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Suppliers we use
We're on a budget, so we try to match a combination of good prices and customer service. We use local businesses a lot, but sometimes on-line vendors gave us the best value. While there are many other's out there, we've used and been quite pleased with these suppliers as we outfitted and maintain 'Victoria Rose'
Downwind Marine: San Diego Supplier. A "must" if you cruise the Sea of Cortez.
Defender: a discount boat equipment supplier. Catch their annual sale in March
Fisheries Supply: Seattle Supplier (good prices on zincs)
Netgate: our supplier for our on-board WiFi system
Logic Supply: our supplier for our on-board computer
Online Metals: Great supplier for aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and plastics. Good prices, fast shipping.
First Chain Supply: The best supplier for anchor chain and shackles
Bellingham Chart Printers: Source for full and reduce- size charts
SeaFrost: Refrigeration
Village Marine: Watermaker, very helpful folks
SeaTech Systems: SSB Radio, Pactor modem and on board communications
The Radio Works: Ferrites, line isolators, and other stuff to eliminate noise on the SSB and VHF radios
e-Marine: Wind Generator and other supplies
Wise Equipment: Honda Generator
Wholesale Solar: Bluesky Solar Panel Controller
Ultimate Passage: Electronics Supplies, Coax Connectors
Alpenglow Lights: Energy efficient cabin lights
Wetsuits and equipment: The source we used. Very helpful folks and great prices
Ruff Wear: Gear for dogs. Check out their harness and life jacket
Insurance
These are the companies that we've used and have been happy with:
BoatUS: The best we found for us and our boatwhile cruising in the US
IMIS, Jackline Insurance: Offshore cruising boat insurance
IMG Global: Our choice for health insurance while cruising outside of the US and visits back home
Suppliers we use
We're on a budget, so we try to match a combination of good prices and customer service. We use local businesses a lot, but sometimes on-line vendors gave us the best value. While there are many other's out there, we've used and been quite pleased with these suppliers as we outfitted and maintain 'Victoria Rose'
Downwind Marine: San Diego Supplier. A "must" if you cruise the Sea of Cortez.
Defender: a discount boat equipment supplier. Catch their annual sale in March
Fisheries Supply: Seattle Supplier (good prices on zincs)
Netgate: our supplier for our on-board WiFi system
Logic Supply: our supplier for our on-board computer
Online Metals: Great supplier for aluminum, stainless steel, brass, and plastics. Good prices, fast shipping.
First Chain Supply: The best supplier for anchor chain and shackles
Bellingham Chart Printers: Source for full and reduce- size charts
SeaFrost: Refrigeration
Village Marine: Watermaker, very helpful folks
SeaTech Systems: SSB Radio, Pactor modem and on board communications
The Radio Works: Ferrites, line isolators, and other stuff to eliminate noise on the SSB and VHF radios
e-Marine: Wind Generator and other supplies
Wise Equipment: Honda Generator
Wholesale Solar: Bluesky Solar Panel Controller
Ultimate Passage: Electronics Supplies, Coax Connectors
Alpenglow Lights: Energy efficient cabin lights
Wetsuits and equipment: The source we used. Very helpful folks and great prices
Ruff Wear: Gear for dogs. Check out their harness and life jacket
Insurance
These are the companies that we've used and have been happy with:
BoatUS: The best we found for us and our boatwhile cruising in the US
IMIS, Jackline Insurance: Offshore cruising boat insurance
IMG Global: Our choice for health insurance while cruising outside of the US and visits back home
Cruising and Reference Links
Bulletin Boards and Discussion Groups
We visit these links often for information
Seven Seas Cruising Association: Great info and communications for cruisers
Cruisers Forum: Another good cruising discussion board
Panbo: Marine Electronics review web log
Tayana Owners Group: Lots of good information and references for projects. A "must" for any Tayana owner
Cascadia: An informal group of Pacific NW and SW Canadian sailors
Mexico and Pacific Cruising Info
Cruising Downwind: valuable guide for San Diego and cruising the Pacific side of Mexico. Don't leave home without it.
First-Timers Guide to Mexico (Latitude 38): another valuable guide to cruising to Mexico.
First-Timers Guide to the Coconut Milk Run: An excellent guide written by the cruisers aboard SV Felicity
Club Cruceros: A cruiser's club in La Paz, Mexico. Their site has good info for cruisers
Weather & Tide/Current Links (Puget Sound, Pacific Coast, Sea of Cortez
Buoy Weather: we used this extensively on our trip south and in the Sea of Cortez- can be sent via e-mail to your SSB or downloaded via internet
NOAA Marine Forecasts for West Coast of US: Official weather reports
NW Buoy Data: Live and animated information regarding wind and sea
National Data Buoy Center: up to the minute weather and sea conditions
Puget Sound Tides and Currents
Another Puget Sound Tide and Current Site
References
Kollman Refrigeration: visit this site if you are planning on installing or fixing a refrigeration system
Bulletin Boards and Discussion Groups
We visit these links often for information
Seven Seas Cruising Association: Great info and communications for cruisers
Cruisers Forum: Another good cruising discussion board
Panbo: Marine Electronics review web log
Tayana Owners Group: Lots of good information and references for projects. A "must" for any Tayana owner
Cascadia: An informal group of Pacific NW and SW Canadian sailors
Mexico and Pacific Cruising Info
Cruising Downwind: valuable guide for San Diego and cruising the Pacific side of Mexico. Don't leave home without it.
First-Timers Guide to Mexico (Latitude 38): another valuable guide to cruising to Mexico.
First-Timers Guide to the Coconut Milk Run: An excellent guide written by the cruisers aboard SV Felicity
Club Cruceros: A cruiser's club in La Paz, Mexico. Their site has good info for cruisers
Weather & Tide/Current Links (Puget Sound, Pacific Coast, Sea of Cortez
Buoy Weather: we used this extensively on our trip south and in the Sea of Cortez- can be sent via e-mail to your SSB or downloaded via internet
NOAA Marine Forecasts for West Coast of US: Official weather reports
NW Buoy Data: Live and animated information regarding wind and sea
National Data Buoy Center: up to the minute weather and sea conditions
Puget Sound Tides and Currents
Another Puget Sound Tide and Current Site
References
Kollman Refrigeration: visit this site if you are planning on installing or fixing a refrigeration system
SV Victoria Rose
SV Victoria Rose
Tayana 37 # 384
