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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2019, 04:20
Replies: 76
Views: 11,158
Posted By LJH
Re: What Diesel Engine repairs should one know how to do?

It is not just an issue of spare parts. Make sure you can access all of the components and their mounting nuts, bolts etc. Some may be inaccessible without a long socket extension or may need a...
Forum: OpenCPN 05-08-2017, 03:17
Replies: 1,668
Views: 258,281
Posted By LJH
Re: Sean PR: XML Update - Pull Request

Australia has an FTP site that appears to contain all of their products, but it does not appear to have an index. I will put together a catalog for you.
Forum: OpenCPN 03-08-2017, 04:00
Replies: 1,668
Views: 258,281
Posted By LJH
Re: WeatherFax ...

The ???? is probably %H%M%S (21:30:00). We need to figure out how often they are published and if they are consistent with the file name. Then it would be a matter calculating the the time to use...
Forum: OpenCPN 31-07-2017, 03:55
Replies: 1,668
Views: 258,281
Posted By LJH
Re: Help with Worldwide XML files and URL's needed.

There appear to be two different number sets on the met office web site. The first in the url "fcTime=1501174800" The number used here is the number of seconds from 1 Jan 1970 0:00:00.

The...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 21-06-2015, 10:30
Replies: 277
Views: 24,667
Posted By LJH
Re: Keeping a Proper Lookout -- A Cautionary Tale

Depending on your set (Vespermarine) you can also have an alarm based solely on distance from your ship. You can also be able to filter out targets that are not moving so that they do not trigger a...
Forum: OpenCPN 16-12-2014, 11:20
Replies: 300
Views: 29,530
Posted By LJH
Re: OpenCPN Beta Version 3.3.2410 Released

Dave,

With a normal US keyboard and French Canadian Layout selected I need to use the right alt key and [ or ]. Then it functions properly.

Lyndon
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-12-2014, 10:44
Replies: 11
Views: 1,958
Posted By LJH
Re: How to suspend sailmail?

All you need to know is at SailMail (https://www.sailmail.com/) The admin staff is also quite helpful. (See [Contact Us] on their website.)
Forum: OpenCPN 06-12-2014, 13:36
Replies: 349
Views: 32,554
Posted By LJH
Re: Deleting Tracks is awefully slow here

I just tried to delete a layer (22.3MB). First track had 94500 points it took 5 mins with "OpenCpn(Not Responding)" then 22 minutes with the Track Delete Window. Next track was 32000 points took...
Forum: OpenCPN 02-12-2014, 01:58
Replies: 349
Views: 32,554
Posted By LJH
Re: OpenCPN Beta Version 3.3.2330 Released

I think that the new cache for MMSIs is a great idea. It is nice to see the targets name available right away. I have been entering MMSIs and it has raised a few points/questions for me.

If you...
Forum: OpenCPN 24-11-2014, 01:24
Replies: 186
Views: 22,437
Posted By LJH
Re: OpenCPN Beta Version 3.3.2316 Released

Thanks that was far to obvious for me as well!
Forum: OpenCPN 23-11-2014, 14:06
Replies: 186
Views: 22,437
Posted By LJH
Re: OpenCPN Beta Version 3.3.2316 Released

Dave etal,

I had just discovered this new feature before it was brought up in this thread.

I like the idea for this feature, but I am not sure how practical it is in its current form. As I see...
Forum: OpenCPN 23-11-2014, 06:06
Replies: 186
Views: 22,437
Posted By LJH
Re: OpenCPN Beta Version 3.3.2316 Released

Not sure if this is an issue with OpenCPM, qtVLM or Windows. When I use copy route to transfer a new route from qtVlm (3.4.4 patch1) to OpenCPN I loose the right click menu in OpenCPN and cannot use...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 28-10-2014, 01:47
Replies: 53
Views: 6,957
Posted By LJH
Re: Schengen caution on the North Atlantic circuit

There are a few other options. As Dockhead said earlier there may be changes coming next year.

Some current info for you here:
Schengen Area - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 28-10-2014, 01:35
Replies: 53
Views: 6,957
Posted By LJH
Re: Schengen caution on the North Atlantic circuit

The Schengen clock starts when you first enter a Schengen country and stops or pauses when you get stamped out. If you forget to get your exit stamp the time you spend at sea will count toward your...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-06-2014, 00:42
Replies: 60
Views: 55,472
Posted By LJH
Re: Porta-bote or Inflatible?

I have a 10' PB that we originally we had a 4 HP on. It would just plane with one person in the bote. After upgrading to 8 HP we had no difficulty planing with the two of us in the boat.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-04-2014, 16:39
Replies: 1,410
Views: 233,501
Posted By LJH
Re: Forum Member's Boat and Daughter in Trouble off of Mexico

Welcome back. Glad to hear that you are all doing well. Thanks for letting us know so quickly. Now take some time for your family to get your feet back on the ground. Don't rush back for us.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-03-2014, 05:19
Replies: 64
Views: 26,849
Posted By LJH
Re: Wiring of american to european shore power plug

EU wiring and US wiring have different standards and safety procedures. EU wiring is not polarized and it does not use a neutral that is tied to ground. There is no such thing as reverse polarity...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 28-03-2014, 06:41
Replies: 34
Views: 8,126
Posted By LJH
Re: South West Ireland

The new edition came out last summer is excellent.
:thumb:
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-03-2014, 14:51
Replies: 135
Views: 15,631
Posted By LJH
Re: Schengen rules have changed

Matt,

Note they count days from the entry stamp to the exit stamp. When you leave the Azores make sure you get an exit stamp. Tell them you are going to Gibraltar or Morocco. You don't want to...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-03-2014, 13:09
Replies: 135
Views: 15,631
Posted By LJH
Re: Schengen rules have changed

It was not a loophole, it was a ruling by a Judge that set the precedent for how to apply the rules. It may not have been the initial intent of the rule but it was the rule none the less.
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-03-2014, 05:44
Replies: 135
Views: 15,631
Posted By LJH
Re: Schengen rules have changed

My experience

Portugal - they count the days over six months looking for multiple entry and exit stamps. Cruisers that overstayed in Horta a couple of years ago were fined, albeit only 1 Euro...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 26-03-2014, 05:33
Replies: 135
Views: 15,631
Posted By LJH
Re: Schengen rules have changed

Like the 6 people you mention, this has affected me as well and I have had to re-plan my 2014 cruising that was based on an early first entry for back to back periods at the 6 month point.

While...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-03-2014, 05:08
Replies: 242
Views: 39,938
Posted By LJH
Re: azores 2014 how safe is it?

chuckr,

We were equally taken with the Azores. For those of us who to abide by the 90/180 day Schengen rules, make Ireland or the UK your next stop to get some non-Schengen time.

P.S. They...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-03-2014, 04:59
Replies: 242
Views: 39,938
Posted By LJH
Re: azores 2014 how safe is it?

I agree with Nick here. I believe that life on passage should be as comfortable and as near normal as possible. It helps make the transition to a watch schedule easier and it also can reduce...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-03-2014, 15:10
Replies: 198
Views: 25,956
Posted By LJH
Re: Complete Electronics Outfit - Caliber 40

Congratulations, good luck with the next steps and the refit.

Fair winds.
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