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Just wanted to post that I'm bidding on a Davis 25 sextant on e-bay. I know there are a few of you who are getting 'into' this now so if anyone else from this site is bidding against me, let me know. There's no sense in bidding this thing way up against a friend (fellow CD'er ).

Dan

Dana,

I've been doing a little shopping around, and have found 1978 and 1979 editions of the Air Navigation Tables Volume 1 for a reasonable price. Should I be concerned because they're almost 30 years old? Is this the kind of data that becomes off by a little bit every year, or will these do?

Dan

Thank you one and all! I knew I would find some, but never imagined so many Helpful recommendations in such a short span. I have to admit that I use this board for information more than I use Google. The hand made project, using an old CD looks intriguing, although I can't understand how I would use...

Friends, I am a true son of a son of a son of a sailor, coming from a line of sea captains out of New Bedford. My coastal boating adventures have always been within eyeball sighting of land or fixed marks, which made the use of a compass almost un-necessary. Growing up with the fog on Buzzard’s Bay ...

Its wonderful how there are so many names we associate with on this board and come to think of as friends without having ever met them in person. Each person's writing style and flair tells something about them, as does their 'handle'. (i.e. our beloved O J, Barfwinkle, Didereaux and countless more!...

As usual, O J you've got some great ideas for saving time and energy. I especially like the 2X4 idea, and the counter weight! Admiral Patty and I have been slowly attacking the 1975 cloudy, chalky gelcoat about 2 feet at a time with a small vibrating air sander until my arms and shoulders are crying...

There is indeed a ceremony involving substantial alcohol and incantations. Remember that old King Neptune can be fastidious with regards to his domain, so make sure to do it up right. I recommend doing this on a Friday evening, giving you the rest of the weekend to recover. "This is an involved...

Many many thanks for remembering me. We were on vacation last week, drove up to Virginia and back to visit the in-laws. I was sure wishing I was going to the island instead, maybe next year. Meanwhile, I've e-mailed you my address, and will be looking forward to the new additions to my Florida rock ...

Scott, I have the Garmin 176 , the black-and-white model though, not Color :?. I found that the low resolution base mapping that's built into memory with it, leaves much to be desired, so I purchased a Blue-Chart chip for my area. It covers from Jacksonville to Key Largo and it is a marvelous improv...

Having had a few close calls at night, I can tell you that your lights are an important signal to other boaters. The rules which govern where and when to use anchor lights are seldom followed because they are so vague. According to the rules of the road, "BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At nigh...

bump . . . still a few weeks of Summer!

At least he had a rope to tie it up with! Wouldn't want it to drift away ( or sink) and become a nav hazard!

I purchased a Garmin 176 GPS/Chart Plotter from them back in March, and their price was less than anyone else even including the shipping. I got the unit 4 days after I paid for it, and have had no problems.

Dan

I'm glad to see this topic appear because I've been trying to replace a 10' section of the toe rail on the aft port side. I had no trouble finding a new piece of teak, and was pleased that it was $1 a running foot! Play it Again Sam is also a CD 25 (not D). Some time in the last 30 some years, the P...

O J, There's something about well maintained wood that makes me feel extravagant. Sorry it is so W I D E , but this is one of the pictures I will be using to engineer my new hatchcovers. [img]http://www.geocities.com/danothomsn/pictures/DSCF0031.JPG[/img] It sure looks better than the fiberglass one...