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Forum: Cruising News & Events 03-08-2009, 18:37
Replies: 39
Views: 5,642
Posted By pogo
I was at Key West looking toward the setting sun,...

I was at Key West looking toward the setting sun, but the only "flash" of green I saw was tourists handing dollars to the local vendors at Mallory Square.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-07-2009, 18:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Posted By pogo
Is 170 too Large to Furl?

I recently exchanged my "hank on" jib to a furling system for a better life, since I sail a littlle short handed most of the time.

I have a 110 percent jib made over to fit the furling system....
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 15-07-2009, 18:00
Replies: 213
Views: 25,798
Posted By pogo
Try steeping coffee bags!

I like tea, iced or hot. The wife is spoiled with home roasted beans from around the world.
But when we sail, a cup of hot coffee is more challenging to make. It was the wife's suggestion to use...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-11-2008, 10:19
Replies: 11
Views: 21,888
Posted By pogo
Thanks for the ideas and information everyone. ...

Thanks for the ideas and information everyone.

I will try them. With much appeciation for the helpful thoughts.

Thank you

:smiling:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-09-2008, 14:25
Replies: 11
Views: 21,888
Posted By pogo
Teak wood blackened spots, any cure?

Somewhere in the past, prior to my ownership, I think water has wicked up under the teak cabin sole on my boat.
The wood (teak) sole has blackened in some spots, noticeably where the wood is...
Forum: Meets & Greets 11-08-2008, 19:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Posted By pogo
Welcome Jim. I plan to visit my brother in...

Welcome Jim.

I plan to visit my brother in WPB FL this year. Recall how long it took you to get down there from MD? Did you take the outside or inland?

Pogo
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-08-2008, 18:57
Replies: 0
Views: 2,504
Posted By pogo
Plastic Drinking Water Jugs

Has any one else experienced finding their reserve fresh water jugs, empty and didn't last the duration of thier trip?

With tanks full of fresh water, we added a number of store bought jugs of...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 11-08-2008, 18:09
Replies: 76
Views: 16,233
Posted By pogo
Often I hear it is better not to resist and...

Often I hear it is better not to resist and simply give robbers the loot. Does anyone know if the victims were; #1 boarded (as opposed to being off the boat at time of attack)
#2. resisted? (the...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 20-07-2008, 02:42
Replies: 29
Views: 5,035
Posted By pogo
Lat9, I am due to renew June 09, and was...

Lat9,

I am due to renew June 09, and was told to wait until "renewal" when I would be issued both. They didn't mention if it was going to cost more (it usually does) or if it would be additional...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-07-2008, 19:43
Replies: 6
Views: 4,557
Posted By pogo
WOW the autohelm gods must be with you!! ...

WOW the autohelm gods must be with you!!

Could it have been the compass connections, were poor? I have heard of low voltage causing problems.

Nice to hear it is working, rather, that they...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-07-2008, 03:34
Replies: 37
Views: 14,636
Posted By pogo
It occurs to me, the nut of this conversational...

It occurs to me, the nut of this conversational thread has become discussion akin to how to avoid a red light by cutting through the gas station parking lot.

I am not a lawyer, but I do know,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-07-2008, 03:00
Replies: 7
Views: 6,346
Posted By pogo
It was a surprise to me, but the Manual for...

It was a surprise to me, but the Manual for Autohelm 3000 indicates it can be controlled by radio navigation device through a standard NMEA 0183 plug in attachment.
So save your planned course on...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-07-2008, 02:49
Replies: 6
Views: 4,557
Posted By pogo
I have the AH300 as a part of my boat package...

I have the AH300 as a part of my boat package also.

I am not an expert on it but;

1. recall reading in the manual that the control box was to be installed in vertical manner (not to exceed 45...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 05-06-2008, 19:27
Replies: 35
Views: 11,009
Posted By pogo
"Was the above exchange via telephone?" Yes...

"Was the above exchange via telephone?"

Yes Beau, and a real live FCC person was on the other end, too.

Cheers

Pogo
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 04-06-2008, 21:44
Replies: 106
Views: 14,180
Posted By pogo
I was boarded once in 30 years of boating. ...

I was boarded once in 30 years of boating.

My brother on the other hand was boarded everytime he came back from sea, over a period of 6 months, one year.
He happened to be operating near a...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 04-06-2008, 21:28
Replies: 35
Views: 11,009
Posted By pogo
Beau, I don't think I am in disagreement with...

Beau, I don't think I am in disagreement with Bill or you. I simply decided to copy the rules for all to see for themselves.

When I personally inquired of FCC, (as a licensed ham)
"Do I need a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2008, 06:01
Replies: 21
Views: 13,995
Posted By pogo
Ahha! Paul, you have absolutely hit it on the...

Ahha! Paul, you have absolutely hit it on the head.

Pogo
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-06-2008, 22:39
Replies: 5
Views: 997
Posted By pogo
Hi Lisa, Welcome! May our house be your...

Hi Lisa,

Welcome! May our house be your house too.

One thing is certain for those who have questions, they will get answers on this site.

PS If the answers aren't "dead on" correct,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-06-2008, 22:09
Replies: 21
Views: 13,995
Posted By pogo
Off shore worthy boats? Certainly the factors you...

Off shore worthy boats? Certainly the factors you mentioned above are a consideration, including the crew.

Equipment on board, self steering vanes, tankage for water and or fuel, epirb, HF...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 03-06-2008, 21:47
Replies: 35
Views: 11,009
Posted By pogo
You can read it all here; FCC Radio...

You can read it all here;

FCC Radio Licenses - USCG Navigation Center (https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/MARCOMMS/othrcoms/fcc.htm)

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 permits recreational boaters to...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 03-06-2008, 14:54
Replies: 35
Views: 11,009
Posted By pogo
Ship's station license is not needed if

If you are not a commercial boat, not travelling to a foreign country (islands) according to FCC, a ships station license is not needed. I just got my ship's station license and it cost over $100.00,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-04-2008, 19:52
Replies: 30
Views: 9,846
Posted By pogo
I will do the Dockyards, thanks. Thanks for the...

I will do the Dockyards, thanks. Thanks for the advice on shallows. Time is closing and I am not certain everything on the boat will be ready on May 15th.
I am determined to go, weather permitting....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-04-2008, 09:24
Replies: 3
Views: 2,413
Posted By pogo
Practically speaking, a "prop shop" guy can...

Practically speaking, a "prop shop" guy can estimate how many rpm's a "propellor pitch" will turn in a given distance. So at 5 knots (average sailboat speed presumed) the distance and rpm could be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-04-2008, 09:01
Replies: 42
Views: 25,480
Posted By pogo
I bought one last fall. The instruction paper...

I bought one last fall.
The instruction paper indicates a need to insulate between dissimilar metals with an anti-oxidant to prohibit corrosive action in salt air environments. Specifically and...
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-04-2008, 09:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,292
Posted By pogo
Welcome LIZ, I loved the Med, especially...

Welcome LIZ,

I loved the Med, especially south of France ports.
I hope to get back to the Med in a year or so. Lucky you!!

I'm now in the Chesapeake Bay, soon to leave for Bermuda.
Fair...
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