The Nauti One, an Endeavor 32

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

I've got a new solid state drive Toshiba laptop. I'm reluctant to put it in a clear zip lock bag as it has a fan which means it has to circulate air in order to cool. I'll probably let it live inside the boat. It also has my AIS overlay. So I'll set the alarms on a passage.

I am told that this stuff, https://www.amazon.com/MG-Chemicals-...dp/B008O9YGQI/ is what is used how to make Electronics waterproof. Some disassembly required...

There are other people on the board that know a whole lot more about this stuff than I do. You might want to check around.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by CareKnot

Things are going well at Sail Harbor Marina & Boatyard in Savannah Georgia. These people are great.

I am the beneficiary someone else's upgrade. I no longer have to stand in the cold rain while motoring down the Intercoastal Waterway. I bought myself a Bimini for my birthday! Whoo hoo!

Someone else's upgrade, does that mean you virtually stole it like you did the boat. Happy Birthday

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Cadence

Someone else's upgrade, does that mean you virtually stole it like you did the boat. Happy Birthday

Pretty much.

[Tayana42]

A Bimini is a great addition for cruising. So is a very wide brimmed hat. You as almost far enough south that it should be warmer soon.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by CareKnot

Pretty much.

Good for you. Keep the updates coming.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Cadence

Good for you. Keep the updates coming.

Will do Cadence! Here is a peek at the new cockpit cushions. (ignore the binnacle, who paints anything on a boat with latex anyway), deep blue with red piping. They came off on a 41 Out Island, just like the Arctic Marine air conditioner and heater that I'll be picking up tomorrow. Total cost? $0

Oh yeah, I'm cleaning up!

[weavis]

Lot of work but an adventure not to be missed.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

I've got a new solid state drive Toshiba laptop. I'm reluctant to put it in a clear zip lock bag as it has a fan which means it has to circulate air in order to cool. I'll probably let it live inside the boat. It also has my AIS overlay. So I'll set the alarms on a passage.

HERE IT IS!! It took me a little while to find this one. This is a great thread. You should read this one all the way through my friend. There is some really good information here.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...tc-169453.html

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by weavis

Lot of work but an adventure not to be missed.

How right you are! My brother doesn't understand. He spent the last week or two getting bids from uShip. Then he wonders why I hesitate to truck it home... But his heart is in the right place.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by CareKnot

Will do Cadence! Here is a peek at the new cockpit cushions. (ignore the binnacle, who paints anything on a boat with latex anyway), deep blue with red piping. They came off on a 41 Out Island, just like the Arctic Marine air conditioner and heater that I'll be picking up tomorrow. Total cost? $0

Oh yeah, I'm cleaning up!

Ok...the blue pedestals gotta go! It just ain't right!

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by CareKnot

HERE IT IS!! It took me a little while to find this one. This is a great thread. You should read this one all the way through my friend. There is some really good information here.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...tc-169453.html

Well...I'm not buying another monitor... that's for sure. I'll let it live below and keep the AIS alarm on.

[CareKnot]

Originally Posted by Celestialsailor

Well...I'm not buying another monitor... that's for sure. I'll let it live below and keep the AIS alarm on.

I thought you might be interested in the discussion on how to waterproof your electronics. Whether your laptop lives above deck or below, you would probably want to be able to keep the moisture and the salt out. From what I have read, it's a pretty straightforward process. Just trying to be helpful...

[Celestialsailor]

Thanks for that but the problem is with this laptop and with most others are the lack of a rubber membrane on the keypad. You could spray your life away but it would not prevent water intrusion from finding it' way deeper into the unit.

[Cadence]

Originally Posted by CareKnot

I thought you might be interested in the discussion on how to waterproof your electronics. Whether your laptop lives above deck or below, you would probably want to be able to keep the moisture and the salt out. From what I have read, it's a pretty straightforward process. Just trying to be helpful...

They made transparent keyboard covers at one time, that you could type through. It may be worth looking into. It may be specialize today with various types of keyboards for example I have QWERTY with a calculator on the side.

[CareKnot]

My reoccurring problem with the diesel is that it is constantly losing Prime. It's sucking air from somewhere. I suspect it's the Racor fuel filter. Why? Because everything else has already been done.

This is where they chose to put the primary fuel filter. It's impossible to get at from below. You have to work on it while hanging upside down through the access to the battery box located in the quarterberth.

Tomorrow, I get to reroute my entire fuel system. I'll have to remove the Racor filter and water separator and mount it on the gallery bulkhead, well below the level of the fuel tank. The fuel pump will mount slightly lower so that it never loses prime. As an added benefit, this shorter route will remove about 5 feet of fuel line.