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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-11-2020, 16:09
Replies: 42
Views: 7,762
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Can Dyneema Chafe through Stainless Steel? Yes!

We have heard reports here in French Polynesia that accelerated wear and corrosion can happen especially in the Marquesas. The bottom is made up of finely ground volcanic rock and soil. More than one...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-11-2020, 13:32
Replies: 74
Views: 11,290
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: How often you dive to see your anchor after anchoring?

We do check our Mantus when possible. Here in French Polynesia we have been motoring forward after setting the anchor and can usually see it from the bow. We were anchored in Martinique when a buddy...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 07-11-2020, 12:04
Replies: 64
Views: 23,430
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: exceeding inflatable outboard hp rating

So true and then you end up in Panama and poof tickets get written for no pfd's. The US influence is still hanging around generating revenue for the government. Thankfully the times we forgot to wear...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-11-2020, 10:46
Replies: 49
Views: 6,780
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Why not corded tool for electric winch alternative?

We have the Milwaukee corded version that we use for that purpose. 4 years no problem. Our catamaran also uses a boom derick to raise the dinghy instead of davits. We often use it to quickly raise...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-11-2020, 11:29
Replies: 32
Views: 4,890
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Common Rail Experience?

As the owner of an automotive repair shop where we specialized in diesel repair I wouldn't trade our old Yanmars for new CR versions. We had all the latest testing equipment and I can tell you the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-11-2020, 01:27
Replies: 213
Views: 26,309
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: AGM Battery Failure - Two Sets in Two Years

Considering the repeat failure you've experienced I would recommend doing a capacity test on the new batteries before installing them. This will tell you if they are healthy and give you a baseline...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-11-2020, 17:02
Replies: 6
Views: 1,066
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Magnum 2812 issues

I hope you have better luck with Magnum than I did. After the third failure now out of warranty I tossed it in the dumpster.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-09-2020, 08:03
Replies: 94
Views: 19,099
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Is a 40 cat enough to sail oceans?

Sorry for the post after consuming rum! The main point was the mono owners who get on here to bash catamarans are annoying. It gets old seeing this on so many threads.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-09-2020, 22:33
Replies: 94
Views: 19,099
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Is a 40 cat enough to sail oceans?

I guess mono boys are seriously intimidated by catamarans. Why else would they get all worked up and post their dribble on a catamaran page? If you are a powerboat girl or mono girl just move along....
Forum: Destinations 28-11-2019, 16:10
Replies: 3
Views: 1,417
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Louisiana Coast Marinas

Lakeshore Marina in Slidell, La
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 04-07-2019, 02:15
Replies: 34
Views: 7,874
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Circumnavigators vs Mt Everest

How many times have had your boat shipped around the world so far? Have you been out of the sight of land yet?
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 04-04-2019, 00:39
Replies: 8
Views: 6,975
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Florida to California

Cartagena was amazing as was the Panama canal transit. San Blas Islands were beautiful but the Bahamas were even better in my opinion.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 18-12-2018, 11:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,580
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Help Us Plan Our Eastern Caribbean Trip

Wine and food in Marin Martinique. Rum in St Thomas or the D.R. and if I remember right fuel was cheapest in Puerto Rico. Don't buy any French rhum!
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 18-12-2018, 07:43
Replies: 16
Views: 2,580
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Help Us Plan Our Eastern Caribbean Trip

We did that run last season and it's tough but worth it. Study the book to understand the strategy of getting east especially past the D.R. and Puerto Rico. Learn to recognize a weather window and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-11-2018, 13:01
Replies: 2
Views: 657
Posted By tunnelvision
Cartagena agents

Hi we will be cruising to Cartegena very soon and would like to have an agent lined up for check in. Who did you use and contact information please! Thanks Mike SV MOJO
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-11-2018, 18:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,999
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Where to Liveaboard South East US? Lagoon 450

If you don't mind being a little further north check out Bay St Louis Marina. Probably $300.00 a month for your boat.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 09-11-2018, 16:55
Replies: 26
Views: 5,832
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Easiest location to ease into the cruising lifestyle

Bahamas then ease up the east coast for hurricane season. Or you can go for the gusto and beat all the way down to Grenada like we did.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 21-10-2018, 19:17
Replies: 7
Views: 4,411
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: GRENADA TO CURACAO (ABCs)

We are in Bonaire now and the run from Martinique was nice! I would head up to Marin Martinique and provision then leave from there. If you can't do this passage sailing is not for you! We are on SV...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-09-2018, 05:34
Replies: 35
Views: 7,650
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Water Proofing a Miwaukee Right Angle Drill as a electric winch handel

We use our inverter to run it.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-08-2018, 19:17
Replies: 35
Views: 7,650
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Water Proofing a Miwaukee Right Angle Drill as a electric winch handel

We bought the 110v Milwaukee right angle to go up the mast and lift the dinghy. Plenty power and no issues.
Forum: Our Community 18-08-2018, 04:13
Replies: 51
Views: 9,872
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Is it possible to sail entire Caribbean with no night sailing?

Get comfortable with your new boat in moderate conditions. Then take it offshore and get used to sailing in the open ocean. After that you're ready for an overnight run. We just completed the thorny...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-07-2018, 07:33
Replies: 81
Views: 16,896
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Time to Brag on Your #liveaboard hacks

Ospho is a liquid rust remover you can buy at most chandeliers.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-07-2018, 06:25
Replies: 126
Views: 41,747
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Attaching anchor chain to bridle?

We have the Mantus bridle also and it has been reliable other than the plastic clip breaking. We recently had a failure of one side of the bridle due to chafe while anchored in shallow water. Our...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-07-2018, 07:15
Replies: 81
Views: 16,896
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Time to Brag on Your #liveaboard hacks

A spray bottle with Ospho in it and one with water makes quick work of rust stains. Spray a mist of the Ospho let it sit a couple minutes then rinse with the water spray bottle. We have found nothing...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 20-07-2018, 18:24
Replies: 61
Views: 10,037
Posted By tunnelvision
Re: Fastracking to a PhD in Anchoring

If we are forced to take a mooring we always back down on it hard to test it's integrity.
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