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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-04-2024, 13:32
Replies: 5
Views: 537
Posted By callistov42
Re: Experience with Custom Mattress Factory?

We have had two mattresses made by Handcraft and they both are been great! Nice people. Had them make sheets and mattress pads too. Delighted with everything.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 07-04-2024, 17:22
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By callistov42
Re: bareboat charter in TCI? (turks and caicos islands)

One man's opinion, but I think the TCI SUCK! I have had my boat there since December and am leaving this month. It is shallow, really no place to sail to. It is really expensive compared to Sint...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-02-2024, 13:34
Replies: 18
Views: 2,846
Posted By callistov42
Re: Bahamas island hopping anchorage timing

The "official" Bahamas web site lists Staniel Cay Dock (by request) as an official port of entry. I guess we could drop south to Great Iguna but I really didn't want to go that far out of the way....
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-02-2024, 10:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,846
Posted By callistov42
Re: Bahamas island hopping anchorage timing

Sailing Harmonie, I had seen something about being able to clear in on line but I don't know anything about the system. Or, I was just planning on waiting until we arrived at Staniel and clearing in...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 05-02-2024, 16:04
Replies: 18
Views: 2,846
Posted By callistov42
Bahamas island hopping anchorage timing

I am planning on going from the Turks and Caicos to Mayaguana, Acklins, Rum and on to Staniel Cay. I am trying to think out anchorage timing. I want to enter anchorages with good light but I don't...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-01-2024, 15:28
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By callistov42
Re: Dumb Bahamas question prevailing winds

Thank you gentlemen! I am embarrassed to admit that I have a set of paper pilot charts stored away with my other old paper charts and didn't even think to refer to them. I have now done so. I...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-01-2024, 13:10
Replies: 7
Views: 1,046
Posted By callistov42
Dumb Bahamas question prevailing winds

I am heading Callisto home after 23 years in the Caribbean. We passed through the Bahamas heading south and left the boat there for a while but old age is getting to my memory. Can't I count on S to...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-01-2024, 13:48
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By callistov42
Re: Marie Gallante

We throughly enjoyed MG. It is the only place in the Caribbean where I saw men cutting cane by hand and loading it on a cart pulled by an ox. A man walked next to the cart with a switch in his hand...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-12-2023, 17:12
Replies: 2
Views: 548
Posted By callistov42
Rigger in the Turks and Caicos

Does anyone know a name of someone who could help me with a headsail furling issue in the Turks and Caicos Islands? We are in at Blue Haven Marina for the holidays. Genoa halyard is wrapping around...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-12-2023, 17:05
Replies: 3
Views: 971
Posted By callistov42
Re: Caribbean Insurance

Check out Anjo Insurance out of Antigua. They are underwritten by Massy out of Barbados. Their rates are good and they have been easy to deal with. I have never made a claim so I can't vouch for that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-12-2023, 13:08
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By callistov42
Yanmar 4-JH preventative maintenance

Last week, on a passage from Antigua to the Turks and Caicos my Northern Lights generator heat exchanger failed due to corrosion. I have the generator repair under control but that got me thinking...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-10-2023, 16:30
Replies: 2
Views: 774
Posted By callistov42
Tammy

Just received word from the general manager at Jolly Harbour Marina in Antigua that hurricane Tammy took enough of an eastward tic that it missed Antigua and that Jolly Harbour took no wind damage at...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-08-2023, 15:04
Replies: 2
Views: 665
Posted By callistov42
Hurricane season storage yard in the Bahamas

I would really like to be able to leave my boat in the Bahamas next summer, on the hard for hurricane season. I am insured for the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos and the whole Caribbean but NOT for US...
Forum: Navigation 12-07-2023, 16:04
Replies: 15
Views: 5,352
Posted By callistov42
Re: Navionics on an Apple iPad

Jim, I run Navionics Boating on my iPad. I do not maintain a cell connection for my iPad and my Boating app works wonderfully. I use wi-fi to update my charts before a trip but when I'm off shore, I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-04-2023, 12:36
Replies: 26
Views: 2,621
Posted By callistov42
Re: Petit Trinidad - should it be scrubbed monthly in FL?

I have used Petit Trinidad Red for 30 years on my boat. It has been the Caribbean (currently Sint Maarten) for more than 25 years. My hull needs cleaning every 6 to 8 weeks. Most owners in my marina...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-04-2023, 15:51
Replies: 8
Views: 2,553
Posted By callistov42
Re: St. Barts, St. Martin, Anguilla 7 day itinerary

Anguilla has unfortunately closed Crocus Bay to anchoring due to damage to a telecommunications cable. You wil have to anchor at Road Bay. The cays, north of Anguilla are beautiful but not open for...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-04-2023, 16:47
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By callistov42
Re: Good marina in BVI to keep boat

We kept Callisto at Nanny Cay Marina for a season and liked it. They had a web cam and I could check on the boat everyday from my desk at the office. Good access to the grocery store and a nice...
Forum: Americas 30-01-2023, 10:49
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By callistov42
Re: St martin airport by dingy

Sure. You can get real close. There is a walkway from the dinghy dock to the airport (maybe about the equivalent of two blocks). I have dropped friends and crew there multiple times. It's a long ride...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-01-2023, 17:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,048
Posted By callistov42
Turks and Caicos

We passed through the T&C 15 or 20 years ago but haven't been back since. Anybody with recent T&C info? Is Turtle Cove still the best marina for a 42' boat? Is the new IGY Blue Haven marina just a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-01-2023, 05:22
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By callistov42
Northern Lights issues

I have 5.6kw NL generator with 2000 hours. It has been PERFECT until this trip. I cranked the gen set in St Maarten and sailed to Anguilla. The gen set shut down after about 12 hours. It wasn't hot...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-11-2022, 08:08
Replies: 18
Views: 3,883
Posted By callistov42
Re: Antigua here we come!!

We like Deep Bay. Anchor over by the old fort and walk up there. It is very cool.

Very good overnight anchorage. Not as nice as it used to be before the over water bungalows were built but......
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-11-2022, 12:15
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By callistov42
How does a fuel manifold work?

I feel really stupid but I am realizing that I'm not sure how my fuel manifold works or is set up. I have two fuel manifolds, supply and return. Each manifold has three valves on top (with hoses to...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-11-2022, 12:50
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By callistov42
Re: Surveyor needed in St Martin

I have worked with David Duong St Martin Surveyors for years and highly recommend him. Very knowledgable.
david@stmartinmarinesurveyor.com
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-11-2022, 09:56
Replies: 2
Views: 617
Posted By callistov42
Re: Current Fuel Prices in the Leeward

Capnmatt
The price for diesel at Island Water World today is $1.38/L.
IWW is in Simpson Bay Lagoon. You will have to hit the bridge(s) to get into the lagoon. Not sure the cost at the French side...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-11-2022, 16:11
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By callistov42
Re: Barbuda?

We were there last year. Yes, it was hit hard but the people there are incredibly resilient and coming back. The fright bird sanctuary tour is fantastic and definitely worth doing. Still lots to...
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