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    laptop as chartplotter

    As a newby, I'm gonna duck the "trash it and get a real computer." I am curious about Mac and GPS as I have 6 Macs, including 3 laptops. here is one option I came across: MacGPS Pro software, with MapTech BSB Charts for the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii, on two DVDs. and another...
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    laptop as chartplotter

    Any recommendations for the Mac??
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    Open Ocean Suitability

    For seasickness: Nothing touches the Transderm Scope skin patch. It does require a prescription, and placement the night before. But magnificent, especially the "second generation" patches. A huge improvement, will knock down some fairly rough days. I've used them for several years, no more...
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    when do you call the USCG?

    The use of a Medical Helicopter is for a true, life threatening emergency. The generally must be called by EMS personnel for helping where an ambulance isn't enough. Or to take a patient from one hospital to another. Even the "subscription" services, i.e. Mercy Air in Redding generally require...
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    Homeland security mandates

    Yes to boating safety and education No to yet another unfunded and unenforced mandate. Way to few law enforcement and other type officials dealing with boating safety, especially here in Calif.
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    Planing at Night?

    We've done alot of fishing at night in the NorCal delta and the ability to plane does allow more fishing time when "chasing the tides" for sturgeon, etc. It's with 2 hand held spots, a spotter and intense concentration (and some luck). And great knowledge of the area. Wouldn't do it for long...
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    At Last a TomCat 24

    Congrats, what a feeling. Please keep us posted, pics. What will you use to tow it?? We've been considering a 24 rather than a 22 Angler down the road. Enjoy
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    The Sky is Falling

    Simpleton Analysis of the Global Warming Issue (from a 20+ year faculty member at Univ. Calif Medical Schools, Davis & San Francisco) 1) Human population growing exponentially 2) Were burning fossil fuels at an exponential rate. Likely to burn most of world's supply of oil in about 200 total...
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    Marine Electronics Instruction

    Thanks, I'm looking more for the basics, not a specific application. Generators, batteries, shore power, grounding, battery charging, GFI's, inverters, panels, etc.
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    Marine Electronics Instruction

    Anyone know of a good source to learn the details?? Preferably a video series. Or is course available somewhere?? Or good books?? TIA, Bob
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    Marine Electronics Instruction

    Anyone know of a good source to learn the details?? Preferably a video series. Or is course available somewhere?? Or good books?? TIA, Bob
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    Smoking Fish

    A gizillion way to smoke fish. 2 things that I did to really help: Brine, use molasses instead of sugar Wood: I used apple wood strictly, imparts a unique flavor. best if green 1" branches, or discs off table saw. Soaked the wood in red wine (and drank some!!) Just my $0.02
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    Suzuki 115

    Also, if over powered/weight, they will likely not cover an accident. I punched a hole in my outdrive a few years ago, the ins. co. checked it out real closely, but then paid 100%
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    2008 Venture 23 Pictures.....

    How does walking up to the bow along the sides compare with the 22'?? Is it a real world difference in footing??
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    2008 Venture 23 Pictures.....

    I called that dealer last week to try to get some idea. He said the 23 Venture is from CC molds. They will be getting 1 in Nov. and said it will be a little pricier than a 22, in the $60's. Not much in the way of details. I also asked Scot in the thread of the last couple of weeks about...
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    The Brat Map

    and Oklahoma
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    Your opinion on a boat, especially sailers

    Where do the downriggers and live well go?? JK, looks awfully sweet!
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    Bar Keepers Friend

    It comes both as a powder (like Comet) and as a liquid in a bottle like a dish soap. The BEST for stainlees steel pots and pans. Have used it for more than 10 years. It's very inexpensive, I just get it by the case. An overnite soak is stronger than anything my wife can burn. :roll:
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    Vintage Angler for sale..!!

    Thanks, that would be the easiest!!
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    Changes at C-Dory

    Scot, thanks for the update, always appreciated. Can you please update us on the 23 Venture? A dealer is listing Nov availability. Is that going to be changed with the changes in production you outlined?? Many thanks for keeping us informed.
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