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Dec 18, 2002	Chris, Charleston, SC Subject: Bridge Clearance What is the actual clearance height of the Nordhavn 40...........more>>
Aug 25, 2002	Joseph, New York, NY Subject: Navigation Lights What brand of navigation lights is the ATW 40 equipped with........more>>
July 23, 2002	Jurgen Seebacher, Naples, FL Subject: Measuring speed and current How was vessel speed and current speed determined during.........more>>
July 16, 2002	Chuck Coiner, Hansen, ID Subject: Naiad cooling water pump Why not use an appropialely sized raw water pump on the........more>>
July 16, 2002	Jeff Douthwaite, Seattle, WA Subject: Ballast Your specs don't detail the ballast, but I assume it must be........more>>
June 24, 2002	Bob Brown, Perkins, OK Subject: What's next What's next? Which cruiser? What distance?........... ......more>>
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>>
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>>
June 14, 2002	Charles Bell, Owings Mills, MD Subject: Engine oil filtration I work for Belgoes Filtration Systems and have been eagerly.......more>>
June 14, 2002	Allen Daniels, Tustin, CA Subject: Fishing Licenses I have been following the journey of ATW since the beginning.......more>>
June 12, 2002	Stuart Dickman, Venice, CA Subject: Fuel Reserves Fuel wise, it seems like you guys were cutting it a bit thin.......more>>
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>>
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>>
June 9, 2002	Jack Schaefer, Kalamazoo, MI Subject: Lightning I have noted that you have had frequent storms and that is to .......more>>
June 9, 2002	Bob Klein, Westminister, CO Subject: Engine oil filtration Have you considered using the "paper towel" oil filter systems.....more>>
June 4, 2002	Eric Soller, Westminister, CO Subject: Weather Information A few times you mentioned that your N40 receives weather.......more>>
June 4, 2002	Jeff Douthwaite, Seattle, WA Subject: Storms Nordhavn boasts of its seaworthiness, but you sound worried......more>>
June 4, 2002	Nicolas Ryu, Santa Barbara, CA Subject: Clothing How does one plan their wardrobe for these very extended trips.....more>>
May 30, 2002	Steve, Deephavne, MN Subject: Fuel Systems Since fuel systems are the biggest source of problems in diesel....more>>
May 30, 2002	Herb Mosher, Orchard Park, NY Subject: Water Tight Compartments Crossing oceans is serious business. In an emergency, does.......more>>
May 29, 2002	Jim, Grosse Pte Farms, MI Subject: Nordhavn Improvement Now that the trip is winding down, after thousands of miles......more>>
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>>
May 28, 2002	Cheryl Cranston, West Seneca, NY Subject: Alarms Can we assume the N40 has both heat and smoke alarms in......more>>
May 21, 2002	Dan Felzer, San Diego, CA Subject: Maps How come there have beeen no map updates in the Tracking......more>>
May 21, 2002	Rod Sumner, Niagara Fall, CAN Subject: Night Lights Dan, its been interesting to read your comments re. night vision....more>>
May 21, 2002	Jeff Douthwaite, Seattle, WA Subject: Computers and Navigation Thanks for your good and entertaining comments re. computers....more>>
May 17, 2002	Braun Jones, Annapolis, MD Subject: Watch Schedule What is the watch schedule Dan refers to his position report.......more>>
May 17, 2002	John Detuna, Washington, NJ Subject: Fuel Quality Not much has been said about the quality of the fuel you've.......more>>
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>>
May 14, 2002	Tom Lawler, Ledyard, CT Subject: Naiad problem Your 5/10 post said you had a cooling problem with your active.....more>>
May 14, 2002	Mike Desmond, Rochester, NY Subject: Mileage, etc. You previously stated you are burning 48 gallons of fuel in 24.......more>>
May 13, 2002	John Macpherson, West Vancouver, CAN Subject: Storm Plates Jason Quaranto refers to "storm plates" in his May 8th enquiry...more>>
May 10, 2002	Rich Johnson, San Diego, CA Subject: Communication What system are you using for e-mail and do you have capability...more>>
May 10, 2002	Rod Sumner, Niagara Falls, CAN Subject: Hull Design Jeff, after almost 6 continuous weeks on the N40, are there any....more>>
May 8, 2002	Michael McGuire, Santa Monica, CA Subject: Medical Problems What medical supplies have you taken with you to handle minor....more>>
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>>
May 8, 2002	Cal Massey, Park City, UT Subject: Logbooks and Watches Could you described a watch, and the typical duties during the......more>>
May 8, 2002	Robert, Port Orchard, WA Subject: On Board Commentary I have noticed the further the voyage goes, the shorter the.......more>>
May 8, 2002	Ewald Jansen, North Vancouver, CAN Subject: Design The latest PassageMaker magazine contains a letter questioning...more>>
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>>
May 6, 2002	Barry Michel, Benicia, CA Subject: Equipment What are the two anchor looking devices at each side of the aft.....more>>
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>>
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>>
April 30, 2002	Steve Werner, Mission Viejo, CA Subject: Budget What is the total budget for the voyage? How much fuel has........more>>
April 30, 2002	Bob Austin, Pensacola, FL Subject: 220 50 hz power In a prior question, Jim Leishman commented that one of the.......more>>
April 25, 2002	Molly Mosher , Leesburg, VA Subject: Lookouts When on open seas and on autopilot, can you leave the bridge......more>>
April 25, 2002	Lori, Alexandria, VA Subject: Rough seas Where is the roughest sea in the world........ ........more>>
April 25, 2002	Scott Strickland, Bonita Springs, FL Subject: Filling water tanks How did you fill your water tanks at various locations...............more>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
April 22, 2002	Bob Brann, Menifee, CA Subject: Malted Beverages I have often read in the ATW commentary and progress reports.....more>>
April 19, 2002	Brian, Fairbanks, AK Subject: Wing Engine uses I was wondering about additional uses for the wing engine. Do.......more>>
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>>
April 15, 2002	Patrick Lorrain, Paris, Yvelines Subject: Greece It was initially planned for you to go to the Olympic Marina in.......more>>
April 15, 2002	Lee Higbee, Anchorage, AK Subject: E-mail I understand that you have an iridium phone on board. Do you......more>>
April 15, 2002	Jeff Douthwaite, Seattle, WA Subject: Bridal You referred to the 'Bridal of the anchor' and I wonder, what is.....more>>
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>>
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>>
April 4, 2002	Herb Mosher, Orchard Park, NY Subject: Television CNN telecasts in English virtually worldwide. Would it make.........more>>
April 4, 2002	Tony, Pleasanton, CA Subject: SSB Nets You mention using the SSB often, and checking into Nets can.......more>>
April 4, 2002	Mike Wise, Manhattan Beach, MN Subject: Country of Registration Did it create a potential problem to be running an American.........more>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
March 28, 2002	Anonymous, Elverta, CA Subject: Anti collision strobe In Voyaging Under Power in the chapter on Mona Mona, Jims........more>>
March 28, 2002	Rod Sumner, Niagara Falls, CAN Subject: Power supply part 3 Your described system of a hydraulically powered alternator off......more>>
March 27, 2002	Randy Jacobs, Ottawa, IL Subject: Minimum Bridge Clearance What is the minimum vertical height above the water line of the......more>>
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>>
March 26, 2002	Chris Knuth, Mequon, WI Subject: Fuel Quality When refueling in a foreign port, how do you check that the fuel....more>>
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>>
March 25, 2002	Dick Barnes, Anchorage, AK Subject: Cruise Generator You seem to be hooked on the air conditioner units, as an option....more>>
March 22, 2002	Hunter Heatly, Laguna Beach, CA Subject: Bottom Growth Is there a problem with growth accumulating around the keel.......more>>
March 15, 2002	James Theodore, Friday Harbor, WA Subject: Knock Down How well would the 40 survive a knockdown or even worse a.........more>>
March 12, 2002	Frank Weismantel, Sacramento, CA Subject: Propane Consumption How frequently do you fill the propane for the range. Did you......more>>
March 8, 2002	Mike Borton, West Seneca, NY Subject: Engine Room Your one photo and the drawings indicate about 4 ft. of headroom....more>>
March 6, 2002	Eric Soller, Westminster, CO Subject: Electrical Standard I know that the power voltage/amperage and the size/shape of........more>>
March 6, 2002	Paul Foerster, Alamo, CA Subject: Tropical Diseases Did you take any special precautions to prevent contact with..........more>>
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>>
Feb 28, 2002	Rod Sumner, Niagra Falls, Ontario Subject: Below Waterline Inspection How often do you perform a below waterline inspection...................more>>
Feb 25, 2002	Steve Werner, Mission Viejo, CA Subject: Future of ATW 40 Once the circumnavigation is complete, what will become...............more>>
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>>
Feb 25, 2002	Jeff Mclaren, Newport Beach, CA Subject: Electronic Charting You've said on numerous occasions how flawlessly your.............more>>
Feb 25, 2002	Damon Ried, Fremont, CA Subject: Solid Waste It does not seem practical/possible that two people could sail ........more>>
Feb 15, 2002	Mike Desmond, Rochester, NY Subject: Oil How often do you shut down the engine to check the oil level..........more>>
Feb 15, 2002	Lee Hyder, Copley, OH Subject: Rough Seas What were the roughest seas that you encountered and how long...more>>
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>>
Feb 15, 2002	Robert Henne, Woodbridge, VA Subject: Freezer Location/Video? I noticed you have stated that your freezer is mounted where the....more>>
Feb 11, 2002	Michael Rimland, Homestead, FL Subject: Biggest fish I saw that you had caught some Dorado but was wondering what....more>>
Feb 11, 2002	Pat Richardson, Barrington, IL Subject: Type of toilet What type of toilet did you choose for the ATW Nordhavn.....more>>
Feb 11, 2002	Tom, Agana, Guam Subject: Paravanes and Naiads What impact do the Paravanes and Naids have on vessel.....more>>
Feb 10, 2002	James Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA Subject: Water maker How many gallons per day does the water make and how many.....more>>
Feb 10, 2002	Harold Segraves, Camdenton, MO Subject: Water In your Feb 3 commentary you mentioned the fact that you.....more>>
Feb 10, 2002	James Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA Subject: Dinghy What make, type and size of dinghy do you have on board? What...more>>
Feb 7, 2002	James Douglas, Friday Harbor, WA Subject: Paravanes How effective are the flopper stoppers in the worst possible sea.....more>>
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>>
Feb 6, 2002	Frank Weismantel, Sacramento, CA Subject: Fuel Consumption Measurements Did you equip the ATW ship with a FloScan System?......more>>
Feb 6, 2002	Chris Doran, Newcastle, NSW Subject: Paravanes I would like to know, firstly, with the paravanes, how much strain.....more>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Jan 27, 2002	Jim Frantz, Excelsior, MI Subject: Flotation Devices I noticed in the pictures that someone was in a kayak. Where.....more>>
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>>
Jan 25, 2002	Salinas, CA Subject: Engine Hours, overhaul? I remember reading that a marine diesel engine should be......more>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Jan 23, 2002	Dan Gill, Rockport, TX Subject: Communications Exactly how do your communications work, especially e-mail.....more>>
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>>
Jan 22, 2002	Bob Agramonte, La Conner, WA Subject: Pirates You are entering dangerous waters (Singapore). What precautions..more>>
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>>
Jan 21, 2002	Mike Desmond, Rochester, NY Subject: Air conditioning Do you need to run the generator when you use the...more>>
Jan 21, 2002	Ronald Benson, Farmington Hills, MI Subject: Anchor weight, waterline You mentioned that the anchor was a 110 lb. Bruce...more>>
Jan 21, 2002	James Douglas , Friday Harbor, WA Subject: Air conditioning, Stabilization What make of air