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Multihull Sailboats
17-05-2015, 11:39
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Multihulls that don't slam
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SelkirkWind
Re: Multihulls that don't slam
Our Leopard 46 has a high tunnel and for years I never heard any slamming. Like the guy who claims his Lagoon doesn't slam, I would have made the same claim. Then while sailing in 36+K winds from the...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
01-06-2010, 07:04
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Central Data Logger for Sailboat - Any Ideas ?
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5,221
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SelkirkWind
Complete Navionics systems, What to do in 2010?
I use the same method on my current boat, with the exception that I run Coastal Explorer (Rose Point Navigation Systems (https://rosepointnav.com/default.htm)) on my computer. But NMEA is a geriatric...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
31-05-2010, 14:09
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Should I Go with Garmin for Electronics ?
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5,426
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SelkirkWind
Complete Navionics systems, What to do in 2010?
I am working on this issue also. The question I have for you is what bus technology is your old autopilot using? It may be reliable, great, "you love it," it's free, etc, but can it be integrated...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
31-05-2010, 13:34
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Central Data Logger for Sailboat - Any Ideas ?
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Posted By
SelkirkWind
I am just looking into a full instrument suite...
I am just looking into a full instrument suite and discovering this may not be as easy as it should be. As an example, Raymarine uses ethernet for it Seatalk II, the bus it's current panels use....
Forum:
Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine
27-05-2010, 16:53
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Leopard 38:
R&C Leopard 38 - 45 - 47
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53,511
Posted By
SelkirkWind
LOL, good for you! Try the Leopard 46. We bring...
LOL, good for you! Try the Leopard 46. We bring aboard people who tremble at the mention of real sailing and they love it. The layout and height off the water, etc.
If you buy a used charter boat...
Forum:
Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine
27-05-2010, 16:36
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171
Leopard 38:
R&C Leopard 38 - 45 - 47
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53,511
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Ok, now that's an intriguing statement. What did...
Ok, now that's an intriguing statement. What did you find that had a better layout than the Leopard 46? I would be interested to know what you were specifically looking for.
If you are planning...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
15-04-2010, 09:04
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34
Catamarans Damaged by Cyclone Ului
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11,135
Posted By
SelkirkWind
So true Nick! Chip
So true Nick!
Chip
Forum:
Lagoon Catamarans
06-02-2009, 17:05
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380 S2:
Lagoon 380 vs Leopard 38
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84,930
Posted By
SelkirkWind
It is difficult to read your post, and not...
It is difficult to read your post, and not believe it is leveled at Leopards, but I will take your word for it (shirt on, or off). So let's review the issue.
I agree with you as I said in my first...
Forum:
Lagoon Catamarans
06-02-2009, 10:46
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380 S2:
Lagoon 380 vs Leopard 38
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84,930
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Confirmation from the Moorings Owner's Group
I just wanted to report that the Commodore of the Moorings Owner's Group (MOG) in a meeting with the Moorings at the Florida boat show today has reported back to me. "There has never been a sinking...
Forum:
Lagoon Catamarans
06-02-2009, 09:32
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380 S2:
Lagoon 380 vs Leopard 38
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84,930
Posted By
SelkirkWind
I just want to be clear, you can order a Leopard...
I just want to be clear, you can order a Leopard with CE certification! All of the boats can meet the CE spec if the hatches are turned around and so on and so forth. The unsinkability spec is NOT...
Forum:
Lagoon Catamarans
06-02-2009, 08:57
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380 S2:
Lagoon 380 vs Leopard 38
Views:
84,930
Posted By
SelkirkWind
No Way a Leopard sinks
I challenge any and all readers of this forum to find a verifiable article showing a Leopard sinking.
Well, obviously I prefer verifiable fact and not hearsay. The other Moorings owners have btw...
Forum:
Lagoon Catamarans
05-02-2009, 09:25
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380 S2:
Lagoon 380 vs Leopard 38
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Posted By
SelkirkWind
A little too over-zealous?
You know I thought your post was great. As a Leopard owner and a Moorings owner I was immediately curious. I never imagined a Leopard sinking. So I posted to the other Moorings Owners. What came back...
Forum:
Lagoon Catamarans
28-01-2009, 06:51
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94
380 S2:
Lagoon 380 vs Leopard 38
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84,930
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Yahoo forum
I would recommend you go to the Leopard Owners forum on Yahoo. The guy who runs it has a highly modified Leopard 38 as do many of the others on the site. They have reams of info on where to get...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
27-01-2009, 18:27
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Fixed Winged Cat
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17,554
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Need an Engineer
Gotta admit, I am one, and my reaction is I would LOVE to sail her just for the experience. If she does what they claim, I will be very impressed. Do I think the comments above are not valid? No...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
14-12-2008, 21:52
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sliding door
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5,034
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Leopard 46/ Moorings 4600
https://www.leopardcatamarans.com/Images/Leopard/Leopard%2046/L46%20Gallery/cockpit2.jpg
What hull number do you have? My 4600's door is really stout with large pin locks as well as latches. I have...
Forum:
Navigation
14-12-2008, 21:32
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Anyone using a low power draw laptop?
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6,288
Posted By
SelkirkWind
In search of Low power performance
You have already gotten the advice to throw away the inverter and do direct DC to DC. So now on to the PC. The biggest power hogs are the display, the drive and then the processor and RAM. There are...
Forum:
Multihull Sailboats
13-12-2008, 16:04
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Where can I find specific owners forums?
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2,860
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Robertson & Caine Leopard Cats
Leopard Cat Owners are At:LeopardCat : Leopard Catamaran Owners Group (https://groups.yahoo.com/group/LeopardCat/)
Forum:
Boat Ownership & Making a Living
13-12-2008, 12:44
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7
Finding records on a formerly registered vessel
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1,884
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Permanence of Marking
Interesting comment HUD. Can the marking be painted on? I have seen the plaques they sell, but paint would seem to be fine to me.
Forum:
Marine Electronics
09-12-2008, 09:59
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42
Raymarine C-Series Waypoint and Route Import + Export
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39,519
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Your question sunk in. You are right, the...
Your question sunk in. You are right, the Raymarine GPS and the ST60s and such are either Seatlak or Seatalk II as is the autopilot. Maybe that output is open. Now the question of how to get to...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
09-12-2008, 09:52
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42
Raymarine C-Series Waypoint and Route Import + Export
Views:
39,519
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Excellent question! I have two GPS devices. I...
Excellent question! I have two GPS devices. I have a Garmin attached to the PC and the Raymarine attached somehow to my E80. The reason for this is a little convoluted. I use Rosepoint Navs (Coastal...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
09-12-2008, 09:13
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42
Raymarine C-Series Waypoint and Route Import + Export
Views:
39,519
Posted By
SelkirkWind
I agree with you. In my system, the NMEA port is...
I agree with you. In my system, the NMEA port is tied to the ST60s and the GPS. If it was not used I would not have needed the 85001. Sadly, coming back from the BVI last week, Delta lost my bag with...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
09-12-2008, 09:02
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42
Raymarine C-Series Waypoint and Route Import + Export
Views:
39,519
Posted By
SelkirkWind
I use the Keyspan Serial to USB dongle between my...
I use the Keyspan Serial to USB dongle between my PC and my GPS. I like their quality. Plug it in and it works.
Forum:
Marine Electronics
09-12-2008, 07:05
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42
Raymarine C-Series Waypoint and Route Import + Export
Views:
39,519
Posted By
SelkirkWind
NO mux if Seatalk II present
Ok, my thought is this, the E85001 is a bridge. NMEA in and out on the PC side and Seatalk on the host side (if I remember correctly). In my system my E80 is sending all of the higher data rate data...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
09-12-2008, 05:39
Replies:
42
Raymarine C-Series Waypoint and Route Import + Export
Views:
39,519
Posted By
SelkirkWind
Raymarine to Nav software via NMEA
In order to do this, you have to have an E85001 installed I thought. Without an NMEA direct interface, Scotte is simply doing sneaker net. Good idea for a charter boat actually!
Forum:
Powered Boats
11-11-2008, 12:57
Replies:
10
Would a fuel additive work?
Views:
3,039
Posted By
SelkirkWind
That is a lot of work for a small issue. The...
That is a lot of work for a small issue. The mechanic is wrong. The issue is that varnish settles out in the jets and metering orifices from the poorly refined gasoline. I recommend Stabil Marine...
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