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Anchoring & Mooring
19-01-2024, 06:43
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NO to Strobe anchor lights (please!)
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7,934
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JasonS
Re: NO to Strobe anchor lights (please!)
The use of strobes has also become a problem in some of the anchorages in the Bahamas.
Maybe all the other boats should just hail “the boat with the flashing strobe, are you in need of assistance?...
Forum:
Navigation
15-01-2024, 07:05
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The Death of the Cruising Guide Book
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11,990
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JasonS
Re: The Death of the Cruising Guide Book
We use whatever reference sources we can to validate our planning and then try to share with the community.
So I’m a Contributing Editor for Waterway Guide, a beta tester for Aqua Map, and a...
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Multihull Sailboats
29-12-2023, 15:11
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Antares 44 vs Seawind 1260
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4,367
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JasonS
Re: Antares 44 vs Seawind 1260
If You find a Manta owner, most are happy to give a tour. The two that own a dock in Oriental are both in the Bahamas for the season, as are we. The only Manta I know that is staying North right...
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Multihull Sailboats
29-12-2023, 07:15
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Antares 44 vs Seawind 1260
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4,367
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JasonS
Re: Antares 44 vs Seawind 1260
Antares are beautiful boats. There were quite a few in Oriental NC next to our friends dock. Which leads me to another option to consider if you can’t find the right Antares, a Manta 42 or Manta 40....
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Lithium Power Systems
29-09-2023, 12:12
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Planning My Lithium Power System - Looking for Feedback
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4,190
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JasonS
Re: Planning My Lithium Power System - Looking for Feedback
The LiTime batteries are an “inexpensive” brand of battery whose BMS does not do all the functions you’d want in a house bank for a sailboat. Furthermore, you can’t use more than 4 in parallel, so...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
09-12-2022, 07:19
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Spectra 380c - 5ug Prefilter keeps Emptying
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295
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Spectra 380c - 5ug Prefilter keeps Emptying
Problem has been solved. The issue said “air leak” to me the entire time. I disconnected and checked everything from thruhull through the filters with no success. Even tried housings independently...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
06-12-2022, 18:54
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Spectra 380c - 5ug Prefilter keeps Emptying
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295
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JasonS
Spectra 380c - 5ug Prefilter keeps Emptying
We have a Spectra 380c (same as Spectra 200c but with two feed pumps). We have All manual controls. It is fitted with both a 20ug and a 5ug prefilter. We’ve been at a dock for 6 months and have...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
19-11-2022, 07:27
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Yellowbrick - am I looking at the most affordable iridium tracking and messaging?
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3,152
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Yellowbrick - am I looking at the most affordable iridium tracking and messaging?
We’ve used a family member onshore to send long Zoleo to Zoleo app text weather updates (950+ characters) and it works but obviously is manual.
OCENS also offers Spotcast Weather for $10 monthly...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
19-11-2022, 06:16
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16
Yellowbrick - am I looking at the most affordable iridium tracking and messaging?
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3,152
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JasonS
Re: Yellowbrick - am I looking at the most affordable iridium tracking and messaging?
Hi Davil,
We’ve been at a dock for hurricane season, but will turn the Zoleo back on in just a few weeks before leaving for the Bahamas. I still think it’s the best deal out there unless you need...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
15-08-2022, 06:43
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Balmar alternator fire
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5,775
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Balmar alternator fire
I have no experience with Balmar, but it seems that emailing/calling them and speaking with someone in senior management would be worthwhile. They may be interested in having you return it for...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
29-06-2022, 14:55
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Questionable Marine Policies Part 2
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5,892
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JasonS
Re: Questionable Marine Policies Part 2
There are great, good, and not so good yards. Leave a review to help others decide if it’s the type of yard that suits their needs. More and more yards and marinas are being bought for expensive high...
Forum:
Boat Ownership & Making a Living
17-06-2022, 20:05
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Oh no. A thousand bees on the furler
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6,588
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JasonS
Re: Oh no. A thousand bees on the furler
We had a hive in our mast about a decade ago. Took three visits from a beekeeper to get rid of them. Honeycomb was attached to the spare halyard. Tried smoke. Didn’t work. Tried spraying chemicals....
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Multihull Sailboats
09-06-2022, 14:20
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Why don't catamarans have boom vangs?
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19,455
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Why don't catamarans have boom vangs?
Manta catamarans have rigid boom vangs. The first ones were solid and not easily adjustable. After that they came with US Spars or Garhauer adjustable boom vangs. They work well.
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
08-06-2022, 06:51
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For Sale:
Rigging Business in Saint Petersburg Florida
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2,014
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Rigging Business in Saint Petersburg Florida
Congratulations on running an important business and your impending retirement. Have you spoken with Curt at Keys Rigging. He took over that business several years ago and is a valued member of the...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
21-05-2022, 06:32
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Not sure if this is allowed but I'd really like your input.
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6,151
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JasonS
Re: Not sure if this is allowed but I'd really like your input.
There are at least two apps/websites that do what you are suggesting in addition to the ones already discussed.
Aqua Map has a function called “Live Sharing”. Once activated you can view other...
Forum:
Navigation
17-05-2022, 15:39
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145
Best iPad chart/navigation app
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23,110
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Best iPad chart/navigation app
We are fans of Aqua Map. I just wrote an article about using it for our first season in the Bahamas. We had a great experience also using it in the US from West coast of Florida around and up to...
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Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members!
11-05-2022, 15:27
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170
[ended] MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends May 24, 2022
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15,668
Posted By
JasonS
re: [ended] MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends May 24, 2022
Love Mantus! Have Mantus 55lb anchor, anchor guard, and chain hooks.
Getting close to needing
https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/small-mantus-bridle-catamaran/
And wouldn’t be bad to put our...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
22-04-2022, 10:30
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31
Best prices for ropes replacement
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5,006
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Best prices for ropes replacement
We replaced and upgraded all our running rigging on our catamaran in 2021. We bought NE Viper 10mm and 11mm from Defender. The prices were excellent. We also bought some Sampson MLX3 in 6mm for our...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
27-03-2022, 11:54
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16
Yellowbrick - am I looking at the most affordable iridium tracking and messaging?
Views:
3,152
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Yellowbrick - am I looking at the most affordable iridium tracking and messaging?
We’ve been using Zoleo for 2 seasons. They offer 3 plans - $20 for 25 satellite messages, $35 for 250, and $50 for unlimited. Their app allows 950 character messages to be shared which is a big...
Forum:
Liveaboard's Forum
19-03-2022, 10:56
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55
Best liveaboard and cruising choice
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9,449
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Best liveaboard and cruising choice
Don’t knock cats out just because of cost. Your budget, assuming you have money to maintain the boat, is definitely doable.
We’ve owned our Manta 40 for 10 years, cruising full time for last 2...
Forum:
The Sailor's Confessional
04-03-2022, 06:57
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194
Jerry cans are unusable
Views:
29,133
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Jerry cans are unusable
Shaker siphon! They are inexpensive and readily available at Amazon or auto part stores.
We also use a MR Funnel to filter diesel before it goes into the tank from Jerry cans.
Forum:
Marine Electronics
22-02-2022, 12:13
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51
DSC Distress Calls --- I can't take it anymore!
Views:
12,545
Posted By
JasonS
Re: DSC Distress Calls --- I can't take it anymore!
We've had the Vesper Cortex since the month it became available (August 2020). And yes, as an early adopter there have definitely been some challenges. 98% of which Vesper has done a fantastic job...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
19-02-2022, 10:04
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24
Safe mooring and Multihulls - costs
Views:
3,838
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Safe mooring and Multihulls - costs
It all depends on where and how the marina is set up. Most places we dock our catamaran are the same or similar to monohulls, but they have side tie docks. Sometimes these are more exposed than docks...
Forum:
Navigation
11-02-2022, 10:23
Replies:
53
Navionics charts any good for Bahamas after their 2018 revisions?
Views:
14,011
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Navionics charts any good for Bahamas after their 2018 revisions?
We have been in the Exumas the last 3+ weeks and have slowly worked our way from Allens Cay to Cave Cay, just south of Farmers.
We have a Raymarine Axiom Pro with NAVIONICS Platinum updated 2022...
Forum:
Seamanship & Boat Handling
07-02-2022, 15:22
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42
Reasonable and Responsible Offshore Practice
Views:
7,974
Posted By
JasonS
Re: Reasonable and Responsible Offshore Practice
Reasonable and Responsible. How about we start with some of these
- boat maintained well (good to have a checklist - engine running well, bilge pumps operational, charts updated, VHF checked, etc)...
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