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Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-06-2023, 10:56
Replies: 37
Views: 3,528
Posted By saltfree
Re: How long to get to Seattle from newbern n.c.

I love how detailed these responses are, from all the diligent folks that are actually imagining completing (or HAVE completed!) this trip themselves.

Meanwhile, the original question is one of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-03-2022, 05:36
Replies: 51
Views: 12,747
Posted By saltfree
Re: DSC Distress Calls --- I can't take it anymore!

We spent December and January cruising in the Canary Islands. The Spanish Coastguard would broadcast a DSC alert twice a day EVERYDAY to issue the same Pan Pan over and over. It was a generic notice...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-06-2021, 13:12
Replies: 17
Views: 8,735
Posted By saltfree
Re: B&G Zeus3/Navico trouble

I had this problem today after a software update via download. Here was the fix: re-download the update manually onto a micro SD card via a separate computer. Power down the unit, then insert card...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-09-2020, 09:26
Replies: 203
Views: 26,953
Posted By saltfree
Re: Using a generator while on the hook?

THIS!!! Exactly all of this. Sums it up perfectly, thank you.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-09-2020, 08:09
Replies: 203
Views: 26,953
Posted By saltfree
Re: Using a generator while on the hook?

You’re right, there is no comparison between our weather here and the brutal heat/humidity that you have. I have done a lot of cruising on the Chesapeake, and in the tropics— and I have used my gen...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-09-2020, 07:46
Replies: 203
Views: 26,953
Posted By saltfree
Re: Using a generator while on the hook?

But why do you have to? The technology is easily available to set up your electrical system so that it can handle a full night’s electrical load with stored energy. And if the answer is “because I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-09-2020, 07:31
Replies: 203
Views: 26,953
Posted By saltfree
Re: Using a generator while on the hook?

I have an inboard diesel that is quiet...
I would NEVER run it at night in an anchorage. Anyone that says “I can do whatever I want, it’s a free world, as long as I make me happy” is the type of...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-03-2020, 08:57
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By saltfree
Re: Plastimo EVO 165 PFDs (NEW)

Ah, OK. Thanks for the reply. I need 3 of them, and sooner than that (my wife and kids tried some on and like the fit better than any of the other ones). That was a great price you were selling them...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-03-2020, 20:36
Replies: 4
Views: 969
Posted By saltfree
Re: Plastimo EVO 165 PFDs (NEW)

I know this was awhile ago,... but did you sell these?...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 22-11-2019, 11:10
Replies: 40
Views: 9,711
Posted By saltfree
Re: Pirates in Gulf of Mexico?

A thread about piracy turning into a debate about firearms... I didn’t see that one coming...:biggrin:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-06-2019, 11:04
Replies: 35
Views: 5,232
Posted By saltfree
Re: Inexpensive but reliable 12v-120v inverter advice

Since you are in Canada... have you looked at Canadian Tire (especially when one of them goes on a 70% off sale!)? I had one of their MasterCraft inverters on my boat for several years, it worked...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-05-2019, 08:53
Replies: 77
Views: 16,046
Posted By saltfree
Re: Crossing the Strait of Georgia in a Dinghy

Sounds like you'd enjoy the Race 2 Alaska. Their boat's a cruise ship compared to some of the craft that compete (and complete!) in that race.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-05-2019, 08:50
Replies: 77
Views: 16,046
Posted By saltfree
Re: Crossing the Strait of Georgia in a Dinghy

Speaking of chuckles, I'm pretty sure he meant he was in a 30' boat, not 30' waves...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 12-05-2019, 10:03
Replies: 42
Views: 18,587
Posted By saltfree
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-03-2019, 17:59
Replies: 75
Views: 60,442
Posted By saltfree
Re: B&G for Cruisers: Is Zeus3 worth the cost vs Vulcan?

So, I ended up springing for the Zeus3 9”, which I plan to mount on the pedestal in the cockpit, along with a Triton, and the autopilot control pad. Sprung for the HALO24 radar as well, so the second...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2019, 11:46
Replies: 75
Views: 60,442
Posted By saltfree
Re: B&G for Cruisers: Is Zeus3 worth the cost vs Vulcan?

So I called up B&G to ask about multiple screens with the Vulcan line. A single Vulcan does have almost all the software features of the Zeus- but as previously pointed out, it is only an option if...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2019, 09:45
Replies: 75
Views: 60,442
Posted By saltfree
Re: B&G for Cruisers: Is Zeus3 worth the cost vs Vulcan?

I am planning a year of some serious bluewater passages,.... I'm just not sure what those serious bluewater features are on the Zeus3.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-02-2019, 09:39
Replies: 64
Views: 13,522
Posted By saltfree
Re: What do you think about Uma's new interior layout?

It will be far, far better than it ever was brand new. I just hope he remembers to get out and sail once in awhile though, even on his other boat. I fear he will spend all this time and money,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2019, 09:36
Replies: 75
Views: 60,442
Posted By saltfree
Re: B&G for Cruisers: Is Zeus3 worth the cost vs Vulcan?

I like having actual buttons too, but for $1079 USD for the Vulcan 9", vs $2299 USD for the Zeus3 9".... those are some pricey buttons!
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2019, 09:23
Replies: 75
Views: 60,442
Posted By saltfree
Re: B&G for Cruisers: Is Zeus3 worth the cost vs Vulcan?

In addition, on B&G's site, they bill the Vulcan as being for "Coastal Cruisers", while the Zeus3 is for "serious Bluewater Cruisers". Any features on the Z3 that would be useful for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2019, 09:11
Replies: 75
Views: 60,442
Posted By saltfree
B&G for Cruisers: Is Zeus3 worth the cost vs Vulcan?

With all the updates to the Vulcan line (specifically either the Vulcan 9 or Vulcan 12), are there any good reasons for a cruising sailor (NOT a racer!) to spend the extra money on the Zeus3 line? ...
Forum: Navigation 11-02-2019, 10:16
Replies: 184
Views: 18,103
Posted By saltfree
Re: Brain hurts - Working out course to steer

Yes, this method allows me to end up at point "D" when and where I want to... but it means I was steering against the current to do it. If I don't care whether I arrive at point "D", because I'm...
Forum: Navigation 11-02-2019, 09:52
Replies: 184
Views: 18,103
Posted By saltfree
Re: Brain hurts - Working out course to steer

A lot of people pointing out that electronics will allow you to constantly correct for current/leeway as things change, and that this will give you the shortest route (eg. across the English...
Forum: Our Community 11-02-2019, 09:38
Replies: 90
Views: 10,703
Posted By saltfree
Re: How Old Are We?

My wife and I are both 42, our daughters are 10 and 12. We may be in our prime earning years, but we've chosen to invest in a boat, and in our kids' childhoods instead of retirement investments...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-02-2019, 09:55
Replies: 64
Views: 13,522
Posted By saltfree
Re: What do you think about Uma's new interior layout?

Every used boat is a fixer-upper!
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