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Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-02-2019, 19:36
Replies: 8
Views: 3,046
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: ABC Islands boat yard recommendation

I planned to go to Curacao Marine because of its good recommendation. However I came from Colombia, stopped in Aruba to go to Curacao, this last stretch was too much for the boat and I had to return...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 14-02-2019, 14:35
Replies: 19
Views: 8,752
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Converting Ideal Windlass to Up & Down???

Hi, if you like a better diagram of the reversing procedure, send me a PM and I send you the diagram from Ideal. The diagram states that every windlass built after 1975 has the reversing feature....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-08-2018, 15:53
Replies: 220
Views: 53,184
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: 12 volt watermakers, which one?

The advise of the posts deal mostly with small water makers as they are 12volt. I would like to bring up the advantages of a larger watermaker which we have used now for several years although I do...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-03-2018, 09:26
Replies: 37
Views: 13,607
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Experience With Cruise RO Watermaker

You made a good choice. I became aware of CruiseRO when in Haiti. A fellow boater shared his water supply. He had a SM40. Worked excellent. When I visited Puerto Rico I ordered the SM30. I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-02-2018, 14:35
Replies: 33
Views: 8,288
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: How to fix cracks in hull to stern tube?

Regardless if it is cosmetic, it is preferred to be done correctly. Sailing will become one less worry, once the boat is back in the water. See the suggestions above how to fix. I would think that...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 21-10-2017, 11:38
Replies: 38
Views: 8,100
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Help us cast off! Need advice and inspiration: Family of 3, Great Loop? Boat size

I wish you the best in your endeavor, it will be very rewarding. We have been gone for five plus years and have not regretted it.

In order to become more inspired, my suggestion is to join the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2017, 08:51
Replies: 50
Views: 7,071
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Solar design - 12 Volt or 24 Volt?

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If the above comments are correct, maybe someone can explain the fact that in the morning and the afternoon, not during midday, my voltage is...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-08-2017, 08:51
Replies: 50
Views: 7,071
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Solar design - 12 Volt or 24 Volt?

The Outback MPPT controller only works when the input voltage is over 15 volts. Therefore, the higher the voltage of the panels, like 24 volts, you can have the panels connected individually to the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-02-2017, 16:32
Replies: 41
Views: 4,109
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: What's the Acceptable Wait Time for Customer Service?

Hi Rich, you have always provided Excellent service, but to place it into perspective:
Email send during the day:
Initial Enquiry
A) 4 hours
B) Same day
C) 2-3 days
D) 4-5 business days
E)...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-02-2017, 09:01
Replies: 13
Views: 1,938
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: chainplate fabricator in miami area?

If their is any special dimensions or holes needing to be drilled, I recommend that you get a quote from Advanced Waterjet Solutions in Fort Lauderdale, 954-533-2464. They made my bell shaped 316 SS...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-02-2017, 08:25
Replies: 35
Views: 5,399
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: how to turn on GPS in i pad with cellular

My GPS on the iPads (with cellular option only) work flawlessly when not in cellular range. To combat the waterproof issue of the iPad, you should look into purchasing a Lifeproof cover for the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-05-2016, 09:40
Replies: 60
Views: 7,073
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Hurricane holes in Dominic Republic.

For weather, when you are cruising, I suggest that you check out Chris Parker. He broadcasts weather on the SSB and you can pretty well receive his signal in the entire Caribbean. You can find his...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 10-02-2016, 12:55
Replies: 33
Views: 9,075
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Bahamas destinations for 7' draft??

Getting back to the question. We sailed the Bahamas during the summer of 2013 with a 7' draft. We used the Explorer Charts. Our trip started in South Florida. We traveled north of Bimini and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-08-2015, 11:48
Replies: 17
Views: 4,280
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Solar Panel Max Amps

"The gist of my question is - if a panel manufacturer states a maximum rating (above example is 5.7 amps) is that the highest amperage you can expect to get out of the panel, regardless of higher...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-04-2015, 18:29
Replies: 240
Views: 40,078
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Haiti attack on Cruisers.

This is a devastating event for all involved, especially the cruisers. They are presently in the hospital as noted previously. But I would strongly suggest that you do not eliminate Haiti from your...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2015, 08:28
Replies: 54
Views: 5,238
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: If you live In fl please sign

*******I love in Fl but not on the water. Why should I sign? I don't want nor ever need to anchor within 200 ft of someone's home not that it is even possible in many places due to how shallow the...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 24-03-2015, 18:52
Replies: 601
Views: 66,287
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: March Contest - Win Up to $1,000 US Dollars

I'm in again, as I love the site and its info,

Henk
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-05-2012, 15:04
Replies: 8
Views: 20,408
Posted By Henk Koornstra
Re: Can I Coat a Leaking Aluminum Water Tank with Epoxy ?

My aluminum water tank hole had a hole of about 1/16 of an inch. When I performed my research, I checked various fixes, including 5200 (not tested for food safety) and West System epoxy (not tested...
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