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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-04-2024, 12:56
Replies: 51
Views: 3,931
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Battery Cable Crimping Tool

Bought one from Horror Freight years ago; worked perfectly and was borrowed many times by other sailors who liked it as well....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-02-2024, 04:03
Replies: 70
Views: 7,554
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: 10 REASONS NOT TO BUY VIKING PROPANE CYLINDERS.

I was able to get mine filled at Ace Hardware, many miles from Pensacola. No trouble getting them filled in the Bahamas. That said, I would never buy them again.
Forum: Navigation 20-09-2021, 07:23
Replies: 141
Views: 23,743
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Seen various people say to never use a phone/tablet for navigation. Why?

At the helm, I have an Axiom, which I use for Radar, AIS, and to insure that my iPad running Aqua Charts & Navionics are in agreement with the Axiom. We also follow along with paper charts. Under the...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-05-2021, 08:48
Replies: 6
For Sale: Portland Pudgy
Views: 1,531
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Portland Pudgy

Here are some pictures of the Pudgy showing the repaired areas.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 20-05-2021, 06:17
Replies: 6
For Sale: Portland Pudgy
Views: 1,531
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Portland Pudgy

I was pretty sure I knew what a "boat" was until I saw several Portland Pudgy dinghies listed for sale & sold in this very forum.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 19-05-2021, 11:37
Replies: 6
For Sale: Portland Pudgy
Views: 1,531
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Portland Pudgy

Thank you for your helpful comment.

Best regards,

Leo
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 12-05-2021, 08:18
Replies: 6
For Sale: Portland Pudgy
Views: 1,531
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Portland Pudgy

I bought the Portland Pudgy new in 2016 and used it extensively in the Bahamas; unfortunately, our Pudgy received some bumps and bruises from Hurricane Sally, but unlike our sailboat, it survived....
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 30-04-2021, 13:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Duct insulation for storage

On another note, I do love the foil covered bubble insulation. Adding a layer over the air conditioning ducting totally eliminated the condensation moisture problem in my lazarettes. You can cut it...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 30-04-2021, 13:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Duct insulation for storage

Yeah, I keep the Boone's Farm and JTS Brown hidden away.

Fair winds,

Leo
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 30-04-2021, 08:17
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Duct insulation for storage

I’ve always admired the custom teak storage dividers below the sole boards, but I don’t have the skills to make them, so I used the two bubble foil covered duct insulation. It’s padded, waterproof,...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-04-2021, 03:42
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Spectra 150 Watermaker

Thank you, Ben; we replaced our boat with a Sun Odyssey 40.3, very similar to our SO 40. Bought it in New Jersey in November and sailed it back to Pensacola, enjoying two kinds of conditions: cold...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-04-2021, 10:11
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: ICOM 402 & AT 140 Automatic Tuner

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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-04-2021, 06:39
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Spectra 150 Watermaker

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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-04-2021, 04:38
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Spectra 150 Watermaker

It is a 12v system. I'll take some photographs later today and post them.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-04-2021, 12:36
Replies: 5
Views: 845
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Spectra 150 Watermaker

This Spectra Watermaker was removed from our sailboat after it was crunched by hurricane Sally. It was bought new in September 2015 and was last used it in 2016 in The Bahamas.

It is complete,...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-04-2021, 11:18
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: ICOM 402 & AT 140 Automatic Tuner

Please excuse my error; it is, of course, an 802 SSB radio. Sigh...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-04-2021, 10:25
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By Leo Ticheli
ICOM 402 & AT 140 Automatic Tuner

ICOM 402 SSB with speaker, microphone, AT-140 automatic tuner, and rope antenna.

Unit was in perfect condition when removed from our sailboat after hurricane Sally. I bought it from Defender in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-03-2021, 10:13
Replies: 69
Views: 10,322
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Solar panel and AC advice

In Pensacola, which is in the panhandle of north Florida, during the peak summer, sleeping inside the boat is usually unbearable, even at anchor with a little breeze. The cockpit is the only refuge...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-02-2021, 06:36
Replies: 104
Views: 9,945
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Just for fun, what would you do with a million dollars

Keep buying anchors until the money ran out.
Forum: Other 18-05-2020, 06:45
Replies: 61
Views: 9,926
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Recommendations for places to move on Florida's gulf side?

Perhaps you could take a nice drive along our Gulf towns from Pensacola and on down to find the job and vibe that fits. I love Pensacola, but everyplace has charms.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 26-01-2020, 08:06
Replies: 61
Views: 18,371
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: watermakers

Our Spectra 150 has been perfect for us, but if I were doing it again, I might well be tempted to go with Rainman to avoid the additional thruhull and other installation costs.

Fair winds,
Leo
Forum: Our Community 01-11-2019, 08:14
Replies: 91
Views: 13,695
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: UK Airport security and a VHF handheld.

My favorite Gatwick security question was, "are you carrying anything that could be used as a weapon?"
Answering "no" is an obvious lie, but the only choice if one wishes to avoid unpleasant delays,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-10-2019, 06:56
Replies: 17
Views: 7,989
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: WHAT DO YOU USE TO STOP MOLD UNDER A FOAM MATTRESS

We are in Florida where it's almost as wet above the waterline as below; we've been using Hypervent for years with zero mold. You may be able to find something else, but Hypervent absolutely works...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-10-2019, 12:58
Replies: 165
Views: 47,184
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Why do friends feel so entitled to come on the boat?

Perhaps your brother in law will read your post and solve your problem by changing plans, but it could create others. Have you considered this possibility?

As for your Aunt and Uncle, have they...
Forum: Navigation 30-08-2019, 06:43
Replies: 102
Views: 13,469
Posted By Leo Ticheli
Re: Radar or no radar?

Nothing can replace Radar in fog.

Fair winds,
Leo
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