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Forum: OpenCPN 13-04-2024, 08:12
Replies: 68
Views: 4,169
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Editors Needed for User Manual Basic

Morning Rick. What tasks do we do regarding the Manual. Is there a thread that I should follow?
John
Forum: OpenCPN 09-04-2024, 08:21
Replies: 68
Views: 4,169
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Editors Needed for User Manual Basic

Here is today's attempts.
First file is my Snipping Tool.

File "Test2" png 25kb
File "Test3" png Shows the specs of the file image in "Test2"


I am unclear about the references to "Small...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-04-2024, 11:39
Replies: 68
Views: 4,169
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Editors Needed for User Manual Basic

I have attached two files. I used my PC to capture the image. This gave me a JPG file. I then used the Mac to edit the file and save it in PNG format.

This gave me a jpg file of 55KB and a PNG...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-04-2024, 13:03
Replies: 3
Views: 354
Posted By JSSailem
Re: User Manual Basic - CONNECTIONS

I tried both links and I think this is the better.



https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=opencpn+install+gnss+
Forum: OpenCPN 07-04-2024, 06:54
Replies: 68
Views: 4,169
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Editors Needed for User Manual Basic

I am a new user of OpenCPN. I have begun to explore your manual. If you would like some help just let me know how to get started. Log in? Where to submit suggested changes? How to help?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-03-2024, 05:42
Replies: 22
Views: 2,682
Posted By JSSailem
Re: No boat is perfect but!!

“Boatpoker” states the clear definition.

Why it is bad.

Here are several reasons.

The boat’s structure functions similarly to plywood. It is a composite laminate. The outer fiberglass...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-03-2024, 09:39
Replies: 22
Views: 2,682
Posted By JSSailem
Re: No boat is perfect but!!

The Survey gives clues as to the condition of the boat.
While blisters are inevitable on older boats:
*extensive blistering coupled with moisture in decks,
*moisture damage to bulk heads...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-02-2024, 08:08
Replies: 65
Views: 6,842
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Are rotten decks a death sentence?

1. Well yes. The Deck is for walking on, and:

Structure to attach hardware
Maintain the hull form
Keep water out of the hull

just to name a few key functions.

2. Yes the bulkheads work...
Forum: Navigation 25-02-2024, 16:42
Replies: 27
Views: 10,191
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Windy.app (blue) versus Windy.com (red) versus PredictWind

I find it depends on where I am planning to sail.

I recently provided a weather resource to a fellow with a 42 ft sailboat who decided to cross the Atlantic on the northern route Nova Scotia to...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 22-12-2023, 07:26
Replies: 63
Views: 9,432
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Another one: aground at ponce inlet and rescued

This is the statement that jumped out of the text.

Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville watchstanders received a notification at 9:43 p.m.,

How does the story start... It was a dark and stormy...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-12-2023, 06:52
Replies: 23
Views: 3,461
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Whisker pole stowage options

We sailors are nothing but adaptable. when first sailing, I wanted to extend the jib on my 14ft Lido. I grabbed a broom handle. Secured some wire clothes hangers to the ends and poof.. A pole that...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 08-12-2023, 07:30
Replies: 4
Views: 852
Posted By JSSailem
Re: SPACE WEATHER

I enjoy a weekly news letter from this group of scientists. The images and movie clips of their solar observations are fun to review.

https://www.stce.be/newsletter/newsletter.php

Tin foil...
Forum: Navigation 08-12-2023, 07:13
Replies: 27
Views: 10,191
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Windy.app (blue) versus Windy.com (red) versus PredictWind

My use of windy is not for "Route creation". I use the online browser pro version. It is weather display software with a nice GUI. You can plot way points within a 10day distance. Identify your boat...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-11-2023, 08:47
Replies: 17
Views: 1,776
Posted By JSSailem
Re: What's This? On 4-107

You can always consider rebuilding the 4.107. I did this last year.

Regarding oil. I run the engine to heat up the oil. I suck 4 qts using a manual pump and tube through the dipstick. It works...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2023, 07:30
Replies: 41
Views: 5,732
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Weeping seacock

I had that type of thing happening on my boat. The seacocks would function normally. I knew they were of an age that caused me to want to change them. So I scheduled a “hang out”. The Marina pulled...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-10-2023, 07:34
Replies: 75
Views: 13,726
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Realistic cost to refit a 50ft cruising boat

Depends on what you start with and where/how you want to sail her.
I looked at a 50ft boat in 2015. Her hull looked good, the interior wood work was in good shape. She was listed for $93,000. She...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 09-10-2023, 11:25
Replies: 72
Views: 10,460
Posted By JSSailem
Re: U.S. West Coast "Pirates"

This just reported to boat owners like me in Everett WA.

Boat Crime is increasing.

Port of Everett Marina: Attention Slipholders: We want to make you aware of three boat thefts that have...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-07-2023, 07:21
Replies: 45
Views: 5,497
Posted By JSSailem
Re: No gelcoat under waterline

Nautix? A French based company focused on marine paints for yachting market. Been around since 1980’s

They sound like a reasonable European based source for the project you have. I have not used...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-02-2023, 08:28
Replies: 49
Views: 5,931
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Single Handed Docking Question

I sail solo on a 35ft Cal all the time. Docking in all kinds of weather up here in the PacificNW.

The key for me is to move into the slip at a slow speed (no faster than I want to hit the dock)....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-02-2023, 07:14
Replies: 66
Views: 7,208
Posted By JSSailem
Re: What is this sailboat?

A boat like that found in your Grandfathers back yard...
current state $0.00 in monetary value.

Being able to refurbish it and dream of sailing waters like your Grand Father did.
PRICELESS.
...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-01-2023, 11:00
Replies: 80
Views: 9,957
Posted By JSSailem
Re: What does your Class B AIS transponder do for you?

Good for you. If you cruise in areas where there is big ship traffic, more speed and displacement than your boat, AIS can be very helpful. If you cruise on lakes where small boats, or non commercial...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-11-2022, 07:06
Replies: 61
Views: 6,583
Posted By JSSailem
Re: On passage, what speed do you decide to turn on an engine?

I am in the sail as much as I can clan.

I try not to have a schedule. Sometimes I am forced into the "better turn on the Iron Jenny" when the wind is on the nose and there is a Tidal Passage that...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-11-2022, 21:08
Replies: 21
Views: 2,363
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Perkins 4.108 - is this the "mixing elbow"? Why is this adapter threaded??

Enyar,
Another suggestion, remove the heat exchanger from the engine. Take the unit to an auto radiator shop. Tell them the ID of the hose you want to use. They can install the proper fittings. Ask...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-11-2022, 08:13
Replies: 38
Views: 3,191
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Mast vs Cabintop Halyard Winch

Agrippa, I am coming late to the party. I solo sail. I find having all my halyards at the mast simplifies my life.

My exit boxes are above my head and arm reach for Jib and Main. This allows me...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-09-2022, 18:58
Replies: 49
Views: 5,457
Posted By JSSailem
Re: Combined VHF Radio/AIS Transceiver - Not Available?

Say what you will about Vesper, but Cortex provides a solid answer to VHF/AIS receive/Transmit capability.

I have enjoyed the Vesper 8000XB for over 5 years. I really am not sure why you need...
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