Boat Forum / Sailing / December 2003

I wonder why there are not VHF handheld radios combined with GPS units, at least Garmin makes both the former and the latter but as separate gizmos, and also is marketing GPS+Family radio in_one on the big brother market.
The idea would easily accept new DSC requirements in ...

Went to the lake this past Friday to check on my boat. Was a pretty nice day
for December. Thought I would sail a litter, but the engine would not start.
I think I need some new batteries.

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A little while back I was browsing through newsgroups just like you
are now, and came across an article similar to this one that said you
could make thousands of dollars within weeks with only an initial

Kneel,
I really don’t remember what my scores where, it wasn’t very important to
me.  I do remember I did rather well, was out of the exam room in short order,
and had no problems.  I’m sure you got a higher score than I, perhaps higher

tick tock, tick tock, tick tock, tick tock . . .
Happy New Year all.
S.Simon

Iraq's interim trade ministry is investigating alleged corruption of up to
$US40 million by members of the US-led Coalition Provisional Authority and
senior ministry officials.
Trade minister Ali Allawi says he discovered a month ago that a contract for

Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to all!
I'm in the process of setting up a single line reefing system for 2
reef points all leading aft.  I have the main idea of how i'm going to
set it up but was wondering if anyone could post a picture or 2 of

I'd like to sail around Britain next year with wooden 49' ketch.
One of my questions is how to fill (exchange) our liquid gas containers (3 kilogramms each - aroun 6 lbs.)
As fair as I know there is different connector thread in your country, and some other laws than we have here ...

I recieved some nice boat stuff for Christmas, but have to wait till Spring
to use them.
Sigh.......
Scotty

I am in the market for new winches and I have  been told to look at Andersen.
I have used Lewmar in the past and have been very satisfied but the MO on
Lewmar is that they aren't what they used to be especially on the service/parts
end.

I need a consignment or used sailboat parts store in NJ, NY or CT.  Any
suggestions?  

Anybody going to the US SAILING symposium in
Oakland next  month?  I'll be there - staying in
San Rafael.  Does the BART run from Richmond to
12th street on weekends?

Tra la la, a Beneteau First 40.7 wins the handicap Sydney Hobart (or so it
seems, pending any last minute miracles).
Looks like whatever sunk that Ben in Bobbie's dock was fixed.
Michael

Rate the list for the most perky tits in alt.sailing.asa
Choose from the following:
1) Haggie's
2) Katysail's

Worth renting . . . Two thumbs up!
"The Shipping News"
S.Simon