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Forum: The Poop Deck 03-11-2015, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,192
Posted By BJSmith
Water voices

Yes, this has happened many times on long passages usually when the sea are calm and the boat is moving slowly at 3.5 to 4 knots or so. It seems to be caused by air and small waves flowing past the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-26-2014, 06:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,800
Posted By BJSmith
Try to find a cruising guide by Capt. John Rains...

Try to find a cruising guide by Capt. John Rains out of San Diego(or at least he was there quite sometime back) He has lots of stops down the west coat of Baja, Mexico and on to the canal. His...
Forum: Power & Electronics 10-26-2014, 05:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,124
Posted By BJSmith
I have 2 @ 80 watt Kyocera panels for last 8...

I have 2 @ 80 watt Kyocera panels for last 8 years of cruising. No problems so far. I use separate 8 amp regulators on each panel. I switched all lighting to LED lights and man what a difference. The...
Forum: The Galley 07-15-2014, 02:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,153
Posted By BJSmith
Have brewed beer Cooper's Lager kits on board for...

Have brewed beer Cooper's Lager kits on board for 14 years in the South Pacific Islands.
Never had a bad batch. Very simple to do. Even brewed pineapple wine on occasion. Until on my 60th birthday 4...
Forum: Power & Electronics 04-17-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,225
Posted By BJSmith
Anyone have information on a satellite system...

Anyone have information on a satellite system that will provide internet connection?
A power yacht owner will be cruising from Anacortes Washington to Southern Alaska and back and wants to keep in...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-14-2014, 04:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,857
Posted By BJSmith
Why not release the cotter pins on the...

Why not release the cotter pins on the turnbuckles and knock put the pins with a hammer? A hack saw takes way too long.
Forum: Power & Electronics 10-04-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,189
Posted By BJSmith
Ricardo and Linda, Sorry I've had no luck in...

Ricardo and Linda,
Sorry I've had no luck in tracking down Marinetics Corp and the valve/panel.
I sort of refurbished the panel and valve and all is well so far. I did purchase a Trident valve and...
Forum: Position Reports 07-08-2013, 12:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,595
Posted By BJSmith
Cruised Fiji from 1993 to 2001 enjoyed every...

Cruised Fiji from 1993 to 2001 enjoyed every island group but the Lau Group. Now I hear boats are permitted to check in there without too much hassle as was the case years ago.
Don't leave Fiji...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 06-08-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 38,247
Posted By BJSmith
I met Alex in Palau during his circumnavigation....

I met Alex in Palau during his circumnavigation. Of all the cruisers I've known these past 30 years he was one zany person that had a incredible appetite for adventure. People in Koror are still...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-20-2013, 02:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,547
Posted By BJSmith
Hello Mike and Karen Riley!!!!!!!!!!! From...

Hello Mike and Karen Riley!!!!!!!!!!!
From Brian on SY Sooke
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 04-18-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,068
Posted By BJSmith
The only people I've heard of sailing a...

The only people I've heard of sailing a engineless boat in the Gulf islands and Vancouver Island of BC are Larry and Lin Pardey. They sailed Serrafyn (24 feet) and Talisen (29 feet) in the area you...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 03-22-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 19,471
Posted By BJSmith
Coff's Harbor officals are reasonable and sort of...

Coff's Harbor officals are reasonable and sort of friendly. I just got nervous when they put on those blue gloves to do the drug spray test. I made a comment about will they have to do a body cavity...
Forum: Regional Discussion Topics 03-05-2013, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,749
Posted By BJSmith
Vunda Point Marina near Nadi, Fiji is reasonably...

Vunda Point Marina near Nadi, Fiji is reasonably safe. They dig a hole in the ground and set you down on old tires. Cyclone Evan ripped through there in January and no one really had problems. Price...
Forum: Power & Electronics 01-27-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,083
Posted By BJSmith
I'm always nervous if I don't have paper...

I'm always nervous if I don't have paper charts................
Forum: The Poop Deck 12-24-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,286
Posted By BJSmith
I started out to wander the oceans of this third...

I started out to wander the oceans of this third rock from the sun 37 years ago. After reading so many boring cruising books (Chichester was the worst) I decided not to write a book nor make a video...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-13-2012, 08:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,101
Posted By BJSmith
Cylcone Evan pummelling Pago Pago, American Samoa?

JWTC Guam shows a intense cyclone moving onto Pago Pago American Samoa. Is there any communication with cruisers on moorings there? This creature build up quickly.
In December 6 to 10 , 1991 I...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-13-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,209
Posted By BJSmith
Hmmmm yes possibly...perhaps I should purchase...

Hmmmm yes possibly...perhaps I should purchase the 3 month SIM card....Bwhahahahah!!!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-12-2012, 02:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,209
Posted By BJSmith
Sorry I had a brain fade, the Iridium satellite...

Sorry I had a brain fade, the Iridium satellite phone I have is a Motorola model 9505A. Cruizheimers is setting in!
Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-11-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,209
Posted By BJSmith
I have used my Iridium 3405A for 8 years now and...

I have used my Iridium 3405A for 8 years now and use the same prepaid 12 month 500 hours SIM card program you are discussing. Never experienced any problems whatsoever. Great clear reception on...
Forum: The Poop Deck 11-05-2012, 02:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,596
Posted By BJSmith
Early 60's is working put well for...

Early 60's is working put well for me................
Forum: Pets, Children & Guests 11-05-2012, 02:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,711
Posted By BJSmith
I have come to the conclusion the best pet that I...

I have come to the conclusion the best pet that I know of for cruisers is a 8 or 9 year child (blonde hair is the best) I can't count the number of times cruising friends have told me how much fun...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-27-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,221
Posted By BJSmith
There usually is a mass exodus from Tonga...

There usually is a mass exodus from Tonga /Fiji/New Caledonia back to Oz and New Zealand about this time Oct to Dec. There are rally groups and others that have nets all throught the South Pacific...
Forum: Power & Electronics 10-07-2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,189
Posted By BJSmith
Marinetics LPG control valve and panel

I'm looking for a LPG control valve and panel Model 580 and 581 made by Marinetics Corporation of Newport Beach California.
I bought it through Boat Builders and Sailors located in Costa Mesa Calif....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-24-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,377
Posted By BJSmith
Bring Silvedene it is used on skin burns etc.. It...

Bring Silvedene it is used on skin burns etc.. It is amazing stuff. You might need a prescription for it. Buy lots if you are in Mexico as you might have to assist some one on a remote atoll. If you...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-05-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,907
Posted By BJSmith
Took a suvival course years ago............ was...

Took a suvival course years ago............ was told you would be lucky to even have a few dark black shriveled tiny lumps sitting on the bottom of your raft. Just flick em out the plastic door....
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