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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 22-04-2024, 11:00
Replies: 27
Views: 2,557
Posted By nm55raven
Re: Warning to Fishers & Seafood Lovers

Good folks of CP
Regarding Pacific salmon and many other wild fishes there is damning evidence of high levels of radioactive isotopes in many commonly harvested fish,crab and shell fishes....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-01-2024, 08:13
Replies: 34
Views: 2,705
Posted By nm55raven
Re: Fisher Panda 4800i - need help coming up with plan

Well I weigh in after 6 years of hands on triage on a 4800 panda .
I cannot count the times I swore I’d pitch it overboard rather than triage again.
Without digressing into the nitty gritty blow by...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-01-2024, 16:04
Replies: 31
Views: 3,935
Posted By nm55raven
Re: New study quantifies what we already knew: 75% of fishing vessels don't use AIS

I learnt a technique from a captain on one trip we made on my ship.
He always locked on targets with radar with or without AIS targets .
When used in tandem w AIS ,
It’s virtually foolproof in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-12-2023, 09:41
Replies: 48
Views: 6,878
Posted By nm55raven
Re: Entering north Man-o-war channel at night

Your wisest choice is to track the GS S cut across at Ft Pierce crossing the bank
On in to Green Turtle 8.5 is no problem on this track If the GS is kicked up you will only
Suffer for 6/8 hours ....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-05-2020, 07:40
Replies: 59
Views: 8,684
Posted By nm55raven
Re: Newport RI Regulations Report 2020

Sorry to relay my last 3 yrs anchoring in Newport where great until last year yr 4
The port despite the nice harbormaster and crew has become very boater unfriendly.
Yes that is hard to believe but...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 30-09-2019, 07:04
Replies: 0
Views: 1,431
Posted By nm55raven
Expedition Trawler 57 Northern Marine

2004/2015 Northern Marine Expedition trawler 57 948,000 USD
Ideal for cruising couple 2 suite,5000 mi range
Fairhaven Ma
Plse e mail nm55raven@gmail for brochure and details
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-09-2019, 06:51
Replies: 42
Views: 7,919
Posted By nm55raven
Re: Thoughts on using ABS pipe for an exhaust gooseneck

I recently replaced leaking 316 run of exhaust with silicon hose about 4 ft after elbow .i have monitored temps and found nothing above 140 F.
The silicon hose is rated to 375F but likely good till...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-03-2019, 06:51
Replies: 89
Views: 20,253
Posted By nm55raven
Re: Is there a Dingy that doesn't sink when rain water collects?

The Bullfrog line of boats is unsinkable!
I have had mine fill with water to the transom numerous times it then self bails with 150 gal remaining in boat floating.
Truly extraordinary boat ...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-10-2018, 07:27
Replies: 10
Views: 5,387
Posted By nm55raven
Re: 12 foot GiG Harbor point defiance sail dinghy

I searched the East Coast for 2 yrs but could only find wooden style or combo wood and glass rigs.
This design is fabulous and your comments confirm this as well as my own limited experience ,bought...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-10-2018, 06:52
Replies: 10
Views: 5,387
Posted By nm55raven
Re: 12 foot GiG Harbor point defiance sail dinghy

FYI
The Defiance mast is 2 piece aluminum as is the boom,all sail and gear stows neatly in the carry bag that also holds the oars.
Rudder and centerboard are a synthetic material tiller is the...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-10-2018, 06:33
Replies: 10
Views: 5,387
Posted By nm55raven
Re: 12 foot GiG Harbor point defiance sail dinghy

I have used a small trolling motor electric type.
I would suggest a small output electric rechargeable or small gas or propane.
The boat is very slick tracks straight due to the excellent design...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-10-2018, 05:41
Replies: 10
Views: 5,387
Posted By nm55raven
12 foot GiG Harbor point defiance sail dinghy

Quality super light kevlar fiberglass sail row dinghy
2 sails all options light and fast and beautiful.
As new was 9000 ,7000 ready to go w handmade spruce oars
Presently on deck in Newport...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 26-10-2018, 09:16
Replies: 1
Views: 1,498
Posted By nm55raven
57 Northern Marine trawler

One of the finest Expedition trawlers built in the USA for under 1M
Mail for additional info.
Currently cruising South to FL.from NE.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7yp0hxjlMI
Forum: Crew Archives 29-03-2015, 19:15
Replies: 7
Crew Wanted: nassau to Stuart
Views: 1,706
Posted By nm55raven
Re: Nassau to Stuart

Crew needed ASAP for Gulfstream crossing
Will pay air and expense .
Nassau to Stuart Fort pierce or north.
Johnseacove @yahoo.com
Forum: Crew Archives 29-03-2015, 16:51
Replies: 7
Crew Wanted: nassau to Stuart
Views: 1,706
Posted By nm55raven
Re: nassau to Stuart

Raven in an expedition trawler built 2004 Anacortes
Wash 2 suites 65 tons rock solid
Forum: Crew Archives 29-03-2015, 16:50
Replies: 7
Crew Wanted: nassau to Stuart
Views: 1,706
Posted By nm55raven
Re: nassau to Stuart

Straight thru trawler 8 knots 2 10;hour days
Over nite at hen chickens or Bimini
Need to get across to Stuart so I can get back to Boston mid week
Forum: Crew Archives 29-03-2015, 16:06
Replies: 7
Crew Wanted: nassau to Stuart
Views: 1,706
Posted By nm55raven
nassau to Stuart

Hi looking for a crew to go from Nassau to Florida ASAP
55 Northern trawler at nassau yacht haven
GS good all week
Local ph 2424269152
John
Can fly you back or forth.
Johnseacove@yahoo.com
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