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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-06-2016, 05:18
Replies: 84
Views: 9,056
Posted By monstads
Re: If No Engine ... Why All The Fuss About "Proper", BIG Electric Motor?

off topic, but I live not far from Walden pond, and apparently the real story is that the cabin only being a couple of miles from Concord center, Thoreau was known to walk in to party it up, and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-06-2016, 19:04
Replies: 84
Views: 9,056
Posted By monstads
Re: If No Engine ... Why All The Fuss About "Proper", BIG Electric Motor?

I would add that it depends also on WHO you sail with. I could see a scenario where instead if reaching our intended destination for the night in a cozy cove, with a nice hike ashore and maybe an ice...
Forum: Meets & Greets 02-05-2016, 12:16
Replies: 19
Views: 2,093
Posted By monstads
Re: Hello from Minnesota

We actually did it on Lake Harriet on our own boat. We had bought it over the winter, and had it launched before they had their boats ready on Minnetonka, and the Instructor I think lived somewhere...
Forum: Meets & Greets 01-05-2016, 16:32
Replies: 19
Views: 2,093
Posted By monstads
Re: Hello from Minnesota

I can recommend Northern Breezes for classes. We may have had some special circumstances, but they agreed to teach us on our own boat, which was a great way for us to start out learning.

Sent...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 02-04-2016, 17:06
Replies: 122
Views: 41,801
Posted By monstads
Re: Giveaway April2016 MANTUS

Would love one of these! https://www.mantusanchors.com/product/25-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/

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Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2016, 09:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,268
Posted By monstads
Re: Duluth Boat Yards or Marinas

Barker's island seems to be popular, and well run. I have only stopped for lunch myself, but people who use them like it there.

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Forum: Classifieds Archive 09-03-2016, 17:51
Replies: 8
For Sale: 1972 Aquarius 23
Views: 5,759
Posted By monstads
Re: 1972 Aquarius 23

That is definitely a steal for a really great little boat. Very solid, stable and roomy for a 23 footer. Love being able to get ours into really skinny water, and even beach it occasionally. Draws...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-03-2016, 17:55
Replies: 1,056
Views: 241,746
Posted By monstads
Re: OpenPlotter project

I'm interested. I haven't been able to find the time yet to play with openplotter, but one of my PIs are earmarked for it. Having a cloud based platform backing it would be really cool. Can think of...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-02-2016, 21:06
Replies: 31
Views: 4,566
Posted By monstads
Re: Best Emergancy Insurance /Medivac if fully insured in US

Might be a Massachusetts thing. If Obamacare has some quirks in this area, it's very likely that RomnyCare has it worse. I just know that having recently moved to MA, the healthcare mandate here...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 31-01-2016, 11:35
Replies: 128
Views: 44,248
Posted By monstads
Re: Giveaway January 2016 - HopCar

Foul weather gear : https://www.hopkins-carter.com/of3lasmossgr.html Thanks HopCar!

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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 30-01-2016, 07:46
Replies: 30
Views: 3,699
Posted By monstads
Re: Help me make lemonade

>>>>>>>
My SO feels that his cognitive skills cant keep up. He feels as though he does not think as fast as he once did and is not as smart (his words). He says he can go back to coding but that...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 29-01-2016, 07:58
Replies: 58
Views: 9,376
Posted By monstads
Re: Winter harbor in UK or Norway

If you were to do Norway, I'd highly recommend Bergen as a destination. Don't know that much about the sailing community there (don't live there at the moment), but the sailing forum links posted...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-01-2016, 19:59
Replies: 1,252
Views: 245,139
Posted By monstads
Re: Tragedy Strikes.

"Don't forget to send a DSC ping to his MMIS number" , says the Patron Saint of Long Shots
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-01-2016, 19:00
Replies: 1,252
Views: 245,139
Posted By monstads
Re: Tragedy Strikes.

Good for you, and thank you for doing something constructive and sharing it here. If nothing else, I am thrilled that you were able to try out that particular feature of your VHF. Who knows, maybe...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-01-2016, 06:24
Replies: 1,252
Views: 245,139
Posted By monstads
Re: Tragedy Strikes.

That's one of the reasons I suggested the entire East Coast send the ping. The drift analysis is good and all, but there are so many compounding error factors that even though its somewhat likely...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-01-2016, 05:16
Replies: 1,252
Views: 245,139
Posted By monstads
Re: Tragedy Strikes.

Thank you for trying it! Anyone else out there give it a shot? It's a long one, but at least it's something better than bickering..
Forum: General Sailing Forum 01-01-2016, 08:59
Replies: 1,252
Views: 245,139
Posted By monstads
Re: Tragedy Strikes.

This might be another "too late" suggestion, but on the off-chance that Gil in fact DID leave the radio on, AND there is a solar panel somewhere on the boat so that the radio is still working, why...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 26-12-2015, 21:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,906
Posted By monstads
Re: Places to visit along Lake Superior

Apostle islands. In particular the seacaves on the western part. Also, try Stockton Island. Very high density of black bears. Look for them on the beaches as the sun starts going down, especially on...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2015, 05:15
Replies: 65
Views: 18,811
Posted By monstads
Re: LiFePo or Carbon Foam AGM

How well do they handle a large charging source? It's my understanding (and I could be wrong here) that one of the nice things about LiFePo tech is that it'll take a full charge almost all the way to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-12-2015, 03:50
Replies: 26
Views: 10,346
Posted By monstads
Re: Liveaboard on a Mooring

<drift>
As much as I myself would like to believe that, I unfortunately think that zombies would either float (decomposing matter, and gasses) and would flail their way out to you, OR once the...
Forum: Mantus Anchors 10-12-2015, 03:14
Replies: 164
Views: 50,378
Posted By monstads
Re: Dec15 Giveaway: Mantus

A nice new anchor :
https://mantusanchors.com/product/25-lbs-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/

Also, the bracket could be useful, https://mantusanchors.com/mantus-anchor-bracket/

Christmas present...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-11-2015, 04:13
Replies: 33
Views: 4,428
Posted By monstads
Re: Rules, taxes, registration on non-US boat

Alha, you might be interested to know that there's no sales tax in MN for used boats, as long as you buy it from an individual, not a dealer. Not too many Amels around for sale over there, though..
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-10-2015, 17:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,305
Posted By monstads
Re: Would appreciate some feedback on my design...

I've occasionally looked at something similar, and it seems like using evacuated vacuum tubes may be a good way to go.

There's a bunch of diy designs out there, using the same basic concept...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 09-10-2015, 18:46
Replies: 134
Views: 21,769
Posted By monstads
Re: Oct15 Giveaway: Hybrid Power Supply

Would love the transponder! https://hybridpowersupply.com/?s=XB-8000
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-09-2015, 04:16
Replies: 1,056
Views: 241,746
Posted By monstads
Re: OpenPlotter project

That looks REALLY interesting. Great job on the site, and this is definitely something I am going to try out!
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