http://shop.watersportalmanak.nl/hydrografische-kaarten/
Here you will find the regular charts used by the Dutch.
and routes accros NL
http://www.watersportalmanak.nl/vaarroutes
and the routes accross NL with "Staande Mast" meaning rigging up...
The Channel 16 , coast guard is onshore and is the only onshore channel allowed to transmit 100% 25 W.
You think that "Radio UK" "Radio Scheveningen" and other Coast Guard stations are transmitting from their rowing boats :)
Firstly Channel 16 is traditionally the only channel which onshore, a marina can not, can transmit full power.
Secondly it has been a thing of the passed to made the radio check by a professional who would certify the radio, a part of protocol was the 16 channel full power call, and for yachts...
About an other French porn, I am in bed with now;
http://www.explorer54.com
However in production is the 60'
See the drawings and others;
60 footer
Was a big step from an X-Yacht to a French kissing.
For those who like to see a report on 2 guys traveling the world by sailing boat, interesting to see.
They boat in the blind a sailing yacht in the Caribbean , had to bring up to spec. , full of osmosis ....
http://www.npo.nl/zee-zout-zeilen/POMS_S_AVRO_120078
http://www.lifejackets.co.uk/products/526/nautic-safe-sailor-orange-foam-lifejacket-10-15kg
this one served me well on three separate events.
In any event which ever one you choose make sure it has a high support behind the head, in case the toddler got hit it give protection and keep the head...
After many years of racing, then cruising, went for an X-Yacht, dumped it.
Came across an number of builder/architects not been mentioned here.
The dutch builder http://www.kmy.nl/ building various Alloy centerboards , Stadship and Bestevaer.
The after some research found a French builder who...
Radio Check has its origin in that every channel has it own crystals for the appropriate frequency.
Actually , it should not be conducted trying to call in to the coast guard , but to the radio operation of the specific area.
I have in my early days worked for Radio Holland , and the protocol...
actually, I have lived in China for 30 years and know this producer.
They are related to the chain of "mini" engines made for Yamaha, Suzuki and the like.
It is a good product, if you want a secure buy use
http://cnzjyuanhang.en.alibaba.com/ there you will find delivery guarantee and others.
Have done a 3 year tour live aboard on a 50' Danish boat.
Nice sailing, good handling, but not the ocean tour guide.
So we are opting for a new build Explorer 54 (but 60' version)
Got a buyer for my current boat, so it is an easy choice.
I was inspired by Novak with his insights , and also...
Primairy cooling is always the lubrication. Check whether you oil lub channels are clear too , or water in the oil.
Is there a "poping" sound in the air intake during idling can indicate a gasket failure.