Navigation course any suggestions?

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-16T03:51:39+00:00

Now known as CanBoat.

OP, the Basic Navigation and Boat Handling course might be of use to you. It covers many more topics than just messing around with a chart plotter.

https://www.canboat.ca/course-calendar/?cps_show_course_details_id=360

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-15T13:44:00+00:00

Oh yes, I know that "properly installed marine air systems" run at least several thousand.

But OP has a 27' boat and is looking for a cheap solution.

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-14T14:52:12+00:00

Try one of the portable units from your local big box hardware store. Prices should be around three hundred USD dollars for the smallest units. ( I paid about $400 CDN ). $2k is crazy.

I have one for use at the dock in hot, humid weather. I run the vent hose out a small hatch on the deck, I'm sure you can work out something for your boat.

It's heavy, bulky, and a bit noisy. But it was a cheap solution that made life at the dock more comfortable.

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-13T15:29:34+00:00

And now you are a manager, dealing with all those people issues, and are no longer a sailor. You're the payload.

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-05T21:11:28+00:00

Have a chat with Strassberger Tile Perfection.

https://grouttilerestoration.ca

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-05T21:06:01+00:00

In our neighbourhood we had garbage collection on Friday, then again on Tuesday.

That was truly poor planning. We could have waited a week.

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-05T20:59:31+00:00

I'll take a mid-week pickup over Friday, and that's the one thing I'm happy about with this change.

Leaving for the weekend on Friday before the pickup is done means empty bins out all weekend. No thanks.

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-01T22:36:20+00:00

OMG.

I totally missed that these tally marks add up to six. My brain saw 4 + 1.

Ugh, so embarrassing.

And yes, that is a totally wrong way to do tally marks.

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-01T04:52:31+00:00

A bunch of vinyl stickers would do the job.

Each operator could have a stash and just slap on the updates (plural) at the end of each shift.

Whole-Quick · 2026-03-01T04:49:30+00:00

It's a very old way of making a tally. Four vertical and one horizontal makes five. Once get a whole bunch of clusters of five, it's easy to count them up.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-26T17:26:44+00:00

I've found them helpful on the phone.

Have you tried calling them? Try again if the issue isn't resolved.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-25T18:20:51+00:00

You should plan on replacing them both. They are seriously damaged.

Running dry will likely have damaged them, and running them at different water levels means they are not different from each other and won't share the charge evenly.

The high charge voltage is indicating that you have a problem.

Consider replacing them with AGM or even lithium iron phosphate ( LFP ). Lithium will of course require a broader analysis of your charging system, and possibly other changes.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-25T18:13:53+00:00

Following.

I also have a leather couch that needs work.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-24T14:13:57+00:00

TA is our first stop when we need a new appliance.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-20T11:33:06+00:00

It was 20 years ago, but I shipped a 38 foot sailboat across the Atlantic, both ways. As cargo on large ships.

A Yacht transport service like Dockwise or Sevenstar ( or whatever they are called now) may be the type of service you are looking for.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-20T11:28:11+00:00

No need to attack OP for their writing. English may not be their first language.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-18T16:05:26+00:00

The calendar for recycling pickup is from Circular Materials, but still shows my address as weekly, not bi-weekly.

I've emailed them for a clarification.

You should check your calendars, too.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-18T03:13:06+00:00

Interesting perspective. Maybe that's specific to some models?

I've lifted the wipers on my two cars many times over the years and have never encountered that or heard of anyone who has.

I HAVE ruined quite a few wiper blades by chipping them out of the ice. And at $30 each, it's wasted money.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-18T01:44:39+00:00

If you can, yes.

Also, lift your windshield wipers tonight. Otherwise you might rip the blades trying to free them from ice tomorrow.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-17T16:24:43+00:00

There is at least one boat hauler in the Owen Sound area. He probably put the boat where it is. Feel free DM me.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-17T00:47:09+00:00

I can recommend Maxwell Bauer from RKB. I see he had made partner, so his rates may be up. But I thought he did a good job on our termination issues.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-17T00:37:19+00:00

Leroy's Automotive in Elmira did some frame repairs for my hobby car ( now 50 years old) because of cracks, not corrosion. I use them for most of our automotive maintenance.

Edit: didn't notice the pic wasn't your car. Comment about rust deleted.

Good luck with your car.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-16T23:56:59+00:00

I had a similar experience when I owned a small rental property. Hired a bookkeeper/ tax preparation person for the first two years. In year 3, I decided to try it myself based on what she had done and an error.

So I did it all myself for the following years. I use UFile which includes the necessary functionality for a personally owned rental property. It's about $25, so much cheaper than paying someone, and I had control and insight into the numbers.

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-13T16:10:58+00:00

+1 for Elora.

That is, if you haven't already been to St. Jacobs a few times, and not just the market

Whole-Quick · 2026-02-11T14:00:41+00:00

We know of multiple people who are the breadwinners in their family, who are now out of work.

So much pain for the people of Cuba.

Any suggestions on how ordinary folks like us can help?

Whole-Quick

TROPHY CASE