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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-02-2022, 04:13
Replies: 15
Views: 2,898
Posted By Allan S
Re: how to remove rust from swage rig fittings

Watching; same issue here.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 29-08-2021, 08:35
Replies: 123
Views: 8,419
Posted By Allan S
Re: Mexican Navy vaccinated us

We walked up to the vaccination center at the Karl Marx, (yes, that Karl Marx), and asked. They had no reservations in giving us the jabs.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 29-08-2021, 08:33
Replies: 123
Views: 8,419
Posted By Allan S
Re: Mexican Navy vaccinated us

I started this thread to state how pleased I was getting vaccinated with little effort and cost. It sure turned into quite the show. Not my intention at all.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 28-08-2021, 06:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,050
Posted By Allan S
A moped confession

Arrived in Progreso Yucatan, Mexico six weeks ago. Bought a moped, have not ridden motorized two wheels in decades. You see where this is heading.

Re-learning on back roads. That was the mistake....
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 28-08-2021, 06:29
Replies: 123
Views: 8,419
Posted By Allan S
Re: Mexican Navy vaccinated us

NaClDog, they had the contact info posted so we took pictures of it. Still have to do download it. Am in no rush.

Paul L, did not get the ones we wanted, (physer or Moderna, those were used up).
...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 27-08-2021, 20:00
Replies: 81
Views: 12,664
Posted By Allan S
Re: Victron Disappointment

Exactly the same problem with us! Tried cleaning the corrosion out but no luck.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 27-08-2021, 18:41
Replies: 123
Views: 8,419
Posted By Allan S
Re: Mexican Navy vaccinated us

Yes, we got papers, in Spanish. We have to pay for an English translation.
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 27-08-2021, 18:23
Replies: 123
Views: 8,419
Posted By Allan S
Mexican Navy vaccinated us

The wonderful Mexican Navy just vaccinated 3 boatloads of Canadian sailors. Sounds like a lot but it was just 5 cruisers in all. Painless and hassle free. I feel good about it.

Still masking up...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 08-08-2021, 17:57
Replies: 12
Views: 1,508
Posted By Allan S
Re: Chameleon dinghy rub-rail protection

Like Bill O, a firehouse. We also inserted a 1" rope in the hose for good measure.
Forum: Powered Boats 22-03-2021, 07:03
Replies: 96
Views: 14,737
Posted By Allan S
Re: How often do you change oil.

Once a year, or every 100 hours. Perkins 4-107.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-03-2021, 13:57
Replies: 149
Views: 20,846
Posted By Allan S
Re: Anyone not using Honda portable generator?

Every bolt and screw rusted out in two years. Warantee guy said it was because it was left outside therefore no warranty coverage. I just left it in the shop and walked away from it. I could have...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-03-2021, 08:23
Replies: 268
Views: 33,253
Posted By Allan S
Re: What was/is your bug out number?

Me, at 55, the wife was 46. Had two small pensions and with both combined, still under the Canadian poverty line. Solution? Leave North America behind. I am now just shy of 60.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-03-2021, 13:11
Replies: 149
Views: 20,846
Posted By Allan S
Re: Anyone not using Honda portable generator?

My two cents; if you don't use a Honda, just buy a cheap throwaway from Harbor Freight, or Princess Auto, generator. I bought a Generac:(

A friend has a new Honda for me and as he sails from...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-02-2021, 19:00
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By Allan S
Re: Engine hose

I thought that through, the longest run is 11" with the built in Bend. From the strainer to the raw water pump it is 7", also with a bend.

You are right that a longer run has the strong...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 12-02-2021, 18:54
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,284
Posted By Allan S
Re: CANADIAN COVID-19 NEWS

Your post gave me a mild heart attack as a full time cruiser! Lol. The ban for pleasure craft is for Arctic waters. Whew!

I am saddened by the behavior of a minority of fellow cruisers down here...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 12-02-2021, 18:42
Replies: 4,315
Views: 366,284
Posted By Allan S
Re: CANADIAN COVID-19 NEWS

Hey there, I know I'm late to this thread, but we decided to hunker down in Guatemala. Unfortunately we can't get our Visa renewed a third time so we are leaving shortly to sail to Mexico. We...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-02-2021, 18:31
Replies: 4
Views: 310
Posted By Allan S
Re: Engine hose

I needed some decent hoses to fit between my sea cock and the raw water strainer then another short hose from the strainer to the raw water pump.

I went to one of these car places and looked over...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-02-2021, 15:54
Replies: 35
Views: 5,251
Posted By Allan S
Re: Hydrogen 15x more power dense than diesel?

A slip neighbour and local celebrity, Red Green, AKA Steve Smith, converted one of his diesels on his houseboat/barge/studio/party central to run off hydrogen. He also converted his Chrysler 300 too...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-01-2021, 07:12
Replies: 22
Views: 2,644
Posted By Allan S
Re: Month 52 Expenses of Cruising and Living on the Boat

Nice breakdown! Warning about Bahamas; a package of three rolls of paper towels cost us $19 US a few years ago. Stock up on that plus TP. We were shocked. Have a fun and safe trip:)
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 10-01-2021, 09:06
Replies: 859
Views: 145,560
Posted By Allan S
Re: Any early retirees turned cruisers with big careers have regrets?

Hmmph. My best year ever was just over a hundred grand. Canadian.

Retired at 55 with two small pensions, and I mean small.

Been debt free for 10 years now and cut up all tempting credit cards....
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 03-02-2020, 02:52
Replies: 58
Views: 7,551
Posted By Allan S
Re: Thin and thick nuts on propshaft: sequence??

The thick nut goes against the prop, the thin one,known as the lock or locking nut goes on the outside.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-02-2020, 11:42
Replies: 1
Views: 1,667
Posted By Allan S
Re: Rio Dulce Guatemala / Guatemala

Hi there, we have been here for over a year now and there are plenty of marinas to choose from. I don't think reservation are needed.

On the plus side, we are so far inland, (up the river), that a...
Forum: Our Community 25-01-2020, 11:07
Replies: 12
Views: 1,265
Posted By Allan S
Re: CPAP help

I am in your shoes. We have been cruising for 4 years now and I got a new machine before we left. Asked for a battery or a 12 volt machine but was told they didn't exist.They lied through their...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-09-2017, 06:54
Replies: 71
Views: 11,487
Posted By Allan S
Re: Bad News - Wet Balsa Core

To start off, I hate balsa on a boat. We had the same problem on our cockpit sole. I hired a very thin friend to go underneath and cut out the skin with a dremmel. He found it easy to scrape off the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-07-2017, 11:08
Replies: 59
Views: 7,045
Posted By Allan S
Re: Charging golf cart batteries hooked up in series

I am very grateful for all the replies. I have a lot to chew over. Needless to say electricity is not my strong suit.
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