Congratulations to the launch, hope it went well, it was a cute way of letting us know Uwe R

Mark Miles wrote: > (snip, snip, snip) > Actually, I hesitate to spend much more bandwidth on this thread concerning > multihulls, since this is a trawler list. Are such things within the scope > of this list? Have we broadened the definition of the word "trawler" even > further to include multihulls? It is certainly OK with me, but I would like > a group consensus on this before continuing further. Paul, It is my belief that belonging to TWL relates as much to a way of life on the water as to a specific type of hull. As such, comments and discussions about power cats have been enlightening and helpful to me and IMHO should stay in TWL. Stephen

Although I can only attest to Ham radio licensing regs in Mexico, it may give an indication of what you are liable to encounter in some other parts of the world. It is correct that all countries have their own rules, and you should know what they are before you get there. Prior to departure for Mexico, I applied for a reciprocal Ham license at the SSCT (Mexican radio authority) office in Tiajuana. This entailed a bus ride from the border, but was only a few miles from downtown. I presented my US ham license and about $75.00 (a receipt was provided), for a six-month reciprocal license. Mexico recognized ANY ham license (Novice, Tech or General) as having the privileges of a US General License. That means that you can use many more frequencies than if you were limited to just the Novice freqs. Most of the Ham nets are held on the General frequencies, anyway. You are supposed to renew the reciprocal license at the 6-month expiration date, but I knew of some cruisers who just kept talking without paying another $75. There is now a group of Mexican ham radio operators who are policing the various ham nets, using current call-sign books and a computer list of Mexican reciprocal licenses, to find out who has paid their money and who hasn't. I don't know if any action is being taken against US hams with expired licenses. There are SSCT offices all over Mexico, so the only aggravation is paying the $75 every six months. And, it could be higher by now, since we left there in 1995. Baron Mathews Willard 30 "Ida B" Seattle

Right on Tom!!!!! I could picture her well turned prow,...... and I loved the Trawler definition as well! Gary Grice wannabe in Folsom, CA

DGPS, (Differential GPS) will get you within 3-10 feet. I have mine so that it many times puts me right on. DGPS used to be an expensive option, unless you used it often and your life depended on it. Now, it is becoming so cheap, that it is silly not to get it. Remember, LORAN's days are numbered and even GPS has some political issues brewing, so do a little research before spending a bunch of time and cash. I used to own a LORAN unit, before I donated it to the local artificial reef program. I can probally get my hands on a few used units if anyone is into collecting antiques. The best backup to any navigation system, ask Christopher Columbus!!!! Myles

I recently purchased a Garmin 215D chart plotter and at first look it's a pretty wonderful device. Osprey also has an old SeaTek Loran that works well. However, the interface and functionality are so poor (relative to the Garmin) that I'm dumping it. I have a small handheld aircraft GPS that can serve as backup. That said, I'm hoping that the Loran system continues as I have a decent database Loran in my airplane that I'd like to continue using.

Debug also has a Website: www.de-bug.com B. Stearns >-----Original Message----- >From: Nick Kluznick [SMTP:N.Kluznick@phc.net] >Sent: Thursday, July 16, 1998 9:53 PM >To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com >Subject: Re: FeulMag - Magnetic Fuel Conditioning > >From: >N. Kluznick Krogen 39-006 >Palo Alto, Cal. Sea Horse >650-326-9763 N.Kluznick@phc.net > > >> From: Earl Fleck >> >> This is interesting stuff. Perhaps it merits some investigation. > > >Earl, call 1-800-411-DBUG. They will fix you up with some literature. > >Nicholas

>Cast my vote ( if possible) for a propeller, rather than a "T" > >Ted >MY Spirit >Hyatt 58 Agreed. Or how about a snail? :) Mike. >

Thank you for your reply. Hopefully we will find Captains with experiences on blister repairs. -----Original Message----- From: MOSTLUN@aol.com To: trawler-world-list@samurai.com Date: Sunday, August 09, 1998 9:22 PM Subject: Re: Fiberglass bottom blister repair ><> > >I can't give any professional opinion since I really have no expertise in >resins, however from what I have read on the subject and from what the people >at West Marine told me I was convinced enough of it's superior water >resistance that I used it when I did a complete bottom job last summer. >Granted it's only been a year but I have no blisters at all so far. Only time >will tell if it is as good as they claim. All the research that I have been >able to find on the subject suggests that it is superior to epoxy. I think it >hasn't been on the market long enough for anyone to know for sure. >Mike >THARYAR >

Gordon, I'm in MDR. How much do you want to spend? Mike Gordon Martin (by way of Georgs Kolesnikovs) wrote: > Hi, > > I am having trouble finding listings on the web for trawlers in Southern > California and wondering if you know of a few sites I can check out. I > will hopefully be buying a used trawler in the next few months with a > March, 1999 move on date. I will be living in Marina Del Rey. Any help > you can give is greatly appreciated. Thank you. > Gordon Martin