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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?........... ......more>> |
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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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