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Forum: Navigation 21-10-2022, 11:18
Replies: 125
Views: 12,407
Posted By carioca
Re: Are radio direction finders completely obsolete?

You can Google the location of AM broadcast antennas to add to your charts or to use as a waypoint. Along the Texas gulf coast, there are close to 60 AM stations that could be used for navigation. ...
Forum: Our Community 29-06-2022, 09:50
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By carioca
Re: Online Chandleries in Europe

Also check chandleries in the UK. Ocean Chandlery, Cactus Navigation, Jimmy Green, etc.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 22-04-2022, 12:40
Replies: 31
Views: 5,145
Posted By carioca
Re: Best prices for ropes replacement

Cajun Ropes in Canada has been good in the past.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-04-2022, 10:41
Replies: 9
Views: 1,092
Posted By carioca
Re: Wanted : Raymarine ST50 displays

Would he want ST60+ displays? Might have an ST60+ speed & an Omni display in the US.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-01-2022, 11:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,683
Posted By carioca
Re: REEFRITE FURLER OPINIONS WANTED

Reefrite is a different product. Made in New Zealand.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-01-2022, 11:37
Replies: 17
Views: 2,683
Posted By carioca
Re: REEFRITE FURLER OPINIONS WANTED

I went with the deck bag solution since I already had them from when the sails were hanked on before the furler was installed. The local sail makers never returned calls about installing sacrificial...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-01-2022, 10:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,683
Posted By carioca
Re: REEFRITE FURLER OPINIONS WANTED

Installed a 9/70 Reefrite in January 2007. Works very well. Usually I sail short handed so the Kiwi Slides are a blessing for sail handling. I leave the head sail attached to the head stay & the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-06-2021, 17:04
Replies: 18
Views: 17,402
Posted By carioca
Re: Port Supply/West Marine Pro Discount Ranges

Try defender.com and hodgesmarine.com. Both can offer great prices. Defender can be pricey on shipping. Try also stores in the UK & mainland Europe. At times it is less expensive to buy...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-03-2021, 15:06
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By carioca
Used Furuno GP33 + Accessories $420

Have a Furuno GP33 for sale. It had been installed below decks. Includes screen cover, mounting bracket with knobs, power cable, unused GPA-017 GPS antenna, operator's manual, Furuno CAN bus design...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-07-2020, 09:43
Replies: 83
Views: 14,769
Posted By carioca
Re: Good Laptop for Onboard?

Check out the Dell rugged Latitude computers. I bought a refurbished 7202 series several years ago with a three year warranty. Runs Win 10. Does everything I need. Batteries can be hot swapped. ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-06-2020, 20:47
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By carioca
Re: anyone used a Reef Rite Furler

The Reef Rite I have has two grooves for the Kiwi slides so you can fly two sails simultaneously or have one up and the other ready to go.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-06-2020, 12:30
Replies: 14
Views: 2,849
Posted By carioca
Re: anyone used a Reef Rite Furler

Have one on a 1985 Newport 41 on the headstay. It works well. I've been happy with it. Having the slugs allows you to lower the sail & it is still captive. I don't have a sacrificial strip on the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-02-2020, 13:50
Replies: 90
Views: 18,602
Posted By carioca
Re: Sea Sickenss - The Holy Grail of Pills.....

Had severe dry mouth from using the scopolamine patch. Drinking lots of fluids didn't solve that problem. Also hallucinations at night. Not fun. The chemicals in the scopolamine patch will dilate...
Forum: Navigation 28-12-2019, 09:24
Replies: 58
Views: 9,617
Posted By carioca
Re: Online celestial navigation courses?

1.4 to 1.9 nm error isn't bad. Check your time via WWV. It's not unusual for the GPS time to be several seconds or more off from what WWV is broadcasting. So four seconds of timing error is one nm...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-12-2019, 09:03
Replies: 61
Views: 5,656
Posted By carioca
Re: Whose traveller would you want?

Garhauer is my go to manufacturer. Excellent service, very well built. Overbuilt if compared to equipment on some racing boats. Superb warranty. They will build it to your specifications. Highly...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-11-2019, 10:09
Replies: 13
Views: 4,084
Posted By carioca
Re: To Linear or Not To Linear (Autopilot)

CPT does still make & sell wheel autopilots. Bought one several months ago, haven't installed it yet.
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-10-2019, 09:28
Replies: 1
Views: 3,747
Posted By carioca
Re: Polar Navy is no longer

Will miss it also. Have used it for years with excellent results. Maybe some support groups will keep it going? Can dream...
Forum: Our Community 21-09-2019, 09:35
Replies: 15
Views: 2,868
Posted By carioca
Re: Help stuck in port

Check that the electrical paths are tight & corrosion free. Had a similar problem several years ago. Starter would not crank the engine. Good voltage on the start battery. Had corrosion & a...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 18-09-2019, 10:45
Replies: 112
Views: 11,111
Posted By carioca
Re: CMP GIVEAWAY - ends Sept 30th, 2019

Rocna Anchors | Sets for Safety (https://rocna.cmpgroup.net/) NEED a REAL anchor setup. These anchors rule. Would be a great addition.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-08-2019, 09:43
Replies: 110
Views: 24,217
Posted By carioca
Re: Portable Honda Generator Alternative

If you're looking for a small generator, Ryobi makes a 700 watt propane powered generator. It takes the one pound bottles or has an adapter for the larger tanks.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-07-2019, 09:27
Replies: 102
Views: 12,094
Posted By carioca
Re: CF Members Battery Survey - 2019

Three, 100A Battle Born LFPs for house. AGM start battery. Installed all in August 2018. So far, very happy with the LFPs. They replaced three, 105A AGMs that lasted 5 years in south Texas heat.
Forum: Our Community 27-03-2019, 09:28
Replies: 18
Views: 6,578
Posted By carioca
Re: gps is killing me...

Do you think the version of OpenCPN you are using is causing the problem? I'm running Windows 10 Pro on a Dell 7202 with built in GPS. No problems getting the GPS signal to any installed...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-12-2018, 09:18
Replies: 117
Views: 14,662
Posted By carioca
Re: "A" versus "B" AIS - worth transmitting?

The Houston/Galveston VTS only picks up Class A AIS. Many large commercial vessels transiting the Houston Ship Channel will turn off the reception of Class B signals.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 16-04-2018, 09:21
Replies: 36
Views: 6,553
Posted By carioca
Re: CQ'ing all Hams and SSB users

The books by Gordon West are excellent study guides. I used them to easily pass the three tests. If you have to start all over, you have to pass the Technician test before you can take the General...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-11-2017, 09:50
Replies: 29
Views: 3,140
Posted By carioca
Re: UHF for High Fliers?

Air carriers normally have two VHF radios. When on the oceanic tracks or over open waters, they will monitor 121.5 and 123.45 when not in VHF comms with ATC. For enroute communications, data link...
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