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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 27-10-2023, 14:42
Replies: 5
Views: 1,476
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Cheap sailing paradise

I would think this to be a great conversation. Hmm perhaps it will pick up.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-03-2022, 15:44
Replies: 298
Views: 63,075
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Musk says Starlink will work on boats

Ooooook looks like this thread has become another environmental / political pissing contest. Adios.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 14-12-2021, 20:47
Replies: 40
Views: 17,819
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Boating in Philippines

Wow this thread is solid gold! Thank you to everybody that has contributed. I have become very discouraged with the bickering on so many threads that I had all but quit this forum. My Wife is from...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 07-07-2021, 18:09
Replies: 300
Views: 45,515
Posted By NCWDave
Re: For all promoting flare guns for self defense

https://d2d8wwwkmhfcva.cloudfront.net/400x/d2lnr5mha7bycj.cloudfront.net/product-image/file/large_49594595-2580-49e2-b962-a37efc7d1372.png Drops mic.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-05-2021, 19:00
Replies: 44
Views: 4,829
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Welding on board?

If you want a machine that can run a spool gun (imho not necessary) you might like the Miller Mulitmatic 220. Ac stick and Tig for aluminum 110/220 input power. adj freek, force ect.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 31-03-2021, 17:18
Replies: 436
Views: 32,428
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Are we alone?

So it is clearly true, I do not have to drop a spot of blotter to feel like I am quietly sitting in a corner of the pub on Star Wars.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-03-2021, 01:34
Replies: 16
Views: 10,393
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Beneteau vs Jeanneau handling

Kind of in the same topic here, I am looking for my next boat. There are a few things I like about the voyage 12.5. High on my list is the ability to point up to windward well. Compared to a C&C...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2021, 02:09
Replies: 326
Views: 33,776
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Grounded ‘Mega Ship’ Blocking Suez Canal in Both Directions

Company, Evergreen, name of ship Evergrounded
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-03-2021, 20:57
Replies: 20
Views: 49,350
Posted By NCWDave
Re: What's this tool called?

Could go for big cash. There are a lot of dogs out there that miss theirs:biggrin:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-03-2021, 18:30
Replies: 16
Views: 1,615
Posted By NCWDave
Re: 304 or 316 tubing?

https://www.ajmfg.com/faq/304-vs-316-stainless/
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-03-2021, 18:29
Replies: 16
Views: 1,615
Posted By NCWDave
Re: 304 or 316 tubing?

Real world on a boat your gonna see very little difference between 316 and 304. imho there effectively is no difference. Keep both away from chlorine and ferrous metals. Back gas open root welds. ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-03-2021, 18:07
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By NCWDave
Re: From Kansas to around the world? On 150k? Which way to go?

wow aint she just a pretty lil thing!! A single guy or cozy minimalist couple, prefect. The Contessa has certainly earned her respect. They have made it home when others did not.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-03-2021, 17:53
Replies: 298
Views: 63,075
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Musk says Starlink will work on boats

Here is a link to a guy that disassembles a current spec antenna.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-03-2021, 03:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,783
Posted By NCWDave
Re: From Kansas to around the world? On 150k? Which way to go?

Imho crew on "other people's boats" to start. Browse the "crew wanted thread here at cf as well as others. You will start up the learning curve for very little money and meet peeps. Thus the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-03-2021, 03:25
Replies: 298
Views: 63,075
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Musk says Starlink will work on boats

If I can down load weather, charting and sat imaging like google maps at sea any where, Yes very yes! Throw in VoIP wow! Current pricing is a pleasant surprise to me. Keeping in mind this tech and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-03-2021, 13:20
Replies: 298
Views: 63,075
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Musk says Starlink will work on boats

I looked in to this after a friend of mine in Cebo told me he saw a couple Star Link ad banners around the city. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-03-2021, 21:35
Replies: 298
Views: 63,075
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Musk says Starlink will work on boats

"SpaceX official says Starlink satellite internet will be offered in the Philippines this year." All we will need is an antenna. Hopefully small, light and reasonably affordable.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-03-2021, 20:34
Replies: 36
Views: 6,271
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Life of a Diesel?

Have a Mechanic evaluate it. Read up on it and do your own assessment. If it has reasonable blow by and the oil report comes back clean the only likely gremlins left are injectors and IP. Of course...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-03-2021, 02:55
Replies: 39
Views: 6,481
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Stuart Island WA San Juan Island area

Cheep and fun option that dove tails well with formal training is to crew in the area and type of sailing you want to do. GL
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-03-2021, 03:35
Replies: 39
Views: 6,481
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Stuart Island WA San Juan Island area

I am holding off on any major coms package because there is a good chance something like Skylink could be a major game changer. Right now a cell booster, external antenna and a phone for a hotspot....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-03-2021, 16:18
Replies: 76
Views: 19,714
Posted By NCWDave
Re: A little gasoline in the diesel

It has been common practice to add gasoline to diesel as a gel inhibiter for about a century.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2021, 15:32
Replies: 36
Views: 6,271
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Life of a Diesel?

possibly helpful;https://www.passagemaker.com/technical/house-call-how-to-perform-a-diy-diesel-engine-test#:~:text=The%20unburned%20diesel%20scenario%20is,you%20will%20immediately%20smell%20it.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-02-2021, 15:05
Replies: 76
Views: 19,714
Posted By NCWDave
Re: A little gasoline in the diesel

^^^^Siberian has it right. I would run it, no worries. I would add a gallon of 2stroke oil. I use 2stroke oil in any tank of Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel that goes in to a fuel system built before about...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 17-02-2021, 00:52
Replies: 0
Views: 614
Posted By NCWDave
A nasty little spinner over palau headed for southern PI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp8BH55LtZw
"Heavy rainfall across Eastern Visayas and Mindanao are the main threats with what will likely be named Tropical...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-02-2021, 00:18
Replies: 468
Views: 53,497
Posted By NCWDave
Re: Early retirement and health care for boaters

Well shocking, this thread has out lived any usefulness.
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