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Forum: The Poop Deck 04-07-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,047
Posted By Aussiesuede
To update. I've gone in twice now, a week apart,...

To update. I've gone in twice now, a week apart, and the prices aren't anything to write home about. They are still more expensive than at their online store (which incidentally will not be closing...
Forum: The Poop Deck 03-25-2009, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,047
Posted By Aussiesuede
As a headsup for those who might be thinking of...

As a headsup for those who might be thinking of making some incidental purchases in the coming months - Boaters World has just become the latest victim of the economic downturn. Prices will be at a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-12-2009, 09:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,248
Posted By Aussiesuede
So what did ya end up naming the boat? Lickety...

So what did ya end up naming the boat? Lickety Spit? https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
Forum: Living Aboard 02-28-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,434
Posted By Aussiesuede
You should be able to do that with SeaClear just...

You should be able to do that with SeaClear just fine.

SeaClear (https://www.sping.com/seaclear/)
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-23-2009, 07:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,314
Posted By Aussiesuede
These Flo N Go pumps work really well. Can screw...

These Flo N Go pumps work really well. Can screw right on top of the Jerry can spout, and then the pump starts a siphon. Pumping once starts the siphon, and then just let it flow. About 2...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-13-2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 21,041
Posted By Aussiesuede
Not being a big sleeper definitely helps on...

Not being a big sleeper definitely helps on passage. On land, my normal sleep hours are 1 - 2am til 7am. I'm generally awake all other hours, so this bodes well for flexibility watch keeping that...
Forum: Living Aboard 09-16-2008, 06:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,298
Posted By Aussiesuede
I'm fairly lucky in that I've never been a really...

I'm fairly lucky in that I've never been a really big sleeper. It's difficult for me to sleep more than 6 hours in a stretch, even if I'm dog tired. I'll usually awaken from a headache when I'm...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 07-23-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,431
Posted By Aussiesuede
We've had one tail strike with a whale that was...

We've had one tail strike with a whale that was attempting to dive quickly, and 3 other near misses. But this is Orca country, and things get dangerous a month after calves are birthed. The calves...
Forum: Regional Discussions 07-17-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,304
Posted By Aussiesuede
It would seem a reasonable thing! I kinda look at...

It would seem a reasonable thing! I kinda look at it like "You don't take a cr-p at a home your visting for the night as a guest. If ya gotta take a cr-p, wait until you get back home - but...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 07-12-2008, 11:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,690
Posted By Aussiesuede
They've just put their boat up for sale. Not...

They've just put their boat up for sale. Not quite the end to their journey, but certainly a plan for the end.

Friday July 11th Update - Billabong Officially For Sale...
Forum: Regional Discussions 06-15-2008, 08:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,304
Posted By Aussiesuede
I'm glad you touched upon this since it makes me...

I'm glad you touched upon this since it makes me not feel so alone when explaining just how reasonable these fees really are in comparison to land based life. My monthly parking fees alone in...
Forum: Power & Electronics 06-11-2008, 07:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,966
Posted By Aussiesuede
With that type of wattage you'll obviously be...

With that type of wattage you'll obviously be limited to the 80amp controllers. Keep an eye on conversion efficiency numbers as you compare. I've personally not seen a more efficient unit than the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-23-2008, 04:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,690
Posted By Aussiesuede
They just updated their blog with stories of...

They just updated their blog with stories of their inland Egypt adventure. KT doesn't sound amused...



May 20th Blog Updated (https://www.svbillabong.blogspot.com/)
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-06-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,108
Posted By Aussiesuede
Interesting. Wonder if simply inducing anemia in...

Interesting. Wonder if simply inducing anemia in the barnacles will reverse the adhesion process. Amazing that something like this has only somewhat recently received this type of study....
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 05-04-2008, 05:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,108
Posted By Aussiesuede
Has anyone here tried (or personally know of...

Has anyone here tried (or personally know of someone who has tried) the ShipSonic Ultrasonic antifouling system. It makes complete sense. Question is Does it work?

ShipSonic Antifouling...
Forum: The Poop Deck 05-04-2008, 12:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,378
Posted By Aussiesuede
Yes the 2 sites are identical in content, but...

Yes the 2 sites are identical in content, but look to be hosted on two different servers. I'll try to be as brief as possible in explaining how a potential scammer works in this manner (Not that...
Forum: The Poop Deck 05-01-2008, 12:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,378
Posted By Aussiesuede
Be very careful guys. The site above is simply...

Be very careful guys. The site above is simply https://ccfsettlement.com/ whereas the site listed in the Reuters article is

https://www.ccfsettlement.com/ a lot of "Spoof" sites act in this...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-07-2008, 05:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,630
Posted By Aussiesuede
Thanx everyone for the help. I hate dealing with...

Thanx everyone for the help. I hate dealing with CBP /Homeland Security here in Washington because a good deal of policymaking for Boating Rules takes place here an things are always changing to...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-06-2008, 12:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,630
Posted By Aussiesuede
I'm planning a Seattle to Hawaii passage and will...

I'm planning a Seattle to Hawaii passage and will have two internationals onboard with me (One Canadian, One Kiwi) along with another American. The Kiwi is in the US on a one year "working" visa and...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-03-2008, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,916
Posted By Aussiesuede
I'm afraid I can't make out a boat in the first...

I'm afraid I can't make out a boat in the first pic?? I see what looks like a VW Passat with maybe a crushed roof? Pics are too tiny to makeout much. Would you by chance have any larger pics? ...
Forum: Living Aboard 04-02-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,497
Posted By Aussiesuede
Yep, both Napa and Carquest have national...

Yep, both Napa and Carquest have national distribution contracts and are able to get any type of filter or plug. Even if the guy standing behind the counter isn't aware that he can get "marine"...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-02-2008, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,984
Posted By Aussiesuede
A Visa debit card shouldn't even leave the...

A Visa debit card shouldn't even leave the country with you imo. There is simply far too much risk exposure. Many banks don't enroll debit cards in the Visa fraud protection programme, so there is...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-25-2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,175
Posted By Aussiesuede
Keyboard failure in a marine environment has...

Keyboard failure in a marine environment has seemed to be one of the most common problems folks have spoken of over the years, so I made it standard policy years ago to simply bring along a spare...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-25-2008, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,557
Posted By Aussiesuede
During marketing campaigns of the 70's & 80's,...

During marketing campaigns of the 70's & 80's, manufacturers started to widely call just about all of their craft larger than 30ft lwl Yachts, and that's skewed what the general perception of what a...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 02-16-2008, 06:49 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,450
Posted By Aussiesuede
I've always thought it a bit humourous when...

I've always thought it a bit humourous when someone introduces themselves as "Capn' Such-n-Such." It's almost akin to a dirt dweller introducing themselves as "Lord Fockler - Duke of Higher up the...
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