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Forum: OpenCPN 13-12-2014, 09:17
Replies: 77
Views: 9,676
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Re: Plugin Distribution

Anyone have the rtl-sdr AIS plugin installed? I tried installing it and have run into a little problem.

Let me start at the beginning.

First I installed rtl-sdr. This works fine. I have good...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-08-2012, 07:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,975
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Re: Navigatrix

Thank you for the information. I had a Trojan horse called JS:Banker-IC. I was infected twice form the same source. It was not Navigatrix. It was very suspicious to me that it happened right after...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-08-2012, 06:19
Replies: 5
Views: 1,975
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Navigatrix

I just downloaded the new release of Navigatrix 14.02.12 On shutdown I get a picture of a parrot and a message "Your going to be the victim of a bazaar joke" after which I was unable to run windows....
Forum: Marinas 24-05-2010, 13:54
Replies: 11
Views: 2,680
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Oak Harbor is a DIY yard and also have a great...

Oak Harbor is a DIY yard and also have a great staff. Have my bottom paint done there. Prices are reasonable and they do a good job. There is also a Mechanic there that has his own shop at the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-03-2010, 07:18
Replies: 40
Views: 6,967
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Well I'm not sure I have boat lust but maybe a...

Well I'm not sure I have boat lust but maybe a wet dream... Allways dreaming about the ultimate boat. The one that if money were no object I would have. ;-)
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 11-03-2010, 12:07
Replies: 34
Views: 7,459
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
I use a coffee press. Just as quick at the tea...

I use a coffee press. Just as quick at the tea bag coffee and taste way better than instant. Got a small one (12 oz) at target for 5 bucks. Put one tablespoon of coffee in get one large mug of coffee...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-02-2010, 04:39
Replies: 14
Views: 2,344
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
I've had both the Origo alcohol and Force 10...

I've had both the Origo alcohol and Force 10 propane stoves. Both worked well but the propane has less condensation and no oder. I found it easier to find propane in out of the way places but could...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-02-2010, 14:02
Replies: 27
Views: 7,419
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
My mistake...

Sorry Bill I guess I had a case of cranialrectumitis for a minute. I thought you were talking about the 12 volt alternator. That's what I get for scanning the text instead of reading it fully.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-02-2010, 10:26
Replies: 27
Views: 7,419
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Do you have a battery charger, solar panel, and...

Do you have a battery charger, solar panel, and or wind generator? I ran into a similar problem where my charging system would fry the voltage regulator. I had to make sure that the start battery was...
Forum: Navigation 25-02-2010, 05:36
Replies: 15
Views: 6,660
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Hi Phiggins, Would you be willing to pass...

Hi Phiggins,

Would you be willing to pass that program on to the rest of the group? I use SeaClear II and have been looking for something like this.

Tim
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-02-2010, 06:35
Replies: 8
Views: 2,305
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Battery maintenance

Check out the Ample Power Primer

Technical Documents, Manuals, App Notes (https://www.amplepower.com/tech_docs/index.html)

They have allot of good information on their website.

Tim:thumb:
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-02-2010, 12:48
Replies: 10
Views: 4,088
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
I use canned food all the time. Usually take the...

I use canned food all the time. Usually take the labels off and mark what's inside with a permanent marker. The labels seem to fall off after a few weeks if you don't remove them. I take a little...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-02-2010, 15:54
Replies: 13
Views: 1,912
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
I use CorrosionX...

I use CorrosionX (https://www.corrosionx.com/marine.html) It works great and won't hurt electronics or electric motors. It has a slightly oily feel but wipes off easily when needed. Cleans the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-01-2010, 04:18
Replies: 1
Views: 5,450
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Anyone Live Aboard in Miami at Dinner Key Marina?

I'm looking at taking a new job in Miami, and am looking for a place to live aboard. I was told that Dinner Key would be a good place to try. I have my name on the list there and they tell me it's...
Forum: Meets & Greets 15-09-2009, 15:59
Replies: 29
Views: 23,125
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Check out Conch Cruisers Sailing Club...

Check out Conch Cruisers Sailing Club (https://www.conchcruisers.net) I've taken my MacGregor 26x to the Bahamas several times. It's not a problem. Just need to check the weather well. Me and two...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-08-2009, 12:30
Replies: 1
Views: 4,749
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Looking for Liveaboard Marina Near Houston, TX

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for liveaboard marina near Houston TX that will allow me to live on my MacGregor 26X. The marinas that I have talked to say that they only allow liveaboards with boats...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-05-2009, 08:52
Replies: 56
Views: 76,733
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Trailor Sailor

I have the MacGregor 26X. I have sailed it in the Bahamas many times. I've also sailed the Keys, the Dry Tortugas, and the Outer Banks. It's a great boat. Easy to trailor and sails well. I've had her...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-05-2009, 06:01
Replies: 95
Views: 31,956
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
What brand of windless

Just curious as to which windless both of you having problems have? Is there a problem in the design?

Tim
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 01-05-2009, 03:01
Replies: 365
Views: 182,234
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Boat names

Aqua nut

Aquaknot

Tiki tender ( on a 50 foot house boat )

Bob on this

Auqahaulic
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-04-2009, 16:41
Replies: 9
Views: 17,007
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Liveaboard in West Palm Beach

I just got a job offer in West Pslm Beach, FL. Does anyone know of a marina near there that allows liveaboards?

thanks,

Tim
Forum: Navigation 25-04-2009, 04:23
Replies: 50
Views: 8,471
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
I use SeaClear II to do my planing. Then upload...

I use SeaClear II to do my planing. Then upload the waypoints to my Garmin. You need to set the Garmin up for nmea transfer. It's worked well for me.

Best of luck,

Tim
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-04-2009, 04:55
Replies: 9
Views: 4,218
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Sea clear II has radar input and it's free. Works...

Sea clear II has radar input and it's free. Works on any PC
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 02-04-2009, 04:49
Replies: 15
Views: 2,423
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Nice anoyinsperation!

Nice anoyinsperation!
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-03-2009, 05:01
Replies: 46
Views: 5,104
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Wow some very deep thinking going on in this...

Wow some very deep thinking going on in this thread...

For me, my ultimate goal, challenge, dream, whatever you wish to call it, (now) is a circumnavigation. After that who knows. I do believe...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-03-2009, 04:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,058
Posted By Zephyr's Aura
Thanks again Dave!

Thanks again Dave!
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