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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-08-2020, 07:48
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By northcave
Twistle Rig Setup?

Hi there. I have a Twistle Rig I havent used before and I did a video of it during a test yesterday. I was wondering if those who have a similar rig could give me some feedback. My concerns are:
...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 02-08-2020, 01:08
Replies: 0
Views: 513
Posted By northcave
Azores back to the UK, France, Holland etc?

Is there anyone here waiting in the Azores to return to the UK or France or similar?

Just curious. We’re in Ponta Delgada but moving over to Praia today to wait there.

Tim
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-04-2020, 02:45
Replies: 5
Views: 1,753
Posted By northcave
Re: Mobile Signal Booster?

Thanks yes I do that currently, but my assumption is that an active antenna will be able to received significantly better signal than a phone could.
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-04-2020, 23:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,753
Posted By northcave
Mobile Signal Booster?

Could someone who has done their research help me with a few question...

To increase connectivity to mobile networks I assume there are two options:

1. External antenna to mobile router which...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-04-2020, 23:51
Replies: 8
Views: 1,039
Posted By northcave
Re: Monitoring your boat when you're away?

That looks very good actually. Does it have two way sound and can you control the camera direction remotely?
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-04-2020, 08:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,039
Posted By northcave
Monitoring your boat when you're away?

My parents live in Spain in the countryside and leave one of these in their house when they return to the UK for a few weeks. Mostly for security but also because it’s fun to see what the weather...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-03-2020, 10:55
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By northcave
Re: POLL: What makes you installed more eco systems on your boat?

That's all absolutely fine so click 3 then if it is the closest option. I appreciate I can't cover every persons exact motivation.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-03-2020, 10:51
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By northcave
Re: POLL: What makes you installed more eco systems on your boat?

Standby.. I didn't see an option for ranking... Let me check and start the poll again.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-03-2020, 10:45
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By northcave
Re: POLL: What makes you installed more eco systems on your boat?

I tried that on the YBW forum and most just ticked the top three. I want to understand the main driver, not every option that someone agrees with.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-03-2020, 10:34
Replies: 19
Views: 1,995
Posted By northcave
POLL: What makes you installed more eco systems on your boat?

I'm writing an article for a magazine on the subject of being more sustainable / green / off grid on a sailing boat. More and more people are installing systems to that effect. However I want to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-10-2019, 15:28
Replies: 67
Views: 12,320
Posted By northcave
Re: 12v Watermaker - Experiences for article?

Hi Pete. I’ll post the article online after the magazine has sold but you can also go to the shops and buy one if you can’t wait.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-10-2019, 11:38
Replies: 67
Views: 12,320
Posted By northcave
12v Watermaker - Experiences for article?

Hi all... I'm writing an article on sustainable / green boating for a sailing magazine. Unfortunately we still have a 240v watermaker run from our Genset but I'd like to hear from someone that lives...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-01-2019, 03:22
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By northcave
Safe Marinas in Tenerife?

We need to leave our boat in Tenerife for a month and wondered which harbours are safe from possible southerly storms that can hit sometimes in Jan-March. Many we've seen in the other islands are a...
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-12-2018, 07:29
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By northcave
Re: Leaving boat anchored at Las Palmas?

Nice! Any other tips for our stay. I'm renting a dirt bike tomorrow to see the island but if you have any other gems let me know. You guys wintering in the Azores? Must be blowy up there!
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-12-2018, 07:17
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By northcave
Re: Leaving boat anchored at Las Palmas?

Yeah I suppose it's the other boats that are the main issue. I know my spade will hold with the correct scope but you're right, others may drag.
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-12-2018, 06:14
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By northcave
Re: Leaving boat anchored at Las Palmas?

If you can get a place in the marina. I'm currently about 10 boats down the list and waiting.
Forum: Meets & Greets 07-12-2018, 05:40
Replies: 7
Views: 782
Posted By northcave
Leaving boat anchored at Las Palmas?

Has anyone left their boat at anchor in Las Palmas for any reasonable stint of time? Curious if anyone has or would do that?
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 01-12-2018, 00:00
Replies: 1
Views: 776
Posted By northcave
Gran Canaria: leaving my boat for Christmas?

Hi all... in in Fuerteventura now and plan to sail to Gran Canaria soon and maybe leave the boat there for a few weeks over Christmas. Has anyone got any recommendations for somewhere safe, no swell,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-10-2018, 10:52
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By northcave
Anyone in Fuerteventura, Canaries?

Is there anyone who is living aboard in Fuerteventura at the moment? I've left my boat in Gran Tarajal and I'm getting a little nervous about hurricane Leslie. Gran Tarajal Marina was destroyed by a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-09-2018, 16:19
Replies: 137
Views: 38,200
Posted By northcave
Re: Lead Crystal Batteries

I went for the tried and tested. Trojan T-105. I have 4 wired in series pairs to make in effect 2 x 12v batteries. Total is about 450ahs.

They are bomb proof and I've yet to hear of someone have...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-08-2018, 14:27
Replies: 10
Views: 2,215
Posted By northcave
Question Morocco?

We're just about to set off to the Canaries and considering popping into Morocco on the way. I'd like to hear from anyone who has cruised there? Safety sailing on the coast, safe mooring to leave the...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 11-08-2018, 11:07
Replies: 16
Views: 6,820
Posted By northcave
Re: Canary Islands - some advice?

Just a quick one .... what are the Canaries like for diesel prices? Are we best to refuel before leaving Portugal?
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 05-08-2018, 06:40
Replies: 16
Views: 6,820
Posted By northcave
Canary Islands - some advice?

This is for those that have been and know the Canary Islands well. If you can answer some or all of the below it would be a great help :)

I've never been and we're sailing down the Portuguese...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-06-2018, 09:47
Replies: 11
Views: 3,348
Posted By northcave
Re: Sengal, Gambia and Guinea Bissau

Ok great thanks. We too will cross the Atlantic in January or Feb. From what I have heard it's a bit overcrowded and crime in some areas so we may stay as long as possible in west Africa :)

Have...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-06-2018, 08:23
Replies: 11
Views: 3,348
Posted By northcave
Re: Sengal, Gambia and Guinea Bissau

Thanks for this. Old but good advice!
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