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Request for lightning protection information
May 08
a4woo54@hotmail.com
Having suffered one lightning strike in a Croatian marina which wiped out most of my electronics I don't want a repeat performance. I have tried to find if there is any way to minimise lightning damage but to date it appears that we have to rely upon luck of not being struck. I'm intending crossing the Indian Ocean at the end of the south west monsoon where my little mast would be the only lightning conductor.
Any ideas to mitigate potential damage would be most welcome.
David Woods, S/Y Nicola
Aquapro Inflatable Boats - Warrantee Claims
auspray@gmail.com
We purchased an Aquapro SMR 901 (Polymar) inflatable boat in October 2006. Within 6 months of purchase all of the handles and fittings started to fall off. We have experienced on-going problems with the manufacturer, RFD Australia, getting them to firstly acknowledge our claim and more recently coming to an agreement on a satisfactory resolution. Have any fellow yachties experienced similar problems with their Aquapro inflatables and/or dealing with RFD Australia. Kevin Comer
Motomarine Stuffybox
sally.kemp@yahoo.co.uk
We just had a Motomarine Stuffybox seal put on the propeller shaft. We find it very simple and the production quality very low (in terms of packaging, info sheet etc.) Just wondering if you can advise of others´ experiences with the longevity of the seal or the relative value of the system compared with other types. We had a Volvo system in mind instead of the Vetus we have on (which failed due to a clogged inlet pipe) but they have been hard to deal with (we are in the Cape Verdes.) What are the relative merits of the various systems? Perhaps there is a chat group for this topic? Sally
Perkins Engine For Sale
prestonsontour@hotmail.com
I have a 1988 Renault Vanguard bus fitted Perkins 6 litre, 6 cylinder engine, only 100,00 kms. I have been informed that this engine is generally used as a marine diesel. I am
no longer using the bus and consider selling it for spares. Any help or advice would be welcomed. My mobile telephone number is + 34 962255112.
Self Steering Solution
rtrowbridge@svprecipice.com
I have a gaff rigged Bristol Channel Cutter and would like to devise my own self steering solution. All of the self-bult steering solutions I know of use the backstay, which I do not have. I am looking for someone who has a non-commercial self steering system for a boat with an outboard rudder. I know about sheet to tiller and other sail to steering methods. I would like to build a windvane without reinventing the wheel. Thank you in advance.
Rolland Trowbridge.
Boats For Sale
ovni385@free.fr
After a long blue water cruise around the world , Vega is looking for a new owner to discover new horizons.Lauched in 1998, this Ovni 385 is a very nice unit, well maintained and looked after.
You can discover more at http://ovni385.free.fr or contact us by email : ovni385"at"free.fr
Didier Delalleau Mob : +33 (0)6 50 35 50 45 Skype Id : ovnidunet
Ovni 385 for sale
http://ovni385.free.fr, ovni385@free.fr
After a long blue waters cruise around the world, Vega is looking for a new owner to discover new horizons... Launched in 1998, this Ovni 385 is a very nice unit, well maintained and well agenced. You can discover more at http://ovni385.free.fr or contact us by email. Didier Delalleau.
Suunto D165
bjpage@networksplus.net
Greetings. New in box Suunto D165 compass for sale. Due to a order foul up I have an extra one and would like to sell it. I paid $1,300AU for it. Check out the specs for it at www.suunto.com. It is a wonderful compass, top of the line, world balanced, large 165 dia. used in around world races. Discounted price to you $1,000 AU.+sh. Bob Page.
Xantrex XS400 Sine Wave Inverter
boatcomono@yahoo.com
New in box Xantrex XS400 Sine Wave Inverter. 400watt/110v pure sine wave inverter - West Marine price $459.99 USD- will sell for $275 USD. We are presently in Marti Marina in Marmaris, Turkey. Will LaFleur.
BUDDY BOATING
May 08
MRBUDLY123@AOL.COM
GOING TO WESTEND, BAHAMAS IN JUNE, 08. WOULD LIKE TO FOLLOW SOMEONE OR WITH A GROUP. MY FIRST TRIP OVER. LEAVING BOYNTON BEACH PREFERABLY. I HAVE POWERBOAT - 28 BERTRAM AND WILL TOW A WHALER. ABOUT 18 - 20 KNOTS PROBABLY. GOOD WEATHER ONLY.
Finding a group to sail around the world
fred.welter@itt.com
I plan to retire March 2009 and sail around the world. I'd like to find 3 to 6 other boats who would like to do the same thing then. Fred Welter.
Looking For Dave on Chameleon
arawana72@hotmail.com
Can any one tell us how to get in contact with this guy please? We had heard of him when we were in Gladstone, East Coast, Australia. He had good knowledge of the weather patterns between NZ and Tonga - which was a route he travelled regularly. Mary Grant.
RTW trip
posted March 08
battleaxeno2@hotmail.com
Hi all, we looking for fellow adventurers to go RTW on our 40ft.cutter rigged Carter 39 leaving from southern Spain end of September 2008. Getting the boat ready now and we're going out whenever poss testing equipment ourselves and the boat. Looking to go to Brazil first via Canaries Cape Verdes and then to Salvador de Bahia no time limits no PCness NO cold water sailing we speak fluent english, french, spanish,
portugese and german aboard so no restrictions on nationalities if you are interested email us or phone Spanish mobile 0034 636128392. Jon Malcolm
Seeking Crew 2008-2012
circumnavigate06@bellsouth.net
I've recently purchased a 44' Diesel Duck steel trawler with a 400sf sailing rig for stability. My initial trip will be in May 2008 from Houston, Texas to Miami, Florida, followed by a trip from Miami to Baltimore, Maryland. In May 2009, I plan on a 5 month cruise that will include Newfoundland, Labrador and the Grand Banks. In 2010, the cruise will be about 7 months and will extend to Hudson Bay and Greenland. 2011 will find the boat cruising to the Galapagos islands followed by a 2012 cruise to Alaska.
I would like one or two crew members for each/all of these adventures. If you have interest, please contact me directly. Thanks, Tommy.
SAILING in COMPANY, REQUESTING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
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