Boat Forum / Cruising / August 2006

Does anyone have recent experience with the rules concerning sailing in
the Bahamas with handguns aboard? Is it legal and/or acceptable?
Diana

I met someone, today, who is running his 5 cyl, turbocharged Mercedes
300D diesel car on free vegetable oil using the Frybird system:
http://www.frybrid.com/svo.htm
The car starts on diesel fuel and must bring the veggie oil up to +160F

Am new to the process of equalization.
Have a Blue Sky Energy charge controller that will equalize at 15.4V or
something like that, and control the equalization process.
Is there a possibility that any of my electronics will be damaged

Considering the purchase of a boat in San Diego and am looking for
recommendations on surveyors.
I have been told the going rate is $10/foot and haulout is also about the
same.

Hi, Wayne, and group,
Posting this separately, as it's a different topic I'd not want to get
lost in the spider jokes...
Wayne.B wrote:

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON LIVING ABOARD A BOAT AND THE FEASIBILITY OF
WORKING IN HOSPITALS ALONG THE WAY ESPECIALLY PUERTO RICO AND THE
ISLANDS...SPECIAL CREDENTIALS, PAY, HELPFUL INFORMATION.  GENTLEMEN,
PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS QUESTION AS ANOTHER CHANCE TO DISCUSS YOUR

I am looking at a 1976 41 foot ketch. Was wondering if anyone out
there had any experience with the general construction of these boats.
This one still has all the bright work on the deck and I have heard
that can be the cause of a lot of leaks, Any other general thoughts on

The Lewmar hatches on my Caliber 40 (1992) have finally hazed and spider web
cracked to the point that I would like to replace them.
Has anyone done this? Are there any web sites with photos showing how to get
them out? Parts, I'll need. Sealants used?

Hey, I plan on taking my 21' Chaparral in the Hudson at Hazzard's Ramp on
Friday. I plan on going south toward the statue of liberty and also on the
East River past the triboro. I have heard some stories of Strong Current on
the east river near hells gate and rocks near the ...

Florida is a baby boomer's heaven with warm climates, no state income
tax, and a relaxed coastal life style. You can play
golf, go fishing, relax at the beach, or go boating all year round. The
waterfront homes include backyard docks that lead out

I am looking for advice on the distribution of Marine Accessories
Aftermarket. (Planning to introduce a unique marine storage & reeling
solution for water hose - for boats and Marinas)
Key questions that I am searching for answers on are the following:

Hey Roger - I was sitting on the Edgartown town dock finishing some
fish 'n chips when the R/V Tioga from Woods Hole tied up.   It looked
rather spiffy!  I walked over to the captain and asked if this was a
Roger Long design, and he started going on about the virtues of the

As a multihull owner interested in saving weight wherever possible I'd
appreciate hearing any insight, opinion, ideas or experience anyone has
with this.
The one concern I've heard from someone who had Kevlar shrouds and stays