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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-07-2020, 09:42
Replies: 24
Views: 7,823
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Using lazyjacks as a topping lift

I have lazy-lifts on my Pogo 12.50. They do not interfere with the main whilst sailing as the leach of the sail then takes the strain and the jacks are faily loose. You might need to reinforce the...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 01-06-2020, 08:19
Replies: 20
Views: 1,811
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Corona virus - covid 19 Gran Canaria

I also am eagerly awaiting to go and collect my boat from there. My understanding is no non-residents can fly in until 1st July, not sure if even then UK will be accepted but I am keeping my fingers...
Forum: Our Community 14-08-2018, 09:04
Replies: 18
Views: 6,162
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Mooring or marina around Tahiti for long stay

You could look at Tahiti Nautic Centre, Taravao.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2018, 09:26
Replies: 33
Views: 9,061
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Boat Ideas for the Singlehanded Transpac

Pogo 12.50 - brilliant single handed boat, comfortable inside and great second-hand value,
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-03-2018, 05:11
Replies: 77
Views: 30,195
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: B&G Zeus 3

The N2K cable connects directly to the Z3 on the socket marked NMEA2000.
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-02-2018, 12:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,983
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Chartplotter boat icon jumping around

Glad you have fixed this. I first thought you had the same problem as I had. I use an iPad for inshore chartplotting as the charts are a lot cheaper for the same thing as I would get on the Zeus. A...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-01-2018, 08:23
Replies: 12
Views: 3,588
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Any Iridium Go! Likes/Dislikes/Things to avoid?

Had mine for 3 years including one lap plus one Atlantic. Works like a charm except for internet where slow speeds make it almost unusable. Texts emails and tracking are great but be careful with the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-02-2017, 08:06
Replies: 9
Views: 20,826
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Navionics vs iNavX vs other apps

I have been using iNavx for a few years now including a circumnavigation. It has been ideal apart from 1 mile either side of 180 deg where I had to use the Navionics app. I found Navionics a good toy...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-01-2017, 08:58
Replies: 77
Views: 30,195
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: B&G Zeus 3

I use a MikroTic RB951Ui-2HnD. No sign of deterioration of any of the contacts unlike my laptop which I have to replace yearly, I suppose it is far more exposed.
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-01-2017, 08:48
Replies: 77
Views: 30,195
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: B&G Zeus 3

Well, to my knowledge, most domestic devices run off DC and many are 12 volt. I can only speak from my personal experience but the equipment bay where it is installed would only get wet under extreme...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-12-2016, 09:17
Replies: 77
Views: 30,195
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: B&G Zeus 3

From remember it was a TP link , not sure of the model. I have since upgraded to a MicroTik router.

Not sure about any other B&G products as I have no experience with them
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-12-2016, 23:34
Replies: 77
Views: 30,195
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: B&G Zeus 3

Thw WiFi module is an expensive option for what is just a normal WiFi router. I just cut the supplied Ethernet cable that goes from the Zeus to the 4G radar and put standard RJ45 connectors on then...
Forum: Navigation 23-06-2012, 08:36
Replies: 12
Views: 11,455
Posted By Spyderpig
Re: Digital radar without the proprietary display?

How about Simrad Software Development Kit Integrates with Broadband 4G (https://www.simrad-yachting.com/en-US/Pressreleases/2012/Simrad-software-development-kit-integrates-with-Broadband-4G-Radar) ?
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