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Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-01-2024, 06:57
Replies: 14
Views: 1,709
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Working as a nurse while cruising

As mentioned, working for pay requires a work visa which is almost always required prior to arrival in the host nation.

Volunteering is a different kettle of fish. It’s generally frowned upon...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-11-2023, 06:44
Replies: 24
Views: 3,291
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Connecting European wired boat to US shore power

Hi there.
We’re an American boat that has been cruising in Europe for the better part of 4 years. So, we’ve had your same situation, but in reverse.

My recommendation is to install a...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 14-08-2023, 23:57
Replies: 79
Views: 10,093
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Pulled the trigger on the cheapest LiFePO4 batteries anywhere. And I have a quest

As others have said, your starter motor likely exceeded the cranking amps for your new LiFeSO4 batteries.
I did something similar in an emergency situation when I combined batteries for an...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-02-2023, 06:33
Replies: 85
Views: 16,524
Posted By dlane1181
Thumbs up Re: Headsets for two-way communication?

EarTec and Sena are the two leaders in this market for recreational cruisers. Of course, there are many more for professional/industrial applications that come with professional/industrial price...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-11-2022, 08:21
Replies: 35
Views: 4,957
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Building a sailing dinghy

We love our Journeyman dinghy.
Rows and sails really really well. And nearly planes with just a 4hp 2-stroke Yamaha outboard and 1 person aboard.

https://www.journeymandinghy.com/
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-06-2022, 06:00
Replies: 9
Views: 2,311
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Raymarine Networking of chartplotters

I’m certainly no expert, but I do have several years of operational experience with Raymarine Axioms networked similar to yours. We have an Axiom 12 at the helm and an Axiom 9 at the nav station...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 12-06-2022, 03:52
Replies: 19
Views: 4,144
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Hurth HBW10 transmission won't go into forward

We had a very similar issue with an older Hurth transmission 3-1/2 years ago in route from DR to PR to set up for our transatlantic passage to Spain.
Bottom line: Helpful and knowledgeable local...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 06-06-2022, 03:59
Replies: 14
Views: 2,597
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Doesn't a safety net get in the way?!

We have lived aboard our 48’ ketch for 8+ years, cruising part-time in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay for the first 4 and full-time blue water cruising for the past 4. We installed high...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-04-2022, 06:57
Replies: 15
Views: 2,396
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Peracetic acid for decalcification

Thanks for the interesting and informative comments with varied approaches to preventing and/or reducing uric acid scaling in marine head hose systems.
We recently switched to freshwater flushing,...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 16-04-2022, 03:26
Replies: 29
Views: 4,057
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Sailboat gear for sale

Engel Fridge/Freezer MT45F, $500.00
2018 model, holds -15F, 12v and switches to 120 v if plugged in. Very power efficient, top loading.

Interested in the ridge/freezer. More info, please. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-03-2022, 14:01
Replies: 16
Views: 3,069
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Shore power and international travel

Lots of thoughtful responses to help you make your decision.

We just spent ~2-1/2 years abroad with a U.S. boat. We opted for a single 60-amp Pro-Nautic battery charger that accepts universal...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2022, 13:35
Replies: 7
Views: 2,077
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Ramarine MFD WiFi Router Port

We’ve not used our YDWG WiFi Gateway to display Aquamaps on any Raymarine display. Rather, we’ve transmitted Raymarine NMEA2000 navigational data via the YDWG to other devices not on the Raymarine...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2022, 02:53
Replies: 7
Views: 2,077
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Ramarine MFD WiFi Router Port

Device net NMEA wifi gateway https://yachtdevicesus.com/products/...ateway-ydwg-02 (limited features)

We’ve used this device for ~4 years. I plugs into the Raymarine NMEA network at any open...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-04-2021, 09:02
Replies: 117
Views: 16,566
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Best Not Electric Coffee Maker

We can recommend AeroPress when small quantities are desired, and Bialetti Oceana when larger quantities are needed.

The advantage of the AeroPress over many other press-style devices is that the...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 12-04-2021, 06:48
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By dlane1181
TIME ZONE CHANGE MANAGEMENT ON PASSAGE

Hello All,
We are making our return Atlantic crossing (Europe to Americas), departing from La Palma, Canary Islands, later this week.

How do others manage time zone changes while underway? Do...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2021, 09:51
Replies: 68
Views: 8,926
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Longer Cruising in Europe

To answer your question, I suggest Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA.org).
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-03-2021, 07:49
Replies: 69
Views: 11,118
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Galley countertops

We have been full-time liveaboards for 6+ years, and we also went with granite 5 years ago. Cruising full-time for 3+ years now. Very happy with the granite thus far.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-03-2021, 09:51
Replies: 29
Views: 5,556
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Need product recommendation to remove exhaust soot off painted hull

Two products we’ve tried that work quick and easy every time:
- Mary Kates On & Off
- Boat Goat Scrub

Wet surface. Apply product. Wait a minute or two. Rinse. Light scrubbing with a soft...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-03-2021, 11:21
Replies: 63
Views: 47,378
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Usefullness of HF-radio (short-wave radios) in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean

An HF/SSB radio should be considered essential safety gear for blue water cruisers.
Unlike SAT phones, Iridium GO! (which we have aboard and use regularly), and the like, only an HF radio allows...
Forum: Destinations 28-02-2021, 13:31
Replies: 16
Views: 5,483
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Marinas in New York City

We've spent time at both the 79th Street Boat Basin and Port Washington and can highly recommend both. In contrast to pjShap,, we had a terrific stay at the City Parks & Rec run 79th Street Boat...
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2021, 12:56
Replies: 37
Views: 7,060
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Tracking for family and friends

DeeBee, that's a nice track you documented, and I like the annotated comments/texts off to the side, too. I've got to learn how to do that with our Iridium GO and Ocens/WeatherNet system.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2021, 12:39
Replies: 56
Views: 10,563
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Adding Solar Panels - Looking for best practices

This thread has a terrific string of actionable posts. I'll try not to repeat what's already been well stated.

- We just replaced 4x 118watt top-of-the-line Solbian flexible panels with 2x 275watt...
Forum: Our Community 07-01-2021, 10:02
Replies: 37
Views: 7,060
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Tracking for family and friends

Just curious as to why there seems to be no support for the Iridium GO, from which position reports can be sent (manually or automatically), as well as texts, simple emails, and voice calls. And it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-12-2020, 08:51
Replies: 33
Views: 12,937
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Give Highwayman's Hitch Knot a Try for Fenders

I like the looks of that knot, and I’m willing to give it a try.
However, we avoid tying fenders to lifelines or to the top of the stanchions for the reasons already mentioned. Whenever...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-12-2020, 09:05
Replies: 55
Views: 7,639
Posted By dlane1181
Re: Using pipe cutter on bimini tubing

What’s wrong with a hacksaw?
Also, I’ve had great success cutting stainless steel with a Dremmel. I suppose it’s akin to a grinder only smaller scale, but also less noise and mess.
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