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Forum: The Multihull Club 09-24-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,059
Posted By svtadpole
Piver Trimarans ...

Hi to all fellow Piverted Trimariners ...

I recently acquired a 1971 pro-built Piver Victress (ashore W coast USA) after having disposed of a '76 Hunter 27 on the E coast ...

"Tadpole" is...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-15-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,991
Posted By svtadpole
Dohhhhh

Found the answer ......

https://www.cishipping.com
Forum: General Cruising Forum 04-15-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,991
Posted By svtadpole
Yacht Registration

Hi all ...

Firstly, apologies if this subject has already been covered in the forum but my search turned up no findings ...

I am interested in registering my next boat in one of the UK...
Forum: Power & Electronics 07-16-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,181
Posted By svtadpole
SkyMate does not communicate via VHF towers .......

SkyMate does not communicate via VHF towers .... it uses VHF direct to satellites .... the coverage map on their website would not be possible if they were limited to land-based towers ...

Their...
Forum: Power & Electronics 07-13-2011, 10:42 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,181
Posted By svtadpole
Another option is SkyMate .........

Another option is SkyMate ...... https://skymate.com/index.html
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 02-07-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,541
Posted By svtadpole
Diesel outboards ......

Diesel outboards ... https://www.goodsdirect.net/dieseloutboards.htm
Forum: Living Aboard 09-09-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,749
Posted By svtadpole
I'm no chemist either but I do know that Silica...

I'm no chemist either but I do know that Silica Gel is re-useable & since it is not " branded " is way cheaper ...
Forum: Living Aboard 09-08-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,749
Posted By svtadpole
" Those yummy packets you are discouraged from...

" Those yummy packets you are discouraged from eating likely are silica gel, which is a different animal. I'm not sure if the silica stuff can be re-generated " ....

Silica gel is infinitely...
Forum: The Galley 09-03-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,443
Posted By svtadpole
I have no recipes to add to this thread ......

I have no recipes to add to this thread ... instead I wish to pass on my own dried pulses methodology ... I found that the usual way of long soaking with several changes of water followed by long...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-24-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,704
Posted By svtadpole
Finding an anchorage for solitude is one thing...

Finding an anchorage for solitude is one thing but when another boat anchors in your swinging circle ( ie TOO CLOSE ) then collision &/or entanglement is likely ... usually the offenders don't even...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-12-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,265
Posted By svtadpole
Now that we know your water tank is plastic &...

Now that we know your water tank is plastic & that you sail on a lake ... the perspective changes somewhat .... Whilst bleach would still be my first choice, there are alternatives to Chlorine-based...
Forum: Repairs & Maintenance 07-10-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,265
Posted By svtadpole
BLEACH, BLEACH & BLEACH AGAIN ........... then...

BLEACH, BLEACH & BLEACH AGAIN ........... then flush it through & add a small amount of BLEACH with every refill
Forum: General Cruising Forum 06-12-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,182
Posted By svtadpole
It is scandalous that The Admiralty & The UKHO,...

It is scandalous that The Admiralty & The UKHO, both publicly funded, continue to demand payment for the very charts compiled using taxpayers' money ....... whilst they may not wish to make their...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 06-05-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,418
Posted By svtadpole
I apply a liberal annual slathering of wax to my...

I apply a liberal annual slathering of wax to my boat aluminium ( mast - boom - windgen pole - Aries gear ) .... any brand of boat/automotive wax does the trick .... I put it on with a nylon washing...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-18-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,277
Posted By svtadpole
The good news is they captured a Somali pirate...

The good news is they captured a Somali pirate ship towing 2 attack boats ... all the pirates threw their weapons "& other pirate-related" gear overboard ... all the pirates were captured ..........
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-17-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,030
Posted By svtadpole
Of course the Unioin Jack should never be flown...

Of course the Unioin Jack should never be flown as an ensign .... the original post in this thread & my reply are on the subject of flying a Courtesy Flag ....
Forum: General Cruising Forum 05-17-2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,030
Posted By svtadpole
A foreign vessel in another country's waters...

A foreign vessel in another country's waters should fly a courtesy flag from the starboard yardarm/spreader of the foremast .... said courtesy flag is normally a small version of that country's...
Forum: Rigging & Sails 04-12-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,922
Posted By svtadpole
$10,000 to replace a standing rig ... ??? ......

$10,000 to replace a standing rig ... ??? ... More money than sense https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/excl.gif
Forum: Power & Electronics 02-20-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,791
Posted By svtadpole
I looked at a water generator when planning my...

I looked at a water generator when planning my renewable energy strategy ... I decided to go with a wind generator instead ... for the following reasons :

1 a water generator only works when the...
Forum: The Galley 01-26-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,461
Posted By svtadpole
Eggs is eggs is eggs .... was one of my granny's...

Eggs is eggs is eggs .... was one of my granny's favourite sayings ...

Making your own dried eggs is quite do-able although it is for me, too lengthy, potentially messy & too fuel hungry to be...
Forum: The Galley 01-24-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,018
Posted By svtadpole
I have one of these aboard Tadpole ... as it has...

I have one of these aboard Tadpole ... as it has quite a high ampere draw I use it when the engine is running only ... it is very versatile - even bakes bread...
Forum: The Galley 01-24-2010, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,507
Posted By svtadpole
Forget alcohol (unavailable/prohibited in some...

Forget alcohol (unavailable/prohibited in some parts of the world) ... try preheating your parrafin/kerosene stove using a small propane/butane blowtorch ... it works ...
Forum: The Galley 01-24-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,724
Posted By svtadpole
At time of writing I buy my dried provisions...

At time of writing I buy my dried provisions wherever I can find them, supermarkets & ethnic food outlets usually, but I have also recently found online sources of hard-to-find items such as dried...
Forum: The Galley 01-23-2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,724
Posted By svtadpole
I like the concept of home bottling/canning & was...

I like the concept of home bottling/canning & was brought up as a kid with grandma's & mum's home canned produce --- meat, fruit, veg, preserves etc --- however, I prefer to keep glass jars & bottles...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 11-30-2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,445
Posted By svtadpole
Having read numerous accounts of disaster &...

Having read numerous accounts of disaster & near-disaster involving, or caused by Rudder Loss, I feel it would be beneficial to gather any opinions, views & expertise.

Rudder loss is usually...
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