts...

The portabote is great for securing on the struts of a floatplane on a fly in fishing trip. Low profile cost only 4 kts on our C180 and did not notice need for extra rudder. The bottom is too soft...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 20-08-2012, 16:23
Replies: 30
Views: 1,948
Posted By konakoma
Re: RNC closes bridges on Florida's Gulf Coast for a week

Well said Brian. Am a charter boat (sail) Captain in Madeira Beach, and any sailing vessels approaching the area with an emergency can run to shelter at Pass a Grill (no drawbridge) just south of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-06-2012, 11:10
Replies: 114
Views: 8,021
Posted By konakoma
Re: NADA vs. YachtWorld - Grrrrrrr

You should heed the advice from svfinnishline and find a good broker. You are correct about the vast majority being lying sleeze (and they collectively make 20% of the money). You need one of the top...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-06-2012, 13:13
Replies: 0
Views: 362
Posted By konakoma
Regal 2 by Gas Systems Inc 4 burner parts

Have this range on our Morgan 44 CC and need to replace all electronic igniters. Does anyone that has this unit know where to get parts? Hate to replace it. Hate to replace as it works great and...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 24-04-2012, 12:10
Replies: 1
Views: 744
Posted By konakoma
SCUBA TANK REFILLS

Have a new Northern Lights 5 KW Genset on board and would like to hear from anyone who refills scuba tanks with a genset powered air compressor vs a gas driven MaxAir 35
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-02-2012, 10:14
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By konakoma
Re: Yanmar 80A Alternator Upgrade

Thanks for the responses. Installed the new upgrade alternator before departing seller's marina, and when we test ran the engine, the volt meter showed a solid 14.5 volts. During the 4 hour motor...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-01-2012, 13:29
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By konakoma
Yanmar 80A Alternator Upgrade

Just installed a brand new 80A Hitachi on our Yanmar 4JH-T(B)E and it powered just fine on test, but after a 4 hour motor trip up the coast it quit supplying power like the previous one. New to us...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-09-2011, 09:06
Replies: 187
Views: 13,509
Posted By konakoma
Re: Music to Sail by . . .

Gettin ready for our next cruise, like "Headin South" by Jack Mosley. Totally motivating.

http://www.google.ca/images/icons/sectionized_ui/play_c.gif

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