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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-01-2019, 19:38
Replies: 6
Views: 1,054
Posted By emcmia
Re: Marina for Lagoon 450 in Miami

Sunset Harbor Yach Club - Miami Beach
Bayside - downtown Miami
Dinner Key - Cocont Grove
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-01-2019, 18:15
Replies: 23
Views: 3,531
Posted By emcmia
Re: Wirie WiFi extender help

Does anyone have experience with GlobalStar's Sat-Fi2?
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-12-2018, 11:11
Replies: 73
Views: 15,431
Posted By emcmia
Re: Insurance - Pantaenius USA - Non Renewal

I also suggest Boat US.
Claim last year was handled professionally/hassle-free and to my favor in all respects. My home port is Miami. Annual premium for domestic (i.e. USA) cruising is...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-12-2018, 20:42
Replies: 29
Views: 7,303
Posted By emcmia
Re: Just Catamarans Dania Beach FL

I have no experience with JC.
As an alternative, I also recommend Multitech Marine at Lauderdale Marine Center. I had a grounding issue 18 months ago, which damaged a rudder and drive train and...
Forum: Privilege Marine Catamarans 21-09-2018, 05:47
Replies: 22
Views: 15,414
Posted By emcmia
Re: Privilege?

Privilege Marine was acquired by the German Hanse Yachts holding group in May 2017.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-08-2018, 17:24
Replies: 16
Views: 2,146
Posted By emcmia
Re: Checkbook Yard or Contractor in Ft. Lauderdale

[QUOTE=Caribbeachbum;2691871]Hey we are in search of recommendations for a yard in the Ft. Lauderdale area. I didn't ask for recommendations when we bought Last Boat II, and we subsequently had some...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-07-2018, 13:38
Replies: 40
Views: 5,738
Posted By emcmia
Re: Electric genset raw water alternative to march

None that I’m aware of.
Each of mine have operated between 500 and 1000 hrs to date without problems.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-07-2018, 13:34
Replies: 40
Views: 5,738
Posted By emcmia
Re: Electric genset raw water alternative to march

Engine shuts down due to hi-temp sensor sensing no water flow. Temporary, albeit short duration sw pump op cools sensor permitting immediate engine restart. Obviously, if engine doesnt immediately...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-07-2018, 18:24
Replies: 40
Views: 5,738
Posted By emcmia
Re: Electric genset raw water alternative to march

I have a catamaran with 3 air conditioners, one 400 gpd RO system and a 5
kw genset, all of which utilize AC powered raw water pumps. To minimize spares, I standardized the inventory with March...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 07-03-2018, 17:17
Replies: 12
Views: 8,210
Posted By emcmia
Re: How much weight can mast support for lifting dinghy?

I would not expect you to have a problem hoisting that load.
We used to carry a jet ski (300 kg dry) on our foredeck and regularly deployed and retrieved it using a spinnaker halyard. Wear and tear...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-03-2018, 19:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,664
Posted By emcmia
Re: Fountaine Pajot Window Paint

Sonosailor, I have a 1993 Privilege with six very large fixed lexan portlights, all of which are trimmed with flat black coating. About ten years ago, I applied two coats of Awlgrip with flattening...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-02-2018, 06:26
Replies: 31
Views: 6,970
Posted By emcmia
Re: Month 17 Expenses of Cruising and Living on the Boat

As I have 3 A/C units along with a 5kW Kohler, I run the same model 900gph Cal pump for raw water cooling for each. (Besides redundancy, it reduces number of spares). The centrifugal pump is wired to...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-02-2018, 08:48
Replies: 70
Views: 41,246
Posted By emcmia
Re: Achilles vs Highfield rib

Anyone with experience with Brig Inflatables (purportedly manufactured in the Ukraine)? Recent boat show exhibits have been impressive - high quality at competitive pricing.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-01-2018, 05:43
Replies: 9
Want To Buy: Goiot hatch parts?
Views: 2,340
Posted By emcmia
Re: Goiot hatch parts?

I have purchased Goiot hatch parts (and other European-manufactured items) from Budget Marine, St. Maarten. check out website catalog. prices surprisingly reasonable; they will export, via DHL/FedEx...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-01-2018, 20:31
Replies: 11
Views: 8,853
Posted By emcmia
Re: Lewmar Anchor Windlass Queries. Please Advise.

Mike, it looks like a pre-1995 Lewmar Holdfast model (which I used to have). This model has two fibrous friction rings, one below the gypsy and the other under the capstan. The small triangular...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-01-2018, 16:31
Replies: 35
Views: 12,020
Posted By emcmia
Re: Crazy pricing for Las Olas Marina in Ft Lauderdale

In response to a recent inquiry pertaining to dockage availability, I was told by Miami marina officials that due to damage from recent hurricane(s), there are no slips available for transients or...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-11-2017, 16:16
Replies: 60
Views: 7,893
Posted By emcmia
oops.....try this again: I become homesick for...

oops.....try this again:
I become homesick for the places I've never been to.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-11-2017, 16:11
Replies: 60
Views: 7,893
Posted By emcmia
Re: Why do you sail?

I become homesick for the places I
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-11-2017, 10:32
Replies: 13
Views: 1,829
Posted By emcmia
Re: Advice on new Auto Pilot for a 41' CheoyLee Pedrick

I concur with all those recommending a Raymarine linear drive. Due to catastrophic failure with the originally fitted Autohelm A/P on my 1993 cat, I retrofitted the electronics end of a Cetrek A/P...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-10-2017, 18:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,979
Posted By emcmia
Re: Surveyor Recommendation (Fort Lauderdale)

QUOTE=gbr;2497435]Hi Guys & Gals,

I've put a deposit down on a boat in Fort Lauderdale and I'm flying over from the UK next month to view/seatrial and survey her.

However, being a Brit, I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-10-2017, 11:38
Replies: 53
Views: 6,893
Posted By emcmia
Re: holding tank need to be closed in marina?

That statement may not be accurate. There are many “no discharge” areas, which provide no exceptions, such as in Florida Keys. And USCG/EPA regulations very closely follow IMO MARPOL.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-09-2017, 14:36
Replies: 12
Views: 2,522
Posted By emcmia
Re: Urgent!! Privete property to get haulout my boat in Miami

97951 Overseas Highway Key Largo, Florida 33037

...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 05-09-2017, 08:55
Replies: 163
Views: 30,487
Posted By emcmia
Re: Miami - Strategy for Sailboat

As an alternative to the Miami River, you might consider Maul Lake. It's about 1/2 mile square and not too deep (about 10 ft) in North Miami Beach/Sunny Isles, approximately 1.5 miles north of...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 05-09-2017, 08:38
Replies: 163
Views: 30,487
Posted By emcmia
Re: Miami - Strategy for Sailboat

As my home and boat are on the Miami River (since early 1990s), I concur with those suggesting/recommending taking your boat up this river to avoid surges and high winds. There are many locations to...
Forum: Our Community 13-05-2017, 22:07
Replies: 316
Views: 51,099
Posted By emcmia
Re: U.S. Coast Guard boarding experience (not typical i dont think)

The USCG is currently under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). And as SailPower indicated, they are not "soldiers".
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