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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-10-2017, 09:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: LOFRANS LEOPARD 1500W

I have found this, in the meantime:

Lofrans Leopard Parts (https://www.p2marine.com/anchoring-docking/lofrans/lofrans-leopard-parts.shtml)

anybody knows them?
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-10-2017, 09:05
Replies: 2
Views: 1,431
Posted By VieuxMalin
LOFRANS LEOPARD 1500W

Hi folks,

I am currently in Fort Lauderdale, trying to buy as many spares as I can (my vessel is in Colombia).

I was thinking to buy some spares for my Lofrans Leopard 1500W windlass, but can't...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-10-2017, 06:50
Replies: 13
Views: 9,034
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: ST50 / 60 Depth Compatible ?

Hi guys, I have the same problem with my old ST50 depth.
The display is nearly cooked, but still can figure out the number.
Before too late, I investigated the matter and there are different...
Forum: Crew Archives 04-05-2014, 10:10
Replies: 8
Views: 2,542
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: 38 old female with 6 months to spare, US based

June 2014 : sailing from Grenada to Panama (Bocas del Toro).
Crew required, if you are interested.

I am a smoker, but can smoke in the cockpit *^_^*
Forum: Crew Archives 08-04-2014, 08:19
Replies: 0
Crew Wanted: Grenada - Panama
Views: 1,064
Posted By VieuxMalin
Grenada - Panama

Hi folks out there without a boat !

Here is my offer:

Boat type : 42 foot ketch rigged
Location: Prickly Bay , Grenada

Passage : Grenada - Panama

Period: around 10th may 2014
Forum: Crew Archives 08-04-2014, 08:14
Replies: 36
Views: 7,032
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Take me with you on your next sailing adventure! Short notice OK!

Hello there !
I am in Prickly Bay, Grenada.

I need crew for a passage Grenada-Panama.

Boat is a 42 foot sailing ketch.
Departure date: around 10th may

Interested?
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-01-2014, 11:24
Replies: 23
Views: 4,843
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Trinidad

A larger than mine boat has been hauled out yesterday.....so, I hope they could manage my vessel.
Interesting facts about Trinidad....but it's quite south, and close to pirates....any issues about...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-01-2014, 19:29
Replies: 23
Views: 4,843
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Trinidad

At the end I've stopped in Tyrrel Bay, Carriacou.....so relaxing that I can't be bothered to go anywhere else now (been at sea for 8 months now).
There is a tiny, hectic shipyard here....anybody has...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-01-2014, 06:57
Replies: 23
Views: 4,843
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Trinidad

Thank you Cheechako.....everything is brand new to me (a former Med sailor). I am exploring :-) , like the USS Enterprise...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 20-01-2014, 16:02
Replies: 23
Views: 4,843
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Trinidad

Thanks to you all, folks.
I think I will stop in Grenada...only 80 NM north of Trinidad, so easy to escape.
I will be in Prickly Bay in about 5 days, then proceed to Clarks Court Marina, next door.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 03-01-2014, 09:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,843
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Trinidad

Wow! I'm surprised about how many suggestions and comments I've received.....thanks folks ! ahahahh
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-01-2014, 07:32
Replies: 23
Views: 4,843
Posted By VieuxMalin
Trinidad

Hey folks,

just arrived to the Caribbean from Europe. I am in Martinique right now, and preparing to set sail to the south (Grenadines and Trinidad).
My idea is to stay in Trinidad for the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-12-2012, 02:20
Replies: 26
Views: 5,240
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Best Antenna Location for my Ketch ?

Good try :thumb:
Wish you Merry X-Mas and good luck :popcorn:
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-12-2012, 15:52
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Ham Radio in a Ketch

Tell me about it !
I could not even hoist a red ensign, because they want me to be resident.
So, I fly a belgian flag...

Anyway, I'll get the ticket.....to give some relief to all guys here...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-12-2012, 15:49
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Ham Radio in a Ketch

Thanks JM.
You're ON topic :thumb:

I'll go ahead and create an insulated main backstay (that splits as well as yours). Already called the installer, and everything will be hopefully ok.

Ben...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-12-2012, 15:48
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Ham Radio in a Ketch

Actually, I've started this thread about a totally different topic :banghead:

But I am happy to leave you the helm...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-12-2012, 16:23
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Ham Radio in a Ketch

Thanks, Jan.
You know, my vessel flies a belgian flag :whistling:

Ashore in Preveza (Ionian Marine) right now, already called a pro-installer. But thanks for your kind offer.

Ciao!
Ben
s/v...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 16:06
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Ham Radio in a Ketch

Of course! You're right :D
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 15:58
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: Ham Radio in a Ketch

Cool :)
I am from Rome, and asking myself if the pope has got a "divine" ham licence :p
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 15:41
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: HAM RADIO IN A KETCH

Thank you!
Always opened about learning something new :thumb:
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 15:37
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: HAM RADIO IN A KETCH

Thanks Dave, I find this more productive.
However, that radio is what I've got...and my concerned (in this thread) was how to set up the damn thing.

Somebody answered accordingly, and I will take...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 15:32
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: HAM RADIO IN A KETCH

Sailmail does not require a callsign....

still off topic, but that's ok :banghead:

I surrended....

HAPPY WINTER SOLSTICE TO YOU ALL !
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 15:12
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: HAM RADIO IN A KETCH

Thanks for leading the subject back to topic :thumb:

I would add a question on the above (talking about legal stuff) : would you US citizen still let people buy a GUN , just as easy as buying a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 10:39
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: HAM RADIO IN A KETCH

Thank you, GM.
Already have an HF receiver onboard (Sangean AT909), and coping well with receiving weather faxes.

My first concern about having a transreceiver is about sending/receiving emails...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2012, 09:09
Replies: 61
Views: 7,469
Posted By VieuxMalin
Re: HAM RADIO IN A KETCH

Thank you so much, Dave, and my apologies for having mis-interpreted your good will. :thumb:

Of course, I perfectly understand the importance of licensing, and as you remembered well, I will do it...
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