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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-06-2018, 19:39
Replies: 21
Views: 2,769
Posted By Quincofish
Re: The importance of regulator on solar efficiency

Have a read https://www.blueskyenergyinc.com/uploads/pdf/Practical_Sailor.pdf

Worked very well on my last sailboat..
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 26-01-2017, 17:52
Replies: 28
Views: 8,299
Posted By Quincofish
Re: Newbee looking for forgiving cruiser

Have a look, it is 40 feet but a real blue water cruiser. 12 tons, glass, full keel, fully equipped for cruising the world.. Quinco's Cruises now For Sale (https://quinco.net.au/QuincoSale.html)
...
Forum: OpenCPN 02-12-2015, 14:29
Replies: 109
Views: 19,821
Posted By Quincofish
OpenCPN for Android 4.1.1028

Just downloaded Opencpn for Android on a Google Nexus 10 tablet running latest Android 5.1.1 (latest for this tablet). One thing I can't get to happen is OTG for the cm93 charts. As my tablet is...
Forum: OpenCPN 11-03-2015, 20:45
Replies: 544
Views: 184,425
Posted By Quincofish
Re: 12vdc Marine Computers

AIS but no radar or depth..
Forum: OpenCPN 08-03-2015, 17:36
Replies: 544
Views: 184,425
Posted By Quincofish
Re: 12vdc Marine Computers

The NUC draws about 1 amp at 12 volts. The screen I use is an old Mitsubishi LCD 12 volt monitor and it is down below, where I can see it from the cockpit, so sunlight is not a problem. The edgeport...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-02-2015, 20:32
Replies: 544
Views: 184,425
Posted By Quincofish
Thumbs up Re: 12vdc Marine Computers

Hope I am not duplicating here, here goes:-

Been cruising the South Pacific for more than 10 years in a 40 foot sloop. Navigation has improved so much in this time, particularly since Opencpn,...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-02-2015, 20:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By Quincofish
Re: Opencpn - Where to next?

Thanks Pavel,

As I said, maybe I am blind... Have not seen anything about Opencpn since 2009..

So, again thanks for the reply, I will await the release, I am in no hurry, not leaving on my...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-02-2015, 18:10
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By Quincofish
Opencpn - Where to next?

Been looking at the opencpn forum threads and either I can't read or else it appears nothing new is appearing, particularly relevant to Opencpn and Android. Is there any or likely to be any...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-07-2013, 03:48
Replies: 0
Views: 1,046
Posted By Quincofish
Upload Data to Navman GPS - How?

My problem,

I have a Navman Plotter / GPS that spits out NMEA no problem, but, it doesn't like NMEA being sent to it. Navman used to have an add on bit of hardware that allowed it to happen, it...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-07-2012, 23:11
Replies: 9
Views: 3,235
Posted By Quincofish
Re: Opencpn Sound problem Linux Mint 13

Can play ALL sound files including the "Bells" in Opencpn, but not from Opencpn..:popcorn:
Forum: OpenCPN 14-07-2012, 20:41
Replies: 9
Views: 3,235
Posted By Quincofish
Opencpn Sound problem Linux Mint 13

Anyone out there know what the problem is with sound for opencpn 3.0.2 running on Mint 13?
Read all the info and installed lots of stuff including this:- Install a version of libwxgtk2.8-0 that is...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-03-2012, 22:41
Replies: 1
Views: 3,854
Posted By Quincofish
JEM Hotwater System

These were made in Ipswitch, Queensland, Australia some years ago. I am looking for a manual or some information. Just replaced the 240 volt heating element and need to know if / what / how to fill...
Forum: OpenCPN 31-10-2011, 18:32
Replies: 1
Views: 3,449
Posted By Quincofish
Map Media Charts (MM2)

Is it possible to read or convert MapMedia charts (.MM2) for OpenCPN?
Forum: OpenCPN 30-10-2011, 23:15
Replies: 392
Views: 103,501
Posted By Quincofish
Thumbs up Re: Android Development Underway

Great idea, which OpenCPN was ported to Android.
Forum: OpenCPN 30-10-2011, 23:11
Replies: 1
Views: 1,710
Posted By Quincofish
OpenCPN - Great, But . . .

Since upgrading to 2.5, I have had the ship position stop responding on occasion after the program has been running for some hours, Win7 is the OS. Also, had to delete the tracks etc stored under the...
Forum: OpenCPN 30-10-2011, 23:07
Replies: 24
Views: 9,089
Posted By Quincofish
Re: True North or Magnetic North ?

Come on guys, OpenCPN would be MUCH better if you could select either "Magnetic" or "True". This is what ALL the pro charting software uses, IE, Maxsea.
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-10-2011, 23:02
Replies: 0
Views: 2,154
Posted By Quincofish
Raymarine 230 VHF Curly Cord

I have been looking for a Raymarine (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/raymarine.html) 230 VHF (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/vhf.html) curley cord for the handset. Mine has gone...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-02-2011, 23:19
Replies: 0
Views: 2,177
Posted By Quincofish
Raymarine 230 VHF Curly Cord

I have been looking for a Raymarine 230 VHF curley cord for the handset. Mine has gone intermitant on the TX Audio. Raymarine don't have any that I can find. Maybe someone has one lying around in the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 31-01-2010, 16:41
Replies: 0
For Sale: 12vdc Computer
Views: 1,993
Posted By Quincofish
12vdc Computer

I have for sale a surplus to requirement PC. It is a box measuring 65(H) x 258 (D) x 210 (W). About the size of a phone book. After reading some threads about hooking up GPS NMEA to lap tops this is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2007, 18:55
Replies: 0
Views: 2,503
Posted By Quincofish
Bob McDavitt's WEATHERGRAM

Weather in the South Pacific. I do some cruises to New Caledonia from Brisbane Australia around this time of year. Currently I am awaiting a weather window. I receive the Bob McDavitt's WEATHERGRAM...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-04-2006, 21:18
Replies: 34
Views: 8,818
Posted By Quincofish
I am biased cos I build and sell a very small 12...

I am biased cos I build and sell a very small 12 volt PC with 12 volt 15 or 17 inch LCD screen and wireless keyboard and mouse. I use one and have a laptop as a backup.

Regards.
David
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-04-2006, 21:11
Replies: 41
Views: 12,180
Posted By Quincofish
Question USB GPS's and CMAP etc

Hi there,

I am trying to work out if it is technically possible to get one of these USB GPS's to work with Maxsea or C-Map. The C-Map and Maxsea work fine with a "normal" GPs via a serial port,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-10-2003, 20:55
Replies: 2
Views: 5,100
Posted By Quincofish
Lightbulb 12 Volt Computers on board

I am in the process of building a 12 volt DC powered computer for my sail boat. Yes, I have a laptop, but it will be my backup. What I want to achieve is a PC that can run off 12 Volts DC, ie, not...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-09-2003, 17:44
Replies: 5
Views: 2,591
Posted By Quincofish
Unhappy Bananas?

Sounds like a great drink, but, who carries bananas on boats? My understanding is they are bad luck, and as we all know, you don't want to push your luck when on the high seas.
Forum: The Library 01-09-2003, 21:03
Replies: 5
Views: 4,973
Posted By Quincofish
Lightbulb Australian East Coast Guide Book

Hi,

I recently acquired a FREE publication called "Ship2Shore". It covers everything marine on the East Coast of Australia. Marinas, where they are, contacts etc. Diving, chandlers, engineers and...
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