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Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification Yesterday, 11:31
Replies: 13
Views: 1,031
Posted By nmuir
Re: Boat Ownership - Spain

@cargar12. (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/cargar12-256126.html)

I purchased a US registered boat in Spain. I re-flagged it as Canadian and have been managing the 18 month VAT...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2024, 14:22
Replies: 8
PNW
Views: 713
Posted By nmuir
Re: PNW

Did San Fran to Vancouver (Canada) 1st week of July.

Did not want to try any bar crossings so carefully watched the weather window so we could safely make it (a) to Crescent City (no bar...
Forum: Powered Boats 08-04-2024, 13:51
Replies: 1
Views: 276
Posted By nmuir
Re: South Europe, Turkey - best ratio price marina and nice bays

I have also heard of and experienced the increased prices in Turkey and Croatia. The marina quote we got from Marmaris over doubled in 2-3 years.


We have had good luck with Preveza in Greece....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-03-2024, 16:18
Replies: 5
Views: 428
Posted By nmuir
Re: Velvet Drive Identification

My Cheoy Lee has CR2 transmissions. Different model boat, but may be a clue.


You also could call Hale Marine. I found them to be very helpful and knowledgable when trying to work out the same...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-03-2024, 10:28
Replies: 53
Views: 4,393
Posted By nmuir
Re: Mantas M1 or Sarca Excel

Another vote for the M1.


Had an M1 on a 50' pilothouse trawler, anchoring in deep water up north (up to 90') and so often on shorter 3:1 scope. Never had a problem.


So happy I got a 125# M1...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-02-2024, 20:10
Replies: 22
Views: 3,485
Posted By nmuir
Re: ??? 65hp Ford Lehman ???

A few thoughts:
* Head over the the sister forum https://www.trawlerforum.com/
Lots of Lehman info over there. Mainly 120HP but also some 80hp
* Re a prior post on injector pump oil changes. On...
Forum: Our Community 19-02-2024, 14:00
Replies: 41
Views: 3,284
Posted By nmuir
Re: Seattle to LA in March

Might be a better / alternate trip for your 1st adventure. That is a potentially meaty undertaking.

As others will confirm, it will all be about weather windows, and they are harder to find at...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-02-2024, 13:02
Replies: 88
Views: 18,424
Posted By nmuir
Re: Headsets for two-way communication?

Another vote for Sena SPH-10.
We tried radios and a PTT was a pain as often you need two hands to do your job. VOX also was not good particularly when windy/noisy, and decreasing sensitivity to deal...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 09-02-2024, 08:11
Replies: 3
Views: 565
Posted By nmuir
Re: Greek Bareboat advice

A few thoughts. As per yeloya it can be cold, and that translates to cold water. You will want your wetsuits. :) The other thing is there is not a lot to see underwater compared to the Caribbean. You...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-02-2024, 15:41
Replies: 60
Views: 7,023
Posted By nmuir
Re: What's your anchoring etiquette

It is all relative.
Cruising the Mediterranean summer showed us a lot about how close boats anchor together with people thinking it is just fine.

It is absolutely bonkers in the crowded...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 17-01-2024, 12:20
Replies: 7
Views: 923
Posted By nmuir
Re: Ideas for Eastern Med with 2 kids?

As per @DockHead.That is a lot of ground to cover! You (and the kids!) might enjoy slowing down and spending more time exploring and less time transiting. There is so much to see.



We have...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-11-2023, 13:28
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By nmuir
Legalities of 'salvaging' boats abandoned at sea?

A number of recent threads here and elsewhere on boats being abandoned by their skippers but seemingly remaining seaworthy - drifting into land, able to be repaired at sea, etc.

I remember someone...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-11-2023, 08:00
Replies: 2
Views: 612
Posted By nmuir
Re: Canadian License vs Registration/Bahamas

I acknowledge it is not answering your question, but as I understand legally it has to be registered. I know that the US turns a blind eye to it here in the PNW near the border where there are so...
Forum: Navigation 04-10-2023, 20:55
Replies: 28
Views: 2,784
Posted By nmuir
Re: Source for Canadian S-63 or S-57 Charts

I did write to the minister a number of years back stating that the electronic charts should be free as per the US for safety considerations, that via the paper copies I purchased I had - in effect -...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-09-2023, 21:13
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By nmuir
Re: Mast Exit Block - help identifing please

Thanks, and I get what you mean, but I have not been able to find any of a similar size from the typical vendors, hence trying to track them down!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-09-2023, 18:41
Replies: 5
Views: 384
Posted By nmuir
Mast Exit Block - help identifing please

Can anyone help me identify this mast exit block? I am having a tough time finding replacements.

It is from a 1981 52' Cheoy Lee. I spoke to an ex-Cheoy Lee Snr Manager and he confirmed it was not...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2023, 12:27
Replies: 9
Views: 665
Posted By nmuir
Re: Wet cell battery bubbling slowly with no charge or draw.

Thanks Wolfe10. I am in a remote location so no hydrometers nearby.
Knowedgeable speculation is fine. :smile:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2023, 11:43
Replies: 9
Views: 665
Posted By nmuir
Wet cell battery bubbling slowly with no charge or draw.

I am interested in learning what can cause a battery to bubble hydrogen when it is not being charged and there is no draw on it. It is happening with 2 different batteries.

Now I accept the...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 16-03-2023, 11:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,042
Posted By nmuir
Re: Inflatable kayaks and canoes

We have two Advanced Elements Airfusion kayaks for almost 10 years and have been very happy with them. They do take ~15 minutes each to setup but it is not difficult - like setting up a tent. They...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-03-2023, 16:42
Replies: 67
Views: 11,024
Posted By nmuir
Re: Rocna 55 (121lb) vs Mantus M1 (125lb)

Have had Mantuses (or is plural Mantai? :smile:) for over a decade, and purchased them over Rocnas based on the online tests others have mentioned.

The bolts have never caused any issues or been...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-03-2023, 13:13
Replies: 3
Views: 714
Posted By nmuir
Re: BG Velvet Drive not getting to neutral

My drive sometimes turns when in neutral - but with little or no force. You can stop it easily, and it is a bit slower than when in gear.

If not as simple as that, then I have had a good...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-02-2023, 10:56
Replies: 21
Views: 2,442
Posted By nmuir
Re: How do we stay in the EU area for 2 years?

Re Tunisia. It is inexpensive and pretty good. We stayed in Monastir. They are well set up for visiting cruisers. It is not a European country so amend your expectations accordingly, but good value,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2023, 18:44
Replies: 48
Views: 4,488
Posted By nmuir
Re: Keel Modification: Increase stability

Chainsaw is the way to go.


If you do you will be in good company. I attach a photo for fun. It is Bent Jespersen mid-series modifying the lead keel of Canada II, the 12 meter entry to the 1987...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-02-2023, 07:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By nmuir
Re: Help identifying an old roller furling system

Thanks! Much appreciated!


Never heard of them until now, and the solid rod design is a new one for me. Always something new to learn..... :)

A google search has references of 'bulletproof',...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-02-2023, 23:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,226
Posted By nmuir
Help identifying an old roller furling system

Hello. I am hoping someone can help me identify this old jib roller furling system.

As background, the boat is 1/2 way around the world from where I am, and a local rigger said that there is...
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