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Forum: General Cruising Forum 12-31-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,345
Posted By delatbabel
Scopolamine patches work for me. Available in...

Scopolamine patches work for me. Available in some countries, not in others. It is often a mind over matter thing. I used to get seasick for the first day or so but once I started throwing up I got...
Forum: Power & Electronics 12-29-2017, 02:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,767
Posted By delatbabel
I have a FLIR which came as part of my Cat S60...

I have a FLIR which came as part of my Cat S60 smartphone. Other than a few issues with the phone itself (SD card slot doesn't work), the FLIR camera is fine.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-16-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,050
Posted By delatbabel
Sure, go ahead.

Sure, go ahead.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-10-2017, 05:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,063
Posted By delatbabel
There are a few mandatory questions here that I...

There are a few mandatory questions here that I am reluctant to answer. Why do you need my phone number when I'm completing an online survey?
Forum: Living Aboard 03-19-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 49,046
Posted By delatbabel
Get a room, you two. :D

Get a room, you two. :D
Forum: Other Equipment 12-25-2016, 02:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,869
Posted By delatbabel
Location of the winches doesn't matter. Location...

Location of the winches doesn't matter. Location of the sheet lead blocks does matter. The sheet should optimally run at a 45 degree angle relative to the horizontal plane (not relative to the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-26-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,735
Posted By delatbabel
It's the charts that are the issue, not the...

It's the charts that are the issue, not the software.

OpenCPN can read CMAP-93 format charts. Ask around your local area and you will find boaties with encrypted CMAP-93 charts for OpenCPN...
Forum: Cruising Crew Wanted 10-12-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,773
Posted By delatbabel
OK so reluctantly I am going to have to take this...

OK so reluctantly I am going to have to take this post down.

I don't condone or criticise the act of taking on paying crew. However the rules of this crewfinder are simple, and explained here:
...
Forum: Cruising Crew Wanted 10-08-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,773
Posted By delatbabel
What does the $160USD Per Week cover?

What does the $160USD Per Week cover?
Forum: The Poop Deck 10-08-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,531
Posted By delatbabel
There was a young man from Verdun

There was a young man from Verdun
Forum: The Poop Deck 10-08-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,531
Posted By delatbabel
There was a young man from Peru Whose limericks...

There was a young man from Peru
Whose limericks all stopped at line two
Forum: The Poop Deck 10-08-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,531
Posted By delatbabel
OK you started me on limericks. This is your...

OK you started me on limericks. This is your fault.

There once was a poet from Ealing
Whose limericks were never appealing
The second last line
Would turn out just fine
But the last one always...
Forum: The Poop Deck 10-08-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 31,531
Posted By delatbabel
EVERY Limerick that has ever been written: A...

EVERY Limerick that has ever been written:

A person X from place B
Who satisfied predicate P
Took action A
In a particular way
Resulting in circumstance C
Forum: Crew Positions Wanted 07-14-2016, 01:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,731
Posted By delatbabel
Darwin Ambon Yacht Race | The Annual Darwin to...

Darwin Ambon Yacht Race | The Annual Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race (https://www.darwinambonrace.com.au/)
Forum: General Message Board 06-30-2016, 03:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,258
Posted By delatbabel
GRP hulls of that age are much of a muchness. ...

GRP hulls of that age are much of a muchness. They are usually solid GRP because the cored GRP hulls hadn't taken off yet. They are either completely rooted due to osmosis or they are 100% perfect....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-30-2016, 03:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
Posted By delatbabel
They did loosen the backstays on mine to get her...

They did loosen the backstays on mine to get her into the lift, however there's a boat up on the hard here that's at least double my length (so around 80ft) so it doesn't appear to be a major issue. ...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-27-2016, 08:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,606
Posted By delatbabel
OK that makes more sense. I can see your problem...

OK that makes more sense. I can see your problem in that there's not enough holding the anchor winch down. Mine's bolted through the non-movable deck, you have yours on a very movable hatch lid.
...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-27-2016, 08:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,261
Posted By delatbabel
I can highly recommend Dalac Marine in Johor...

I can highly recommend Dalac Marine in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

https://www.dalac.com.my/

Good quality work, excellent regular reports on work done to date, not 1c of cost overruns without prior...
Forum: Living Aboard 06-24-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,606
Posted By delatbabel
You should never have your anchor winch taking...

You should never have your anchor winch taking the weight of the chain while you're at anchor. That's not what they are designed for.

Did you see my setup? I'm not sure if I ever anchored with...
Forum: Crew Positions Wanted 05-26-2016, 02:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,761
Posted By delatbabel
You may be able to find a boat from Brisbane,...

You may be able to find a boat from Brisbane, Cairns, etc, heading to Darwin. However none would be going into those areas from early November until at least the end of March, and most would want to...
Forum: Crew Positions Wanted 05-24-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,761
Posted By delatbabel
Whereabouts in Australia are you leaving from? ...

Whereabouts in Australia are you leaving from?

You need to be well north of the Timor Sea cyclone breeding ground before early November. It's one of the nastiest cyclone areas on the planet, and...
Forum: Living Aboard 05-18-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 36,606
Posted By delatbabel
I know a guy in Rarotonga who has a 49ft Monohull...

I know a guy in Rarotonga who has a 49ft Monohull available for $50K. Pretty well kitted out too, although it's been a few years since I saw it. Let me know if you're interested and I'll put you in...
Forum: Pacific & Australasia 04-25-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,707
Posted By delatbabel
I have linked that here:...

I have linked that here: https://www.cruiserswiki.org/wiki/Savusavu

If you have anything else to add you can apply for a wiki editing account and edit the page further.
Forum: General Cruising Forum 03-30-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,528
Posted By delatbabel
I added a lot of stuff on the wiki when I went...

I added a lot of stuff on the wiki when I went through some of those places 2 years ago.
Forum: Living Aboard 02-29-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 62,173
Posted By delatbabel
If QLD state revenue is anything like NSW state...

If QLD state revenue is anything like NSW state revenue (specifically the state debt recovery office) they can fine you whatever they like, they just can't enforce it. If they fine you $50k then...
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