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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 09-02-2016, 07:57
Replies: 109
Views: 18,857
Posted By Tony B
Re: Longest Distance in the smallest boat...

When I was in St. Thomas, USVI, I met a young couple with a 24'sailboat, I dont remember the manufacturer. Anyway, they had traveled down the Europeaan coast from the UK to Africa and then to the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 17-08-2015, 13:15
Replies: 5
Views: 1,603
Posted By Tony B
Re: Fortress FX-37 Anchor for Trade Only

I hate to burst your bubble, but I don't need to do anything. I especially don't want you to drive here.
If your time is so valuable, why are you wasting it on replying to an ad you have no...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 03-08-2015, 13:36
Replies: 5
Views: 1,603
Posted By Tony B
Fortress FX-37 Anchor for Trade Only

Want to trade my hardly used Fortress FX-37.for your Fortress FX-23 plus your $100
It is a 21lb. Aluminum Anchor for a 46-51' Boat. it has only been used about a dozen times or so.


My...
Forum: Navigation 28-07-2015, 05:10
Replies: 15
Views: 3,330
Posted By Tony B
Re: Laptop size

I have a 14" screen which is approx. 7" X 13". I was going to use it for navigation, however, my particular screen cannot be read in daylight.
My Standard Horizon GPS Chartplotter was OK for the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-05-2015, 08:48
Replies: 43
Views: 7,297
Posted By Tony B
Re: Marina prices = Top Secret?

Bill


How you be?
Glad to see you are travelling.
The only place in Ms. that I would recommend is Gulfport Small Craft Harbor. It is absolutely beautiful at night. If you walk through the...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 06-05-2015, 08:45
Replies: 31
Views: 4,427
Posted By Tony B
Re: Borrowed car responsibility

Legally, you are probably just fine.
Morally and ethically, you are responsible. When you borrow something, anything, no matter its pre-existing condition, you are responsible.
That even goes...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-05-2015, 14:16
Replies: 24
Views: 4,883
Posted By Tony B
Re: msd law and florida

A poo bucket is not considered a Coast Guard approved MSD. Once it is used, it is considered a container same as a tank. I guess it can also be considered as a portable potty. You would be better off...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-05-2015, 04:00
Replies: 28
Views: 5,037
Posted By Tony B
Re: Does anyone know what this is?

I never heard of anyone filling the keel with oil. If someone were to fill the keel, I would think it would be with something heavy.
The top of the tank looks like my old Halon tank.
Are the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-05-2015, 06:48
Replies: 27
Views: 12,867
Posted By Tony B
Re: Kemah Canvas Shop ?

Oh, just wanted to add - the thread drift is a little refreshing, thank you.
And as you have already noticed, cruising sailing requires a lot of motoring also.
When we first started looking at...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 04-05-2015, 06:26
Replies: 27
Views: 12,867
Posted By Tony B
Re: Kemah Canvas Shop ?

I wasn't aware that you had brain surgery and it can be a lifestyle changer.
Let me say this about that. The admiral loves being a river rat and so do I.
When the thought of converting from...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-05-2015, 04:40
Replies: 27
Views: 12,867
Posted By Tony B
Re: Kemah Canvas Shop ?

I really miss sailing. We made the conversion because when we were finally about to plan our cruise, the Admiral developed a degenerative lung disorder, then thyroid removal and then eye surgery...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-04-2015, 17:38
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By Tony B
Re: Battery Selector Switches

Thanks Gord, that is exactly what I was looking for.

Tony B
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-04-2015, 17:35
Replies: 27
Views: 12,867
Posted By Tony B
Re: Kemah Canvas Shop ?

Sorry Erika, it wasn't us. We are still up on the Tennessee River. We just started our new cruise a few days ago. We left Joe Wheeler State park in NW Alabama a few days ago. Only traveled about 100...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-04-2015, 21:35
Replies: 2
Views: 1,104
Posted By Tony B
Battery Selector Switches

My wiring on my boat is a nightmare. I am trying to verify stuff but I cant find any wiring diagrams/schematics on how to wire two 4 way Selector Switches to two starting batteries with two engines....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-04-2015, 21:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,205
Posted By Tony B
Blowers

I have twin 270 Crusader engines and I usually run one at a time.
I do this for my own reasons and so I don't want this thread hijacked into the why of it all. I just do. Anyway, my question is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-04-2015, 14:26
Replies: 27
Views: 12,867
Posted By Tony B
Re: Kemah Canvas Shop ?

Another new kid on the block is Phyllis Mitchell Canvas in Kemah.
She is very, very, good and very, very, honorable.
She patched up some of Mike Sorensen's disaster on my boat. That is another...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2015, 14:22
Replies: 27
Views: 12,867
Posted By Tony B
Re: Kemah Canvas Shop ?

You got a phone number for reference and I have photos.
Mike Sorensen Canvas and Upholstery Kemah, Tx (https://freeboatprojects.com/Mike_Sorensons_Canvas_Page.html)
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 17-11-2014, 07:23
Replies: 33
Views: 5,194
Posted By Tony B
Re: How much cash?

I usually carry about 600 - $700 in cash when on the go. That has always been more than sufficient. We don't dip into it except for boat related items where cash is king.
If you break down and find...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-09-2014, 19:14
Replies: 1
Views: 1,075
Posted By Tony B
Gauge Replacement

I have twin 270 Cruisader Engines and would like to change out all of my gauges and senders/sensors. Where would be a good place to order them from?

Thanks in advance

Tony B
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 25-09-2014, 05:55
Replies: 2
Views: 1,661
Posted By Tony B
Re: FishFinder - which one?

I ordered the Humminbird. It turns out the Humminbird 561 was defective and so it was returned. Problem was with the transducer running intermittent. I liked the screen size but didn't like the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 22-09-2014, 12:19
Replies: 2
Views: 1,661
Posted By Tony B
FishFinder - which one?

I need a new depth finder/fish finder.
I really want the dual imaging because I am more concerned about the bottom detail than the fish.
Right now, I am trying to decide between the Garmin Echo...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-09-2014, 05:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Posted By Tony B
Re: Which Portable Gen?

I assume I use the squeeze bulb to get the whole cycle started flowing. My next question would be....Do I have to evacuate any air in my Honda built-in fuel tank by filling to the top or what?...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-09-2014, 12:44
Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Posted By Tony B
Re: Which Portable Gen?

Honda it is. Now for the next question........
Is there any way to easily set up for running the gen off of a 6 gal. gas tank for O/B motor? I am not even remotely interested in the "Extended Run...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-09-2014, 10:35
Replies: 13
Views: 2,153
Posted By Tony B
Which Portable Gen?

Honda EU2000 is always considered top of the line by me and so that is what I was thinking of getting. Then, I looked at NorthernTool.com and they have their own brand - Powerhorse. The specs are...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 26-07-2014, 17:16
Replies: 48
Views: 5,398
Posted By Tony B
Re: State Registration with CG Documentation?

Why are some people quoting Boat US? They are not the source and definitely not the USCG.

As for the Square stickers showing proof that you are currently in compliance with state registration,...
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