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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-09-2023, 07:17
Replies: 76
Views: 7,447
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Diesel Gelling in Cold Weather

My 2 cents worth. I have a Dickensen diesel heater on my boat. I put winter treatment in my fuel. I put it in before my last sail for the year and top up any fuel needed so that it gets a bit of a...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-09-2023, 10:18
Replies: 53
Views: 8,557
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Norfolk to Key West & Down Island for Winter - Unpaid - Revised

Hi I might be interested in one or more legs. I am retired. Loads of Caribbean experience and some Med. I have US Sailing Proficiency for navigating Med waters. Sailed a 42 ft cat from St Lucia to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-09-2023, 06:52
Replies: 29
Views: 3,355
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Basic solar system advice - max power on a budget

OK I am not an electricity expert. I have 2011 Catalina 375. Installed 2x 240W kyoceras when boat new. Run Parallel to 2 golf cart batteries. Changed batteries for first time in 2022. I have never...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 04-09-2023, 06:42
Replies: 51
Views: 7,425
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: New rules for entering Europe from 2024

Just back from Scotland. They did not even check my passport except electronically and no one bothered to ask any questions. Right thru both ways from flights. I carry Canadian passport and NEXUS....
Forum: Great Lakes 17-03-2023, 07:18
Replies: 30
Views: 3,060
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Erie Canal opening questions

It has been a while however I did the transit in 2012 with a 40 ft monohull with 6'10" draft. Maybe a bit more for all the weight we were carrying. Lake Champlain to Oswego. Hit bottom twice, one in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-06-2022, 04:11
Replies: 143
Views: 10,974
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Four questions about solar

OK I do not know much about the technical stuff however I have had 2 x 250W Kyoceras on frame above my bimini for 12 years. I have 1500 WATT MPPT. I have 2 x 4D batteries with cranking power of 1200W...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-04-2022, 03:01
Replies: 19
Views: 4,744
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: US Cruising Permit for Canadian (and state tax question)

Montanan: Thank you for the summary. The only thing I did not see is how the rules change if skipper and crew are all NEXUS card carriers? Does that change anything.?
Forum: Great Lakes 16-04-2022, 04:29
Replies: 32
Views: 5,030
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: thunder bay or duluth to st lawrence

Randsand. Others have commented on the difficulties of what you are trying to do. I suggest you check your geography though. There are NO marinas in USA on south of Montreal unless you plan to go to...
Forum: Navigation 30-03-2022, 04:15
Replies: 32
Views: 3,862
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Russian ships going dark to avoid sanctions

When I was sailing in Gulf of St Lawrence, virtually all of the fishing vessels had their AIS turned off. On a couple of occasions I noticed the Coast Guard did not have their AIS on. Were they in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-02-2022, 09:18
Replies: 75
Views: 7,801
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Bezo's new yacht

I heard that North sails had to build a special factory to make the sails on this boat. I also heard that each mast main sail cost over $1 million each. Again just what I heard on Lake Ontario!
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-02-2022, 15:00
Replies: 325
Views: 28,398
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Radar is now redundant ?

My 2 cents worth. When down in the Gulf of St Lawrence a couple years ago, I was surprised first at fishing boats with their AIS turned off but also the Coast Guard and the ferries crossing the St...
Forum: Navigation 07-02-2022, 12:52
Replies: 54
Views: 10,267
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Advice for Sailing boat from North Lake Huron to Nova Scotia

Just checking here however is this a US registered or Canadian registered boat. IF US boat or Canadian boat "in bond" you will have to pay hst on the declared value when you check in with Canada...
Forum: Our Community 21-01-2022, 06:45
Replies: 37
Views: 12,700
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Any Canadians here who have bought a boat in the USA?

My boat was bought in USA. Catalina. So made in USA. I kept for year in New York but registered in Canada when i bought it. It was totally legal in NY. When I crossed the border I paid GST on the...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-01-2022, 10:37
Replies: 64
Views: 12,733
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Frustrated, stressed, and about to give up.

Barking Mad. Just to clarify a point, maybe in Toronto/Vancouver there is a 5 year wait for a slip or ball, here in Kingston, Portsmouth Olympic Harbour is over 50% empty, or it was last couple...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-12-2021, 03:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,680
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Question about updating solar panels

I also have 2 x 250 Kyocera panels on top of bimini. Been there for 10 years, never a problem. As the boat was built with energy efficiency in mind, they run everything, electronics, fridge and...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 29-11-2021, 09:12
Replies: 42
Views: 3,544
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Africa: The Covid control group of the world

I worked in West Africa for 30 years and lived there almost as long. What people are not putting in the equation is that so many people in Africa die of malaria. So the weak are killed off by...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2021, 06:04
Replies: 50
Views: 12,889
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: flexible vs rigid solar panels

This is not a new topic. I have posted on it before. Anyway, I have 2 Kyocera 450 W panels above my bimini on a frame. I have had them for 10 years now. Other than washing bird droppings off from...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-11-2021, 03:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,834
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Does ablative paint lose potency?

Tom: I have the same routine as you being on the Great Lakes. Since the boat was new, I have used Pettit VIVID paint, color white. So my undercoat is a different color than the Pettit. It shows thru...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 11-11-2021, 14:20
Replies: 59
Views: 10,033
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: country flags do you need them?

If you plan to go into coastal waters in Africa you better have proper etiquette with flags and everything else. The Local Customs could threaten to take your boat away. I had a friend who lost a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-10-2021, 08:29
Replies: 314
Views: 28,272
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Silver + Gold stacking while cruising?

Never fails, discussing precious metals causes a lot of discussion anywhere. Ivory, I know exactly what you are talking about. I would be far more worried about destruction of the electricity grid...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-10-2021, 09:30
Replies: 51
Views: 6,779
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: How much Marine antifreeze to winterizing engine?

I have 3 cylinder yanmar. Boat out of water and I did the winterize yesterday. It took 3 gallons. I use pink -50C stuff from Canadian Tire. My system also heats my hot water tank so maybe more...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2021, 09:25
Replies: 26
Views: 10,020
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Dickinson Diesel Heater Troubleshooting

I had soot problems with mine. I extended the exhaust chimney to 4 feet as the book says, it solved the problem.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-10-2021, 04:47
Replies: 18
Views: 6,739
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: Hunter vs Catalina 36’

So my 2 cents worth. I had a Hunter 33 shoal keel new in 2006. Furling main. Sailed it 4 years on a lake. Was not comfortable when it was blowing but the creature comforts were good. Then bought a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2021, 09:11
Replies: 33
Views: 5,776
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: How to remove stubborn harbor scum from my boats waterline?

I use Spray 9. It is supposed to be environmentally friendly and worked for me with scrubbing brush.
Forum: Great Lakes 26-09-2021, 09:44
Replies: 18
Views: 2,490
Posted By Ardbeg
Re: First winter at Lake Ontario - fuel tank question

Hey there. Are you at POH this summer. I will winter store there this year after a hiatus of 6 years. FYI everyone I know in Kingston fills the tank and then puts in stabilizer.
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