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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2023, 13:27
Replies: 229
Views: 17,895
Posted By Nooka
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

Whoa there - I’m not the one asserting anything. I asked our Jedi warrior for the evidence to back up his assertion that series is just better, full stop. That is not what I have come to understand i...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2023, 13:04
Replies: 229
Views: 17,895
Posted By Nooka
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

Afraid the diagram is not legible on my phone. But my point is, I am not claiming anything - i confess here I know nothing except what I have been able to find online in doing my own installation...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2023, 12:55
Replies: 229
Views: 17,895
Posted By Nooka
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

I think that is only partially true - the diodes improve things and prevent total loss of output, but the amperage of the whole array will be still be dragged down to that of the lowest yielding...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2023, 12:43
Replies: 229
Views: 17,895
Posted By Nooka
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

But that’s because virtually all are expected to be placed in situations where overshadowing is not an issue. That is very much not the case on a yacht, which is why series is undoubtedly best when...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2023, 11:51
Replies: 229
Views: 17,895
Posted By Nooka
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

Given your explanation is the exact opposite of what all other sources I have found say, and my personal experience, but is obviously very attractive if true, can you point us to an authoritative...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-04-2023, 07:18
Replies: 261
Views: 20,199
Posted By Nooka
Re: Booze underway

Never. I get brave when I have a drink.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-11-2022, 07:04
Replies: 56
Views: 5,736
Posted By Nooka
Re: Climbing rope for traveller control line

This thread is really interesting (hello btw. - I don’t post very often because the levels of knowledge on here can be a bit intimidating, but I’ll stick my neck out this time).

I had never...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-07-2022, 07:08
Replies: 109
Views: 10,170
Posted By Nooka
Re: Run 1 or 2 engines?

Likewise - if (as I generally do) set 1850 as cruising revs on our Yanmar 4jh3 te (75hp) it stays at that revs and the speed varies according to the conditions - optimally about 6.5kts but sometimes...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 31-01-2022, 06:32
Replies: 69
Views: 14,860
Posted By Nooka
Re: Center Cockpits: pros and cons

Can’t say we feel short changed on the swim platform front…. (Sister ship)
Forum: Our Community 09-06-2017, 01:45
Replies: 10
Views: 2,989
Posted By Nooka
Re: The Office in Morocco

I have been assured that it will be open by July, and have received from them a price and a confirmation of a berth for this coming winter. Also that lift out will be available, but uncertainty what...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 22-05-2017, 00:51
Replies: 19
Views: 6,447
Posted By Nooka
Re: Your Backstory......expectations vs reality

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Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 22-05-2017, 00:45
Replies: 19
Views: 6,447
Posted By Nooka
Re: Your Backstory......expectations vs reality

Thanks for that (assuming you are replying to mine as can't find any other 21 May departures!).

We hope to to do a circumnavigation. That has been the plan for three years. But as d-day loomed, it...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 20-05-2017, 16:08
Replies: 19
Views: 6,447
Posted By Nooka
Re: Your Backstory......expectations vs reality

Our adventure begins later today - Sunday 21st May - when we move aboard and begin a journey. It will be a little longer before I can report where that journey leads us.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 17-05-2017, 23:26
Replies: 68
Views: 18,700
Posted By Nooka
Re: Ethics of protecting your vessel at anchor.

I think you are entirely blameless. But in this nasty litigious world I would think carefully about what you say to the owner - the law and justice are not synonymous.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-05-2017, 03:22
Replies: 73
Views: 8,505
Posted By Nooka
Re: What To Do When There's Only Zephyrs?

Not sure what you mean by 'best not to use the engine' Ann. If the engine is usable and I want to get somewhere (that might mean just the pub), or I get bored, I'll use the engine. If not I'll sail,...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-05-2017, 07:44
Replies: 83
Views: 28,743
Posted By Nooka
Re: Electric motor options for inflatable dinghy

1003s from 2013. No corrosion issues so far, despite total neglect - no freshwater rinse off, no contact spray, in four years. For us it makes total sense so long as we carry a spare battery. My main...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-04-2017, 14:18
Replies: 83
Views: 28,743
Posted By Nooka
Re: Electric motor options for inflatable dinghy

We've had a Torqueedo for four years now and, cost aside, can't really fault it. Decided to buy a second battery and take it, rather than the petrol Yamaha ob, when we set off long term cruising in a...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 24-04-2017, 09:18
Replies: 43
Views: 9,215
Posted By Nooka
Re: Croatia

I don't think it is negative, just realistic. Most cruisers seem to be on a considerably tighter budget than holidaymakers, whether land or water-borne. People tend to splurge on their one or two...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 23-04-2017, 23:16
Replies: 90
Views: 12,906
Posted By Nooka
Re: Month 7 Expenses & Costs of Cruising

This seems like sage advice. Personality type and state of mind are so important. We cast off on 22 May. During the several year dreaming stage we imagined that would be the beginning of a multi-year...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-11-2016, 08:44
Replies: 122
Views: 26,137
Posted By Nooka
Re: Alcohol consumption whilst at anchor

OK, OK, I'm not talking about steaming paralytic drunk here, which is clearly not a good idea for so many reasons. But two drinks? Or 3? Way too low imo. My point is that the risks arising from...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-11-2016, 21:08
Replies: 122
Views: 26,137
Posted By Nooka
Re: Alcohol consumption whilst at anchor

No, I don't get it. Sorry to sadden you Brian, but you can help yourself there by trying to be a bit less judgemental. Of course I am not saying it is OK to get pissed in all circumstances - your...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-11-2016, 14:03
Replies: 122
Views: 26,137
Posted By Nooka
Re: Alcohol consumption whilst at anchor

I just don't get the drink thing. I just can't imagine what sort of state you must have to be in to be unable to do pretty much anything sailyboat related. OK if a severe storm is due or something....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 13-10-2016, 16:04
Replies: 33
Views: 9,478
Posted By Nooka
Re: Kayak - Ins' and Outs

We have a decent swim platform which obviously makes things easier, but our new inflatable kayak (Sevylor Ottawa - only kayak of any kind we've ever tried) is remarkably stable - I am 220lbs and can...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-02-2016, 13:40
Replies: 10
Views: 4,140
Posted By Nooka
Re: Backstay adjuster on a masthead rig

Peters wet - I think that is probably right. My boat came with one. Not sure if I would pay to have one installed - maybe as part of a rerig. Though I do notice a significant effect on the forestay....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-02-2016, 13:05
Replies: 10
Views: 4,140
Posted By Nooka
Re: Backstay adjuster on a masthead rig

Nice to have for me -we are resolute cruisers but on a passage it's nice to play - this winter I am having the out haul (currently at the mast) and reef 1 (single line to the cockpit) swapped over so...
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