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The Nordhavn 40 Around The World Voyage
Forum is the place to ask those kinds of oceangoing
questions you have always wanted to know, but may never had the
opportunity or courage to ask before. No question is too dumb, silly
or unanswerable for our knowledgeable Nordhavn crew! Ask today!

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| Dec 18, 2002 |
Chris, Charleston, SC
Subject: Bridge Clearance
What is the actual clearance height of
the Nordhavn 40...........more>> |
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| Aug 25, 2002 |
Joseph, New York, NY
Subject: Navigation Lights
What brand of navigation lights is the
ATW 40 equipped with........more>> |
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| July 23, 2002 |
Jurgen Seebacher, Naples, FL
Subject: Measuring speed and current
How was vessel speed and current speed
determined during.........more>> |
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| July 16, 2002 |
Chuck Coiner, Hansen, ID
Subject: Naiad cooling water pump
Why not use an appropialely sized raw
water pump on the........more>> |
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| July 16, 2002 |
Jeff Douthwaite, Seattle, WA
Subject: Ballast
Your specs don't detail the ballast, but
I assume it must be........more>> |
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| June 24, 2002 |
Bob Brown, Perkins, OK
Subject: What's next
What's next? Which cruiser? What distance?...........
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| June 21, 2002 |
Bob Knott, Harwichport, MA
Subject: Congratulations....Fuel Consumption
& Costs
Can you tell me the total fuel usage for
your journey, and how......more>> |
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| June 17, 2002 |
Jerry Mitchell, Depoe Bay, OR
Subject: Customs
Is there a standard way to get in and
out of customs or is each.....more>> |
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| June 14, 2002 |
Charles Bell, Owings Mills, MD
Subject: Engine oil filtration
I work for Belgoes Filtration Systems
and have been eagerly.......more>> |
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| June 14, 2002 |
Allen Daniels, Tustin, CA
Subject: Fishing Licenses
I have been following the journey of ATW
since the beginning.......more>> |
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| June 12, 2002 |
Stuart Dickman, Venice, CA
Subject: Fuel Reserves
Fuel wise, it seems like you guys were
cutting it a bit thin.......more>> |
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| June 11, 2002 |
Dan Felzer, San Diego, CA
Subject: Panama Canal Costs
What does it cost to take a 40 foot boat
through the Panama.......more>> |
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| June 11, 2002 |
Robert Wilkins, Ocean City, NJ
Subject: Fuel Costs
In your last post from the ATW crew #4,
they stated they paid......more>> |
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| June 9, 2002 |
Jack Schaefer, Kalamazoo, MI
Subject: Lightning
I have noted that you have had frequent
storms and that is to .......more>> |
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| June 9, 2002 |
Bob Klein, Westminister, CO
Subject: Engine oil filtration
Have you considered using the "paper
towel" oil filter systems.....more>> |
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| June 4, 2002 |
Eric Soller, Westminister, CO
Subject: Weather Information
A few times you mentioned that your N40
receives weather.......more>> |
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| June 4, 2002 |
Jeff Douthwaite, Seattle, WA
Subject: Storms
Nordhavn boasts of its seaworthiness,
but you sound worried......more>> |
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| June 4, 2002 |
Nicolas Ryu, Santa Barbara, CA
Subject: Clothing
How does one plan their wardrobe for these
very extended trips.....more>> |
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| May 30, 2002 |
Steve, Deephavne, MN
Subject: Fuel Systems
Since fuel systems are the biggest source
of problems in diesel....more>> |
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| May 30, 2002 |
Herb Mosher, Orchard Park, NY
Subject: Water Tight Compartments
Crossing oceans is serious business. In
an emergency, does.......more>> |
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| May 29, 2002 |
Jim, Grosse Pte Farms, MI
Subject: Nordhavn Improvement
Now that the trip is winding down, after
thousands of miles......more>> |
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| May 29, 2002 |
Scott
Flanders, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Subject: Naiad Cooling
I own a 46#74. To solve the Naiad cooling
system problem, I......more>> |
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| May 28, 2002 |
Cheryl
Cranston, West Seneca, NY
Subject: Alarms
Can we assume the N40 has both heat and
smoke alarms in......more>> |
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| May 21, 2002 |
Dan
Felzer, San Diego, CA
Subject: Maps
How come there have beeen no map updates
in the Tracking......more>> |
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| May 21, 2002 |
Rod
Sumner, Niagara Fall, CAN
Subject: Night Lights
Dan, its been interesting to read your
comments re. night vision....more>> |
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| May 21, 2002 |
Jeff
Douthwaite, Seattle, WA
Subject: Computers and Navigation
Thanks for your good and entertaining
comments re. computers....more>> |
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| May 17, 2002 |
Braun
Jones, Annapolis, MD
Subject: Watch Schedule
What is the watch schedule Dan refers
to his position report.......more>> |
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| May 17, 2002 |
John
Detuna, Washington, NJ
Subject: Fuel Quality
Not much has been said about the quality
of the fuel you've.......more>> |
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| May 16, 2002 |
Scott
Strickland, Bonita Springs, FL
Subject: Why have a wing engine
I am interestedin why Nordhavns have a
wing engine. In looking.....more>> |
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| May 14, 2002 |
Tom
Lawler, Ledyard, CT
Subject: Naiad problem
Your 5/10 post said you had a cooling
problem with your active.....more>> |
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| May 14, 2002 |
Mike
Desmond, Rochester, NY
Subject: Mileage, etc.
You previously stated you are burning
48 gallons of fuel in 24.......more>> |
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| May 13, 2002 |
John
Macpherson, West Vancouver, CAN
Subject: Storm Plates
Jason Quaranto refers to "storm plates"
in his May 8th enquiry...more>> |
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| May 10, 2002 |
Rich
Johnson, San Diego, CA
Subject: Communication
What system are you using for e-mail and
do you have capability...more>> |
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| May 10, 2002 |
Rod
Sumner, Niagara Falls, CAN
Subject: Hull Design
Jeff, after almost 6 continuous weeks
on the N40, are there any....more>> |
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| May 8, 2002 |
Michael
McGuire, Santa Monica, CA
Subject: Medical Problems
What medical supplies have you taken with
you to handle minor....more>> |
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| May 8, 2002 |
Bruce
Murphy, Auckland, N.I. NZL
Subject: Surfing
Hows the surf been on the trip? Where
was the best and most.....more>> |
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| May 8, 2002 |
Cal
Massey, Park City, UT
Subject: Logbooks and Watches
Could you described a watch, and the typical
duties during the......more>> |
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| May 8, 2002 |
Robert, Port Orchard, WA
Subject: On Board Commentary
I have noticed the further the voyage
goes, the shorter the.......more>> |
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| May 8, 2002 |
Ewald
Jansen, North Vancouver, CAN
Subject: Design
The latest PassageMaker magazine contains
a letter questioning...more>> |
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| May 8, 2002 |
Jason
Quaranto, Springfield, VA
Subject: Windows on Nordhavn 40
Have you found it necessary to install
storm plates at any time.....more>> |
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| May 6, 2002 |
Barry
Michel, Benicia, CA
Subject: Equipment
What are the two anchor looking devices
at each side of the aft.....more>> |
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| April 30, 2002 |
Cheryl
Cranston, West Seneca, NY
Subject: Engine Failure
If your main engine is kaput, do you have
a "get home" backup.....more>> |
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| April 30, 2002 |
Jeff
Douthwaite, Seattle, WA
Subject: Wave heights from scale and
watch
I derived a formula for wave height using
only a bathroom scale......more>> |
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| April 30, 2002 |
Steve
Werner, Mission Viejo, CA
Subject: Budget
What is the total budget for the voyage?
How much fuel has........more>> |
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| April 30, 2002 |
Bob
Austin, Pensacola, FL
Subject: 220 50 hz power
In a prior question, Jim Leishman commented
that one of the.......more>> |
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| April 25, 2002 |
Molly
Mosher , Leesburg, VA
Subject: Lookouts
When on open seas and on autopilot, can
you leave the bridge......more>> |
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| April 25, 2002 |
Lori,
Alexandria, VA
Subject: Rough seas
Where is the roughest sea in the world........
........more>> |
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| April 25, 2002 |
Scott
Strickland, Bonita Springs, FL
Subject: Filling water tanks
How did you fill your water tanks at various
locations...............more>> |
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| April 22, 2002 |
Brian
Leffler, Enosburg Falls, VT
Subject: Contact with warships
During your transit of the Indian Ocean,
the Red Sea and the.......more>> |
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| April 22, 2002 |
Dave
Asaibrnr, Singer Island, FL
Subject: Oil and other fluids
Does Nordhavn have tanks to store new
and used oil and the oil.....more>> |
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| April 22, 2002 |
Mike
Dunn, Monroe, LA
Subject: Apr 16, 17, 18 postion
I think these positions are wrong. They
should be Apr 16 N34.18....more>> |
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| April 22, 2002 |
Bob
Brann, Menifee, CA
Subject: Malted Beverages
I have often read in the ATW commentary
and progress reports.....more>> |
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| April 19, 2002 |
Brian,
Fairbanks, AK
Subject: Wing Engine uses
I was wondering about additional uses
for the wing engine. Do.......more>> |
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| April 18, 2002 |
Jeff
Douthwaite, Seattle, WA
Subject: Wind and no waves
Justin writes of "wind all day at
20 knots. but no waves" Can........more>> |
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| April 15, 2002 |
Patrick
Lorrain, Paris, Yvelines
Subject: Greece
It was initially planned for you to go
to the Olympic Marina in.......more>> |
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| April 15, 2002 |
Lee
Higbee, Anchorage, AK
Subject: E-mail
I understand that you have an iridium
phone on board. Do you......more>> |
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| April 15, 2002 |
Jeff
Douthwaite, Seattle, WA
Subject: Bridal
You referred to the 'Bridal of the anchor'
and I wonder, what is.....more>> |
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| April 5, 2002 |
Frank
Weismantel, Elverta, CA
Subject: Ionian Sea Passage
I've checked in on the ATW voyage every
day since you started.....more>> |
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| April 4, 2002 |
Andrew
Fraser, San Jose, CA
Subject: Gear trouble and parts
Could you tell us about the gear that
had to be repaired or.........more>> |
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| April 4, 2002 |
Herb
Mosher, Orchard Park, NY
Subject: Television
CNN telecasts in English virtually worldwide.
Would it make.........more>> |
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| April 4, 2002 |
Tony,
Pleasanton, CA
Subject: SSB Nets
You mention using the SSB often, and checking
into Nets can.......more>> |
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| April 4, 2002 |
Mike
Wise, Manhattan Beach, MN
Subject: Country of Registration
Did it create a potential problem to be
running an American.........more>> |
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| April 4, 2002 |
Barry
Michel, Benicia, CA
Subject: Moving around the boat in
bad weather
How difficult was it to move about the
boat during the bad weather...more>> |
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| April 2 , 2002 |
Scott
Strickland, Bonita Springs, FL
Subject: Stern tie
How do you get on/off the boat with a
stern tie? When I cruise......more>> |
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| April 2 , 2002 |
Bruce
Conn, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Subject: On board urinal
After all this time on board do you see
any merit in installing a......more>> |
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| March 28, 2002 |
Anonymous,
Elverta, CA
Subject: Anti collision strobe
In Voyaging Under Power in the
chapter on Mona Mona, Jims........more>> |
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| March 28, 2002 |
Rod
Sumner, Niagara Falls, CAN
Subject: Power supply part 3
Your described system of a hydraulically
powered alternator off......more>> |
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| March 27, 2002 |
Randy
Jacobs, Ottawa, IL
Subject: Minimum Bridge Clearance
What is the minimum vertical height above
the water line of the......more>> |
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| March 26, 2002 |
Rod
Sumner, Niagara Falls, CAN
Subject: Cruising generator follow
up question
On the recent subject of cruising power
was there a typo as the....more>> |
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| March 26, 2002 |
Chris
Knuth, Mequon, WI
Subject: Fuel Quality
When refueling in a foreign port, how
do you check that the fuel....more>> |
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| March 25, 2002 |
John
Torelli, Riverside, CA
Subject: Coastal Cruising in comparison
to ATW Voyage
What are the 3 most similiar and 3 most
different aspects you......more>> |
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| March 25, 2002 |
Dick
Barnes, Anchorage, AK
Subject: Cruise Generator
You seem to be hooked on the air conditioner
units, as an option....more>> |
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| March 22, 2002 |
Hunter
Heatly, Laguna Beach, CA
Subject: Bottom Growth
Is there a problem with growth accumulating
around the keel.......more>> |
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| March 15, 2002 |
James
Theodore, Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Knock Down
How well would the 40 survive a knockdown
or even worse a.........more>> |
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| March 12, 2002 |
Frank
Weismantel, Sacramento, CA
Subject: Propane Consumption
How frequently do you fill the propane
for the range. Did you......more>> |
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| March 8, 2002 |
Mike
Borton, West Seneca, NY
Subject: Engine Room
Your one photo and the drawings indicate
about 4 ft. of headroom....more>> |
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| March 6, 2002 |
Eric
Soller, Westminster, CO
Subject: Electrical Standard
I know that the power voltage/amperage
and the size/shape of........more>> |
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| March 6, 2002 |
Paul
Foerster, Alamo, CA
Subject: Tropical Diseases
Did you take any special precautions to
prevent contact with..........more>> |
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| March 1, 2002 |
James
Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Gas Storage for Dingy Outboard
Where and in what containers do you store
the gas for the............more>> |
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| Feb 28, 2002 |
Rod
Sumner, Niagra Falls, Ontario
Subject: Below Waterline Inspection
How often do you perform a below waterline inspection...................more>> |
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| Feb 25, 2002 |
Steve
Werner, Mission Viejo, CA
Subject: Future of ATW 40
Once the circumnavigation is complete, what will
become...............more>> |
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| Feb 25, 2002 |
Bob
Danelz, Sacramento, CA
Subject: The Magic Equator Line
I see you were 1 degree North in Singapore. Are
you guys .............more>> |
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| Feb 25, 2002 |
Jeff
Mclaren, Newport Beach, CA
Subject: Electronic Charting
You've said on numerous occasions how flawlessly
your.............more>> |
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| Feb 25, 2002 |
Damon
Ried, Fremont, CA
Subject: Solid Waste
It does not seem practical/possible that two
people could sail ........more>> |
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| Feb 15, 2002 |
Mike
Desmond, Rochester, NY
Subject: Oil
How often do you shut down the engine to check
the oil level..........more>> |
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| Feb 15, 2002 |
Lee
Hyder, Copley, OH
Subject: Rough Seas
What were the roughest seas that you encountered
and how long...more>> |
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| Feb 15, 2002 |
Bob
Danelz, Sacramento, CA
Subject: What goes overboard
In
your forum you say, you have a holding
tank for when you need...more>> |
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| Feb 15, 2002 |
Robert
Henne, Woodbridge, VA
Subject: Freezer Location/Video?
I noticed you have stated that your freezer
is mounted where the....more>> |
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| Feb 11, 2002 |
Michael
Rimland, Homestead, FL
Subject: Biggest fish
I saw that you had caught some Dorado
but was wondering what....more>> |
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| Feb 11, 2002 |
Pat
Richardson, Barrington, IL
Subject: Type of toilet
What type of toilet did you choose for
the ATW Nordhavn.....more>> |
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| Feb 11, 2002 |
Tom,
Agana, Guam
Subject: Paravanes and Naiads
What impact do the Paravanes and Naids
have on vessel.....more>> |
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| Feb 10, 2002 |
James
Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Water maker
How many gallons per day does the water
make and how many.....more>> |
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| Feb 10, 2002 |
Harold
Segraves, Camdenton, MO
Subject: Water
In your Feb 3 commentary you mentioned
the fact that you.....more>> |
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| Feb 10, 2002 |
James
Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Dinghy
What make, type and size of dinghy do
you have on board? What...more>> |
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| Feb 7, 2002 |
James
Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Paravanes
How effective are the flopper stoppers
in the worst possible sea.....more>> |
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| Feb 6, 2002 |
Bob
Agramonte, La Conner, WA
Subject: Sea water temps/performance
of keel coolers
Are the sea water temps still around 80
degrees? How is this......more>> |
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| Feb 6, 2002 |
Frank
Weismantel, Sacramento, CA
Subject: Fuel Consumption Measurements
Did you equip the ATW ship with a FloScan
System?......more>> |
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| Feb 6, 2002 |
Chris
Doran, Newcastle, NSW
Subject: Paravanes
I would like to know, firstly, with the
paravanes, how much strain.....more>> |
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| Feb 6, 2002 |
Gordon
Miller, Hong Kong, HKG
Subject: Engine room inspections and
TV surveillance
I know you do an hourly check but what
exactly do you check......more>> |
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| Feb 5, 2002 |
Bob
Brann, Menifee, CA
Subject: Insurance requirements &
coverage for the voyage
On the ATW voyage what are the insurance
requirements and ......more>> |
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| Jan 29, 2002 |
Cheryl
Mosher, West Seneca, N.Y.
Subject: Lessons learned
Now that the N40 is half-way around the
globe, what would you......more>> |
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| Jan 29, 2002 |
Ewald
Jansen, North Vancouver, B.C., Canada
Subject: Layout of the N40
Some of the posted photos show a permanent
seat on the.......more>> |
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| Jan 27, 2002 |
Jim
Frantz, Excelsior, MI
Subject: Flotation Devices
I noticed in the pictures that someone
was in a kayak. Where.....more>> |
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| Jan 25, 2002 |
Patrick,
Garland, TX
Subject: Follow-up to Steel vs. Fiberglass
response
In response to your question, the article
I read was on a Steel.....more>> |
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| Jan 25, 2002 |
Salinas,
CA
Subject: Engine Hours, overhaul?
I remember reading that a marine diesel
engine should be......more>> |
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| Jan 24, 2002 |
James
Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Voyage timing
Is your choice of departure time optimal
for all the areas you are.....more>> |
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| Jan 24, 2002 |
Dan
Felzer, San Diego, CA
Subject: Fuel filter
I have heard about baja fuel filters.
What exactly is a baja fuel.....more>> |
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| Jan 23, 2002 |
Fred
Wallace, No. Tonawanda, NY
Subject: Other Nordhavns
Has the company ever taken a Nordhavn
62, 57, 50 or 46 on a.....more>> |
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| Jan 23, 2002 |
Dan
Gill, Rockport, TX
Subject: Communications
Exactly how do your communications work,
especially e-mail.....more>> |
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| Jan 23, 2002 |
Bruce
Conn, Trabuco Canyon, CA
Subject: Extra freezer location
Any place else to put that second freezer?
Do you get used to it.....more>> |
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| Jan 22, 2002 |
Bob
Agramonte, La Conner, WA
Subject: Pirates
You are entering dangerous waters (Singapore).
What precautions..more>> |
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| Jan 22, 2002 |
Gerald
German, Houston, TX
Subject: Air conditioning
Being from Texas where it is always hot,
I am very curious as to...more>> |
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| Jan 21, 2002 |
Mike
Desmond, Rochester, NY
Subject: Air conditioning
Do you need to run the generator when
you use the...more>> |
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| Jan 21, 2002 |
Ronald
Benson, Farmington Hills, MI
Subject: Anchor weight, waterline
You mentioned that the anchor was a 110
lb. Bruce...more>> |
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| Jan 21, 2002 |
James
Douglas , Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Air conditioning, Stabilization
What make of air conditioner did you install
and how is it powered...more>> |
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| Jan 21, 2002 |
Dave,
Dublin, CA
Subject: Fuel
How do you know where fuel in the quantities
needed will be....more>> |
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| Jan 21, 2002 |
Bob
Danelz, Scarramento, CA
Subject: Your Pirate Story
I just read your pirate story. What if
that situation turned out....more>> |
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| Jan 21, 2002 |
Patrick
Willey, Garland, TX
Subject: Fiberglass vs. Steel
I recently read an articl comparing Fiberglass
and Steel....more>> |
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| Jan 21, 2002 |
Chuck
Coiner, Hansen, ID
Subject: Air conditioning installation
What does the installation of the a.c.
entail? Is the venting in....more>> |
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| Jan 18, 2002 |
Scott,
Bonita Springs, FL
Subject: ATW - Living with big seas
From previous comments, you have been
having some big seas....more>> |
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| Jan 17, 2002 |
Ed
Derringe, Evansville, IN
Subject: Air conditioner
Do you need to run the generator to run
the new air conditioning....more>> |
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| Jan 17, 2002 |
Ken
Harrap, Surrey, BC, CAN
Subject: Night Vision
In your report of 16 January you mentioned
running into a fleet....more>> |
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| Jan 16 , 2002 |
Molly Sasser's Class - Madison Exploratory School, Canon City,
CO
Subject: 4th Graders Ask Questions
What do you have to do to get 'into' a country..... more>> |
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| Jan 7, 2002 |
Joe
McDonald, Appleton, WI
Subject: ATW Maintenance in Yap
I noticed that the crew plans to rebuild
the bilge pump in Yap....more>> |
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| Jan 5, 2002 |
James
McFall, Auburn, WA
Subject: Hello to the ship!
How were the Naiad issues handled (actuator
shaft, backing....more>> |
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| Jan 3, 2002 |
Bern
Koeing II, Highlands Ranch, CO
Subject: Oil Line Leak, Hose Failure
How many engine hours were there on the
first hose prior to....more>> |
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| Dec 30, 2001 |
Herb
Mosher, Orchard Park, NY
Subject: Safety on deck
When is it necessary for a crewman to
be on deck, are they....more>> |
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| Dec 29, 2001 |
Krystalyn
Leffler, Enosburg Falls, VT
Subject: How long
I am in third grade. My sister is in fourth.
How long is your trip....more>> |
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| Dec 29, 2001 |
Amanda
Leffler, Enosburg Falls, VT
Subject: How are you all getting along
How do you deal with one another when
you disagree or get....more>> |
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| Dec 28, 2001 |
Nicolas
Ryu, Santa Barbara, CA
Subject: Crewing
I was wondering hao a novice would go
about getting on as crew....more>> |
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| Dec 27, 2001 |
Rich
Barnum, Yardley, PA
Subject: Fuel Quality
How can you be sure of the quality of
the fuel you will be....more>> |
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| Dec 26, 2001 |
G.
Wall, Guilford, CT
Subject: Engine RPM
There's been a lot written about the dire
effects on Diesel engine....more>> |
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| Dec 22, 2001 |
Jim,
Grosse Point Farms, MI
Subject: Payment of Supplies
How do you handle the payment of supplies;
fuel,etc in each....more>> |
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| Dec 21, 2001 |
Robert
Henne, Woodbridge, VA
Subject: Oil
What was the reason for not using synthetic
oil and a by-pass....more>> |
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| Dec 20, 2001 |
Bobb
Brann, Menifee, CA
Subject: Rough Weather
The unexpected lay due to bad weather
has me wondering....more>> |
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| Dec 18, 2001 |
James
Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA
Subject: Fuel Burn
At what speed could the 40 acheive 4000
nm or so?....more>> |
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| Dec 17, 2001 |
Bob
Austin, Pensacola, FL
Subject: Anchorage at Kosrae Island
Why only 150 feet in 33 feet water? This
is scope....more>> |
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| Dec 17, 2001 |
Chuck
Coiner, Hansen, ID
Subject: Watermaker and water use
You mentioned not being able to use the
watermaker and using....more>> |
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| Dec 17, 2001 |
Roland
High, Apex, NC
Subject: Dangers
Do you forsee any possible dangers from
countries whose waters....more>> |
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| Dec 17, 2001 |
Kevin
Sanders, Whittier, AK
Subject: Rough Seas
What is the roughest sea state, in terms
of wave height, duration....more>> |
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| Dec 16, 2001 |
Bob
Agramonte, La Conner, WA
Subject: KOSRAE OR KUSAIE SPELLING?
My National Geographic World Atlas [1963]Has
It Spelled.....more>> |
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| Dec 15, 2001 |
Larry
Mason, Clarksville, MI
Subject: Food
For your long legs, how do you plan rations?
Spoilage? Do you....more>> |
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| Dec 14, 2001 |
Bob
Agramonte, La Conner, WA
Subject: Keel Coolers with sea water
temps of 80 deg. +
Sea water temps can be high in the South
Seas. How.....more>> |
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| Dec 14, 2001 |
Scott
Strickland, Naples, FL
Subject: Storm
How do you prevent the noise of items
rattling around.....more>> |
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| Dec 13, 2001 |
Mark
Hood, Bremerton, WA
Subject: Stabilizers
I am very interested in the fact that
you've chosen to have both.....more>> |
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| Dec 12, 2001 |
Bob
Brann, Menifee, CA
Subject: Steadying Sail
After reading some of the other questions
and the responses.....more>> |
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| Dec 12, 2001 |
John
Torelli, Riverside, CA
Subject: 40 Around the World
The daily reports on weather, progress
and performance are.....more>> |
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| Dec 11, 2001 |
Juan
DeOlivares, Oakland, CA
Subject: Sonar for detecting debris
in water
I have heard that on rare occasions debris
in the water such as.....more>> |
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| Dec 11, 2001 |
Larry
Rick, Vancouver, WA
Subject: Electrical Load and Fuel
Burn
Considering the fact that you have two
freezers, a refrigerator.....more>> |
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| Dec 10, 2001 |
W.F.
McCann, Roswell, GA
Subject: Fuel Consumption
I am closely following your adventures
around the world.....more>> |
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| Dec 10, 2001 |
Amanda
Leffler, Enosburg Falls, VT
Subject: Storms
Have you ever been in a storm and what
have you done.....more>> |
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| Dec 10, 2001 |
Dick
Barnes , Anchorage, AL
Subject: Storm Plates
Your photo gallery shows Eric removing
storm plates.....more>> |
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| Dec 8, 2001 |
Brian
Owens, Everett, WA
Subject: Great Circle Route
Scott Ledbetter, on Dec. 5th, wrote.....more>> |
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| Dec 7, 2001 |
Brian
Leffler, Enosburg Falls, VT
Subject: Best way to get staRted powerboating
I grew up around my grandparents cabin
cruisers and spent.....more>> |
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| Dec 7, 2001 |
Bob
Agramonte, La Conner, WA
Subject: Charts (Paper) Plotting POS
Do you plot your position on paper chart
per hour basis.....more>> |
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| Dec 6, 2001 |
Tom
Hall, San Francisco, CA
Subject: Desirability of occasional
full throttle use
I've been told by several mechanics that
it is desirable to open.....more>> |
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| Dec 6, 2001 |
Bob
Brann, Menifee, CA
Subject: N/A
What type of engine cooling is on the
good ship Nordhavn?.....more>> |
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| Dec 6, 2001 |
Glen
Gabel, Salinas, CA
Subject: Gunkholing
Does your schedule give you time for gunkholing
(exploring).....more>> |
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| Dec 6, 2001 |
Brian
McLenithan, Lansing, MI
Subject: Cooking
Do you have an inveter for your stove
or do you use propane.....more>> |
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| Dec 5, 2001 |
Brian
Carey, Massapequa, NY
Subject: Sea sickness
How have you or will you deal with sickness
if it should occur?.....more>> |
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| Dec 5, 2001 |
Bob
Agramonte, La Conner, WA
Subject: Truk
Your first plan included a stop at Truk.
Why the change?.....more>> |
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| Dec 4, 2001 |
Brian
Smith, Newport Beach, CA
Subject: Spare prop and prop shaft
It sounds like the water line probably
had to be raised a bunch.....more>> |
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| Dec 4, 2001 |
Scott
Strickland
Subject: Outfitting
I read you added a second refrigerator,
and you have both.....more>> |
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| Dec 4, 2001 |
Greg
Comerford, Brisbane, Queensland, AUS
Subject: Meals
Do you stick to a time for meals? Or does
the weather play a.....more>> |
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| Dec 4, 2001 |
Gerald German,
Houston, TX
Subject: Air conditioning, Generator
use
How much have you used the air-conditioning
and the generator.....more>> |
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| Dec 4, 2001 |
Ewill, San
Diego, CA
Subject: Fuel Mileage
What cruising speed gives you your best
fuel mileage in terms.....more>> |
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| Dec 4, 2001 |
Scott Ledbetter,
New Orleans, LA
Subject: Route Planning
The straight line distance between 2 points
on a ball is not.....more>> |
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| Dec 3 , 2001 |
Molly Sasser's Class - Madison Exploratory School, Canon City,
CO
Subject: 4th Graders Ask Questions
Molly, thank you and your class for more really good
questions..... more>> |
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| Dec 3, 2001 |
Thomas Kelly,
Lansing, MI
Subject: Generator
How often and how long are you running
the generator.....more>> |
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| Dec 3, 2001 |
Mark Hood
, Bremerton, WA
Subject: Answer to Quiz
In reference to Ray Danet's quiz (On Board
Commentary, Dec. 1)....more>> |
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| Dec 3, 2001 |
M Blandina,
Englewood, CO
Subject: The Day Begins!
In answer to Ray's question (posted on
Dec 1st from onboard.....more>> |
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| Dec 3, 2001 |
Dave Anderson,
Prior Lake, MN
Subject: Where do you sleep
Where do you sleep in the boat? Is it
to bouncy to sleep.....more>> |
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| Dec 2, 2001 |
Capt Michael
Middleton, USMC of Okinawa, Japan
Subject: Refueling Navigation
As a marine serving in Okinawa I simply
wish to congratulate.....more>> |
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| Dec 2, 2001 |
Jason
Coe , New Orleans, LA
Subject: Sea Keeping
How does the N40 compare to the rest of
the fleet in rough.....more>> |
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| Dec 1, 2001 |
Charlie
Roark, Ventura, CA
Subject: Displacement
You state that your N40 displaces about
25 tons. How did you.....more>> |
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| Dec 1, 2001 |
Bob Agramonte
of La Conner, WA
Subject: Vessel
sightings, VHF, SSB, Commo, E-mail at sea
Have
you sighted other vessels.....more>> |
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| Dec 1, 2001 |
Mark Hood
of Bremerton, WA
Subject: Controllable pitch prop
There was a lot of discussion on Trawlerworld.com
about a.....more>> |
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| Dec 1, 2001 |
Chris Doran
of New Castle, N.S.W., Australia
Subject: Engine
What is the actual horsepower of the engine
being used.....more>> |
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| Nov 30, 2001 |
Don Muirhead
of Orem, UT
Subject: Other Traffic
What other sea traffic have you seen.....more>> |
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| Nov 29, 2001 |
Dan Stewart
Subject: Paravane stabilizer (flopper
stoppers) and water maker.
Are you using the downriggers on a daily
basis.....more>> |
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| Nov 29, 2001 |
Bill Barry
Subject: Main Engine shutdown, Paravane
usage
When you are shutting down the main engine
to check the fluids.....more>> |
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| Nov 29, 2001 |
Glen Gable
of Salinas, California
Subject: Engine Room / Rough Seas
Please describe
how to go about checking the engine room......
more>>
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| Nov 27, 2001 |
Georgs Kolesnikov
- Trawler World Online
Subject: On Board Interview with Jim
Leishman
How do you check the oil with the engine running....
more>>
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| Nov 24, 2001 |
Molly Sasser's
Class - Madison Exploratory School, Canon City, CO
Subject: 4th Graders Ask Questions
Thank you for letting us join your class. Let me introduce
myself.... more>>
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