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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-09-2020, 10:22
Replies: 16
Views: 4,581
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: WiFi Boosters - what to buy

Not familiar with those options so perhaps don't understand what you are trying to accomplish - but I use the Island Time wifi booster at marinas and it works well.
Forum: Our Community 03-08-2020, 11:24
Replies: 43
Views: 6,258
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Hit my first rock

I'd be careful about contacting the insurance company unless you really have damage. They may consider the contact as a claim and you will have this one on your record forever. I'd get a diver to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-04-2020, 13:01
Replies: 21
Views: 2,469
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: How to Label MicroSD cards?

Search for these on Amazon - very good little product:

Acuvar 12 slot SD/SDHC Memory Card Hard Plastic Cases
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-01-2020, 11:09
Replies: 14
Views: 5,940
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Cruisair A/C trips breaker

I had the same problem and it was determined that the compressor was starting on a bad rotor position. The Tech installed a "soft start" device and it solved the issue for several years until the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-01-2020, 11:29
Replies: 33
Views: 10,101
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Recommendations for inexpensive AIS VHF Radio

I use the Standard Horizon VHF with AIS, Works well with my Raymarine e series MFD, BUT the VHF display is very hard to see - almost no illumination despite the the box it came in showing a bright...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-01-2020, 10:10
Replies: 72
Views: 13,952
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Tank liquid level senders

Just replaced the KUS level sensor on my fresh water tank - got 13 years of service out of it. Found exact replacement on Amazon prime. I have the standard tankwatch4 system on my black water...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 23-08-2019, 08:59
Replies: 57
Views: 14,665
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: age and living aboard and cruising on a sailboat

Well said! I'm 79 and fully agree with you.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 23-08-2019, 08:58
Replies: 57
Views: 14,665
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: age and living aboard and cruising on a sailboat

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Well said! I'm 79 and fully agree with you.
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-06-2018, 09:33
Replies: 18
Views: 2,117
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Help with tips for improving radio sound quality

My VHF had a loud background noise that interfered with reception, A noise filter on the DC supply solved that problem.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-03-2018, 14:38
Replies: 24
Views: 4,366
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Sailing to Abacos in May - advice needed

My best advice, learned the hard way, is don't cross if there is ANY north component in the wind. South is good.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-03-2018, 10:09
Replies: 35
Views: 18,912
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Rope cutter - yes , or no ?

I had them installed before a trip thru Maine on my 45 foot motor yacht. Cutters worked once and two other times had to have a diver go down and remove the lines from the shaft. In general I would...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-02-2017, 11:33
Replies: 34
Views: 8,411
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Inverter vs. Inverter/charger and which brand

Avoid the Charles brand. I have had nothing but trouble even after sending back to the factory for repair.
Forum: Navigation 01-05-2015, 11:49
Replies: 13
Views: 3,164
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Stuck in West End

Assume u are still there...I'm trying to cross from FL and don't see a window yet. Maybe Wed or Thursday???
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-04-2015, 16:34
Replies: 51
Views: 13,633
Posted By Txcruiser
Flag Protocol for Bahamas

I thought I had this figured out but I want to be correct. When I enter Bahamas waters I know I must fly the Q flag BUT do I also fly the Bahamas national flag (higher) or do I wait until Customs is...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-04-2015, 14:27
Replies: 33
Views: 6,772
Posted By Txcruiser
US Dollar Checks Accepted in Bahamas?

I hate the thought of carrying a lot of US$ cash. Will US$ checks be accepted say for fuel and other large purchases?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-04-2015, 14:01
Replies: 21
Views: 6,908
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: NC to St Augustine delivery

My goodness, if you really have never made that run you need to get some cruising guides and start reading. For example, there are shallow spots just north and south of Charleston where you will...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 16-04-2015, 14:26
Replies: 50
Views: 46,556
Posted By Txcruiser
Verizon Phone Service in the Bahamas?

I am about to head to the Bahamas and I cannot get consistent information about whether or not my Verizon mobile phone (iphone 4) will operate in the Bahamas. Some sites say yes, some no. We will...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-02-2015, 18:16
Replies: 10
Views: 7,897
Posted By Txcruiser
Re: Need info on Bahamas mooring balls

any idea who we should contact to check availability of that mooring with the hatteras?
thanks
Forum: Classifieds Archive 19-02-2015, 16:00
Replies: 0
Views: 986
Posted By Txcruiser
Isolation Transformer 50 Amp 12 KVA

FOR SALE
Isolation transformer for 50 amp service. Charles model 93-IXFMR12-A, 12 KVA. Fully operational . Removed from my 2007 model boat when I upgraded to the iso-boost model. Read Active Captain...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 19-02-2015, 15:50
Replies: 10
Views: 7,897
Posted By Txcruiser
Need info on Bahamas mooring balls

I will be heading to the Bahamas in May and from all the information I have seen there are several places where mooring balls are available. But, I can find very limited information about what size...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 05-08-2014, 11:42
Replies: 0
Views: 1,171
Posted By Txcruiser
Isolation Transformer for 50 amp Service

FOR SALE
Isolation transformer for 50 amp service. Charles model93-IXFMR12-A, 12 KVA. Fully operational . Removed from my 2007 model boat when I upgraded to the iso-boost model. Read Active Captain...
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