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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-06-2022, 05:12
Replies: 33
Views: 3,481
Posted By markpj23
Re: Even Modern anchors can Act Up

not sure how ANY anchor would behave when fouled like that. Not specific to "modern anchors" IMHO... They're all going to reset, some easier than others.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-05-2022, 05:00
Replies: 162
Views: 37,089
Posted By markpj23
Re: Bahamas Rules For Firearms On Board

Foud some Bahamas entry paperwork left on the boat by the PO. He had a .45 cal pistol aboard and cleared it in through Bahamian customs / immigration apparently.
FWIW...
Forum: Powered Boats 21-04-2022, 04:56
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By markpj23
Re: Stuck cables

Not specific to Bluewater or any brand. The upper station cables will lead to the lower station control. The control itself has push-pull connections to handle remote stations.

The lower station...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 12-04-2022, 05:20
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By markpj23
Re: MMSI number

The FRN is just YOUR number used by the FCC to identify you as the specific customer. Your FRN may manage multiple MMSIs.


From the FCC website: "An FRN is a 10-digit number that ...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 10-04-2022, 05:18
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By markpj23
Re: Walker Bay 8 Sailing Dinghy

it has been sold
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-04-2022, 16:37
Replies: 1
Views: 553
Posted By markpj23
Walker Bay 8 Sailing Dinghy

Asking $100. Hull only, no sails, mast or oars. It's in good shape but I have no use for it. Came with our boat purchase.

Sail kits are still available for these. They are a fun little sailing...
Forum: Our Community 07-04-2022, 05:21
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By markpj23
Re: Another Liveaboard Marina Gone...

hmm... link works for me just now
Forum: Our Community 07-04-2022, 04:10
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By markpj23
Another Liveaboard Marina Gone...

Can't make sense out of the FL submerged lands rule that limits liveaboards to 6 months per year. More pressure added to the few marinas left that can accommodate liveaboards...

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Forum: OpenCPN 31-03-2022, 05:40
Replies: 2
Views: 575
Posted By markpj23
OpenCPN - Thank You!

A long, long time ago on a boat far, far away I was able to plan routes on my laptop and then upload directly to my Garmin chartplotter. That software was abandoned long ago by Garmin.

Fast...
Forum: Powered Boats 25-02-2022, 03:36
Replies: 79
Views: 15,340
Posted By markpj23
Re: FL to NY with my power boat - pure ocean trip (no ICW)

x2 !!
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 08-02-2022, 17:15
Replies: 9
Views: 3,388
Posted By markpj23
Re: Bahamas Fishing?

Best fishing night ever in Exuma Sound. Fairly deep water, boat stationary with lights shining on the water. School of dolphin (mahi) circling the boat. Anything shiny that hit the water got...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-01-2022, 12:02
Replies: 213
Views: 41,132
Posted By markpj23
Re: Delusion in the older Multi-Hull Market

It was. Boat is no longer here - the broker has said he was going to move it to Ft Lauderdale to take advantage of the bigger pool of buyers.


Only good thing I can think of to say about what...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-01-2022, 10:29
Replies: 32
Views: 4,560
Posted By markpj23
Re: Insurance companies that are still writing for newer owners

And the contradiction we've found is that some lenders offer better rates for liveaboards since they figure you'll pay attention when your feet get wet as you swing out of the berth in the morning.
...
Forum: Navigation 12-01-2022, 19:34
Replies: 6
Views: 953
Posted By markpj23
Re: Using PC Navionics As Garmin Repeater

I have OpenCPN already. Guess I'll have to dive into it a bit more and see how it can work with the Garmin plotter.


Thanks!
Forum: Meets & Greets 12-01-2022, 18:52
Replies: 8
Views: 652
Posted By markpj23
Re: New sailing couple from charleston,sc

Welcome!


What boat did you get?
Forum: Navigation 12-01-2022, 18:47
Replies: 6
Views: 953
Posted By markpj23
Re: Using PC Navionics As Garmin Repeater

Thanks for the reply. I guess I'm just SOL since I don't have the PC software, just looking at Chart Viewer web app. That may work in port but I'm not going to chase satellite internet just for this...
Forum: Navigation 12-01-2022, 05:08
Replies: 6
Views: 953
Posted By markpj23
Re: Using PC Navionics As Garmin Repeater

Tablets of any sort are annoying to me.....
Forum: Navigation 11-01-2022, 18:57
Replies: 6
Views: 953
Posted By markpj23
Using PC Navionics As Garmin Repeater

Just made an offer on a boat that has a Garmin 8600xsv chartplotter at the helm. I should be able to connect my PC to it via WiFi, and use the PC running Navionics as a 'repeater' at the nav station....
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 11-01-2022, 07:06
Replies: 6
Views: 1,149
Posted By markpj23
Re: 40-45' Catamaran owners edition to live aboard

This should be more fun than the Bumfuzzle thread.... :biggrin:


Best of luck to ya! It will likely be biggest adventure of your lives.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-01-2022, 09:33
Replies: 213
Views: 41,132
Posted By markpj23
Re: Delusion in the older Multi-Hull Market

The delusion continues to this day....


Broker listed 15yr old 40ft Leopard that was a mess - didn't bother to clean the boat or even try to address the poop smell permeating the thing - for the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2022, 10:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By markpj23
Re: Info Video on 2020 and 2021 Catamaran Sales

As one of the poor souls in the market now I can confirm the 16% price increase..... and perhaps then some!


Thanks for posting.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-01-2022, 05:47
Replies: 2
Views: 1,046
Posted By markpj23
Why Delete the Square-Top Mainsail?

Looking to purchase our 2nd cat, specifically another Manta 42. Wondering why those that claim new or newer sails have not replaced the factory originals with another square top main?


Is the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-01-2022, 05:28
Replies: 11
Views: 1,626
Posted By markpj23
Re: Made it to Key West, now what?

x2. Anchor outside Marquesa and take the dink into the lagoon. Mind the preserve regulations. A great weekend exploration.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 31-12-2021, 12:22
Replies: 71
Views: 10,589
Posted By markpj23
Re: husband needs captain, stuck in hampton, virginia.

IMHO this is about the only helpful response received....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-12-2021, 15:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,728
Posted By markpj23
Re: Ballpark figure for a bow thruster

These guys cover TX and are reportedly one of the best. https://www.floridabowthrusters.com/
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