Re: [Liveaboard] finally got away from the dock.

2007-11-01 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Well Done Gene! We are looking forward with pleasure to more tales of your adventures Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Norfolk VA - Original Message - From: To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 10/30/2007 6:44:37 PM Subject: [Liveaboard] finally got away from the dock. We

Re: [Liveaboard] Whisper 100 Wind Gen

2007-11-07 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I have two KISS wind generators and am happy with the size/output ratio. The major problem is the sloppy plastic azimuth bearings which I fixed so they do work well now. I reviewed them some time ago and the message might be in the archives. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Norfolk VA [Original

Re: [Liveaboard] Raw Water Intake Hose

2007-11-15 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
over a fire? The water soaking the paper towel can get no hotter than 212 deg so the paper cannot burn. If the hoses get hot enough to burn, you will probably have already lost the battle. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL - Original Message - From: Ballantyne

Re: [Liveaboard] lv-ab: Re: St Augustine problems

2007-11-15 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
since one can unlock/replace the handle at will to dump the tank at any time. Abandoned motor vehicles and even houses are routinely taken care of ashore, why should boats be different? Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL [Original Message] From: jim sims [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Liveaboard] Hot water project

2007-11-25 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
As you may remember, I have had propane tankless hot water heaters for many years and have they work well every day. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL - Original Message - From: Lee Haefele To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 11/21/2007 11:48:48 AM Subject

Re: [Liveaboard] Sound absorbent sheets

2007-11-25 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Try Soundown.com Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL - Original Message - From: Lee Haefele To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 11/23/2007 9:10:56 AM Subject: [Liveaboard] Sound absorbent sheets I need to replace some sound absorbent sheets in the engine rooms. Any

Re: [Liveaboard] Sound Reduction

2007-11-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
well. Sound travels through small gaps as easily as water. By having a sound source inside a cabin, water leaks can be found with a stethoscope searching for sound outside the space. Hope this helps... Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W

Re: [Liveaboard] Department of the Navy, Chesapeake Bay, in Vicinity of Bloodsworth Island, MD

2007-11-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
and 300 feet for the county. A cop told me the buoys were placed so far away from the land to protect the landowner's docks. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W At Cape Fear River, there is a container ship terminal that I have never seen a ship at. I was stopped off

Re: [Liveaboard] Hot water project

2007-11-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
... Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W The web page says No Vent, can it be fitted with a chimney? Lee ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership settings over the web http

Re: [Liveaboard] Julington Creek ?

2007-11-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
The Maps Google shows me farther out in the estuary than I am. Here is a tight position: 30 07.691 081 38.498 from the GPS right now. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W Go to google maps (http://maps.goole.com ) and enter this into the search maps field

Re: [Liveaboard] lv-ab: question for those who know

2007-11-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
) the pirates would have been long gone. Bad experiences tend to happen in certain areas where there is unfettered criminal activity. Law enforcement response is rare. Avoiding these areas is the best bet for most cruisers. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W Very

Re: [Liveaboard] lv-ab: question for those who know

2007-11-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I don't know, but I imagine cruisers do go missing from time to time. Pirates would not pull up to the yacht club. You don't hear from those cruisers that don't survive because they are dead so they are unable to report the incident. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N

Re: [Liveaboard] Reply to : Weapons aboard

2007-12-02 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
An excellent reply John, well considered and well written. Thank you. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: John Christensen To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 12/1/2007 9:17:21 PM Subject: [Liveaboard] Reply

Re: [Liveaboard] Fluke Infrared Thermometer On Sale

2007-12-08 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
the bag of juice was around his body temp (105 F) he could not tolerate it so I would heat the bag in the microwave and check it with the IR temp gauge. I recommend every boat have one. A DC clamp-on ammeter is also a handy tool. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081

Re: [Liveaboard] Radiant Heat for the boat

2007-12-19 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I have never heard of such an arrangement so there may be good reason for that. Proceed cautiously. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Noel Russell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 12/19/2007 9:58:15 AM

Re: [Liveaboard] heat

2007-12-22 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
in touch... Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 12/20/2007 6:18:22 PM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] heat Ha Ha. Good advice. I shrink wrapped my boat today. Ready now for the snow, ice

[Liveaboard] Bald Faced Endorsement

2007-12-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
event. I strongly believe that everyone that has two or more battery banks in their vessel should connect them with one of Ann-Marie's combiners. You'll be glad you did. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W The combiners we sell set a priority for the battery

Re: [Liveaboard] Battery Explosions

2007-12-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
turning your battery switch to all at the appropriate time to charge all your vessel's batteries, and then turning it back after the charging power is off, all automatically. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: TWL2:) Power Conditioner??

2007-12-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
in addition to the juice available from the genset/shore power. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W There may be other solutions, Frank, but the only one I can think of is to just run the devices that are sensitive to momentary AC interruptions through

[Liveaboard] FW: RE: Fwd: Battery Explosions

2007-12-31 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
of ignition being inside the battery. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: LA Licata To: Norm of Bandersnatch Sent: 12/31/2007 4:48:03 AM Subject: Fwd: [Liveaboard] Battery Explosions Norm, did U get this? lee Begin forwarded

[Liveaboard] Battery Explosions

2007-12-31 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
the disconnect so I was ready for the explosion. It blew the cap off the nearest cell only but I was as far away as I could be. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org

Re: [Liveaboard] Bald Faced Endorsement

2007-12-31 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
If you buy the Combiner from the Yandina web site, there may be economic advantge to both parties. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: john paterson jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 12/31/2007 10:54:58 AM

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: onan 8kw gen monitoring

2008-01-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Yes, and my Northern Lights 8KW genset that the seller touts as World Class Generating Sets is also of the same crude design. I made many modifications to it before I considered it worthwhile having on my boat. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: onan 8kw gen monitoring

2008-01-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
always wanted to do. It is on my Bucket List. Hope all is well with you and yours. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Arild Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 1/5/2008 7:22:51 PM

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: TWL2:) Re: onan 8kw gen monitoring

2008-01-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
The ones I use are marked: White-Rodgers 3F01-121 Fixed Setting Snap Disc Fan Control Close:120 deg F Open: 110 deg F I don't recall where I got them. White Rodgers has a web site with those switches on it. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original

Re: [Liveaboard] [SPAM]Re: marine insurance in BC Canada?

2008-01-11 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
If one lies while applying for insurance the insurance will be invalid and damages not paid. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 1/10/2008 5:56:23 PM Subject: [SPAM]Re: [Liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] opinions sought on flexible shaft couplings

2008-01-17 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: Rit To: Liveaboard Sent: 1/16/2008 10:35:18 AM Subject: [Liveaboard] opinions sought on flexible shaft couplings I want to install a flexible shaft coupling on my boat. Does anyone have any

Re: [Liveaboard] Channel 16 Watch Requirement

2008-01-17 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
concern has been confirmed so I will very likely keep the radio on when offshore. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership settings over the web

Re: [Liveaboard] opinions sought on flexible shaft couplings

2008-01-21 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
angle to it and/or significant movement they have a short life. I gathered that the bearings in the u-joint needed significant movement for long life. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Ron Rogers [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Look. It's a Freighter. It's a Sailboat. It's. Both

2008-01-27 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
to the square of the velocity. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Arild Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TWL2: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 1/25/2008 2:19:16 PM Subject: (TT: TWL2:) Look. It's a Freighter. It's a Sailboat. It's. Both

Re: [Liveaboard] repair old wind gennys

2008-02-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
of incoming juice are counted as equalizing charges. I do have a regulator for the PV panels but it was a waste of money. Too much electricity in seven years of harvesting electricity from the sun and the wind has simply not been a problem. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30

Re: [Liveaboard] repair old wind gennys

2008-02-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
in an external control box that has a switch to short the output of the generator to stop it from spinning in low and moderate wind speeds. This switch in ineffective in high winds so I use another technique to stop the spinners then. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: TT: Batteries

2008-02-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
. A few days ago the meter said I was less than 100 AH down, but the hydrometer was half-way up the red, very discharged. They get heavily cycled and I would use no other batteries. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: Fuel Tank sealing

2008-02-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I found that I was automatically forwarded to the product's home page. Maybe a little patience... Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Jim Healy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TWL2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2/2/2008 5:22:05 PM Subject: (TT

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: TT Bilge pump plumbing (was Boat sunk at dock)

2008-02-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
into the bilge and the flow is limited by the small plastic hose. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Rich Gano [EMAIL PROTECTED]; TWL2: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2/4/2008 11:18:59 AM Subject: (TT: TWL2:) Re: TT Bilge pump

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: TT Bilge pump plumbing (wasBoat sunk at dock)

2008-02-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Yes, I expect it would. I did put a strainer downstream of the seawater pump that catches impeller vanes. Much easier to deal with than cleaning out rubber bits from the heat exchanger and exhaust elbow. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original

Re: [Liveaboard] KISS wind gennys

2008-02-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
[Original Message] From: Ken James [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 2/5/2008 9:24:49 PM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] repair old wind gennys Norm of Bandersnatch wrote: I don't know anything about a dump load, there was nothing in the manual about that. The lit

Re: [Liveaboard] Was Heads now Composting heads

2008-02-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Very nice report! Thank you very much. I would like to ask if there are ANY negative aspects that have been encountered. Or perhaps, what was the least positive aspect you find about the Air Head? Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message

Re: [Liveaboard] KISS wind gennys

2008-02-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
difficult for us old folks. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership settings over the web http://www.liveaboardnow.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Fw: TWL2:) Re: 24V starter, 12V house bank - Ugh!

2008-02-08 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
half of the 24 volt battery. Perhaps switching the half from time to time. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Harold R. Brink, PE [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2/7/2008 8:18:06 PM Subject: (TT: TWL2:) Fw: TWL2:) Re

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Fw: TWL2:) Re: 24V starter, 12V house bank - Ugh!

2008-02-10 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I am presuming the diode pack will work at 24 VDC. Since there are sold regulators that will enable an alternator to produce 110 VDC to operate drills, etc, I figured the diode pack will work at 24 VDC too. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original

Re: [Liveaboard] lv-ab: Living aboard in the Big Apple

2008-02-10 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
If you don't want to spend a fortune you can take a mooring at the 79th Street Boat Basin in the Hudson for $30/day. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Alan Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 9/25/2006 6:43:00 PM

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Prop shaft tube - corrosion

2008-02-10 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
you when it would have to be changed. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Mark Andrew [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2/10/2008 1:32:38 PM Subject: (TT: TWL2:) Prop shaft tube - corrosion I'm also assuming

Re: [Liveaboard] Cooling the GenSet and AC

2008-02-12 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
residence, along with their gardens, the passage becomes much smaller. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; TWL2: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2/11/2008 10:23:40 AM Subject: (TT: TWL2:) Re: TWL2

Re: [Liveaboard] Hydraulic Steering

2008-02-14 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
, make sure the turning blocks are very robust and robustly attached to the boat. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: Doc Turner To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 2/11/2008 7:46:20 PM Subject: [Liveaboard] Hydraulic

Re: [Liveaboard] wings and boats

2008-02-14 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
is a sail and the other is a wing and the air flows around them are different. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Ken James [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 2/10/2008 9:25:51 PM Subject: [Liveaboard] wings

[Liveaboard] Towing the Dinghy

2008-03-07 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
not. The point is: even though we would prefer securely stowing our dink on deck when at sea, we have towed it offshore without incident for perhaps thirty thousand miles of coastal cruising. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Ken James [EMAIL

Re: [Liveaboard] Towing the Dinghy

2008-03-09 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
is not that it is desirable or safe, it is not (I only do it because I am unable to lift it up onto the deck), but that I have done it safely for many years and thousands of miles. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W I've got to chime in on this one

Re: [Liveaboard] [SPAM]Re: My method for quick stowage on deck

2008-03-11 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Whenever I look at the drawing of my rig (gaff ketch) all I can think of these days is the job of maintaining all that stuff up there. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 3/9/2008 8:12

Re: [Liveaboard] I made it, But

2008-03-11 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
not in compliance. Caleb likely owes his life to his life jacket, his physical condition (serenading outdoors at 32 deg!) and his crew. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: Peter Gelinas To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 3/10/2008 5

Re: [Liveaboard] lv-ab: Battle of Annapolis - 2007

2008-03-11 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
, but my neighbor, (Robbie Johnson, he has a boater's cookbook out) did prevail gloriously by confronting his attackers. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W It is an interesting issue. Could a city impose other restrictions as well. I hope

[Liveaboard] U-PAK stuffing box stuffing

2008-03-13 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
me in any way for this report and I deliberately did not inform them that I was going to write a review until all our dealings were finished. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W ___ Liveaboard mailing list

Re: [Liveaboard] chat

2008-03-15 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I agree with Steve. Most of us are just to busy to sit around and chat on line. Personally, I like to take the time to think about what I want to say that writing provides. But of course, one could try a chat and see how many show up. You never know until you try... Norm S/V Bandersnatch

Re: [Liveaboard] Fw: The Air Head

2008-03-15 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
that the cops never go near him. As for the potty question, he claims he has a porta-potty he empties ashore. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 3/14/2008 11:43:28 PM Subject: [Liveaboard] Fw

Re: [Liveaboard] liveaboard communities

2008-03-21 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I agree wholeheartedly. It matters not if a writer is being compensated for their labor. We need all the help we can get and should encourage everyone who is interested in helping us. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Paul

Re: [Liveaboard] liveaboard communities

2008-03-21 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Janet, There was a big problem with livaboards in Marathon, in the Florida Keys, but it was eventually, mostly, solved. I don't know who to contact but a good start would be SouthWinds magazine. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message

Re: [Liveaboard] Marina Parking Places

2008-03-25 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
showed up at the hearings on the appropriate day. It was my impression that the marine related business owners had the most clout. The council bowed to the show of strength and eliminated that part of the plan. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original

Re: [Liveaboard] Voter Registration

2008-03-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
phone start-up, but were advised by the clerk to use a shoreside address at first, then change it as the computer kept rejecting it when he tried to start up with it. That worked fine. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Richard

[Liveaboard] IRBS

2008-04-07 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I Googled sciatica pills today and found my own text written to the List in 2001 on a web site called IRBS (I'd Rather Be Sailing). However, they had the access address for the List wrong. I was unable to find out how to contact them to give them the update. Can anyone else do it? Norm S/V

Re: [Liveaboard] Bock Marine

2008-04-18 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Philip, I tried to haul out there once. He claimed he could lift me but the travel lift well had silted in and he could not get the straps under my keel. But they did seem like nice people and we were disappointed we could not be lifted. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30

Re: [Liveaboard] Bock Marine

2008-04-19 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Thanks, My beam is about 18 1/2. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: Philip To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 4/18/2008 12:35:17 PM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Bock Marine When I get into the slip I will sound it out

Re: [Liveaboard] food preservation and storage

2008-04-21 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Jan often seals up meat for the freezer with maranade in the bag so the meat is ready for the barbque as soon as it is thawed. I have tried sealing up flares for the dinghy but the bags always leaked. Now I use Lock-n-Lock containers and they don't leak. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington

Re: [Liveaboard] Sweet spots along the ICW

2008-04-26 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
? Hope all is well with you and yours. Please thank Vern for his efforts in keeping the List alive. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Sam Densler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 4/25/2008 3:19:03 PM Subject

Re: [Liveaboard] Through hull fittings

2008-04-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
the valve. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W - Original Message - From: Lee Haefele To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 4/29/2008 10:10:51 PM Subject: [Liveaboard] Through hull fittings I had a 1.5 through hull fitting break off in my hand

Re: [Liveaboard] Through hull fittings-Update

2008-04-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
% copper, 14% tin, 3% zinc, and 0.8% phosphorus. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W [Original Message] From: Lew Hodgett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 4/30/2008 6:08:02 PM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Through hull fittings-Update

[Liveaboard] Marking of Official Number/Net Tonnage revisited

2008-05-03 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Certificate of Marking for me to fill out, and a Certificate of Admeasurement. The last paragraph of the cover letter reads: In case you haven't decided where to mark the vessel (official number net tonnage), I read that a good place is the space normally used as a forward rope locker. Norm S/V

[Liveaboard] A Lesson Ashore

2008-05-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
with distilled water. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek FL 30 07.72N 081 38.4W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership settings over the web http://www.liveaboardnow.org/mailman/listinfo/liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] tv antenna?

2008-05-21 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Direct TV is on the 101 satellite. Be sure you don't tell them the rig is on a boat, you will not be able to see local channels. I have no idea why. We get local (low) channels, and the major networks (NBC, CBS, etc), over the air with a normal antenna. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek

Re: [Liveaboard] satellite TV

2008-05-21 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
. But boats were not mentioned in the FCC directive so we get screwed. It would be an easy thing, simply typing a zip code onto a computer screen, to have any local feed available, but why Direct TV has chosen to give us cruisers the shaft is completely mystifying. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying

Re: [Liveaboard] satellite TV

2008-05-21 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
ever since. The extra price of the marine unit they said was because it had some extra waterproofing for the marine environment. Perhaps if I had done a better job with the gasketing the RV unit would have worked well. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W

Re: [Liveaboard] lv-ab: tough luck or not

2008-05-26 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
It was the Skippers decision to leave his boat so the results are his responsibility. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W [Original Message] From: Ken James [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]; LIVE_ABOARD [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 5/24

Re: [Liveaboard] Opinions and advise

2008-05-26 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
is the easy part. The big cost is the repair and maintainence of the beast. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership settings over the web http

Re: [Liveaboard] Opinions and advise

2008-05-27 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
A queen size berth is wonderful if there are two people in a hot climate. A bow thruster is not worth the added complexity, in my opinion. The dinghy can do tugboat duty if needed. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W [Original Message] From: casey koogler

Re: [Liveaboard] Opinions and advise

2008-05-27 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
, better fuel economy. Larger boats are more comfortable, roomier for more gear, more stable, but have more draft, require more attention, cost more, etc. Most new boats let the buyers outfit them as they desire. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W [Original Message

Re: [Liveaboard] Bronze fittings

2008-05-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
tapered plugs and can be loosened up with some effort. Frequent use will also improve their performance. Don't install anything smaller than 1 1/2. While a smaller valve may be OK at first, with a little marine growth the opening rapidly closes down a size. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying

Re: [Liveaboard] Mahogany Finish

2008-06-02 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
it resembles varnish otherwise as I have not used traditional varnish on my boat, but Cetol seems to hold up to the Florida sun reasonably well. For interior work I use only MinWax poly varnish, three coats minimum, and have been satisfied with that. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30

[Liveaboard] Yet Another Cop Attack

2008-06-02 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
$100 fine and one warning ticket to show for it. If you value your job you are going to have to do better than that! Yes, sir. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org

[Liveaboard] Wilcox Skipper Head Info

2008-06-04 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
illegal. If only the government would say that if we put a shot of bleach in the urine bucket after each dump to sterilize the urine, with that allow overboard dump of the urine bucket and certify the Air Head as a Class 1 device. It would be the long awaited answer to our potty problems. Norm S

[Liveaboard] Wilcox Skipper Overhaul update

2008-06-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
of the shaft, key and operating arm. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership settings over the web http://www.liveaboardnow.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Liveaboard] Wilcox Skipper Head Info

2008-06-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I have heard, but never saw in print, that it is legal to pee over the side but not legal to pee into a container and then throw the contents over the side. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W [Original Message] From: Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] Why Julington creek?

2008-06-06 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
of dollars a month to park in a private parking lot, if we could find one. St Augustine has some attractive qualities, but it is not attractive enough to pay the tribute required to stay there. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W [Original Message] From: Philip

Re: [Liveaboard] Wilcox Skipper Head Info

2008-06-09 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
important, the unit has never stopped functioning, doesn't leak, and has never overflowed. I rest my case... Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.72N 081 38.40W - Original Message - From: Larry Dill To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 6/6/2008 11:07:31 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Liveaboard] Cruiser vs liveaboard

2008-06-12 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
that are different from themselves are not so close to God and not so fine folks to the proportion they are different. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: Arild Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 6/12

Re: [Liveaboard] Wilcox Skipper Head Info

2008-06-12 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Is it possible to get more information about this chemical toilet? Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: casey koogler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 6/10/2008 6:01:03 PM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Wilcox

[Liveaboard] Suspicions: CONFIRMED

2008-06-12 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
on their way to Green Cove Springs marina to do a bottom job. We had a fine chat and the next evening they came over for dinner. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] Cruiser vs liveaboard

2008-06-14 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
really did not mean for the arson to happen. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: casey koogler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 6/14/2008 10:32:00 AM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard] Cruiser vs liveaboard The movie

[Liveaboard] Update to Suspicions CONFIRMED

2008-06-17 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
out of a $1000 photovoltaic US tax rebate because I bought them in 2001 instead of 2006 or 2007. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership

Re: [Liveaboard] Fernandina Beach transport/provisioning

2008-06-20 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W but it would be an all-day affair to go and come back to the dinghy dock. ___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership settings over the web

Re: [Liveaboard] A Bravo-Zulu to the NVDC!!!!!!!

2008-06-25 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Lee, Could you tell us the access information so we could reproduce your results please. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: LA Licata [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: LIVE_ABOARD liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 6/25/2008 12:47:09 PM

Re: [Liveaboard] A Bravo-Zulu to the NVDC!!!!!!!

2008-06-25 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
of effort, he finally got them to go away. I would like to avoid the lot of effort part and get a HIN before the cop attack from that particular direction. Others on the Livaboard List might also. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From

Re: [Liveaboard] A Bravo-Zulu to the NVDC!!!!!!!

2008-06-27 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
A neighbor anchor-out had hassles from a state cop because his home built boat had no BIN so I just thought I'd head off trouble from that direction. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: Jim [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] 12v computer

2008-06-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
the laptop do nasty things. I just unplug it until Jan is through with the Microwave. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W - Original Message - From: Philip R. McGovern To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Sent: 6/28/2008 11:29:26 AM Subject: Re: [Liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] The Simple

2008-06-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
Only to the ignorant and the deeply enlightened are all things simple. Wow, is that well said... Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W___ Liveaboard mailing list Liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org To adjust your membership

Re: [Liveaboard] 12v computer

2008-06-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
I forgot to say that my Lind car cord is the more expensive, $130 ten years ago, heavy duty type because we have UXGA (2 megapixel) screens. They have never failed. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W ___ Liveaboard

Re: [Liveaboard] 12v computer and power systems (technical)

2008-06-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
My Trace (now Xantrex) 2.4 KW 12VDC sine wave (actually pure sine wave inverters have a wave form like a stepped pyramid) has never caused any RF interference that I am aware of in any of my electronics: computers, ham, marine, entertainment or other radios or TVs. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying

Re: [Liveaboard] Refinishing help on steps sought

2008-06-29 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: Ed Kelly [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 6/29/2008 3:48:12 PM Subject: [Liveaboard] Refinishing help on steps sought We would like advice from someone with finish skill

Re: [Liveaboard] 12v computer

2008-06-30 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
It is called a car cord but it has a brick in it which, I believe, boosts the input voltage up to 17 VDC and filters/regulates it. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: Letsgosailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org

Re: [Liveaboard] (TT: TWL2:) Re: Inverter/isolator

2008-07-02 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
and no lengthy books. My inverter can also bolster up sagging line voltage to the degree of 2.5 KW, of course at the expense of battery reserves. This could come in handy for starting motors. Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W - Original Message - From: ahmet

Re: [Liveaboard] Boat Documentation records

2008-07-05 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
, they were a lot like Bandersnatch which I designed as a crewed charter boat for the Caribbean. (Unfortunately, not so good as a retirement boat, too big, galley down instead of up) But I was very impressed with the excellent design of these boats as a class. I think they had a specific name too. Norm

Re: [Liveaboard] Trent Severn/ Great Circle Cruise

2008-07-10 Thread Norm of Bandersnatch
off with one of our cats. Can anyone tell us if it was a valid concern? Do eagles pose a hazard to a domestic cat? Norm S/V Bandersnatch Lying Julington Creek 30 07.695N 081 38.484W [Original Message] From: Lew Hodgett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: liveaboard@liveaboardnow.org Date: 7/8/2008 4

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