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  1. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    I put an 8 port POE Ubiquiti ToughSwitch on my boat about 8 years ago and replaced its AC power supply with a 12V-48V boost converter that fits neatly inside the case. It can supply 150W across all 8 ports and it works a treat. Unfortunately, POE standards have changed so much in the...
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    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    I won't dispute that the US CBP can be difficult but in all fairness, very few countries will allow you to enter with only a one-way ticket. It's considered a failure of the "Proof of sufficient financial means" test. Since turnabout is fair play, here are the current requirements for...
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    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    You just made me lose my ardor.
  4. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    It's not even 6 if you consider social strata, geographic partitioning, etc. For many, it's probably closer to 5. If everyone is associated with 63 different people, a separation of 5 equates to 1 billion connections.
  5. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    I have this exact unit and it's great. 
  6. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    That varnish job is, literally, spectacular:
  7. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    Are you thinking of another 60'er or, just to pick a number, 44'?  Because I've been patiently waiting for someone to entice Yves Marie Tanton to update his design and get it back in production.
  8. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    Okay, just make sure you attach little anchors to them and I think you'll get by on a technicality.
  9. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    That's Zonker's job, Steve. Yours is to test anchors. Stay in your lane.
  10. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    This is the kind of thing that ultimately leads to testing and licensing requirements.
  11. IStream

    Desirable and Undesirable Characteristics of Offshore Yachts

    Not to mention their misguided faith in the evil and mysterious diesel auxiliary and its perpetually contaminated fuel lurking below the floorboards. 


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