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10-02-2018, 07:19
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Toronto summer rest somewhere else
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Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
I just wanted to let everyone know about my experience with Bruce from Ocean Planet Energy . 3 years ago I prchased some Fireflys from a different vendor and this year I did a major upgrade in my solar capability, I have purchased nothing from Bruce (I live in Canada). The first year some of the vent caps seeped fluid a little and Bruce got replacements in days . This year I had some questions regarding controller set up and he responded quickly and with genuine interest .
I would suggest that using Ocean planet would be good move for anyone.
Thanks Bruce
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10-02-2018, 12:41
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Hull Diver
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Under a boat, in a marina, in the San Francisco Bay
Posts: 5,427
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re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
I have some experience with Bruce Schwab and OceanPlanet as well.
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10-02-2018, 14:16
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cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2017
Boat: Retired from CF
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re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
Yes super knowledgeable and great to deal with.
Spelling is Schwab btw (it is now, the mods)
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10-02-2018, 14:32
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2008
Location: cruising SW Pacific
Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar
Posts: 21,135
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
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Originally Posted by fstbttms
I have some experience with Bruce Schwab and OceanPlanet as well.
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Aww come on, FB! What's the story behind that pic?
Jim
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Jim and Ann s/v Insatiable II, lying Port Cygnet Tasmania once again.
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10-02-2018, 17:01
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Jacksonville/ out cruising
Boat: Island Packet 38
Posts: 31,351
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Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
Lazy mans way of bottom cleaning? That is an awfully clean bottom.
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10-02-2018, 18:03
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Currently refitting in Wilmington, NC
Boat: Knysna 440
Posts: 66
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
We are in the middle of an extensive refit, part of which Bruce is assisting us with. We initially began working with him when we were moving toward a hybrid electric repower. Ultimately we did not go with hybrid, but we did stay with Bruce to design our solar and lithium power plant.
He is by far proven himself to be an amazing engineer. He is also incredibly knowledgeable regarding lithium and it's vast improvements and safety features. I can not say the same regarding other individuals that hold themselves out to be experts in the field.
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10-02-2018, 18:05
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Hull Diver
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Under a boat, in a marina, in the San Francisco Bay
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
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Originally Posted by a64pilot
That is an awfully clean bottom.
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That's because I had just cleaned it the day before.
That pic was taken during Bruce's pre-Vendee Globe inversion test. I was the safety diver. Bruce was inside the boat, running back and forth on the cabin ceiling, trying to get the boat to right itself with the 90-minute time limit. He made it- just.
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10-02-2018, 19:21
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2008
Location: cruising SW Pacific
Boat: Jon Sayer 1-off 46 ft fract rig sloop strip plank in W Red Cedar
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
I thought that might be the source of that photo! Sure glad we mortals don't have to go to such extremes with our boats... but I guess it does get all that crap out of the bilges!
Thanks for the rest of the series/
Jim
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Jim and Ann s/v Insatiable II, lying Port Cygnet Tasmania once again.
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10-02-2018, 19:38
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: On a boat
Boat: 1987 Cabo Rico 38 #117 (sold) & 2008 Manta 42 #124
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
That’s been my experience too. I would add that it seems that coastal cool aids and Bruce and emarine make the purchasing and subsequent service a seamless experience. So regardless of where you end up buying and servicing your equipment there are always a bunch of great companies out there supporting you.
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11-02-2018, 08:54
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 154
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
Bruce is great. Stands behind his excellent products, always helpful.
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11-02-2018, 09:22
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 18
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
Used Bruce’s company for flexible solar panels, controller and advice. They are highly professional and work well with sailors who contact them from a distance. Highly recommend this group.
sv Privateer III
Fairhope, AL
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11-02-2018, 09:24
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Nova Scotia until Spring 2021
Boat: Custom 41' Steel Pilothouse Cutter
Posts: 4,976
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
Quote:
Originally Posted by fstbttms
That's because I had just cleaned it the day before.
That pic was taken during Bruce's pre-Vendee Globe inversion test. I was the safety diver. Bruce was inside the boat, running back and forth on the cabin ceiling, trying to get the boat to right itself with the 90-minute time limit. He made it- just.
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Interesting. I was nearby when the late Derek Hatfield did this test in his Open 40, the Spirit of Canada. It's a big alarming to see, actually.
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07-04-2018, 19:47
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Arizona/Rhode Island
Boat: Swan 432
Posts: 820
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Re: Bruce Schwab /Ocean Planet Energy
I also bought a flexible solar panel and controller from him. Great products.
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