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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-11-2012, 19:01
Replies: 1
Views: 1,460
Posted By cameron forsyth
Exterior portlight covers

Presently in Panama. Due consistent rains we close our portlights and hatches every night. Have met two boats that have stick on exterior covers over their portlights, owners claimed they allowed...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 22-09-2012, 10:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,244
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Had a good experience with Southwest Wind Power

I also had an excellent experience with the technical support representative of Southwest Windpower, manufactures of the Air-X- Marine wind generator. The generator, 4 years old, developed a knocking...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 03-08-2012, 08:26
Replies: 22
Views: 10,976
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Safe Marina in Cartagena ?

Although an old thread. Would like updated feed back on Club Nautico. Planning on visiting Cartagena over Christmas/New Year, November through January, Is it necessary to reserve a birth during this...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-07-2012, 19:04
Replies: 44
Views: 8,216
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Panama Outboard Boat Licences

Whilst a resident small boat owner in Panama at least ten years ago it was obligatory to get what I would term seaman’s papers to operate a boat. This is probably what the authorities are trying to...
Forum: Navigation 18-06-2012, 17:42
Replies: 21
Views: 4,702
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Getting Out of the Rio Dulce !

Personally if I was in your location I would skip Rio Dulce, going direct to Panama. You should have a very comfortable sail. Rio Dulce for me was interesting/different with the attraction of...
Forum: Navigation 18-06-2012, 12:33
Replies: 21
Views: 4,702
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Getting Out of the Rio Dulce !

Rio Dulce to Bocas Panama
As yet have not reached Panama, in San Andres. From Livingston to just bellow Cay Gorda it was motoring into the waves, wind & current. Departed Livingston Midday Saturday...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 16-06-2012, 09:27
Replies: 8
Views: 6,872
Posted By cameron forsyth
Alternative hypolon adhesive

Have a hole in my hypolon dinghy that I need to repair but do not have the recommended adhesive, which is further complicated by my location, San Andres, where it is not available. Thinking that an...
Forum: Navigation 27-05-2012, 17:36
Replies: 21
Views: 4,702
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: getting out of the Rio Dulce !!!

Similar plan to yours of getting South soonest, plan on departing Rio for Panama next week, first days of June, interested on viewing others wisdom, input and routing. I am contracting a weather...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 30-01-2012, 15:58
Replies: 7
Views: 5,195
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Panama to Trinidad

Planning for carnival (Feb) 2013. Haven’t reached Panama , this years agenda, starting in a couple of weeks, Florida down Central America, think its advisable that I begin to get the mind out of...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 30-01-2012, 15:34
Replies: 7
Views: 5,195
Posted By cameron forsyth
Panama to Trinidad

Comments and recommendations appreciated on the more comfortable sailing route and timing, Panama to Trinidad.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-12-2011, 16:08
Replies: 14
Views: 3,198
Posted By cameron forsyth
Musty Mattress Condensation

With present cooler nights warm days suffering with water condensation accumulating between the mattress and the boards over the engine irrespective if engine was run or not. This leads to a dirty...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 24-10-2011, 12:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,425
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Reflagging Boat

Thanks for the fee back; unfortunately I left the UK some 35 years ago and will have trouble demonstrating residence. That’s why I was thinking, BVI´s, Belize, Panama, ETC
Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-10-2011, 14:29
Replies: 7
Views: 3,425
Posted By cameron forsyth
Reflagging Boat

UK citizen purchasing US registered boat, thus boat has to be deregistered. I will be taking up residency on the boat cruising the Caribbean. What is the easiest or more convenient flag under which...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 30-09-2011, 15:08
Replies: 14
Views: 2,769
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Canadians Who Purchased in USA

British presently living in Central America, will be cruising the Caribbean and Pacific coast of Central America
Forum: Dollars & Cents 29-09-2011, 14:09
Replies: 14
Views: 2,769
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Canadians who purchased in USA

On a similar subject purchasing a US registered boat need to reflag. Had a boat with Panamanian registration, found it a bit expensive, wandering if reflagging with one of the ex-British colonial...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-09-2011, 15:10
Replies: 87
Views: 16,695
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Multihull Cost

Prout Snowgoose Elite - $79000 (Shelter Bay Marina Colon)

Date: 2011-09-05, 10:36AM EST
Reply to: sale-qna6q-2582901791@craigslist.org...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-08-2011, 13:47
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Island Spirit 401 - Talk to Me

Thanks for the feed back
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-08-2011, 11:49
Replies: 14
Views: 5,415
Posted By cameron forsyth
Re: Island Spirit 401 - Talk to Me

The Maverick is the lottery boat but the Island Spirit although as you state an older design, I consider one of the best within my budget restraints. Wondering if you could comment on the feasibility...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2010, 17:24
Replies: 36
Views: 64,463
Posted By cameron forsyth
To enjoy both a good whiskey plus provide an...

To enjoy both a good whiskey plus provide an excuse to increase consumption, the plastic pourer top on the bottle that supposedly stops adulteration. Johnny Walker black label. Make hole though the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-02-2009, 19:18
Replies: 132
Views: 14,669
Posted By cameron forsyth
The way I started was booking a berth on a one...

The way I started was booking a berth on a one week course with other students with Blue water sailing school out of Ft Lauderdale that certified me on a 42 ft catamaran for bare boat charter....
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 07-02-2009, 11:18
Replies: 94
Views: 85,501
Posted By cameron forsyth
With no technical knowledge I imagine a fully...

With no technical knowledge I imagine a fully loaded (generator, dive compressor, tanks, etc) boat will sink but in the last couple of years if I remember correctly there were two reports of cats...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-09-2008, 16:28
Replies: 8
Views: 12,206
Posted By cameron forsyth
Prout Escale 39 or Privilege 39

With long term offshore cruising in mind and reviewing the used boats on the market within my price range, two of the boats available that look attractive are the Prout Escale 39 - 92/93 models and...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 05-08-2008, 12:49
Replies: 171
Views: 53,911
Posted By cameron forsyth
In relation to Robertson & Caine Leopards from...

In relation to Robertson & Caine Leopards from personal experience have a good surveyor check for delaminating and osmosis due manufacturing deficiencies result of poor quality of workmanship that...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-06-2008, 12:19
Replies: 1
Views: 2,321
Posted By cameron forsyth
Maverick 380

From adverts see a new cat is coming out called the Maverick 380 designed by Phil Southwell and I am under the impression built by the same builders as the Knysna 44. Is this the same as the Island...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 10-05-2008, 15:24
Replies: 66
Views: 16,497
Posted By cameron forsyth
Having lived a few years in Panama which included...

Having lived a few years in Panama which included living in Bocas province, I will chip in my few cents. The main island, Colon and the bay became a very attractive protected harbour prior to the...
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