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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 19-11-2017, 15:20
Replies: 27
Views: 5,934
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Immigration just to get fuel?

As with most things in life, it's all about preparation:

1) https://www.thehandmadehome.net/storage/chalkboard_fridge_redo_11.9.jpg

2)...
Forum: Powered Boats 13-05-2016, 15:57
Replies: 227
Views: 29,661
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Toilet paper and head clog

A picture is worth a thousand words:

https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41BW2KNhmPL.jpg

Cheaper and cleaner than toilet paper. And unlike TP, once you've gotten rid of the 85%, you're not...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-04-2016, 19:30
Replies: 169
Views: 20,677
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Has Anyone Thought of Creating a Protected Marina in the Ocean?

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/183289187/seasteading/floating-honeycomb-shell-dome-stadion-seastead.jpg

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/183289187/imagebase/ramform-seastead-graphics.jpg
...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-04-2016, 18:53
Replies: 20
Views: 5,692
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Electric Winches

Yep. It's called "The Cranker", and will only set you back $35 for the bit. (A hair over $500 for a complete kit with Cordless Angle Drill)

https://www.thecranker.com/
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-07-2015, 13:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,359
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Propane-Refill for european bottles in FL

For about $100, you can get an adapter which attached directly to your tanks which will allow you to fill using the US Style Regulator. This method offers the benefit of returning to a Euro-Spec...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-07-2015, 11:28
Replies: 22
Views: 4,189
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Jackline between hulls.

So this is what you're after? But instead of anchoring the bowsprit, permanently attached to the crossbeam?
...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 01-04-2015, 14:45
Replies: 98
Views: 11,792
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: What priorities do you have for staying safe

Yep, I think the old axiom is correct:
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-03-2015, 19:38
Replies: 250
Views: 34,217
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Gay life: cruising and aboard a ship

It doesn't even matter which it is. Fact of the matter is what strangers you don't know choose to legally get up to on their own time has absolutely no effect on how an unassociated party chooses to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-03-2015, 16:14
Replies: 250
Views: 34,217
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Gay life: cruising and aboard a ship

I thought it was a Personal Digital Assistant? :whistling:

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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-03-2015, 11:04
Replies: 250
Views: 34,217
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Gay life: cruising and aboard a ship

Did you ever watch the TV Series "Big Love"? I was so disappointed when it wasn't renewed because I was throughly enjoying learning more about the lifestyle in the manner presented on the show. It...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-03-2015, 09:44
Replies: 250
Views: 34,217
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Gay life: cruising and aboard a ship

1. Would a boat full of Jews wearing Yamaka's on their head be "Throwing their Religion in your Face"?

2. Would a boat full of Christians wearing crosses around their necks be"Throwing their...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-03-2015, 19:14
Replies: 250
Views: 34,217
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Gay life: cruising and aboard a ship

Most call on the Coast Guard on Channel `16. :wink:
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-03-2015, 18:40
Replies: 50
Views: 16,073
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Creative solutions for packing a dinghy

https://blog.mailasail.com/jjmoon/58/image/jpglkLdNzxlPL.jpg
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-03-2015, 11:52
Replies: 27
Views: 3,966
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Sea Cocks

This is precisely why I prefer the practice of using an elbow thru-hull as opposed to having a Seacock/Thru-hull as a mono-unit. Less Chance of breaking loose the thru-hull when messing with a...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-02-2015, 13:55
Replies: 62
Views: 11,257
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Visitors & too much booze!

'Colonoscopy scheduled for tomorrow' would pretty much end the offers of drinks. :wink:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-01-2015, 19:30
Replies: 64
Views: 15,285
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Another "Best Cat" thread with a twist

Mark me down for either a:

Yapluka 60
https://auto-prodam.com/yacht_boat/img/Yapluka_60/1.jpg

https://www.centralyachtagent.com/yachtadmin/websites/1177brochure13.jpg
or a

Shuttleworth 52...
Forum: Our Community 08-09-2014, 19:16
Replies: 89
Views: 9,287
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Help us Name our Boat

"Transfer Protocol"

"Quagga Roams"

"Island Router"

"Border Gateway"

"Path Vector"
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-07-2014, 11:47
Replies: 63
Views: 34,806
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Catamaran 38-46 Foot Vs 50-60 foot

If you leave rounding Capes and spending the requisite time in the high lats, off the list, the bigger Cat becomes a bit more realistic of a possibility if you're going to be crewing up for longer...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-07-2014, 13:38
Replies: 49
Views: 26,033
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: Anyone Carry a Motorcycle or Moped on Board?

More options discussed here: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f74/vespa-scooter-on-my-boat-52266.html
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-06-2014, 15:36
Replies: 8
Views: 1,546
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: what type of boat is this

Yep, it's a 1965 Cheoy Lee Bermuda 30. Here is another picture:

https://www.cheoyleeassociation.com/images/Bermudas/OrientStar2.jpg
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 24-06-2014, 01:03
Replies: 26
Views: 7,373
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: New Law Allows 36 Month stay in Polynesia!

Roverhi,

You can still pre-apply for a Long Stay Visitors Visa if you desire more than a stay of 90 days.

Long Stay Visitor Visa for New Caledonia & French Polynesia - La France en Australie...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 23-06-2014, 17:06
Replies: 26
Views: 7,373
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: NEW!! 36 MONTHS STAY IN POLYNESIA !!!

English Translation:

BOATING
You are a tourist boater?
You want to stay temporarily in Polynesian waters with your ship?
Your vessel may qualify for a temporary suspension of duties and taxes...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 11-06-2014, 02:18
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,472
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

That's just it. Vanadium is not new technology. It was identified as a battery storage source prior to Lithium. The reason it never took off commercially until 2012 has to do with costs. Now...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 10-06-2014, 23:57
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,472
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

I think the shine will wear off before it ever really gets off the ground because of promise of the Vanadium Phosphate batteries which have greater storage capacity, quicker recharge, and deeper...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-06-2014, 12:49
Replies: 21
Views: 3,461
Posted By Aussiesuede
Re: New Nicaraguan Canal Deal !

Russia, China, and a Banana? This can't end well...
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