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Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-04-2022, 15:12
Replies: 128
Views: 13,130
Posted By captndale
Re: On Not Wearing A PFD

When you are sailing al natural a harness is quite abrasive on the skin.
and then there is the issue of the crotch strap.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 28-01-2022, 10:05
Replies: 65
Views: 9,079
Posted By captndale
Re: Drunks charter. Biggest pax issues

US Code 2302(a) (a) A person operating a vessel in a negligent manner or interfering with the safe operation of a vessel, so as to endanger the life, limb, or property of a person is liable to the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-03-2021, 12:20
Replies: 42
Views: 6,027
Posted By captndale
Re: What about "old diesel"?

I think you mean that you will see him in Tartaros, the underworld of which Hades is king. Be careful though, Hades and Poseidon are brothers.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-02-2021, 09:40
Replies: 107
Views: 55,680
Posted By captndale
Re: Difference between boats and ships

In the Great Lakes, all self-powered vessels are called boats. So, we have boats and barges.
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-07-2020, 13:30
Replies: 104
Views: 13,824
Posted By captndale
Re: Lightning, and what to do about it

Turn on an AM radio and tune it to a dead spot on the dial. When you hear loud static from the radio there is lightening nearby.
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-07-2020, 10:29
Replies: 104
Views: 13,824
Posted By captndale
Re: Lightning, and what to do about it

I think the best precaution is to offer a small sacrifice to Zeus, Poseidon and Aeolus at the beginning of each season or major cruise. Perhaps a bear, glass of wine or shot of rum each would be...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-01-2020, 14:00
Replies: 23
Views: 11,359
Posted By captndale
Re: When you "buy" a slip, what are you really buying?

I own a slip in Racine, Wisconsin on Lake Michigan. It is a condo and all the piers are owned in common. Because a person cannot own a portion of the waterway, the actual real estate is a square of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-11-2019, 13:13
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By captndale
Re: Forward scanning sonar

I am now sailing in the Great Lakes (primarily Lake Michigan) but I am planning to go to Florida and the islands. Lake Michigan ranges from mud in the harbors to sand or sand mixed with clay to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-11-2019, 10:29
Replies: 3
Views: 696
Posted By captndale
Forward scanning sonar

I am looking for a forward looking scanning sonar and chart plotter to install on my Morgan 45-4. I want it primarily for navigating shallow water but would also like it to useful for looking for...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-07-2019, 15:14
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By captndale
Re: CNG bottle fill SW FL?

Thanks for the help. I have done quite a lot of high pressure plumbing in the past relating to scuba filling and mixing gasses for technical diving. Just did not know what kind of fittings I needed...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-07-2019, 11:22
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By captndale
Re: CNG bottle fill SW FL?

Where can one find and purchase an adapter? It is not hard to find fill stations for vehicles, such as trucks and busses that use CNG for fuel but the fill system will not work to fill the small...
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