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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-07-2022, 11:15
Replies: 51
Views: 6,240
Posted By wfetter
Re: Should I put a Ferris Wheel in my Fridge?

Use starboard to create 'plates' that are connected by a single pole with a handle at a level you can reach. Simply lift to grab what you need and to pack. You can make the 'plates' sized to fit in...
Forum: Destinations 12-01-2022, 14:47
Replies: 31
Views: 6,287
Posted By wfetter
Re: ICW Question- East Coast Florida

St. Lucie is shifting and moving. We draft 6 as well and high tide is your friend. Keep a good eye for the temporary markers.
Forum: Navigation 14-12-2021, 13:37
Replies: 13
Views: 3,048
Posted By wfetter
Re: West Coast Florida to Bahamas - Help with route

You should know that the Lucie Lock will be closed from 1/2/2022 thru March 31st, 2022
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 15-09-2021, 09:46
Replies: 26
Views: 3,398
Posted By wfetter
Re: Jupiter to Marathon FL with a rookie crew – any and all assistance welcome!

We are in North Palm. I'm assuming you'll be coming down from Jupiter on the inside and not braving the inlet. Avoid Peanut on the weekends and be sure to go around on the west side, the current on...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-06-2021, 11:45
Replies: 20
Views: 2,115
Posted By wfetter
Re: Fresh Water to Salt - Preparations

Another thing to consider is your bottom paint. We has VC17 on our Great Lakes boat which can be removed with a little alcohol and a rag. Salt water will sand this off in no time. You might think...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-06-2021, 11:41
Replies: 35
Views: 5,458
Posted By wfetter
Re: Sales Tax in Florida

We just did this in 2019. Bought the boat in Wisconsin and paid all sales taxes. Coast guard documented boat. Registered in FL and paid no taxes, however, you will need your bill of sale as well...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-04-2021, 10:18
Replies: 39
Views: 5,134
Posted By wfetter
Re: Would a PUR filter work (or even help) on my sailboat?

We've had one in place since buying the boat...about 2 years now. I replace the cartridges when the light turns yellow. This is what we use for drinking, coffee, cooking, etc. We don't bother...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-11-2020, 10:06
Replies: 35
Views: 46,044
Posted By wfetter
Re: What are the regular tasks you do on your boat?

I use an app I wrote as well. Tracks all sorts of stuff. For reminders I just put the item on my tablet/phone calendar. It's really particular to your boat. We only have two of us so...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-11-2020, 08:39
Replies: 67
Views: 8,655
Posted By wfetter
Re: My wife needs reassurance

We use Marinco Eel cords. I have 50' and 25' cords. When stern in I can use just the 25', if bow in, I have to add the 50s. The eel cord has connectors that 'screw' together and create a water...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-11-2020, 08:15
Replies: 77
Views: 9,249
Posted By wfetter
Re: Why can't I use film for heat and uv control?

We use this for heat on the hatches. It's made a huge difference. Now, it does nothing for crazing since, as mentioned, that's stress not U/V but it has cut down on the heat in the boat...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-10-2020, 08:49
Replies: 12
Views: 1,243
Posted By wfetter
Re: D.I.Y yards close to palm beach Florida

There is also Muerrell's in Lantana. They do bottoms and there are a number of craftsmen with shops on premise.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 14-09-2020, 10:42
Replies: 25
Views: 9,668
Posted By wfetter
Re: Anti-fouling for prop and bow thruster

Put PropSpeed on our Beneteau 423 last November. This year we haven't moved from the marina much as is to be expected. So far all I do it wipe off the bio growth, no barnacles as yet.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-09-2020, 09:20
Replies: 50
Views: 8,831
Posted By wfetter
Re: Working a fulltime job aboard your boat whilst in the Carribean or Keys?

We moved our boat from Lake Michigan to North Palm last year. We are in a marina with really good wifi...onspotwifi. We also changed our cell service to Google Fi recently and it's working VERY...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-09-2020, 11:08
Replies: 15
Views: 3,100
Posted By wfetter
Re: How do you guys get mail?

We are in North Palm Beach, FL and our marina receives our mail and packages. We make sure any shipping of items comes here and we have a forwarder from a regular house to the marina.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-05-2020, 10:37
Replies: 13
Views: 3,449
Posted By wfetter
Re: From Fresh Water to Salt Water

We recently brought our Beneteau 423 from Lake Michigan to Florida. This is what I learned before the move...

VC17 is a vinyl based paint so you can't put 'regular' bottom paints over it. It has...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-05-2020, 08:43
Replies: 21
Views: 5,710
Posted By wfetter
Re: Possible easier way to replace a halyard

I learned recently about a luggage tag splice, or a Reeving Eye Splice if you will. Basically it's an eye splice with no core in it. Makes it REALLY easy to attach lines together end to end. I've...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-05-2020, 12:05
Replies: 16
Views: 3,932
Posted By wfetter
Re: ASA or other certifications

Wife and I both did 101 and 103. The difference was that I was an experienced sailor so I just sat the 101 test but went along for the course with her. We did 103 together and it was great. We...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-12-2019, 12:13
Replies: 15
Views: 4,027
Posted By wfetter
Re: Sailing / Diving Bahamas

The dive shop in Georgetown is operational but very small hehe. If you call you can have them meet you and they are usually always there when the supply boat docks. To that end, there is a great,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-11-2019, 09:20
Replies: 84
Views: 23,759
Posted By wfetter
Re: What tool to sand the bottom?

I just finished removing VC17 from our 43' getting ready to go to salt water. I used a random orbital with 120 grit but you could go as low as 100 or 80 if you're careful. My orbital has a hepa...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-09-2019, 08:56
Replies: 26
Views: 2,900
Posted By wfetter
Re: Phone connectivity when traveling international

Have you looked at the Solis Skyroam? We have it and it works very well. It's basically a carrier agnostic hotspot. Since our phones have wifi calling in them, we use that through the Skyroam.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-08-2019, 08:50
Replies: 63
Views: 9,374
Posted By wfetter
Re: Biggest Job Yet. All the damn TEAK.

I just finished doing all the teak on our Beneteau 423. Cap rails and all. After getting the Cetol off I just sanded. The white spots will sand out. I started with 60 grit and finished with 200. ...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-06-2019, 13:13
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By wfetter
Re: Moving to FL

Thanks for all the info folks! We have boated in and out of Jupiter inlet on a powerful boat and it was a little dicey hehe. I think the Palm area may suit us better. We have the advantage of...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-06-2019, 08:10
Replies: 9
Views: 1,373
Posted By wfetter
Moving to FL

We are going to be moving to FL at the end of summer. We are having the boat shipped down from the Great Lakes. (Yes, I know we can drive it) We are shooting for the Jupiter/West Palm area on the...
Forum: Marinas 20-06-2019, 08:01
Replies: 0
Views: 712
Posted By wfetter
Moving to FL

We are going to be moving to FL at the end of summer. We are having the boat shipped down from the Great Lakes. (Yes, I know we can drive it) We are shooting for the Jupiter/West Palm area on the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-01-2019, 08:25
Replies: 23
Views: 3,531
Posted By wfetter
Re: Wirie WiFi extender help

Have you looked at Skyroam Solis?
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