Issue #92, January 2006 - Gemini Gems

Volume 92 Gemini Catamaran Owners Association January 2006MY GEM AN I, Hull 325 (3200), Bob and Alice HickernellCheck the expiration date above your name on the address label. It shows the month of the last issue you will receiveunless your membership is renewed. To renew or to join, send a check payable to Jill Argie at4914 Laurie Lane, Woolford MD 21677-1333. Dues for US addresses: $16 / 1 yr, $28 / 2 yrs, or $36 / 3 yrs;Canadian addresses; $21/yr; all other non-US addresses: $26/yr; and web based membership only $15/yr for non-US addresses.(US Dollars Only) [GEMS is published quarterly in Jan, Apr, Jul & Oct plus an annual member directory.]You can participate in the Gemini_Cats Yahoo! Group (also known as email listserve)To subscribe, use the appropriate address from the email account that you want to receive your emailsTo subscribe, send an email to Gemini_Cats-subscribe@yahoogroups.comTo post a message to the group, send an email to Gemini_Cats@yahoogroups.comTo unsubscribe, send an email to Gemini_Cats-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.comTo get help from the list owner, send a message to Gemini_Cats-owner@yahoogroups.comNote: You must reply to the confirmation message when you subscribe and/or unsubscribe before the request takes effect1452

Happy New Year! Our website at www.geminigems.hispeed.com has a new look and editor! Rich Olin is nowour virtual editor. Thank you, Dave Wheeler, our previous virtual editor, for your hard work and dedication!FROMTHEEDITORRich has made many enhancements the past several months. The Classified Ads webpage has a shortcut so youcan jump to the various sections. The ads are constantly changing for Charters, Miscellaneous Items for sale,Wanted items, and of course, Boats for sale. The News & Rendezvous webpage will be updated as we hearabout any rendezvous. There is a new webpage with Links to Owners Pages, Owners Manuals, and SuppliersLinks. The Gemini Model Info webpage contains manuals for several Gemini models and lists their model yearsand hull # range. We’re still looking for the manuals for models 3400, 105, and 105M. Please let us know if youwould share your manual to be scanned and posted on our website. The How do I join webpage now includesemail addresses and info about joining the Gemini_Cats listserve. The Gems Past Issues (Members Only) webpagehas a shortcut so you can jump to each year. A new member noticed some missing/broken links and anothermember requested that we have individual pages for some of the older newsletters for those of us still usingdial-up, so we took care of both those requests. Another new member and owner noticed we only had individualpages and not the complete newsletter for issues after 2002. We give a special thank you to Rick Barner, whodownloaded and created files with the complete newsletter to be viewed by those fortunate to have faster internetconnections. The Owner Member List (Members Only) webpage was updated in November with the current databaseinformation. We hope to update the webpage at various times throughout the year so members can monitortheir information and view information about other members and Geminis.As always, please let us know of any changes to your boat (hull #, boat name, berth), if you bought/sold aboat, or if your mailing address, phone, or email address changes. All correspondence for membership,classified ads, comments, and/or submitting articles should continue to be sent to me by email, phone, or postalservice. This info is located at various places in the newsletter.Please make all checks payable to Jill Argie and not to Gemini Gems. At our bank, a personal account ischeaper than a business account, so we are using a personal account for Gemini Gems. In a personal account,our bank will only accept checks written to a person.Be sure to check the expiration date printed on the label above your name and address. Please send your renewalcheck as soon as your subscription expires or before the expiration date.The deadline for submitting articles for the April newsletter is March 1st. We’re always looking for articles andphotos of interest to other members!May you have a blessed 2006! JillNew Owners (Please notify us if you’re a new owner and your name is not listed)Hull 128, Jerry & Nancy Baker, GreenCove Springs FL, sold by Charles &Donna Gesner, formerly HAPPY CAT 3Hull 239, CAT TOY, Walter Smith,Miami FL, sold by Stephen & CarlaMartin, formerly RAIESAHull 312, STARLIGHT, Browne &Nancy Altman, Fort George Island FL,sold by Carrol & Sally HinesHull 357, DAWN JOY, David Williams& Frances Lepage, Ottawa, Ontario,CanadaHull 634, AIREZE, Norm Schreiber, FtLauderdale FLHull 659, CAT’S CRADLE, sold byTodd & Sandra KnaebleHull 734, PATRIOT, Jack & TanaMoran, Poquoson VA, sold by John &Cathy LeFleurHull 737, Chris Birchard, Hawaii, soldby Steve & Janis DentonHull 824, WINDWALKER, Bernie &Marie Klein, sold by Bill & DonnaMathesonHull 922, Fairwinds Yachts DemoHull 923, Leon Luccesi, Reno NVHull 924, Chester & Paula Buckenmaier,Gambrills MDHull 925, Joel Wynne, Port St Lucie FLHull 926, Martin Hamlyn, Heston UKHull 927, Leo Hilke, Punta Gorda FLHull 928, PCI DemoHull 929, Tom Kidd, Cape Coral FLHull 930, BARNEY, Rick Barner, EriePAHull 931, Don Gordon, Holmes BeachFL1453

It’s that time of the year to start planning rendezvous for 2006!We encourage people to attend—better yet—host a rendezvous in your area! ☺What a great way to meet other Gemini owners, see new sailing areas, and check out enhancementsthat owners have made to their boats!If you will be hosting a rendezvous, please let us know the date, location, and other details.Please send an email or call with the above information. We’ll post the details on our website andinclude your article in the next Gemini Gems newsletter. We’ve seen some great activitiesplanned for the various rendezvous!We would love to print a follow up article with photos after any rendezvous to share your fun andexperiences with other members!Jill - geminigemseditor@hotmail.com or 410-221-8686CHESAPEAKE BAY RENDEZVOUSPlace: Oyster Creek, south of Tolly Point and north of Thomas Point. It is very well sheltered,about 5-6 ft. deep in the center and no power boat wakes. Directions will come via email. (If weget more than 10 boats, however, we may move the location up the Severn River to Little RoundBay, but we’ll cross that bridge later.)Date: Memorial Day weekend, May 26th thru May 29th. We will be onsite on the afternoon ofFriday, May 26th.Activities: Nothing definite yet, but some ideas are, if we can arrange it, a tour of Thomas PointLight House, newly owned by the Annapolis Maritime Museum or the Chesapeake Bay FoundationHQ, one of the “greenest” buildings in America and a scientific marvel. Another day would bea Mr./Mrs. Fix It set of workshops, basically, different owners would spend 30-60 minutes showing/demonstratingan improvement or maintenance procedure which works for them.Food: The ever popular hors d’oeuvres on Saturday night. Maybe something another night.How to join in: Contact me at gary.greenip@verizon.net or 410-721-0050 to get on an email listfor details as we get closer to the event.Hosted by Gary and Janet Greenip, SINE DIE, Hull 680with co-hosts Ted and Mary Lesster, ISIS, Hull 7941454

Trudy E. Moore, a Berks County, PA artist, and former Gemini owner, has designed functional art forthe Gemini owner. Moore created hand-painted boxes with a marbleized design, painting a likenessof the Gemini on the top of the box. The lid also has room for the boat’s name, or, perhaps, theowner’s name, whichever appeals to you. The color scheme of the original is done in beiges andbrowns to remain neutral, but backgrounds can be any color you desire. The boxes come in twosizes...either 8x8 inch, or 7x12 inch. Placed somewhere near the salon or galley, these boxes wouldcome in handy to store smaller items that often roll around when “on the run”. Each box is signed bythe artist.You may also wish to request other designs, from florals, to nautical or beach scenes, to favoritepets. Ideas are limitless, and the artist is willing to work with you on creating your own unique design.Special prices for Gemini owners only:HAND PAINTED BOXESContributed by Trudy Moore, former Gemini ownerA great gift for the Gemini owner!Smaller square box, 8x8…………….….……………$35, plus shippingLarger oblong box, 7x12…………….….……………$40, plus shippingOrdering: Use the order form below, or simply hand write your request and send to:Trudy Moore, 260 Overlook Rd, Morgantown, PA 19543If you have further questions, the artist may be reached at trudyarts@aol.comor by calling (610) 404-2520.Name _____________________________________________Address __________________________________________________________________________________________Phone # _____________________________________________Box size _______ Square _______ OblongName to be included on box lid _____________________________Request for change in background color __________________A $10 deposit must accompany order. Thank you!1455

Cruising PlacesCRUISING THE BAHAMAS AND CARIBBEAN IN A GEMINIPart Four by Pat (Baasel) Tillis and John Tillis, ICON DUET, Hull 407 (3400)Part IVAlthough John and I had each gotten certifiedfor scuba, we prefer to just snorkel. Thereare so many nice snorkeling spots you can visiton your own with minimal equipment and expense.Probably the most outstanding snorkelingwithin the lesser Antilles was in the Tobago Caysin a wild-life protected park in the Grenadines,between St. Vincent and Grenada, but there wasalso a lot of good snorkeling in St. Lucia, Martinique,Antigua, as well as many places in the Virginsand Bahamas. I never tire of snorkeling andeven in places where there are not a lot of fishand snorkeling isn’t on the list of local attractions,you just never know what creature will suddenlyshow up. I’ve swum twice with a large ray swimmingjust beneath me, one of them a colorful eagleray. We see squid, octopus, eels, sea cucumbers,starfish, sea turtles, and on one occasionsome sea horses as well as countless varietiesof colorful fish, corals and sea fans. We’ve encounteredsharks while snorkeling in the Bahamas.If they are anything other than a nurseshark lazing on the bottom, I stay still as they goby and leave the area when they are out of sight,but we’ve never had a frightening experience. Inthe Bahamas we also saw a lot of barracudawhich never bothered me except for one time inthe Berry Islands when a five foot barracuda wasresting in the shade between our hulls, with histoothy mouth just a few feet from the swim steps.As long as I was looking him in the eye and sawhe was staying still I didn’t worry, but when Iclimbed the steps to get into the boat and couldno longer see what he was doing, I did scurry upthe steps! We’ve had many experiences of havingpods of dolphins swim with our boat, but I’venever managed to swim close to one.Most of the Lesser Antilles islands retainEnglish as their language along with Creole, butare independent nations that have elected toshare a common currency, the EC dollar. Guadeloupeand the Saints (one nation, but several islands)and Martinique are actually two departmentsof the nation of France as Hawaii andAlaska are states of the U.S.A. Here they notonly speak French and use the Euro and Frenchpostage etc., but they also use almost entirelyproducts produced in France. This makes forspecial pleasures and frustrations when shoppingin the French Islands.We kept our boat in Grenada from springof 2000 to December of 2002. We had canvaswork added to the boat in Grenada. We addedfull battens to the main, had both sails washedand stitched, had lazy jacks and a sail pack installed.We are pleased with all these additions:the sail handles better with the full battens andwe can lower sail without having to roll and tiethe sail on a rocking deck before entering theharbor. We had a full set of custom-fitted cockpitcushions made with a flow-through foam thatdries quite quickly. We had our master stateroomqueen sized mattress segmented so we couldfold it in three parts if necessary to dry the mattress.One year in St. Lucia on the way south, askidoo skimmed past our boat and threw itsrooster-tail spray right through our stateroomhatch and soaked our mattress. We couldn’t getthe mattress out of the boat to air it out!We installed a manual windlass on theforedeck before starting the journey north, just incase we should need it. So far, despite a severedrotator cuff and consequent shoulder reconstructionsurgery a couple years ago, John stillprefers to haul by hand the 35 pound Delta withits 106’ of 5/16” (8mm) chain and 150 ‘ 9/16” nylonrode. I guess I should mention that webeefed up our ground tackle again after our anchorline parted and we began drifting in the middleof the night in Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. At thattime, we had 66’ of chain and 150‘ of rode andthought we were anchored in an all sand bottom.It turns out there are a few coral rocks in that anchorageand after several weeks in the same1456

spot, they sawed through our rode. FortunatelyJohn is as sensitive to boat motions during thenight as a mother is to her baby’s cry, so hewoke up before we had drifted far. We’d managedto miss all the boats anchored behind usas we floated back through the anchorage. Thenext day a friend pulled up our anchor chain sowe were able to recover the anchor.We missed a year of cruising becauseJohn broke four bones in his ankle, steppinginto an un-grated drainage ditch at night in theunlit parking lot of the new Grenada nationalstadium. He had to fly home to have it set. Bythe time he could put weight on it, we decided itwasn’t worth putting the boat in the water thatyear.Many boaters stay in Grenada, Trinidad,Tobago, or Venezuela during hurricane season,because these islands south of 12 degreeshave been considered by insurance companiesto be outside the hurricane belt. Whathappened on Grenada in 2004 was shocking.Fortunately for us, we have kept our boat thepast two years at Rodney Bay in St. Lucia sowe were not in Grenada when Ivan took its terribletoll. I should also add that we had friendswhose boats were in dry storage in Grenadaduring Ivan whose boat did survive. We havetalked to others whose boats were anchoredduring Ivan in Grenada who survived. Manyboats suffered more from the post-Ivan lootingthan from the hurricane itself. Nevertheless,many boats were lost in 2004 in Grenada.However, if worrying about hurricanes is keepingyou from cruising, look realistically at theprobability of getting killed by a car in yourhome town versus the likelihood of being killedin the Caribbean in a hurricane. Believe me,you’re safer out here. Besides you are breathingpollution free air and, if you have a watermaker, probably drinking water more pure thanmany bottled waters. Boaters are rarely sleepdeprived except during brief periods whenkeeping watches during long passages withshort crew lists! Most of us go to sleep earlyand sleep as long as our constitutions desire.Living aboard in sparkling clear and clean watersis a health promoting lifestyle.We stopped to enjoy the great weatherand the sociability of the large American/Canadian cruising community in St. Lucia andMartinique for two seasons before continuingthe trip back toward home. Saint Anne was thehub until this year when the Euro’s rise againstthe dollar made Martinique too expensive formany of us. Most of the boaters who would ordinarilyspend months at St. Anne in Martiniquehave either stayed in St. Lucia or gone toVenezuela this season. Venezuela is the leastexpensive area in the Caribbean, but also theone where security and safety require the mostprecautions, since their terrible inflation hasbeen associated with poverty and crime. TheVenezuelan islands and gulfs have been apopular cruising grounds for years. Our originalplan was to end our outward cruise in Venezuela,but we stopped at Grenada because of acombination of factors including John and Ihaving had four major operations between us inthe last four years, the safety issues in Venezuela,and having acquired an 87 acre farm inOhio.We are slowly working our way backnorth west, hoping to enjoy many great sailswith the wind at our backs instead of motorsailingwith pinched sails as often happened in orderto make the next harbor before dark whencoming southeast through the islands. Thisyear, after 8 years, more than 1,000 hours and5,000 miles of faithful service in salt water, our4-stroke Honda 25hp main engine had electricproblems. We are awaiting delivery of a newMercury 4-stroke 40hp big foot (high thrust)with extra long shaft. Our Dometic refrigeratorlost its ammonia and also gave up the ghostthis year after 11 years of faithful service. Afterlooking at possible replacements, we’ve decidedto get a rebuilt ammonia refrigeration kitfor our Dometic. Other refrigerators didn’t fit thespace except one all electric brand. The allelectricrefrigerators, despite their increasedefficiency and despite the larger (18 amp) alternatorcoming on our Mercury engine, wouldn’tallow us our carefree use of electric appliancesin wintry short days with cloudy weather thatwe can enjoy knowing that the propane willkeep the refrigerator going.1457

When we get back to the Virgin Islands,we will be required to take moorings in St. Johnwhere we were previously allowed to anchor.This is our second reason to advise all whodream of cruising to get out and do it as soon asyou can. The cruising life as we have known it isprobably slowly on its way out of existence justlike the fish and conch populations. There aremore megayachts every year, both motor yachtsand huge sailing yachts, that require marina slipsdesigned for huge boats. The move toward cloggingthe best harbors with slips and mooringfields to the extent that no anchoring is possibleis beginning in Florida and Virgin Islands. Freeanchorages are going the way of free RV parkingin the U.S.A.—it’s a low cost lifestyle that is beingslowly squeezed out of existence. Locals deriveincome from marinas and moorings where theyrent space. These changes are starting, buthaven’t happened yet to a significant extent inthe Caribbean. So come on down! We would behappy to answer questions at iconduet@juno.combetween May and Novemberwhen we are in Ohio.We are currently debating the merits ofselling the boat when we get back to the states inorder to be able to spend some winters landcruisingin Australia and New Zealand during our70's versus keeping the boat in Florida and continuingto use Icon Duet as our main winter homewhile we escape from snow in Ohio. When we dodecide to sell Icon Duet, like most cruisers, wewill sell our boat with all its added equipment includingthe dinghy and motor, safety equipment,navigational equipment, and housekeeping itemssuch as linens which fit the beds and pots andpans which fit the stove. I bought a new boat in1994 after looking at several used boats, becauseI am not mechanically inclined and Ithought that buying a new boat would be likebuying a new car, with very little expenses forupkeep in the first five years. What I learned isthat it is much more expensive outfitting a newboat with new equipment than it would havebeen to keep a fully equipped used boat in goodrepair. We’ve had a wonderful time cruising inthe Bahamas and Caribbean and will alwaystreasure the memories of these years travelingthrough tropical islands on Icon Duet. Editor’s Note: Parts I, II, and III of Cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean in a Gemini by Pat (Baasel) Tillis and John Tilliswere published in Volumes 89, 90, and 91 of the Gemini Gems newsletters.Thank you, Pat and John, for sharing your fascinating cruising experience!We’d love to hear from other members who would like to share their experiences aboutfavorite cruising areas, gunkholes, and races they’ve won (or lost). ☺We’re always looking for articles with Geminis in exciting places around the world!Please send your articles and photos to geminigemseditor@hotmail.comGCOA BurgeesIf you would like a burgee, pleasesend your $29 check to:Jill Argie4914 Laurie LaneWoolford MD 21677-13331458

RESULTS OF THE LIGHTNING SURVEYBy Bob Hickernell, MY GEM AN I, Hull 325 (3200)In the last issue of Gems and on the web list serve I asked those who have been hitby lightning to respond to a list of questions. I had seven responses, one of whichhas been struck three times which I counted separately, bringing the total to nine.About one half believed that the initial contact point was the VHF antenna at themasthead, one indicated the shore power, and the rest felt it hit the boat itself.The highest cost of repairs was $12,000, the least $2800, and the average $9,200.No one was displeased with their insurance company.The electronics damaged and the number of respondents are:Nav-5 or tri-data systems 8Auto pilot 6Navigation or anchor lights 5VHF radio and antenna 5Battery charger 5Fume detector 5Solar panel or controller 4Refrigerator 3Radar 2Batteries 2There were miscellaneous other items with one or two responses and lots of fuseswere replaced.Two people reported minor hull damage, pinhole leaks of a few gallons per day.The location in the U.S. was: three - Chesapeake Bay, four - Florida (three of whichare the same owner), one - Ohio, and one - Michigan.Concerning the ability to motor afterwards: one - needed batteries to start, one -Tohatsu was damaged, one - starter motor, and two - alternators were not charging.Six said their Gem was in the water, three on a lift, three that there were trees orother masts nearby.One reported that he had an ion dissipater installed and that even though the boatwas struck the damage was at the low end of the scale. An ion dissipater is a deviceinstalled at the masthead which the people selling it claim that will neutralize thecharge on the boat and lightning will strike somewhere else. The theory has mostlybeen discredited by the scientific community, there is lots of information on the net. 1459

NEW SURVEYBy Bob Hickernell, MY GEM AN I, Hull 325 (3200)1a. To get an idea of the life expectancy of the Dometic frig,how old was it when it failed?1b. If yours has been working OK for over 10 years how old is it?2a. Concerning PCI’s customer service, rate A-F during warranty.2b. After warranty, rate A-F and include the hull # or age of boat.3. When underway what percentage of time do you: sail only?,motor only?, motor sail?4. What nautical theme type novel would you recommend?5. Assume your first mate says “I’m sick and tired of you spendingall our money on that damned boat.”but you feel you need the following:a. Radarb. Chart plotterc. Solar battery chargerd. WindlessWhich would you purchase and in what order?6. What Gem project that you decided to do yourself do you regretnot hiring a pro to do it?You can respond by snail mail or internet:Bob Hickernell, 900 Longpoint Rd., Grasonville, MD 21638http://www.webspawner.com/users/gemstat/index.htmlJust give me the number of the question and answer e.g. 2b C, 10 yrs.I’m going to post the above web address as a link on the list serve in the first weekof January, the questions will be repeated on that site, answer and click on “Send e-mail to”.Also I need questions for the next (if there is sufficient interest) survey, submit to thesame site.Thanks,BobDISCLAIMER: We assume no responsibility for ideas, suggestions or advice contained in this newsletter.Contributions are made in the spirit of sharing opinions and experiences. Use at your own risk.1460

A couple of years ago, my children presented me with a copy of Nobeltec Visual Navigation Suite asa combination Father’s Day and Birthday gift complete with charts to cover most of the Pacific Northwest.I tinkered with it on and off until this past March, when I decided to take the boat from Portlandup the Washington coast to Victoria, BC to be part of the 62nd annual Swiftsure Race (that is a differentstory) over Memorial Day Weekend, then return to Portland.After delivery of Water Strider in November 2003, I did not rush to equip her with radar or GPS, but Iwanted both for the trip North. After wrestling with a few choices and getting some advice along theway, I opted to buy the Nobeltec radar system, mounted on the mast. It called for enhancing the Nobeltecsoftware to include the radar display. That let me use my big hunker of a laptop (17” screen) todisplay radar and two views of charts: one close, one farther out, side by side. I elected to not pop forthe extra $$$ to enjoy radar over chart. It was all I could handle just to read all that stuff!For the initial trip one of my sailing buddies constructed a temporary stand which we strapped thecomputer onto and secured to the top of the refrigerator. It allowed easy viewing from the wheel, butthe computer had to be detached and turned around for interior viewing.After looking at commercial stands that would allow swiveling the computer out of the way or to theinterior and looking at the spindly stands (remember my hunker laptop), the quest started for somethingsturdy, but inexpensive. In the end, sturdy and cheap won out!This photo shows the basic bill of material:A sheet of ¾” finish plywood that was in a shed out back when we built a new home on our propertyover 30 years ago. (Free)A piece of 1” x 2” trim that was intended for construction of extra wine racks for my alternate amateurproject that I decided were not needed, since they had laid around for 10 years or so. (so depreciated,it is essentially free, but call it $2.00)A 7” boat seat pedestal ($11.99)A swivel seat clamp ($19.99)Keeping your Gem a GemLAPTOP STANDBy David Page, WATER STRIDER, Hull 828 (105Mc)3 screws to attach the 1” x 2” trim to the face boardabove the refrigerator (pulled from a shop nuts,bolts, and screws container … let’s call it $.50)4 nuts and bolds to attach the swivel to the pedestal(stainless. I bought some stuff I didn’t need but willcost it to this project at $16.54)1 spray can of black semigloss paint to turn the plywoodand trim into an approximate match. ($2.14)1461

Total investment:Materials: $53.16Labor: free (hahaha)These photos shows the installed result. I’ll report back, if the system fails.Since there is very little need for radar and chartplotting on the Columbia River, the real plus for me isthat by removing three screws, I can carry the stand home and have it out of the way until needed.The chart plotter and radar screen are part of the laptop, so they do not remain to tempt thieves. Avery nice compromise.Anyone wanting more down and dirty details can contact me at davepage@pacifier.com.David PageWater Strider, #8281462

GENERATOR POWERBy Paul & Peggy Cobb, QUIET PLACE, Hull 766 (105Mc)Our 105Mc is a cool place at anchor,during those hot buggy nights.We set our Honda EU2000i Generatoron the port step on top of a “Tile layersknee pad”. It is a red plastic board withfoam so it cushions the “tile layersknees” and our generators vibration.The board extends a little over the stepedge but, with a few 2x4’s cut andstacked to support the edge that hangsover, it is quite stable.We then use a shorepower pig tail andshort extension cord to plug it into theshorepower connection of the boat.A small 5300 btu AC is mounted in the windowover the helm station and is supported by a 2x4cut to fit the window size for the base of AC anda short piece angled from the little shelf behindthe helms wheel to the bottom of AC.When bad weather comes, we cover the generatorwith a plastic storage container with one endcut off for the hot exhaust.The generator runs for 10 hours on a tankfull andwe sleep much better at night.1463

A little hint for those that have the Mermaid16,500 btu AC. If you start the AC before thesaltwater cooling pump, the generator willtake the startup surge, when the generatorlevels off, start your saltwater AC pump. Wehave connected the saltwater pump by use ofextension cord plugs so we can unplug andplug it in after the initial start up surge haspassed. We only use this method to cool theboat down in the evening and then we run thewindow AC to keep it cool. Gas storage iskept in 2 gal containers in the anchor compartmentwith the lid propped open for ventilation.Stay cool!Paul & Peggy Cobb1464

KEEPING YOUR SPEED SENSORPADDLEWHEEL CLEANBy Tim Argie, LINKS, Hull 747 (105Mc)You finally get a chance to go sailing! Whether your idea of a good time is going to a secluded anchorage,visiting a new town, or just a casual day of passing monohulls, having a working speed sensorwill make your day easier.In most places where people keep their boats stuff grows on any stationary solid surface that's underwater. For all of you who travel on your boats and never stay in the same place for more than a weekat a time, the stationary problem is solved. I envy all of you and will be joining you soon. Some boatsare stored on a boatlift. This solves the under water problem. For the rest of us, our boat sits in thewater until our schedule, boss, or other commitments allow us to get away for some fun. For us poorfolk the best way to keep the speed sensor working is to get it out of the water.If you just bought your Gemini, you may be reluctant to make a one-inch hole in the bottom of it. It'sreally no big deal. There is a rubber flap in the hole for the speed sensor that keeps most of the wateron the correct side of the boat. This isn't waterproof but with a couple of rags and a quick switch you'llknow your boat speed and have a dry bilge.Before you remove the speed sensor put a rag fore and aft of the sensor. Be sure that you have thebung handy. Unscrew the cap nut that secures the sensor while holding the sensor down with yourother hand. Thesensor seals witho-rings, not thehand nut, so holdingit down willkeep it from leakinguntil you’reready to make theswitch. Pick upthe bung, makingsure that the arrowon the toppoints to the bowof the boat. Pullout the sensor,and push in thebung. Make sureit is seated properlyby giving it agentle twist. If it isproperly seated itwon't twist and itwon't leak. Handtightening the cap nut is all that is necessary. Replacing the speed sensor is done the same way. Itis best not to make the switch and immediately leave the boat. We normally remove the speed sensor,wipe up any water that got in the bilge, and check the bilge 15 minutes later to be sure it is stilldry.1465

We’ve found that in the central Chesapeake Bay, the speed sensor will quit working if the boatisn’t used for a week or sometimes even less. If we know that we won’t be using the boat for afew days, we remove the speed sensor and replace it with the bung. It’s much easier to make aquick switch than to scrape barnacles andslime from the speed sensor paddlewheel.Occasionally putting siliconegrease or petroleum jelly on the o-ringswill keep things working smoothly.Now that your speed sensor is clean, it’swise to check your calibration. Comparingthe speed to GPS when there is light windand no current is the easiest way. TheRaymarine Tri-data manual has instructionsfor making corrections. If you don’thave a manual, one can be downloadedat www.Raymarine.com. CLASSIFIED ADSFree to Members—Nonmembers $10.00/adAds are also posted on the internet at http://geminigems.hispeed.comhttp://geminigems.hispeed.comPlease notify us when yourboat or miscellaneous item issold or no longer for sale sowe can keep the ClassifiedAds up-to-date.DUES—4 issues per year plus an annual directory of members/boats:US:$16 / 1 yr, $28 / 2 yrs, $36 / 3 yrsCanadian: $21 / 1 yr US Dollars OnlyOther non-US: $26 / 1 yr US Dollars OnlyWeb only: $15 / 1 yr US Dollars OnlyGEMS is published quarterly in January, April, July, and October.The annual directory is published in January.All back issues are posted at http://geminigems.hispeed.comand can be viewed by all Members.To place an ad: e-mail the text to Geminigemseditor@hotmail.com, phone 410-221-8686, or mail the textto Gemini Gems, c/o Jill Argie, 4914 Laurie Lane, Woolford MD 21677-1333.Please make checks payable to Jill Argie (NOT Gemini Gems).Charter BoatsCharter FANTASY II, a Gemini 3000, onthe Chesapeake Bay. Charter details at:www.fantasysails.com. 15% discount topresent or past Gemini owners. Fred Kissel410 465 6775 or e-mail at fkissel@comcast.netCharter LaVita (#748) from St. PetersburgFL. Great sailing area, good anchorages,interesting ports. Boat as new w/fullequipment, A/C, dinghy, etc.pospyc@tampabay.rr.com phone number727-823-2555.One week captained charters for potentialpurchasers of Icon Duet (See Boats forSale, hull 407) mid-January-early March,2006 in Virgin Islands. Sail with us toexperience the boat and Caribbean sailing.$900 sigle adult aft stateroom; $1,000couple aft stateroom; $1600 master stateroom(queen bed).Misc. ItemsFOR SALE: I am going to remove the ACunit from my boat, as I never use it (Hull577) I believe it works as the previousowner lived on the boat for a while andused it. Best offer takes it. Jim 970-379-4978FOR SALE: 2003 Porta-Bote, 12', 7.5Johnson motor, both in excellent condition.Also has wheels that attach for movingand a bimini, unsinkable. Makes excellenttender and can be easily stored onforedeck or on side rails. Folds to 12'x 16"x 4". Stored indoors. $2800 new. Sell for$1,500. Call 352-257-4284. Located inCrystal River, Fl.FOR SALE: Splash Well Plates, FitsGemini models prior to the 3400. Custommade plates to replace the original rustymetal plates. Formed out of fiberglass,will attach to the existing holes to make aprofessional look and stop the brownstreaks on your hull. Can include plates,tubes, swivel balls, and all stainless hardware.Picture 1 Picture 2 Call or email forpricing. Jim Beckley at 813-645-0025dblblesing@access4less.net1466

Misc. Items (continued)FOR SALE: Genoa. Repeating offer tosell 3 yr. old Bierig roller-furling 150%genoa. Previously sold but then paymentlong delayed and then the deal fellthrough. Upgraded sail with square weavedimension cloth (extra strong/light/betterperformance) with radial head & clew, telltale windows, leach line, luff tape, sailbag, teal tweed sun cover. Was slightlydamaged but superbly repaired by Bieringand now like new again. When new costaround $2K...will consider offers. BobJorgensen. Contact at 941-778-5678 orcroyale624@msn.com.FOR SALE: Charts and Cruising guidesfor the Florida Keys and Northern/CentralBahamas. Negotiable. Send e-mail todavemo@microsoft.com and we can discuss.If you don't have e-mail, try 425-941-3831.FOR SALE: New, never used GarminBlue Chart chip # MUS008R (Charlestonto Jacksonville) and MUS009R(Jacksonville to Key Largo). With individualcases. Used for all Garmin chartplottersrequiring internal chips. Orderedby mistake - Retail is $150/per - RE-DUCED FOR QUICK SALE to $115/per.Contact Al Jacobs, aljacobs@alltel.netWanted ItemsPartnership interest in Gemini in Bayarea. Financially responsible, non-smokerseeks 1/3 or 1/2 interest. jrfunkey@yahoo.comor Jim at 703-538-5883.Boats (for sale)1995 Edel 43 catamaran. Well equipedbluewater performance cruiser in verygood condition. To view spec.'s and picturesgo to www.edel43cat.net. For furtherinfo email or call A.J. Jackson at catedelmiami@yahoo.comor (409) 996-8536 $197,500.00Looking for a special couple who are neat,handy, willing to learn and have time andenergy to commit to a cruising catamaran.Also, knowledge of sailing boats preferred.We would like to offer our fullyequipped ready to cruise/liveaboard 1995Gemini catamaran for a partnership at 1/2the retail price. Our boat travels from NewYork to Florida every year, but could goanywhere. It has new sails, new engine,all electronics, stainless steel galley, 500watts of solar, other extras too many tolist. If interested, call for details about thepartnership arrangement and ask for Jeff.518-797-3377 or our cell, 845-313-8888.1982, 31, Hull 108, Sail #108, with pilothouse and tillers, extended cruiseequipped, Honda 25 hp extra long legmotor. Call Bill Michael at 410-757-5826.1986, 3000, Hull 167, Divorce forcessacrifice of this recently updated .LeavingAnnapolis mid October for Florida. ContactSkip Clark at 207-752-0756. Cleanvessel ready to cruise. All New equipmentin 2005 includes 25 hp Honda four stroke,all new cockpit cushions, saloon cushionsand curtains, Genoa and Main canvas,Bowmar hatches, Lexan windows, lifelines,raritan head, 10 foot typhoon inflatable,Garmin chart plotter plus backuphandheld Garmin Gps. etc. etc. Vesselalso has heating cooling system and 1500watt inverter. Ready to sail. Will sacrificeat $45,000. 207-752-07561987, 3000, Hull 208, "Kismet", Kismetis an exceptionally fine boat. She has numerousupgrades and has been thoroughlyupdated with extensive attention to detail.Every piece of teak has been removed(inside and out), sanded to bare wood, andrefinished before replacement. Interiorcompletely repainted with epoxy. Countertops have been replaced with white starboard.Brand new Norcold gas/elec refrigerator.120v throughout. New faucets. Thedoghouse has been raised five inches for6'4" headroom in cockpit with new windows.Four Bomar hatches with screens.Bimini with rear sun curtain. New batteries.Kismet has roller furling Genoa andin-mast furling of main. All lines are operatedfrom inside the cockpit. She has anexcellent 1998 Honda 25 hp which pushesher easily at 7 knots and in still water willdo 8. New electric winch for raising motor.New steering cables and an excellentautopilot with remote steering from anywhereaboard. New marine radio. I'll beglad to share more details about her byphone. 352-257-4284 Crystal River, FL$48,0001988, 3000, Hull 221, "TOUCAN," RE-DUCED to $45,000, LOA 30'6", Beam14', Draft 18".40hp Honda outboard(1999), 4 gas tanks (approx. 33 gal.), centralheat & air, VHF (& handheld), radar -(needs repair), Autohelm, depth gauge, 2-burner propane w/oven, refrigerator (gas& 12v.), new lifelines, Hyde roller furlingjib, and much more. Will have new Garmin192C GPS (includes charts)! Documentedboat always kept on lift. Goodcondition but needs some cosmetics. Sellingfor medical reasons! Reasonable offersconsidered. Call Mike at (941)778-7692 (near Tampa) or e-mailbossert@csus.edu for pictures.1990, 3200, Hull 309, "Melissa Sue",documented, new equipment in 2005!Vetus rope and chain windlass with 100'of chain. 40 H.P. Yamaha 4 stroke: PioneerAM/FM/CD. Four Batteries. 500' of1/2" doubled braided nylon for anchorrode, older equipment. Four solar panelsover 200W, 18 gallon water, 3-20 LB.Propane tanks for: water heater, stovewith two burners, Norcold fridge andfreezer (2001), cabin heater, grill (force10). VHF, lowrance GPS with depth andmap create or U.S. and Bahamas, completeexplorer charts for Bahamas (2004).10' Avon with 8 H.P. Johnson both 1991.Plus many more items. Selling due to poorhealth. Boat is stored at Glades Boat Storage,Moore Haven, FL, $59,900.00. ContactLarry McKinney, RR7 Box 37C, SelbyvilleDE 19975, 302-236-2451.1991, 3200, Hull 335, "Kat Kan Do",Above average, cruise away condition.Health reasons prompt sale. Documented.Hull and bottom painted in 2005. New rubrails and lifelines. Only 25 hours on 200425 hp Honda 4-stroke. Ratheon radar.Water maker. Solar. Wind generator.Cruise Air A/C. Full cockpit enclosure.Pedestal helm chair. Cockpit table andcushions. Cockpit and salon stereo speakers.Hot/cold cockpit shower. Safety harnesses,tack line. Awning. New headlinerand salon upholstery. Teak salon table.Extra salon berth. Extra teak shelves.Head macerator. Seagull drinking waterfilter system. Equipped galley. Solarvents. 750W inverter. AM/FM/CD. GPS.VHF. Autopilot. Depth sounder. 5 cubicft. refrigerator/freezer. Two new gel housebatteries. Battery charger. 4 AC outlets.Float switched bilge pumps. Auxiliary12V bilge pump w/battery. 12V. oilchanger. Windshield wipers. Lifesling.Radar reflector. Roller furling. Lazy jacks.Extended traveller. Magma grill. Shurfloforedeck/anchor washdown pump. Roll-1467

up Seaworthy 8.5 ft. dinghy, optionalfloor boards, anchor, 4 hp. Johnson w/3gal. tank. We had just prepared this boatfor many more years of cruising. See ithauled out at Charlotte Harbor Boat Storage,Placida, FL. $59,000 Contact DonSchilke, 941-473-1693 ordlschilke24@verizon.net. Email picturesof interior, exterior and dinghy available.1992, 3200, Hull 342, "Double Jeopardy",Gemini catamaran “Double Jeopardy”lying Annapolis, Maryland near CantlersRiverside Inn on Forest Beach Drive.Clean gelcoat, waxed regularly. Blue plasticgrid on cockpit floor. Teleflex cablesinstalled 2002.AP 4000 autopilot (newdrive-belt in 2004). SAILS: Full battenMain and 135% genny, both new in 2000(lots of life left). Profurl roller furling, andlazy jacks. Two sets of reef points. Runningrigging new 2003. Green sail coveron main and green bimini with full cockpitenclosure. Symetrical spinnaker, likenew (not sure if it goes with boat or not,due to sentimental value).2001 Honda 25.Block and tackle system for raising engine.Propane stove/oven.Dometic fridge/freezer new 2002. H/C pressure water.Paloma propane water heater.: cushionsand curtains reupholstered in 2002. Headlinerin Salon and aft port cabin nicelyredone in 2002/3 with white vinyl. Oldheadliner still up in aft starboard and forwardcabins, but affixed with battons andlooks good. Five 12 volt fans and numerousinterior lights. “Admiral” spar varnishapplied throughout interior. Marine-Airair conditioning/heat 16,000 BTU’s. Force10 propane heater and chimney. Fullcockpit cushions of closed cell foam.VHF marine radio, CD/Stereo. Mariner Vwindspeed, depth, speedo, wind directionfinder. Three marine batters 100 amphours in two banks. Solar charger on dinghydavits.: Groco manual, clean andfunctioning. 12 gallon holding tank. H/Cwater and shower. copperpoxy 10 yearcoating applied 2002.CSC Micron bottompaint. She looks good, very clean, everythingworks, and all the work has beendone. Price: $59,000 emailreichberg@pattonboggs.com or phone202-457-56441993, 3400, Hull 389, "Albion" is locatedin Sarasota Florida and is cruise ready.Outboard powered, new main, genoa,spinnaker, davits and inflatable with OB.Autohelm autopilot, 2X70 watt solar panels,GPS, wind, fish finder, etc. airconditioning,ham radio, 25 lb Delta + 40feet chain, 2 F-16 anchors with chain androde. Interior wood bright finish. Manyrefits including head plumbing. Asking$75,000. Please contact Alan at 970-690-3758 or alanm@frii.com for completeinventory list and photos1994, 3400, Hull 407, Icon Duet, availablefor purchase April, 2006. Enjoy Momand Pop cruising in the Caribbean wherethe weather is great in winter and it’s“downhill” sailing with the prevailingeasterlies behind you if you take the boatback to the USA. See the recent Gemsarticles for boat customizing and equipmentdescriptions. E-mailmailto:iconduet@Juno,com for full equipmentlist or questions. New 40hp BigfootMercury outboard, new refrigeration, veryextensive navigational equipment andsoftware, water and energy selfsufficiencyvia solar panels, wind gen.,and water maker, SSB and VHF radios,weather fax, electronic charts etc: fullyequipped for tropical cruising and livingaboard. We are at 740-592-2305 untilNovember 30 and will be sailing Antiguato Virgin Islands and back to Antiguamid-December through early April. Wewould like to sell the boat to someonewho wants to use it for enjoying the tropicalcruising life it is set up for. Call or e-mail if you would like to schedule a timeto see the boat or spend up to a weekaboard with us this winter in the VirginIslands: (See Charter Boats). $85,000.00picture1996, 105M, Hull 517, Freshwater boat,trucked to Lake Michigan in 1996. 3000Mi on knotlog. New 2004 twin hi-thrust9.9 HP Honda 4-stoke outboards, all standardfactory options plus Bierig asymmetricspinnaker, custom aluminum bracingstructure for hard dodger, 2nd batterybank, battery charger, factory installed airconditioner, full screen enclosure forcockpit, full custom boat cover for offseasonstorage, 9 A/C outlets, cockpitcushions, new 28 gal holding tank.$99,000.00. Weekends 231-745-7715.Email TWINGABLES@MSN.COM.1996, 105M, Hull 520, SEA DEUCE,twin hi-thrust 9.9HP 4-stroke Evinrudeswith electric windlasses to raise/lowerengines, factory AC/heat, propane fridge/stove, hot/cold water/shower, Autohelmwind and Tri-Data ST50, VHF, cockpitcushions, bow seats, lazyjacks, 3.0KONAN genset, 150% roller furling, batterycharger, solar panels, AM/FM CDplayer, Autohelm 4000 ST50, dinghy davits,boat can be seen at Lippincott Marina,Grasonville, MD, $88,000, call DanaThompson 410-604-3530 or emailmailto:dthompson@friend.ly.net1997, 105M, Hull 562, HOUSE CAT,USCG documented, Westerbeke 30BThree, Racor 500FG fuel filter (2003),autopilot(2004), wind and tridata, VHFradio, JRC radar (screen mounted onswing arm, 2003), three batteries(November 2004), Batt Stat battery monitor,30 amp shore power w/ cable, 15 ampbattery charger, 12v DC panel, 110v ACpanel, (2) 55 watt solar panels with monitor,Propane fridge and stove, Force 10hot water, pressure water, cockpit shower,(2) electric bilge pumps, Whale manualbilge pump, shower sump, fresh and seawater faucets in galley, 5 extra halogenreading lights, 5 extra fans, 150% genoaon roller furling, fully battened main with(2) reef points, jiffy reefing, lazy jacks,asymmetrical cruising spinnaker, dinghydavits, 9'-4" Zodiac w/ 5hp Mercury OB(2003), (2) propane detectors, (2) CO2detectors, (4) fire extinguishers, 22# Danforthwith 33 ft. of 5/16 in. high test chainand 265 ft. of rode, 32# Claw with 50 ft.of 5/16 in. BBB chain and 250 ft. of rode,24# Delta, bottom painted Oct. 2004, (2)20 lb. propane bottles (2005), Magma gasgrill, swim ladder, captain's chair, fenders,dock lines, boat hooks, life jackets, flares,horn, flood light, extra diesel, gas andwater jugs, and many spares. Currentlydocked in Little River, SC. Asking$99,500. Call Brunson Russum at 704-895-6682 or email brussum@bellsouth.net. Seeadditional information and photos athttp://www.housecatonline.com

Located Freeport, FL (in the panhandle)$104,900. Contact Jim at 850-835-5143 ore-mail at godfrey2003@earthlink.net.1997, 105M, Hull 592, Loaded and wellmaintained and located in Washington.This boat has wind generator, inverter/charger with Link 2000R, upgraded batteriesalternator, halogen reading lights,stereo and microwave. Stainless supportfor canopy with full cockpit enclosure,diesel furnace, auto pilot with remote,tridata, Garmin GPS with depth, radarmounted of ss radar arch/dinghy davits, 8'Aquapro inflatable and 5 hp motor.$115,000 (253) 238-9265 emailjanis@maritimeleadership.com1998, 105M, Hull 610, CLASS-i-cat,$105,000 Since launch, CLASS-i-cat hascruised the Bahama Islands, U.S. andBritish Virgin Islands, Leeward and,Windward Islands and Venezuela. Duringthe June to December hurricane season,she has been stored on shore at varioushaul-out yards in the Caribbean and hasnever been involved in a hurricane. As ofNovember 2005, she is in Puerto La Cruzand will be returning to Florida in June2006 by way of the Caribbean Islands,Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos, Islandsand the Bahama Islands. Equipment onboard reflects a life in the sun; (cockpitcanvas sun awning, canvas hatch covers,see-through Textiline window screens,bug screens for cockpit, door and hatches,4 fans); and for a peaceful anchorage in aquiet bay (3 anchors, wind generator, solarpanels, water maker, RIB dinghy with4HP outboard). After 8 years of cruising,we are returning to a life on land so allboating equipment will be sold with theboat. Anyone interested in buying thisboat down island to avoid the thorny passageor obtaining a full list of currentequipment should send an e-mail to SidBlachford: classicat@pocketmail.com orclass-i-cat@juno.com. Serious inquiriesonly, please.1998, 105M, Hull 622, "Long Winded",Following in the wake of the immenselypopular Gemini 3000, 3200 and 3400, theGemini 105M continues the tradition ofoffering a family-type cruiser. With theexception of a few familiar Gemini featureslike dual centerboards, tilting ruddersand two-level cabin top, the entireboat had been redesigned. The new planinghull, longer waterline length, narrowbows, repositioned centerboards andkeels, and wide flat transom combinegood load-carrying capacity with improvedperformance and stability. Theinterior now feels light and spacious witha living-room style saloon, two widerdouble-berth aft cabins and a queenberthedforward (master cabin), wellequippedgalley, and comfortable head.Long Winded is equipped with all ourstandard cruising gear. One of the bestselling catamarans of all time, the Geminicontinues to be a good choice for comfortablecruising. Boat has been immaculatelymaintained, all maintenance records provided.Located at Oceanside Marina KeyWest Florida. New big boat is on the way,this is a huge sacrifice in price to purchasenew vessel. Surveyed at $120,000 but willtake $92,000 for quick sale. Free deliveryto anywhere in the Caribbean, or nearFlorida coastal waters. !!! Think it's toogood to be true?!!!! !!! It's not, it won'tlast long!!!! Contact phone # (305) 293-1883 Captain Dave Griner ExteriorPhotoLayout1999, 105M, Hull 644,"JAYKNEE",.Westerbeke 30B, Raytheonradar SL70, Raytheon 4000+ a/p withremote control, ST60 wind, ST60 Tridata,Garmin chartplotter, Compass, VHF,Color TV/ VCR, CD/AM/FM player withcockpit & Interior speakers, microwave,window shades, window and hatch coversand screens, complete window/screencockpit enclosure, aluminum arch biminisupport, 4 gel Boat Us Seaworthy batteries,Heart Link 2000 monitor, Heart Freedom20 inverter, Heart pathmaker, 100amp alternator w/smart regulator, wiredfor cable and phone, Delta and Danforthanchors, chain and rode, closed cell cockpitcushions, captains chair-cockpit, freshwater shower cockpit, Kato Davit, Zodiac(West Marine) 9'6" inflatable dinghy w/5HP Nissan 4 stroke outboard, MagmaParty Gas Grill, electric mascerator,Cruise Air- air conditioner, Cruise spareskit & prop, Spinnaker w/ pole and sock,lazy jacks, EZ Douse mainsail cover, extrareading lights and fans (6), Schaeferroller furling genoa, fully batten mainwith 2 reef points, required Coast Guardsafety equip. $115,000. Located at BurntStore Marina and Country Club, PuntaGorda, Florida. Contact John McCrea(941) 505- 0329- Cell (941) 916 0319 orEmail JDMCCR@AOL.COM2000, 105M, Hull 657, Well maintainedand upgraded, one of the last "M" designs.USCG documented, 27hp Westerbekediesel, 2003 drive leg. Boat is set up forextended cruising/liveaboard. Portsideberth has fold-down desk, galley has removablecounter insert for more food preparea, additional storage in master stateroom.New bridgedeck floor panels thatwon't smell bad! Directional lights in galleyand sconce lighting in saloon. Galleystove ventilator and additional fan in masterstateroom. New Xantrex Prosine 2.0charger/inverter (100A/2000W), Link 20Battery monitor, combiner, 4 house batteries(340 Ah) New Kenwood Sirius satelliteradio, Follow-Me-TV sat dish aimingsystem, local TV antenna, Dolby 5.1surround sound. Apex 8' RIB w/ new Yamaha8hp on dinghy davits, Air-X windgenerator, Dutchman furling on main, 2-53 watt Solarex solar panels w/ chargecontroller. Garmin 168 Chartplotter/Fishfinder with charts Florida to Maryland.Autopilot remote. System integratedfor automatic waypoint to waypoint cruising.Dual depthsounders. 2 propane tanksin vented locker; Magma propane grill(plumbed into ship's system). Mermaid16,500 BTU reverse cycle heat pump. 2bilge pumps, 35# Delta w/25' chain/200'nylon, spare 25# danforth and FortressFX-16 on stern pulpit mount. TintedPlexiglas panels in cockpit cover, breakawayoutdrive latching system, emergencyauxiliary outboard mounting plate.Fully set up with dishes and linens - sailaway today! Pictures online atwww.virtualacreage.com/tigerseye BillWare @ 954-347-2999 or billware@2hulls.com.East Coast deliverynegotiable, boat is currently available forviewing in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Asking$99,000.2000, 105Mc, Hull 707, TRAVELER,length 33'6", beam 14' queen bed masterstateroom and two double cabins. Factoryequipment: 290 sq. ft. main sail, 321 sq.ft. roller furling 150% genoa, Westerbeke27 hp diesel with Admiral panel Sillette-Sonic drive leg Raytheon ST400+ autopilotwith remote, Raytheon ST60 wind,Raytheon ST60 tridata Aqua Meter Saturncompass Uniden VHF full galley (range/oven, refrigerator with freezer, doublesink) head and shower 60 gal water, 18gal. holding, 36 gal fuel. Other equipment:Freedom Marine 2000 watt charger/inverter Link 2000 charge controller and1469

attery monitor, Balmar high output alternatorand regulator, 4 house batteries andstarter battery with isolator, Kyocera 80watt movable solar panel, Mermaid 6500BTU reverse cycle air conditioner, Olympian5800 BTU catalytic heater, JVC CD/AM/FM stereo, 13" TV/VCR, amplifiedTV antenna, microwave oven Magmapropane grill, 4 anchors (Danforth, Deltaand 2 Bruce), 10' dinghy with Nissan 5 hp4 stroke, $122,000 Contact Tom,Kiskohome: 800-987-3312, mobile: 352-257-9474, email: mailto:kisko@ise.ufl.eduboat web site http://tomkisko.com/travelerphoto album with lots of pictures: http://www.ise.ufl.edu/kisko/tom/pics/gemini/.The boat is currently docked in my backyard at 2041 NW 17 St., Crystal River,Florida 344282001, 105Mc, Hull 727, Cathexis, LocatedRaritan Bay, NJ. Equipment includesupgraded full-batten mainsail withStrong Track installed; Mackpack sailcover system; 450 sf screecher w/furlingand track; 350 sf Bierig roller furlinggenoa; 27 hp.Westerbeke diesel (240hours) w/2-18 gal. fuel tanks; Grocohinged strainer for engine water intake;steerable drive leg; full engine instrumentpanel, autopilot, wind and tridata units;AC/DC electrical panels; additional DCoutlets, AM/FM radio/CD player, propanesensors; magnetic compass; Garmin 182chart plotter GPS with bluechart cartridge;galley double sink w/foot pump; hot enginewater boat heater; propane range/oven/broiler; propane/AC refrigerator/freezer; head, shower with sump pump;Raritan head w/18 gal. waste tank; pressurewater system w/6 gal. heater; 3 ACMbatteries (2005); 2 std. Propane bottles invented locker; 2 person helm seat; full setof cockpit cushions; 2- 50 watt solar panelsmounted on Kato dinghy davits; 8’Avon dinghy and motor; Spade and Danforthanchors and rodes; the boat is wellmaintained and hauled annually fromNov. 1 to Apr. 30 dry storage. Additionalupgrades: Horizon power windless, custombrass reading lights, custom canvasboat cover (2005); custom sun shields.Price: $122,000. Contact Peter Richmanat pd.rich@verizon.net(W) 732-545-1010;(H) 732-246-8329http://www.patmedia.net/jburton72/cathexis2003, 105Mc, Hull 798, ARTHUR II,Comfortable arrangements for 6. All cabinshave Hella Turbofans, Mermaid MarineAir 16,500 btu AC. Privacy blinds onall ports. Additional lighting fixtures installed.LP Voyager 2000 LPG 2 burnerstove w/oven, Origo OR3253 microwave,Dometic RM2452 refrigerator. Doublestainless steel sink. Force 10 marine barbecue.Raymarine ST60 tridata, RaymarineST60 wind, Raymarine ST4000wheel pilot, Raymarine RL80CRC Pluschart plotter Raymarine 2kW radar antenna.Kato semi-custom SS antennamount. Raymarine Raystar 120/WAASseatalk GPS antenna Aqua Meter compassSony CDX-L600X Stereo CD system2 group 27 AGM 660 MCA batteries(new), Marinco premium 12V outlet,110V shore power system. Shore powercord. Heart Interface Freedom 15 inverter/charger Link 1000 amp hour meter. 2 35Watt solar panels. SunSelector 8M solarpanel controller. Xintix S-2A propanedetector. Furlex 2005 jib furling,Screecher w/Schaeffer 650 furler andtrack. Lewmar 30ST primary winches,Lewmar 7 Halyard winches. Lazy Jacks.Kato stainless steel dinghy davits. 9' AvonRIB, 4hp Honda outboard Dick Zimmerman,Broker 2003, 105Mc, Hull 813, TORTUGA,launched 05/03, located in Ft. Myers,Florida. Westerbeke 27hp diesel, sonicdriveleg, approx 300 hours, 3 new batteries(8/05), Garmin 182 Color GPS/Chartplotter, battened mainsail with reef points,roller furling 150 Genoa, davits w/solarpanels and hammock, includes 10 ft RIB(West Marine), and Mercury 6hp 4-strokeo/b, propane stove/oven, propane refrigerator,Sony am-fm/CD stereo, RaymarineAuto-pilot, tridata instruments, full setcockpit cushions, 2 cockpit enclosures(isinglass & screen), vhf radio w/cockpitspeaker, Raritan head with 18 gal holdingtank, pressure water system w/ 6 gal hotwater heater, shower, double ss sink ingalley w/foot pump or pressure. Sunbrellasail covers and custom sunbrella window,door, and instrument covers. Shore powercord w/adapters. Captains chair in cockpit,2-18 gal fuel tanks, 2-30 gal freshwater tanks, 18 gal holding tank, 5 Helafans. Bottom painted Nov '04, boat currentlyon lift. Buying bigger boat. Asking$135,000, for more info or details call oremail Bill at (239) 464-2654 or email atbogietonto@aol.com.2003, 105Mc, Hull 830, AUTUMNWIND, Launched Nov. 7, 2003, availablein Ft. Lauderdale from Dec. 15 - Marchand then in Maryland from late April2006. STANDARD FEATURES: Westerbeke30B diesel, 27 hp with sonic driveleg; one starting and two house batteries;Selden mast & rigging with full battenmain and two reef points; Furlex rollerreefing 150 Genoa; 110 propane refrig./freezer; Raymarine auto pilot; RaymarineWind and Tridata instruments; AM/FMradio with CD player; magnetic compass;fans in salon & master berth; Two 18 gallondiesel tanks; Two 30 gallon watertanks. Two 20 gal. propane tanks; propaneoven with broiler and 2 burner stove withpropane sensor; double sink in galley withfoot pump; 110 and/or engine hot waterheater; head shower with sump pump;Raritan head and 18 gallon holding tank;Uniden VHF. FACTORY INSTALLEDOPTIONS: 450 sq. ft. furling Screecheron port to starboard tracks; Mermaid reversecycle heat pump; davits and hammock/loveseat; two cockpit enclosuresscreenand isenglass; two person helmseat; 12 volt engine heated cabin heater;110 microwave oven. CUSTOM ADDI-TIONS: Boat US rib dinghy with 9.8 Nissonoutboard; 100 watt solar panelmounted on top of davits with interiormounted control panel with battery bankswitch; 12 volt rode and chain windlasspowered by separate gell coat battery;West Marine Propane grill; 182C Garmincolor chart plotter with 3 Blue Chartdownloads; Custom storage racks in galleyfor dishes, spices, etc.; additional fansin bunk areas; custom bedspread in mastercabin. $137,000. For further informationcontact us: 410-742-8710; 954-295-4386;jwandlj@verizon.net.2004, 105Mc, Hull 844, TwoMuchFun,launched March 2004; equipped for liveaboard or cruising (ready to sail awaycomplete). All 2004 factory options, exceptair conditioning. Coast Guard Documented.Available October 2005. Deliveryto East Coast or Gulf Coast location availableafter purchase, or assisted deliverywith new owner. Boat was hauled in October2004, bottom cleaned and two coatsof bottom paint applied. For boat description,upgrades, extensive included equipmentlist and pricing, go to http://www.twomuchfunsailing.com/page2.html1470

Gemini Gemsc/o Tim and Jill Argie4914 Laurie LnWoolford, MD 21677-1333410-221-8686geminigemseditor@hotmail.comPRSRT STDU.S. PostagePAIDCambridge MD 21613Permit #64ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTEDJanuary 2006—Articles in this issueNews & RendezvousNew Owners (1453)Chesapeake Bay Rendezvous (1454)(By Gary Greenip, SINE DIE, 680)Cruising PlacesCruising the Bahamas & Caribbean, Part Four (1456)(By Pat (Baasel) Till & John Tillis, ICON DUET, 407)Keeping your Gem a GemLaptop Stand (1461)(By David Page, WATER STRIDER, Hull 828)Generator Power (1463)(By Paul & Peggy Cobb, QUIET PLACE, Hull 766)Keeping Your Speed Sensor Paddlewheel Clean (1465)(By Tim Argie, LINKS, Hull 747)MISCELLANEOUSHand Painted Boxes (1455)(By Trudy Moore, former Gemini Owner)Results of the Lightning Survey (1459)(By Bob Hickernell, MY GEM AN I, Hull 325)New Survey (1460)(By Bob Hickernell, MY GEM AN I, Hull 325)Boats For Salein this issue (1466-1470)Year Model Hull Price1982 31 108 - - - - -1986 3000 167 $ 45,0001987 3000 208 $ 48,0001988 3000 221 $ 45,0001990 3200 309 $ 59,9001991 3200 335 $ 59,0001992 3200 342 $ 59,0001993 3400 389 $ 75,0001994 3400 407 $ 85,0001996 105M 517 $ 99,0001996 105M 520 $ 88,0001997 105M 562 $ 99,5001997 105M 586 $104,9001997 105M 592 $115,0001998 105M 610 $105,0001998 105M 622 $ 92,0001999 105M 644 $115,0002000 105M 657 $ 99,0002000 105Mc 707 $122,0002001 105Mc 727 $122,0002003 105Mc 798 - - - - -2003 105Mc 813 $135,0002003 105Mc 830 $137,0002004 105Mc 844 $149,9001471