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Forum: Marine Electronics 11-04-2023, 17:06
Replies: 4
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Posted By Idylles15.5
Older Furuno with class B AIS

I have a whole Furuno set up, Radar, Chart plotter, Auto pilot, weather fax and SSB. Its the model where the blue screen and sailfish pop up on the start up screen. My question is, can I hook up a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-12-2021, 18:08
Replies: 2
Views: 454
Posted By Idylles15.5
AIS compatible with older 1833c Furuno

I have a complete Furuno package, Chartplotter, I think 1833c, and a 48mile Radar I bought at the same time, weather fax Fa50, Furuno Autopilot etc. It works fine and I'm familiar with it, so I want...
Forum: Our Community 18-12-2021, 18:25
Replies: 51
Views: 16,681
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Precision Sails: Be Careful!

I watch a ton of you tube sailing videos and Precision seems to put themselves out there and hook up a bunch of you tube sailors. Doesn't seem like they are in trouble to me. Out of complete...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-05-2021, 18:48
Replies: 3
Views: 426
Posted By Idylles15.5
Any new prop info?

I'm aware of the big 15 prop test, but that was done in 2009. Going to finally make a purchase of a folding or feathering prop. The old test says the feathering is the way to go, but even feathered...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2021, 18:03
Replies: 2
Views: 520
Posted By Idylles15.5
Rigging wire supplier?

I know of a few suppliers, but I was looking for info from any sailors that have had a good experience with quality suppliers. I'm going to do the work myself, I'm just looking for a good supplier...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2021, 20:01
Replies: 5
Views: 1,875
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Innovocean Dinghies?

What an incredibly well thought out informative and helpful reply. Gracias Adelie
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-01-2021, 17:51
Replies: 5
Views: 1,875
Posted By Idylles15.5
Innovocean Dinghies?

Found this company while searching for a new inflatable. Company is out of Canada, (I'm sure the boat is made in China) but for the ,money this looks like an incredible buy. Yes its PVC not Hap,...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 14-12-2020, 18:44
Replies: 71
Views: 16,741
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Shark attack St Martin..

I never used to worry about flying or sharks, now I watch Air Disasters on National Geo Channel and I get nervous when swimming off the boat by our home on the North Fork of Long Island. Never...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 14-12-2020, 17:01
Replies: 147
Crew Available: Crew Contributions aka $$$
Views: 26,514
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Crew Contributions aka $$$

I have a post for crew next fall on both Cruisers Forum & Findacrew. Only thing I expect anyone who joins me is some food costs and their own partying money. The fuel, sails, etc. / all the other...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-12-2020, 16:38
Replies: 43
Views: 14,396
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Best Roller Furler ?

Is anyone on here from Down Under? I tried to contact Almasts after many of you said they were great units. After a number of e-mails, I lastly wrote them an e-mail which said in effect that if...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2020, 16:01
Replies: 43
Views: 14,396
Posted By Idylles15.5
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2020, 15:59
Replies: 43
Views: 14,396
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Best Roller Furler ?

My apologies to Dockhead, he did mention Furlex and Seldon.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2020, 15:51
Replies: 43
Views: 14,396
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Best Roller Furler ?

Thanks for the input. I never heard of Almasts before. I went on the website, and I have to say it looks really similar to the Schaefer 3100. I'm on Long Island and Schaefer is located in New...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-12-2020, 10:22
Replies: 43
Views: 14,396
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Best Roller Furler ?

Who said anything about an in mast furler? How does this always happen on here? Some people just like to hear themselves jabbaer jaw i believe. Jib furlers, and i have hank ons for my inner...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-12-2020, 19:01
Replies: 43
Views: 14,396
Posted By Idylles15.5
Best Roller Furler ?

So I work on boats for a living and have my own opinion of manufacturers furlers, but I would like some input from some cruisers who have done some serious offshore / ocean cruising, etc. The...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-10-2020, 17:34
Replies: 95
Views: 7,718
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Spectra Watermaker Feed Pump Vertical Lift?

Anyone have a Tecnortham watermaker? Just looking at 150 gal day for 3600 on ebay, but i dont know anything about them. Any good? Anyone on here have one?
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 02-08-2020, 21:32
Replies: 9
Views: 1,753
Posted By Idylles15.5
Zatara Thread???

What happened to the Zatara Bashing thread I was reading a week ago where everyone was saying what horrible hillbilly typical Americans they are. Funny, because the video I just watched with him and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2020, 10:23
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Aqua Marine Inflatables????

RIBCRAFT USA made in Marblehead Mass. Think I'll spend my money helping out some fellow Americans.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2020, 10:18
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Aqua Marine Inflatables????

So after some research I've discovered that Aquamarine and Highfield, one saying they are Canadian and the other Australian are both made in China. Considering China has just F-ed the whole planet...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2020, 09:59
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: Aqua Marine Inflatables????

Actually only 900 US Just looked at their website. So any real life experience with these would be appreciated. Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2020, 07:46
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Idylles15.5
Aqua Marine Inflatables????

Looking to buy a new dingy for the boat. Always had an Achilles Hypolan which I definitely got my moneys worth. Thing still floats after 15 years lol. Anyway I'm aware of all the larger brands,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-01-2020, 08:16
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: 29 Bristol Rudder foot?

Know where to find old stock.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-01-2020, 08:15
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Posted By Idylles15.5
29 Bristol Rudder foot?

Looking for bronze rudder foot for 29 Bristol. Any Bristol owners out there now where to find old stock? I'm rebuilding the rudder now, but the foot was completely ripped off when this boat ran...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 26-01-2020, 08:10
Replies: 61
Views: 18,371
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: watermakers

Was just at the Javits center for the boat show last night. Not very big, but when walking around the vendors area I was surprised to see that Spectra did not even have a booth there, or Schenker. I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-01-2020, 20:06
Replies: 67
Views: 13,900
Posted By Idylles15.5
Re: At anchor signal?

Don't over complicate things. I would imagine unless you were an old WASP Commodore of some ancient yacht club like Seawanhaka Corinthian, most yachtsman have no idea what all the flags mean unless...
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