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Forum: Navigation 17-06-2016, 11:17
Replies: 59
Views: 11,140
Posted By CC45
Re: In Canada, it is federal law to have your operators license for VHF

I do agree, I am an old one using radio's, I will not spend money just to know my phonetic alphabet since the military taught me, and i know what not to say or do on mine. I also learned from...
Forum: Navigation 17-06-2016, 11:08
Replies: 59
Views: 11,140
Posted By CC45
Re: VHF Certification

I don't understand why any one needs to be certified on a VHF, Thats like asking one to be cert on a CB? Nothing special about either one. Now if i was going to use a SSB , then yes by all means...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-06-2016, 16:35
Replies: 354
Views: 55,874
Posted By CC45
Re: How good is the Rocna?

Hello,
I live up in the PNW and we have 5 vessels, motor, and 1 sail boat, ( 30ft up to 45 feet.) that i know, all switched to the Rocna. They went up one size for what they, Rocna says to have. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2016, 11:14
Replies: 85
Views: 11,667
Posted By CC45
Re: Do You Report Your Movements to Social Security

OK thanks, wasn't sure .
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2016, 11:12
Replies: 85
Views: 11,667
Posted By CC45
Re: Do You Report Your Movements to Social Security

Hi, I don't either. But, I see that SS does not red flag all SS's of persons that have passed so those numbers can not be re used by any one. If it does, a red screen pops up and the police can be...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2016, 08:16
Replies: 85
Views: 11,667
Posted By CC45
Re: Do You Report Your Movements to Social Security

hello,
I am also retired and was wondering about that.. How do you receive that form, and when and how do you notify them that your travailing out side this country. if i move to alaska do i have...
Forum: Powered Boats 27-05-2016, 12:51
Replies: 227
Views: 29,706
Posted By CC45
Re: Toilet paper and head clog

My head was having problems with one brand. i checked with the tests and found the Charmin Ultra Soft. This brand breaks apart quick, and haven't had any problems since..
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-05-2016, 12:43
Replies: 22
Views: 4,760
Posted By CC45
Re: Here We Go!! Almost

Hello,
yea docking can be uneasy. what i say is , Docking is easy, its what you hit is the hardest
Congrats and safe sailing.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-05-2016, 11:32
Replies: 34
Views: 4,777
Posted By CC45
Re: Overlooked or Obscure Tasks

I check the winch operation, the fluid levels, and smell it for any burnt smell. the smell. If used a lot, its always good to clean out the chain locker and then check the winch bolts. I also take...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-05-2016, 14:32
Replies: 181
Views: 45,448
Posted By CC45
Re: LED Anchor Light

[QUOTE=doug86;433269]Yet another vote for the Owl. Very easy to figure a way to mount, including the huge selection of PVC parts at your local home improvement store. My Owl is always the brightest...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-05-2016, 11:45
Replies: 110
Views: 23,539
Posted By CC45
Re: Would 4hp outboard push 36' monohull?

sweet, glad it went all ok. As an emergency motor, i would but i'll go up to a 10 0r even 15hp. Ocean can become your friend or enemy and i sure would like to get a step up for the latter. ...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-05-2016, 11:39
Replies: 110
Views: 23,539
Posted By CC45
Re: Would 4hp outboard push 36' monohull?

Hi, i had an islander 30 with a Honda 9.9. In very little wind and waves and almost no current, she did fine. with 5 mph, 3kts of wind and going against the current, i had some what of a very slow...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-05-2016, 11:27
Replies: 36
Views: 5,391
Posted By CC45
Re: Mar-Gas Safety Cylinder system

Hi, just answering your last to me. seems i couldn't get back to that one. I didn't know that there was two company's that deal in this. thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-05-2016, 10:40
Replies: 36
Views: 5,391
Posted By CC45
Re: Mar-Gas Safety Cylinder system

Not sure about that. I just found it and seen that this part of the company is still in business, so it would be a good link to ask them about the system. They should know. I googled the name and...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-05-2016, 10:18
Replies: 36
Views: 5,391
Posted By CC45
Re: Mar-Gas Safety Cylinder system

Welcome to Mar-Gas (https://www.margaspropane.com/Pages/Welcome.aspx)
Here is the web site for the system. found it. I think this is a really great idea to have aboard. I'm going to look into this...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-05-2016, 11:02
Replies: 28
Views: 4,832
Posted By CC45
Re: Let's Compare Experiences with VOIP Providers & Technologies

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the advise, I will go back to MJ. I always had problems with regular phone companys. Was always treated great with MJ and never had a problem.. :biggrin:
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-05-2016, 19:48
Replies: 28
Views: 4,832
Posted By CC45
Re: Let's Compare Experiences with VOIP Providers & Technologies

Hi Mike, i used magic jack years ago, Best investment i made. I havn't used them or any other voip service since. Are you still using this? if so how good is it from the older ones to the new...
Forum: Powered Boats 10-05-2016, 19:13
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By CC45
Re: Diesel Vs Gas Engines

my literature says that it also comes in diesel at 185hp with paragon trans and reduction gears 1.51:1 P44. the fuel lines original are about 1\2 " so it looks like. so i was going to go with the...
Forum: Powered Boats 10-05-2016, 17:53
Replies: 57
Views: 8,783
Posted By CC45
Re: diesel vs gas engines

I have a 45' CC Connie, 1960, being reworked, as far as it goes, its equipt for either fuels. Now would like to know what type, hp, of diesels did you put in yours? was thinking of 200hp. not sure...
Forum: Navigation 07-05-2016, 11:27
Replies: 47
Views: 7,559
Posted By CC45
Re: What really means "dangerous rocks?"

and here they called the USS Ranger CVA-61 Ranger Danger. The enterprize is a joke ship. I know, we never docked any where near her.
As for any thing marked, Warning, Danger, Dangerous, Void...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-04-2016, 17:47
Replies: 47
Views: 24,500
Posted By CC45
Re: Pex In Marine Use.

Hi, thank you, i'll check them out
:smile:
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-04-2016, 13:24
Replies: 47
Views: 24,500
Posted By CC45
Re: Pex In Marine Use.

sailorchic34,

i will b redoing my fresh water lines and looking at the Pex, there are different types and brands. my lines will be easy to lay down, so no worries there. it will start frm the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19-04-2016, 13:07
Replies: 47
Views: 24,500
Posted By CC45
Re: Pex In Marine Use.

Hi, i am planning to redo my wtr lines with Pex. There is no problem installing the lines. what type do u recommend for hot and cold and also for a wash down.
i see there are different brands and...
Forum: Our Community 03-04-2016, 09:53
Replies: 62
Views: 12,428
Posted By CC45
Re: Why Did You Decide to Live Aboard ?

I was Navy always enjoyed boats. I was watching my rent increase 50.00 every 6 mths. when it reached 850.00 plus wtr, elect sewage, garbage increasing my total for one month came over 1100. Now...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-03-2016, 13:06
Replies: 75
Views: 64,584
Posted By CC45
Re: Gas Station Diesel vs Marine Diesel

and as the red dye goes, it does stain the inside of your tanks and engine parts. that dye is a very concentrated powder form. we use 4-10 teaspoons full in 1800 gals to dye it. if we picked up...
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