For the record... I certainly did not want to start a debate about this. I was looking for the exact responses that I received and really appreciate the input. Obviously there are many strategies

Alan, I just checked that and it's the deck level Navigation light circuit. Duane Wanderer SM477

Us Brits don’t seem to carry guns on the whole and the natural inclination is to moor up near a USA registered boat for safety as US guys are always armed!! Peter Peter Forbes 0044 7836

This is some general information. I contacted Maud (SAV"at"Amel.fr) for typical haul out parts for our next haul out. My intention was to ship them VAT-free to Gibraltar, carry them to the Caribbean,

I think Dennis is absolutely correct, and I agree with him. I think Alan is correct also about Cruisers Forum, but... We had a friend murdered in 2009 in Venezuela while anchored in daylight by 3 guys

I'm not sure which American football coach said it about forward passes but I think it applies to firearms on board as well, "Three things can happen and two of them are bad." 1) You can be shot. 2)

Thanks for letting us know Bob. Will check them out next year when renewal time comes around again. All the best with it, hope you are getting some time out on the water on that beautiful

Duane, In our SM there's 24V at a large terminal block in the aft most cupboard on the port side of the aft cabin. I think it supposed to be for a dinghy inflator (which we don't have). Perhaps you

I'm working on how to provide a 24V outlet in the aft cabin (to power a CPAP machine). The lights above the double berth (forward) are wired thru a wood trim piece serving as a conduit. I tried

Bill, It is totally up to you and the authorities that you will meet in different countries - do your research. If you are a firearms type of person you probably will carry one. If you are not then

Guys, just an update, quotes ranged from $10-20k for 250nm from Australian mainland inc Tasmania and trip to Lord Howe, Took the lowest through Lloyd's 1$.68m cover, Only exclusion is no travel

You could shoot a video on the front deck for that matter, it is extremely bright. If you put this thing on at night, you will for sure loose your night vision :-) Alex

Hello Bill, This is a complex topic, you can read a lot on http://www.noonsite.com Some countries like the Bahamas accept firearms, I think since last year they put a maximum number of firearms

What other people do or feel about this should not influence your decision. This is a decision that YOU and YOU alone must make. With best regards, Mark Super Maramu 2000 Hull

Bill, You will find the challenges of ocean cruising difficult enough without introducing a firearm. Any professional security person will advise you that the best form of self defence is to

For reference... I was hoping some would share their thoughts about cruising with a firearm on board. Any experiences? I have read stories that as long as you are completely honest with authorities

To those interested in the Marinebeam spreader spot lightperformance, please note we just installed the 4 1/2" sealed beam replacement led spreader lampbulb with 30 degree angle (Marinebeam sku:

I have my lamps at Baltimore brass works for the a re-do too. I expect them back in about 3 weeks. I met the owner and he does a very fine job at restoring these lamps. Aras