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Forum: Navigation 03-11-2023, 05:45
Replies: 26
Views: 9,416
Posted By barold
Re: orca navigation, anyone heard of it? any good?

I stumbled upon Orca on another site and was interested in how it compares with other products - Signal K or Yacht devices.

I would like to add a tablet at in the cockpit that can be wirelessly...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-09-2023, 15:34
Replies: 21
Views: 2,835
Posted By barold
Re: Raymarine Axiom+ sailboat mode?

I came to the forum to see if there were any insights --- raymarine teased they will have a product announcement on Sep 12 (Cannes Yachting Festival?) And it seemed to be sailing related. I need a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-08-2023, 10:05
Replies: 1
Views: 429
Posted By barold
New Chartplotter options for Sailboat

Hi. I have a boat that came from the factory with Raymarine electronics (autopilot, i70 and A75 MFD). The MFD is getting slower and slower with age (slow, unresponsive after sailing for half a day)....
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-08-2022, 06:40
Replies: 22
Views: 2,048
Posted By barold
Re: Garmin Shuts Down periodically

I do not have a garmin chartplotter but have been researching replacing my Raymarine (A75) and found this thread. I have a similar problem with the raymarine unit - on a long sail, the screen...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-02-2021, 05:45
Replies: 16
Views: 4,459
Posted By barold
Taylor Made Cordless Pressure Washer

Last summer, we anchored out a lot more and with it come the chore of washing off the mud from the anchor and chain. Rather than installing a through hull and wash system, I considered building a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-07-2020, 18:20
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By barold
Re: Leaking fresh water pressure pump

So it was the pressure switch (there was a crack in the switch. I purchased and installed a replacement pressure switch but now the lump runs constantly (never pressurizes). I will investigate a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-07-2020, 05:46
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By barold
Re: Leaking fresh water pressure pump

Thank you @turtle_blues and @tkeithlu. I don't have a pressure gauge but could pick one up easier (that might move me forward on a garden irrigation project...)

I think (hope it is just the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-07-2020, 16:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,613
Posted By barold
Leaking fresh water pressure pump

I have a jabsco parmax 4 fresh water pressure pump it it is leaking when under pressure - I thought it was the strainer but i took a video and it looks like it is coming from around the pressure...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-03-2020, 10:45
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By barold
Re: Opinion on configuration of dual chemistry charging

When connecting the two charge outputs to the House bank (MPPT and Orion) do you use the Cyrix Li combiner -- I see that as redundant as I can set the charge voltages on the MPPT and Orion - and the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-03-2020, 18:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By barold
Re: Opinion on configuration of dual chemistry charging

Thanks Justin. The Orion that I've looked at (and read the manual) is the Orion TR Smart DC to DC Charger (https://https://www.victronenergy.com/dc-dc-converters/orion-tr%20smart). That it can pull...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-03-2020, 09:14
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By barold
Re: Opinion on configuration of dual chemistry charging

It's true - I don't want to add the B2B but the main driver was the protection of the alternator (a balmar retrofit kit for yanmar is available but that would be in the 600 range - and still wouldn't...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 06-03-2020, 07:24
Replies: 15
Views: 5,214
Posted By barold
Re: Navigation lights for an inflatable

Thanks for sharing. I am looking for the same - one problem I might have is that for long passages I store my dinghy upside down on the bow - would the mount dig into the gelcoat/nonskid? I'd have...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-03-2020, 07:17
Replies: 12
Views: 1,580
Posted By barold
Opinion on configuration of dual chemistry charging

Looking for opinions (my questions below)-

Current Config:

AGM start, AGM House
Both combined through Isolator to Alternator; Individual wiring from Shore power charging (40A), set to AGM...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-03-2020, 08:08
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By barold
OEM Fuel lines - Worth it?

We have a new to us Yamaha 6Hp outboard coming this spring and as new dinghy and OB owners (we are sailors with an inboard diesel) I've read varying opinions on fuel lines (from an external tank). ...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 28-11-2019, 11:50
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By barold
Re: Purchasing parts overseas

Thanks. Unfortunately the US pricing is coming in at about 25% more than importing direct from Italy, so it is motivating to go this route - since there is no one local - PYI used to sell at our boat...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 28-11-2019, 06:20
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By barold
Purchasing parts overseas

Has anyone had experience ordering parts from overseas? Canada does not have a Maxprop dealer and ordering direct from Italy offers some significant savings but I have not personally tried this yet....
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 05-11-2019, 07:25
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By barold
Re: Lithium batteries that are “low” profile

Isn't there a problem with paralleling that many Lithium batteries?
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 05-11-2019, 06:36
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By barold
Re: Lithium batteries that are “low” profile

This is my challenge (finding lithium cells at a high enough AH rating that fit into my battery box). Existing batteries are Group 24 batteries (max 240mm) and there is a space aft that would be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-09-2019, 16:35
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By barold
Re: Charging a sulphated battery

Thanks everyone. Is there a better way to test whether the charger is indeed following a 3-stage charge profile?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-09-2019, 11:55
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By barold
Re: Charging a sulphated battery

Cristec 40A charger.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-09-2019, 11:38
Replies: 16
Views: 2,102
Posted By barold
Charging a sulphated battery

My house bank is pooched. (two 74ah AGMs, two years new). It looks like they were undercharged (charger was set for FLA rather than AGM but the real difference based on the manual is whether the...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 02-09-2019, 06:54
Replies: 153
Views: 13,545
Posted By barold
Re: BRUNTONS PROPELLERS GIVEAWAY- ends Sept 9, 2019

We have been looking at folding props to replace our fixed 3 bladed prop. Tired of the free wheeling noise and the improvment in sailing performance would be welcomed.
...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-08-2019, 06:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,612
Posted By barold
Water pressure - short cycling

I'm sure I'm missing something here - my fresh water system has been acting up. I've cleaned the mesh filter upstream of the pump. I've checked the air pressure in the expansion tank (~50psi).
...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 19-07-2019, 07:03
Replies: 69
Views: 24,401
Posted By barold
Re: Best Hypalon Dinghy and outboard right now

What happened to Lehr? Or is it just your model? I like the idea of propane (already use it for cooking aboard) but need to find a good refillable 1lb bottle option. This one...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-07-2019, 06:35
Replies: 54
Views: 30,795
Posted By barold
Re: Garmin vs Raymarine

My $0.02. I can only speak from my experience (in North America) and the comments regarding getting support where ever you are cruising should be a big determinant, but my brand new boat (3 years...
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