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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-02-2024, 06:47
Replies: 166
Views: 14,085
Posted By Craig_B
Re: All modern anchors with loop, based on the Bugel are the same in performance

I know a Ding Dong who did that with a Danforth anchor. Most silly thing I have ever seen.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-03-2023, 07:15
Replies: 43
Views: 5,872
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Current thinking on laundry in salt water?

Washed in salt water rinsed in fresh water the entire 6 months we where in the Exumas.

Works just fine.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-05-2022, 05:48
Replies: 76
Views: 8,102
Posted By Craig_B
Re: What to cook in the oven?

Brownies!!

Boat brownies are the best especially on a cool winters day.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-04-2022, 09:04
Replies: 31
Views: 4,830
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Marina recommendations - Florida Atlantic coast

Not on the coast but not too far is Indiantown Marina.
Inland so no chance of swell during a hurricane. Tie downs.
Nothing fancy. Also has a DIY yard.
Engine also gets a freshwater flush on your...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-01-2022, 09:58
Replies: 43
Views: 4,877
Posted By Craig_B
Re: DIY yard your wife will be happy at.

Tried to contact Green Cove. Website doesn't work. No replies.
Guess they are off the list.

:)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-01-2022, 05:29
Replies: 111
Views: 36,358
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Ogo (composting) toilet - any users?

This is exactley what i was thinking.

The only pathogen that would end up in the toilet would have to come from the person making the deposit.

The pathogen would have to be inside you already...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-03-2021, 05:23
Replies: 0
For Sale: CHB PT-38
Views: 1,065
Posted By Craig_B
CHB PT-38

1980 chb pt-38
Selling our PT-38
Single 120 hp Ford Lehman.
New One wire alternator.

Two cabins aft has two beds.
4 burner stove and oven.
Dual sink.
Microwave.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-10-2020, 10:47
Replies: 59
Views: 11,706
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Good youtube channels for cat cruising life?

My suggestions are:

Tulsa Endless Summer

Lady K Sailing

Gone with the Wynns.

All fantastic.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 31-08-2020, 08:46
Replies: 89
Views: 7,223
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Tools: High Quality or Cheap and Replaceable

A high quality tool is worth its weight in gold. Cheap tools tend to make the job harder and more expensive.


That being said.


I used to sell tools similar to snap on and all the marine...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 17-08-2020, 08:16
Replies: 95
Views: 12,939
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Soda Stream CO2

We have a sodastream and in my opinion it Sucks!
Makes visible bubbles but that's it. Cannot tell its sparkling water at all. Flat.
Forum: Powered Boats 30-07-2020, 12:40
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Craig_B
Re: PT-38

Yes that looks similar.
Appreciate any info you can pass along.
Currently my biggest concern is the engine hours of 7500.
Some sources say run away other say that many hours on those Lehman...
Forum: Powered Boats 29-07-2020, 08:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Craig_B
Re: PT-38

I was wrong on the engine hours.
Its actually 7500
I suppose that's still high?


Thanks
Forum: Powered Boats 29-07-2020, 06:15
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Craig_B
Re: PT-38

Thanks for the advise.
Just joined.
Forum: Powered Boats 28-07-2020, 06:59
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By Craig_B
PT-38

Looking at purchasing a 1980 PT-38
Not familiar with theses boats in any way.
Not even sure who manufactures these boats :)

It has a Leham engine with 9000 hours on it.

Can anybody tell me...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-04-2020, 14:23
Replies: 82
Views: 10,801
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Legal to padlock vessel to public landing

Just felt like adding my two cents here.
Legal or not I have an extreme paranoia of having my boat stolen.
Almost every boat I have owned has been stolen or was attempted to be stolen.
First...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-03-2020, 05:46
Replies: 478
Views: 47,328
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Composting head vs classic head

Well from my personal experience you must have done something ridiculously wrong with your composting toilet.
In fact our toilet Composts the waste very effectively. When we removed the toilet for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-02-2020, 08:24
Replies: 152
Views: 24,108
Posted By Craig_B
Re: New price point for AIS class B+

It must be the long gloomy winter weather that has everybody attacking posts these days. I have seen it happening on many sites that are usually friendly.
I for one am greatfull for your post. Thank...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-02-2020, 11:06
Replies: 15
Views: 2,321
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Another AIS question

Wow.


I thought I was confused before.
Maybe I should consider a stand alone unit or just go without.
Nice to have but really not a necessity in my opinion.



:D
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-02-2020, 06:23
Replies: 15
Views: 2,321
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Another AIS question

Thanks for the reply. One more question if I may.
Where would i find the appropriate cable to connect the two?


I would like to have a transceiver unit but they are quite a bit more expensive...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-02-2020, 16:15
Replies: 15
Views: 2,321
Posted By Craig_B
Another AIS question

I have a Standard Horizon CP500 chartplotter and I would like to know if I can use this AIS unit ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2020, 11:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,515
Posted By Craig_B
Re: CP500 Card Update?

Sorry to offend the CPN crowd but I am unimpressed. :facepalm:



I have tried it on my PC and downloaded a few free charts.
I find it hard to understand, hard to use and I don't care that its...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2020, 07:56
Replies: 9
Views: 2,515
Posted By Craig_B
Re: CP500 Card Update?

Awesome.


I willll check them out.


Thanks
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2020, 07:02
Replies: 9
Views: 2,515
Posted By Craig_B
Re: CP500 Card Update?

Thanks for the help I do appreciate any response but I do have the manual so I was aware it takes a C-map card.

What I cannot figure out is where I can purchase a C-card or update my existing...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-01-2020, 05:51
Replies: 478
Views: 47,328
Posted By Craig_B
Re: Composting head vs classic head

Well..........that was F'n Rude :banghead:
What has happened to basic manners?
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2020, 05:10
Replies: 9
Views: 2,515
Posted By Craig_B
Re: CP500 Card Update?

I have considered Open CPN and downloaded the PC version but I have to say I am totally unimpressed.

Maybe its just to fancy for me but I can't seem to make it work or understand how to use it at...
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