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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-05-2021, 17:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,772
Posted By ri4sail
Re: Thoughts on Geico BoatUS Insurance

The same happened to me this year: 40% increase in premium and 16% drop in agreed hull value along with non-responsive customer service call with Geico. I have gotten some traction and conversation...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-03-2021, 10:49
Replies: 91
Views: 14,812
Posted By ri4sail
Re: Boat Insurers: Cartel or not? Time to leave BoatUS?

I too, just received a renewal policy from BoatUS/Geico that makes no sense. I have been with them for 30+ years with 2 claims, one for 2k after a lightening strike (15 years ago) and one for $1300...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-10-2018, 09:08
Replies: 0
Views: 676
Posted By ri4sail
Dinghy - 10' West Marine Hypalon Inflatable

2008 Model AL290

Aluminum floorboards
Inflatable keel
No leaks
Located in RI

$500
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-02-2018, 20:56
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By ri4sail
Re: Advice: Inverter/Charger/MPPT

I installed a xantrex Prosine 2.0 2000w/100 amp with remote panel and hardwired into the boat AC. Very happy with it. Be aware that when you put a 2kw inverter in that you have the potential to draw...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 24-02-2018, 20:23
Replies: 49
Views: 16,119
Posted By ri4sail
Re: Going to Sea and Scared!

Give up the dog??????
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-11-2015, 16:57
Replies: 111
Views: 13,736
Posted By ri4sail
Re: How stupid is this idea?

Great idea. One word of caution. If you buy a 25-30 foot boat for 10, 000 dollars, it will probably not be ready for an offshore passage. I'm talking about standing rigging, sails, propulsion, etc....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-11-2015, 16:35
Replies: 241
Views: 32,844
Posted By ri4sail
Re: Tell me about Solo Sailing

If you approach long distance single handed sailing from the viewpoint of managing resources like energy, food, water, etc and prioritize, then what is the most critical and potentially weak link in...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-11-2015, 15:49
Replies: 24
Views: 7,850
Posted By ri4sail
Re: MMSI# After Selling Boat?

BoatUS vs FCC ships station license

When you obtain a mmsi via BoatUS, it is not valid outside US waters.
you can cancell your mmsi
the next owner can obtain the mmsi and not have to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-11-2015, 13:57
Replies: 59
Views: 35,057
Posted By ri4sail
Re: Alberg 22 capabilities: How far out would you sail?

Take the boat boat out in open waters close to shore with 25 knots on the nose and see how comfortable you are, knowing that when you get more than a few hours away from a safe haven, the boat and...
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