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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-12-2023, 07:36
Replies: 1
Views: 552
Posted By jimp1234
Manta 42???

One older Cat that looks interesting to me is the Manta 42. Would anyone, particularly current or former owners, care to offer some opinions about this boat? I'd be especially interested in hearing...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-05-2023, 18:56
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Vesper IOS Watchmate app - no sound alarm

Hey, thanks for replying. Yes I found that and I believe that's working correctly because I got a red alarm banner on the top of the screen, but just no sound on the Ipad. Maybe there's not suppose...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-05-2023, 17:13
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By jimp1234
Vesper IOS Watchmate app - no sound alarm

I have a Vesper XB-8000 and I connect to it with an Ipad using the Watchmate app. I don't have an external alarm. The unit seems to be working fine both for anchor alarm as well as on passage, but...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 20-05-2023, 11:31
Replies: 59
Views: 4,296
Posted By jimp1234
Re: LFP maintaining during low load

Interesting thread. I normally just manually charge to 90% then turn off chargers and run down to 60% which normally is a 3 -5 day cycle because I'm running almost no load. Btw, I'm on shore...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2023, 11:10
Replies: 260
Views: 27,946
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Starlink Maritime now starting at $250/month

In some ways, glad to hear this, as I never had, and still don't have the opt-in data purchase slider (I assume that's what you're referring to). I changed from Regional Mobile to Priority Mobile...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-05-2023, 15:35
Replies: 260
Views: 27,946
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Starlink Maritime now starting at $250/month

Interesting discussion. What's really clear is that you need to have the "mobile priority" plan to use Starlink in the ocean. While it's nice to have Starlink onshore, either in a marina or on the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-05-2023, 13:44
Replies: 260
Views: 27,946
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Starlink Maritime now starting at $250/month

My boat is currently in Mexico. But I'm doing the "bash" back to NorCal next month, and it'd be nice to have service on the trip north. And I wouldn't mind paying the higher fees, if I didn't have...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-05-2023, 12:35
Replies: 260
Views: 27,946
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Starlink Maritime now starting at $250/month

Got the "cease and desist" email this week. I have a standard dish w/ the mobile - regional plan. My question is what happens if I upgrade to the mobility priority plan and keep my standard dish? ...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-04-2023, 09:46
Replies: 44
Views: 5,410
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Anchoring technique for monohulls

I'd go at least one size up on the anchor size. Get a "modern" anchor, e.g. Rocna, Spade, Mantus. (I have a spade anchor). I have 200 ft. 3/8 G4 attached to a 75 ft. 8 plait rope road. My backup is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-01-2023, 19:55
Replies: 2
Views: 561
Posted By jimp1234
Time to replace engine rear seal?

I have a Perkins 4-154 that was on the boat when I bought her 5 years old. It only has about 1200 hours, and I've replaced injectors, hoses, etc. and it generally runs pretty well. I've started...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-01-2023, 12:24
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By jimp1234
Asym luff vs leech length

I have a chance to purchase a used asymmetrical spinnaker, however the tack and clew are not marked. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but on an asym sail is the luff longer than the leech or visa...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-01-2023, 12:20
Replies: 4
Views: 2,456
Posted By jimp1234
Starlink stern rail mounts

I recently purchased a RV Starlink unit and I'd like to mount it on my stern pushpit. Any one come across a mounting bracket designed for that purpose? If not, any links to DIY mounts that folks...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-10-2022, 13:54
Replies: 3
Views: 974
Posted By jimp1234
Affixing G10 backing plates

I've got some G10 cut to size with chamfered edges to avoid edge point loading that I'm going to use for backing plates for some deck hardware. The PO screwed and glued a piece of marine plywood...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-06-2022, 09:40
Replies: 2
Views: 801
Posted By jimp1234
DIY Video Camera Options

I have two controls for my windlass, a foot control at the bow, as well as controls at the pedestal. I was thinking about setting up a camera at the bow to make it easier to raise and lower the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-05-2022, 07:56
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Source for stainless steel backing plates?

Thanks guys, though actually I'm in Northern California.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-05-2022, 21:54
Replies: 6
Views: 661
Posted By jimp1234
Source for stainless steel backing plates?

Any suggestions for where I can get stainless steel backing plates? Btw, I'm in California though that may not matter.

Thanx
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-05-2022, 14:43
Replies: 46
Views: 5,805
Posted By jimp1234
Re: How do you charge your LiFePo4 Batterybanks?

You might want to look at multiple Victron Skylla chargers. I have a 12V system, with 2 Skyllas which charge at 60a each for a total of 120a in parellel powered by an Onan genset. The other benefit...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-05-2022, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,396
Posted By jimp1234
Cutting G10

Picked up a couple of G10 sheets from my local plastics shop that I'm going to use for backing plates. However I didn't realize how tough it is. Looking at some older posts looks like folks were...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-04-2022, 16:59
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Oil change w/ a Pela 6000. - slow....

Thanks for the feedback.

I was thinking about that as well. Maybe I need to run the engine 10 to 15 minutes next time. Just looked at a youtube about the big boy topsider system. Maybe with a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-04-2022, 16:01
Replies: 14
Views: 1,665
Posted By jimp1234
Oil change w/ a Pela 6000. - slow....

I have a Perkins 4-154 and my engine has both a regular dipstick tube along with an auxillary tube. I've only owned my boat for a few years, and doing just day sailing I've only changed the oil a...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 15-04-2022, 10:28
Replies: 7
Views: 3,339
Posted By jimp1234
La Paz vs. Nuevo Vallarta vs. ???

I'm planning on retiring and sailing from NorCal down to the Sea of Cortez at the end of year. My wife won't be retiring until next year. We're going to be more "commuter cruisers" than liveaboards....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2022, 11:06
Replies: 34
Views: 6,411
Posted By jimp1234
Re: Adding deck hardware to deck with plywood core

First of all thanks everyone for your thoughtful comments. I had one follow up question regarding the sizing of the backing plate. GordMay mentioned above that for my hypothetical 6" deck cleat he's...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-03-2022, 22:45
Replies: 34
Views: 6,411
Posted By jimp1234
Adding deck hardware to deck with plywood core

I need to add some deck hardware but my boat is a seventies vintage with a plywood cored deck. So some questions. Should I consider over-drilling the holes needed for the hardware, filling with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 31-12-2021, 08:42
Replies: 11
Views: 3,934
Posted By jimp1234
Re: 3M velcro or dual lock for headliner replacement?

First of all thanks for all of the suggestions. I took down one of the headliner panels yesterday, and Tupaia was at partially right that the adhesive was kind of a sticky mess, however because the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-12-2021, 17:07
Replies: 11
Views: 3,934
Posted By jimp1234
3M velcro or dual lock for headliner replacement?

My headliners are vinyl wrapped around plywood with velcro around the topside edges which connect to velcro on plywood strips epoxied to the underside of my deck. The headliners themselves are in...
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