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Atlantic & the Caribbean
11-02-2024, 20:38
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Virgin Islands to Panama in March?
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svrecess
Re: Virgin Islands to Panama in March?
I know poster is going west, but last year, I had a nice panama to Windward passage sail starting April 28, somewhere around 15 knots for most of it and lower wind after we went past Jamaica. Not...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
22-12-2021, 14:28
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Universal Joker or Sanimarin replacement
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3,200
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svrecess
Re: Universal Joker or Sanimarin replacement
Rob - were you able to find a better solution? I've got two of these things and we've been fighting it for 3 years. We replaced both valves about 9 months ago. One seems to work pretty well actually...
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Marine Electronics
03-03-2020, 09:18
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15
Technofried
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1,897
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svrecess
Re: Technofried
Keep in mind that even the newer chart plotters do not have a seamless way to integrate predict wind. For instance, b&g Zeus 3.. it will not work with iridium go to download weather. I think it works...
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Marine Electronics
05-09-2018, 23:58
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B&G Zeus 3 Wifi and Iridium GO for Predictwind?
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svrecess
Re: B&G Zeus 3 Wifi and Iridium GO for Predictwind?
I have the same questions thanks!
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
24-08-2018, 11:35
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CA tax aggravation - vessel on east coast
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8,550
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svrecess
Re: CA tax aggravation - vessel on east coast
So here's my question..
Let's say you get a boat that is newly documented and hasn't been registered in any state (and you're not a resident of CA or similar states). Let's also say your plan...
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Our Community
05-03-2018, 07:56
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Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
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2,952
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svrecess
Re: Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
Thanks for the suggestions. So Vela screwed up too. told me it would ship on Friday when I placed the order at 10 AM (their time). Lo and Behold.. they did not ship on friday because they didn't have...
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Our Community
02-03-2018, 09:20
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Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
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2,952
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Re: Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
Nonsense - these old shops with their huge catalogs (yes I agree, it does complicate things) are using antiquated technology. Vela seems to be doing things right - the rate quoting varies with each...
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Our Community
02-03-2018, 08:09
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Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
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svrecess
Re: Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
Haha that is too rich. I would cancel on principle. Maybe they think there isn't any competition. You know, it really is easy to succeed in the online retail world. Simply offer three things: 1)...
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Our Community
02-03-2018, 07:37
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Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
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svrecess
Re: Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
jeez.. none of these companies have an outstanding shipping policy. There is definitely a gap in the market for someone to fill.
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Our Community
02-03-2018, 07:07
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Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
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Re: Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
Thank you! Defender is the one I tried first.. yeah no complaints on the prices.. and I'd even let it slide with shipping because I know that it can be difficult (especially with a large catalog) to...
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Our Community
02-03-2018, 06:50
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Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
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svrecess
Fast/reliable vendors that honor their shipping policy?
So I am new to buying marine stuff and have heard that service in general is lacking in this industry. I just had my first bad experience with an online shop.. just trying to get some rope and a fid...
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Multihull Sailboats
27-07-2017, 10:18
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Anti-Capsize Systems.
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6,569
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svrecess
Re: Anti-Capsize Systems.
Why is that? If it's load based (and probably also taking wind angles into account for determining max load), a strong gust from behind or from any angle would still be something it could sense would...
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General Sailing Forum
06-06-2017, 11:51
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Minimalist boat shoe?
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svrecess
Re: Minimalist boat shoe?
Hah, so you are the judge for this wager? Apologies but I still disagree with you.. and I am firmly against orthotics through my own experience. It's the poor movement habits that we have to...
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General Sailing Forum
05-06-2017, 11:13
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Minimalist boat shoe?
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8,278
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svrecess
Re: Minimalist boat shoe?
Perhaps the previous versions were made for climbing and not walking.. but with a proper forefoot strike, barefoot running is a breeze. Many people do not run properly because of their raised heels,...
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General Sailing Forum
05-06-2017, 09:51
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Minimalist boat shoe?
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8,278
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svrecess
Re: minimalist boat shoe?
I am a fan of bare feet in general too, and originally that was my plan! But as a newbie on a sailboat, Cheechako's comment makes me take notice
Jim Krause I think I will have to give the Trail...
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General Sailing Forum
05-06-2017, 08:43
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Minimalist boat shoe?
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8,278
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svrecess
Minimalist boat shoe?
Hi Can someone recommend a good, quick draining / drying, high-traction boat shoe that doesn't have a significantly raised heel? As in no more than 5mm heel to toe drop. Do they exist?
I am of the...
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General Sailing Forum
21-05-2017, 13:42
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Poor experience w/ Blue Water Sailing magazine
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2,338
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svrecess
Re: Poor experience w/ Blue Water Sailing magazine
Well, I finally requested a refund. Haven't received March, April, or May issues, and it's now May 21. The last time I wrote to ask what was up, they said they did not know and suggested that I pay...
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General Sailing Forum
15-04-2017, 00:01
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6
Poor experience w/ Blue Water Sailing magazine
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2,338
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svrecess
Poor experience w/ Blue Water Sailing magazine
Anyone have problems with this magazine? Issues arrive well into the following month for a particular month, and for instance, I haven't received March or April as if today. The customer service...
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Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
27-01-2017, 09:18
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306
How to Make Perfect Coffee?
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66,467
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svrecess
Re: How to Make Perfect Coffee?
+1 on the Japanese burr hand-grinder and the Aeropress.. though my arm gets tired of it every morning.
On temps, the World Aeropress Championship winning recipes consistently call for about 175 F...
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Dollars & Cents
28-12-2016, 13:43
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25
Best way to transfer and exchange funds for purchase?
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4,866
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svrecess
Re: Best way to transfer and exchange funds for purchase?
Not really. This isnt day trading but there are trends based on times of day that you can count on. In other words, they aren't a service you log into to do your own work, click submit, and you're...
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Dollars & Cents
28-12-2016, 13:27
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25
Best way to transfer and exchange funds for purchase?
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4,866
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svrecess
Re: Best way to transfer and exchange funds for purchase?
I am going to use Commonwealth for my boat. They say they can do better than Transferwise without the annual limits of Transferwise. They also buy currency at key times/dates to get the best price. A...
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Atlantic & the Caribbean
29-07-2016, 21:13
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159
carribean vs the other side
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19,566
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svrecess
Re: carribean vs the other side
I believe he said he traded
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Forum:
Dollars & Cents
14-07-2016, 12:07
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148
Mexico cruising $1k/mo
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29,538
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svrecess
Re: Mexico cruising $1k/mo
Your link goes to an unrelated thread. In tapatalk at least
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Dollars & Cents
18-06-2008, 06:41
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103
Why are fuel dock prices so high?
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14,306
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svrecess
really if people would just look at the end of...
really if people would just look at the end of life of a limited resource such as coal or oil as the action of planning ahead for when these things are not available, environmentalists, those...
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Dollars & Cents
18-06-2008, 06:28
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103
Why are fuel dock prices so high?
Views:
14,306
Posted By
svrecess
just a note about solar cells which might benefit...
just a note about solar cells which might benefit cruisers in the future -- NanoSolar is now selling $1/watt cells to large volume customers. They print them on thin sheets of .. something. details...
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