Are there any affirmed opinions about lease back of power boat
yachts in the WA area?  I’m thinking 39′ Carver, Ocean Alexander,
Tiara, etc. of ten years of age or less.  Twin Diesels.  Full
electronics.

Basically, is this a losing experince/investment?  Considering that we
might use the boat two times per year, the rest of the year is on
charter.

Newbies seek to know.

tnx,

Gary Gaugler, Ph.D.
Microtechnics, Inc.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
916.791.8191
gary@microtechnics dot com

Has anyone used this system either with or without their Amsoil 15-40W
marine diesel oil in  a turbo diesel? I seek research, experience and
opinions on the issue.

Capt. Jeff

Still looking for this…

Boat: Bombadier Jet Boat, Utopia 185 with 200hp Mercury.  Uses cable
steering.

Looking for an autopilot which works with the above, particularly at
slow (trolling) speed.

Thanks
—

Larry
Email to rapp at lmr dot com

A Nantai 37 Cutter is listed locally at a reasonable price and I have
been having trouble finding information on the boat design, quality,
sailing character, maintenance issues (other than the teak decks).  If
you are familiar with this boat and can offer additional information or
links to sources I would be very appreciative.

ss

  I have an autohelm windvane which is the type that has a big rudder with a
little rudder aft to move the big rudder which turns the boat.
 I’m thinking I could mount some sort of autopilot to the little rudder to
steer the boat as my regular AP is TU. Does this sound reasonable? Does
anyone know of such a device? Any ideas how to do it?
 Gordon

–

Ask not for whom the terrorist bell tolls; it tolls for thee, and thee, and
thee–for decent, innocent people everywhere.

http://www.sailtraininginternational.org/page.asp?partid=337

What a mess!

–

Roger Long

Are there any outfits that offer bareboat rentals from Sac
or Stockton?  I seek twin Diesels and 35′-40′ length.
Bow thruster is highly desirable.

Gary Gaugler, Ph.D.
Microtechnics, Inc.
Granite Bay, CA 95746
916.791.8191
gary@microtechnics dot com

Anyone familiar with  mid seventies Hughes 36 sailboat?
Not much to be found on the net.
 From what I can gather…
    some Hughes boats came in ‘kit’ form. You would buy the hull and
    finish yourself.
    Came equipped with Atomic 4 gasoline engine
    Sell for less tham most other comparable boats, but could be good
    deal because of this fact.
Any insights would be appreciated…as a friend is thinking of
purchasing one.

I have a 1985 32′ Chris craft stinger with twin 454′s. The starboard engine
has been acting up lately. If I give it throttle it starts to go then the
right engine will rev higher, the prop sounds like its cavitating, the
engine sync gauge swings way over to the right and the boat starts veering
to the right. Basically I am losing propulsion from that side and the engine
is unloaded. When I back the throttle down it "catches" and starts moving
straight, sync needle swings back over, etc. If it was a car I would say the
clutch is slipping but I am not sure if there are clutch packs in a boat
tranny, never worked on one. If I speed up real slow with the port engine
taking most of the load I can eventually get up to speed, but it still will
cut out for a second or two randomly. We ran over a crab trap a couple
months back but I dont know if that messed it up or not. It was on the
starboard prop and I had to cut it away to get it off, it was wrapped up
pretty good. If more details are needed please let me know. i could get
video of the gauges and sounds if that will help.

http://www.icomamerica.com/marine/ssb_book.asp

Marine SSB Single Sideband Simplified
by Gordon West

Note: You will need a free Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ version 4 to view
this on-line guide consisting of 20 PDF files.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

    * CHAPTER 1: Introduction from Gordon West
    * CHAPTER 2: Start with a Good VHF Set
    * CHAPTER 3: The Marine SSB Single Sideband Service
    * CHAPTER 4: High Frequency Bouncing Radio Waves
    * CHAPTER 5: Single Sideband Range
    * CHAPTER 6: Band and Channel Selection
    * CHAPTER 7: Equipment Selection and Location
    * CHAPTER 8: Grounding (Counterpoise)
    * CHAPTER 9: Antennas
    * CHAPTER 10: Adding 12 Volts
    * CHAPTER 11: Eliminating Noise Interference
    * CHAPTER 12: Your FCC License
    * CHAPTER 13: Going on the Air
    * CHAPTER 14: Operating Procedures-Distress, Urgency & Safety
    * CHAPTER 15: Using Your SSB for Low-Cost E-mail
    * CHAPTER 16: Review: SSB Channel Designators Explained

APPENDIX

    * Maritime Radiotelephone Public Correspondence Stations
    * International Voice Channel Designators (4-16 MHz)
    * SSB Marine Channels
    * Weather Fax

Marine SSB Single Sideband Simplified
Copyright 1999 by Icom America Inc.

http://www.boatus.com/cruising/TomNeale/tip_15.asp

Cruising Communication

http://www.boatus.com/boattech/casey/20.htm
 VHF Basics
by Don Casey

http://www.sailonline.com/seamanship/VHF.html

VHF Radio Basics

http://www.theoceans.net/expguide/communication.htm

http://store.wmjmarine.com/resource1.html
Tutorials

GPS Tutorial    
Fish Finder Tutorial    
Autopilot Tutorial              
Radar Tutorial  
Marine Safety Tutorial  
VHF Radio Tutorial      
Power Inverter Tutorial
Battery Charger Tutorial        
Windlass Tutorial      
Marine Instrument Tutorial      
Steering System Tutorial        
General Information

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/westadvisor/10001…

How to Select a Handheld VHF

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/WestAdvisorDispla…

How to select a Fixed Mount VHF

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/westadvisor/10001…

Selecting a VHF Antenna

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/westadvisor/10001…
Selecting the Right High Seas Communications

http://www.marinecomputer.com/articles/cruisingworld/cruisingworld030…

Calling In from the Wide Blue Yonder
By Daniel Piltch, Marine Computer Systems
(as originally published in Cruising World March 2001 Issue)

http://www.marinecomputer.com/resources/CommCharts.PDF

http://www.boatwashington.org/marine_radio_information.htm

http://www.rodgersmarine.com/links.htm

Want to learn more about a particular product or subject you are
interested in?  This is a good place to start.  Below we have gathered
a collection of internet links that can take you to other web sites to
expand your knowledge.

http://www.oceannavigator.com/article.php?a=4620
 Communications review
Dan Piltch 2003

http://www.marineelectronicsjournal.com/
http://www.marineelectronicsjournal.com/how_to_buy.cgi
http://www.marineelectronicsjournal.com/hot_industry_news.cgi?article…

The NMEA product awards recognize excellence in design, performance
and reliability in marine electronics products. The awards are
selected by votes from marine electronics dealers, distributors and
other industry professionals. According to the rules, each active,
non-manufacturer member of the NMEA and each NMEA-certified marine
electronics technician are allowed to cast one vote.

This year’s winners were comprised of 21 companies in 24 different
product categories. One hundred and twenty nine products were
nominated.
_____________________________

ATTN: LARRY

http://members.tripod.com/~clearRX/RDFUNIT.HTM
 THIS RDF-UNIT CONVERTS ANY NBFM TRANSCEIVER INTO A RADIO DIRECTION
FINDER.
BUILD-IN R.F. ACTIVATED ANTENNA RELAY DIVERTS TRANSCEIVER OUTPUT TO
NORMAL ANTENNA DURING TRANSMIT OR WHEN D.F. ATTACHMENT IS SWITCHED
0FF.
WITHIN THE LATEST VERSION, LOW NOISE RX PREAMPS ARE BYING ADDED INTO
THE ANTENNA COMBINER UNIT !!!
( for better sensitivity for low level signals ).

)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Now for nothing to do with sailing>>>

I found this web site called

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal.php

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/vine/journal_view.php?username=alexdroog

I havent really looked into this site just scanned it abit.

Anyone have any reviews or insight on it?