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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-02-2024, 09:07
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Brunton Auto Prop (used) 1 inch shaft R.H. 14in diameter

Price lowered to US$1300. Plus, shipping included to anywhere in North America.

Jim
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-02-2024, 09:42
Replies: 30
Views: 2,848
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Cruising Customs Paperwork

And unless things have changed in the past 12 years, or so, only the captain disembarks from the ship until cleared by both customs and immigration.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-01-2024, 12:42
Replies: 54
Views: 4,046
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Recommend me some ripping yarns about sailors crossing the Atlantic Ocean or simi

A storm too Soon.
https://www.amazon.ca/Storm-Too-Soon-Disaster-Incredible/dp/1451683340

A friend of mine was one of three survivors rescued by the Coast Guard 2005, or thereabouts, off Cape...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 01-12-2023, 15:47
Replies: 44
Views: 5,785
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: 38-42ft bluewater cruiser - suggestions please!

I sailed one these between Chesapeake bay, Bahamas and south to Grenada and back to Beulieu NC. Always felt that I was in a safe and seaworthy vessel. Cutter rig, cut-away keel, headroom throughout,...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-09-2023, 19:59
Replies: 1
Views: 483
Posted By JimJohnston
Brunton Auto Prop (used) 1 inch shaft R.H. 14in diameter

This Brunton Autoprop was removed in 2019 when my boat was converted to electric propulsion - electric motors apparently are not compatible with folding or feathering props. According to Brunton,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-06-2023, 16:43
Replies: 21
Views: 1,907
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Need advice for starting sailing life/location

Take a look at the Great Lakes (not yet mentioned) where there is a couple of thousand NMs of open water, islands, coves, bays, towns, marinas etc. And seldom the fear of hurricanes. Yes it can get...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-04-2023, 20:18
Replies: 74
Views: 12,181
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Bluewater 38-42' choices on a budget

Our last boat was a Caliber 40, built in Florida. Cutaway keel with skeg rudder, fuel capacity 212 US GALLONS! and water was in two tanks 80 & 120 gallons, I think. Cutter rigged with roller furling...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-01-2023, 18:14
Replies: 5
[SOLD] Snatch Block
Views: 771
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Snatch Block

I think these are suitable photos
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 18-01-2023, 15:47
Replies: 5
[SOLD] Snatch Block
Views: 771
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Snatch Block

Thanks. That's a good idea and worth following through.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 16-01-2023, 19:26
Replies: 5
[SOLD] Snatch Block
Views: 771
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Snatch Block

Hello PJ2

getting pictures from my phone to the computer where I wrote up the ad is cumbersome, at best, to answer your question. However, if you are interested in acquiring the block, I shall...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-01-2023, 19:45
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By JimJohnston
Jabsco Impeller puller

Jabsco model 50070 impeller puller for impellers up to 2&1/2 (maybe 2&3/4) inches. This handy device simplfies the removal of impellers without damaging the pump. Shipping from Rockland On Canada to...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-01-2023, 14:17
Replies: 5
[SOLD] Snatch Block
Views: 771
Posted By JimJohnston
Snatch Block

A "NM" brand Part number 3850468 snatch block looks similar to a Ronstan RF6730. I've had this sitting as a spare part now for more than ten years. The sheave is about 1/2 inch wide by 1&1/2 inches...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-01-2023, 13:48
Replies: 0
Views: 362
Posted By JimJohnston
Courtesy Flags - Caribbean

Hi all

Annin brand 100% Nylon bunting courtesy flags for Mexico, Belize and Cuba each measures about 10 x 18 inches. These flags are still in their original although wrinkled condition. In...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-01-2023, 13:08
Replies: 0
Views: 450
Posted By JimJohnston
Miscellaneous Items

A few items no longer of use to me but might help someone:


1. Standard horizon CMP30 remote mic US$75 (used);

2. Raymarine Seatalk HS network cable E55049 US$50 (new cond,);

3. Airmar...
Forum: Navigation 09-01-2023, 10:56
Replies: 79
Views: 8,322
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: True wind from GPS?

In answer to the initial question "if one could expect to get a reasonably accurate true wind from a GPS?", the answer is 'yes' if one is using a Raymarine Axiom multi function display with a...
Forum: Great Lakes 30-12-2022, 12:41
Replies: 66
Views: 7,003
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Big waves! Bad storm.

Crystal Beach on Lake Erie made the news after the storm last week as seen in these dramatic photos:

[URL="https://https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/29/us/homes-ice-blizzard-lake-erie-climate/index.html"]
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-04-2022, 16:40
Replies: 4
Views: 528
Posted By JimJohnston
Terms and Definitions

An email today received from Garmin included a list of nautical terms together with their definitions. I'm not sure that I agree with all of the definitions provided. What say you? For example...
Forum: Our Community 07-02-2022, 08:52
Replies: 37
Views: 12,695
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Any Canadians here who have bought a boat in the USA?

That's right.! Licensing used to be a provincial jurisdiction and (boat name) registration was federal. A few years back, the Feds took over everything. But either option of a licence number or a...
Forum: Our Community 29-01-2022, 09:52
Replies: 37
Views: 12,695
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Any Canadians here who have bought a boat in the USA?

Jordan,
Travelling throgh the Caribbean might prove easier if all of your documentation is consistently issued; e.g. passport, citizenship, insurance, boat registration, MMSI number, epirb, Boat...
Forum: Great Lakes 26-10-2021, 18:07
Replies: 5
Views: 1,465
Posted By JimJohnston
Data Stream for the Great Lakes

A new accessible data base of Great Lakes status in various categories made its debut yesterday. You can take a look at the web site here:

...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 11-10-2021, 11:58
Replies: 97
Views: 8,504
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Selling a boat from afar (Canada)

Hi Mike
I think we are all thinking the same thing - "the last two and a half years didn't happen". In addition to covid, we had to deal with a lightning strike too while in a remote part of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-10-2021, 10:45
Replies: 110
Views: 18,763
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: Freestanding mast opinions wanted

Hi Clemson. While Nonsuches have been mentioned a few times, there hasn't been a lot of comment. Allow me to say a few words as an owner of a Nonsuch 30 and previously owner of a Caliber 40, a C&C 27...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-08-2021, 11:55
Replies: 93
Views: 13,861
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: WIFI offshore part two

I used Island time PC 10 years ago to acquire a system. They have probably kept up to date with new tech and can help you

https://www.islandtimepc.com/
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-07-2021, 19:40
Replies: 57
Views: 50,420
Posted By JimJohnston
Re: 2 stroke outboard starts but then dies when throttled or idle.

Did anyone mention replacing the fuel filter?
Secondly, if the fuel tank filler cap does not allow air to replace the fuel as it is consumed, a vaccum forms in the fuel line stopping the engine.
Forum: Our Community 20-07-2021, 11:10
Replies: 3
Views: 689
Posted By JimJohnston
Bruce Kirby

https://nshof.org/inductees/kirby-bruce/
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