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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-12-2021, 05:10
Replies: 41
Views: 6,444
Posted By Silverfox
Re: With inmast furling do you need a trysail

I find it interesting the number of posts that are made by sailors warning of the dangers of in-mast furling whilst happily using jib/genoa furling!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 31-05-2020, 03:40
Replies: 98
Views: 14,765
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Using an Assy Spinnaker

I used an ATN Tacker for many seasons and can recommend them wholeheartedly.

I had a friend who made a successful equivalent by cutting up a fender for use as the " cuff" around the furled sail...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2020, 09:56
Replies: 59
Views: 12,871
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Fitting a fuel valve solenoid instead of a pull to stop system..

I have a solenoid shut off on my system as standard but I have always envied those with manual pull system.

The reason for this is that once started, the engine is immune from electrical issues...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-05-2020, 09:08
Replies: 60
Views: 8,108
Posted By Silverfox
Re: The not so benign Med

In addition to the sturdiness of the cleat mounting, another trend that surprises me is the increasing use of cleats without fairleads on modern designs. This means the load on the cleat is greater...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-10-2019, 08:00
Replies: 31
Views: 8,156
Posted By Silverfox
Re: AIS VSWR troubleshooting help please!

Guys, I wanted to update you with the outcome following your help and advice.

On the marina VHF net yesterday I put out a request for the loan of an antenna. Within 10 minutes I had a Vtronix...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-10-2019, 23:33
Replies: 31
Views: 8,156
Posted By Silverfox
Re: AIS VSWR troubleshooting help please!

Guys, A really big thanks. I now have a clear way forwards.
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-10-2019, 09:51
Replies: 31
Views: 8,156
Posted By Silverfox
AIS VSWR troubleshooting help please!

I have a VSWR problem and am trying to find the cause without access to an SWR meter. I am an amateur when it comes to electronics and would really appreciate some advice.

I will try and be...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-09-2019, 04:25
Replies: 12
Views: 4,147
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Eye-watering Crewsaver Liferaft Service Costs

The information came direct from a friend who has been running a charter fleet in the Ionian for the last 15 years. But what does he know? My experience of Greek bureaucracy is very similar to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-09-2019, 04:15
Replies: 12
Views: 4,147
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Eye-watering Crewsaver Liferaft Service Costs

My understanding is that if you have a liferaft or lifejackets they have to be in date. I don't know if there are nrequirements to carry them.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2019, 05:27
Replies: 12
Views: 4,147
Posted By Silverfox
Eye-watering Crewsaver Liferaft Service Costs

I have decided to share my poor experience with a Crewsaver liferaft in the hope it will save others the same problem.
In short I bought a Crewsaver 6 man ISO liferaft with a +24 hour pack 3 years...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 28-08-2019, 09:13
Replies: 153
Views: 13,523
Posted By Silverfox
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY- ends Sept 9, 2019

Very timely, i could do with replacing my 20 odd year old Brunton Autoprop
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-03-2018, 09:07
Replies: 39
Views: 8,776
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Hookah System for maintenance/inspection/recreation--Practical?

I used a hookah set for the first time last season for maintenance and underwater inspection. Overall very pleased. I have around 50 ft of hose and a 50 ft extension(not used the extension yet).
...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 11-04-2016, 07:41
Replies: 26
Views: 6,081
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Mediterranean:- Where to call home

Not a village!... and it doesn't solve any Schengen issues but Barcelona has a marina in the heart of a wonderful city with the benefit of the travel connections.

I know Brits who do this.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-12-2015, 14:54
Replies: 25
Views: 17,131
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Pros/cons of center cockpit

When we boughy our 42ft Moody CC 425 in 2006 I was told of a number of disadvantages as follows

1.The aft cabin will be too hot in the Med - Not True
2.The motion in the CC will cause sea...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-05-2013, 14:17
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Can't open OpenCpn v3.2.0

I just wanted to close this thread by thanking Pavel for his help and saying that the rest of the installation went smoothly and I really like OpenCpn - impressed:)
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-04-2013, 18:03
Replies: 62
Views: 70,643
Posted By Silverfox
Re: How to Solve Condensation Under the Mattress?

We have used the Victoria star which can be assembled to meet pretty much any shape for the last 5 years. Zero condensation and much increased comfort.
Victoria Yachting - Cabin linens,...
Forum: OpenCPN 29-04-2013, 12:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Can't open OpenCpn v3.2.0

Hi Cagney

I believe that I have the setting set right. Please see the attached screen capture which shows the folder settings and the folder content
Forum: OpenCPN 29-04-2013, 01:33
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Can't open OpenCpn v3.2.0

Thanks Pavel

I don't know if it helps but it seems like the action of accepting the welcome/licence screen by clicking on OK is failing to invoke the load of the next program.

Let me know if...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-04-2013, 15:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Can't open OpenCpn v3.2.0

Tried run as administrator but the result was exactly the same -is there any more info I can provide?
Forum: OpenCPN 28-04-2013, 14:50
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Silverfox
Re: Can't open OpenCpn v3.2.0

Hi Pavel

Thanks for your quick response.

This is a new install, although I have previously tried and uninstalled with an earlier version a few weeks ago when I had the same problem.

I have...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-04-2013, 13:06
Replies: 12
Views: 1,337
Posted By Silverfox
Can't open OpenCpn v3.2.0

I have just loaded 3.2.0 apparently successfully on my Toshiba laptop running Win 7 SP1 with 6 Gb of RAM and loads of disk space

When I attempt to run the program I get the standard licence info...
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