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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-07-2023, 16:41
Replies: 78
Views: 8,666
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Generators needed on boat with solar and lithium.?

We currently have 1900 aH of LiFePO4 and 2500W of solar, a Fischer Panda 13.5 KW genset, 2X 115A alternators that charge the start batteries and feed the house bank through 2 X 30A Orion DC to DC's...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-11-2022, 12:36
Replies: 32
Views: 13,753
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Garmin gWind issues

I can attest that Garmin is still having issues with their gWind system. Our boat got struck by lightning in May. This required that all nav electronics, 12V DC system, and a host of other things be...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2022, 12:10
Replies: 49
Views: 5,459
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Combined VHF Radio/AIS Transceiver - Not Available?

Another nod to the Vesper Cortex. Recently struck by lightning and Garmin's VHF315 / AIS800 ( which I had previously ) were on very long back order. I had heard good things about the Cortex and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-08-2022, 09:58
Replies: 182
Views: 19,067
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Lightning prevention system.

Yes. It struck the VHF antenna and made its way down via the cables in the mast and through the N2K data buss and Ethernet network to the rest of the instruments. Nothing survived. It also travelled...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-08-2022, 13:41
Replies: 32
Views: 6,025
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Multihull Market Prices

I was recently approached by the person who sold us our boat and was all but guaranteed that he could sell it in less than 30 days for about 45% more than what I paid for it new in 2019. I have...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-08-2022, 13:21
Replies: 182
Views: 19,067
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Lightning prevention system.

Recently, we took a direct strike. Typical lightning damage. All nav electronics/ radios toasted, 4 inverters, both alternators, 2 LifePO4 batteries, MDI's and one tachometer, 2 air conditioners,...
Forum: Powered Boats 23-05-2022, 11:06
Replies: 13
Views: 2,083
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Repower- Torque or HP?

365 cubic inch ( 6 ltr.) 6 cylinder vs. 122 cubic inch (2 ltr.) 4 cylinder explains the difference in torque numbers and at what RPM peak HP/ Trq. is created. Simply put, higher displacement...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-05-2022, 13:23
Replies: 182
Views: 19,067
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Lightning prevention system.

A very enlightening discussion about lightning!

To bad I didn't know about the "prevention system" before last week when we got hit. Over the next few months, I am predicting a lot of aggravation...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-05-2022, 08:30
Replies: 143
Views: 105,622
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Best Whiskey

I was always a beer guy but have developed an affinity for Irish Whiskey. So far, my favorites are Redbreast 12 year old ( about $60 a bottle ) and Redbreast 21 year old. ( about $350 a bottle). The...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 19-01-2022, 13:42
Replies: 16
Views: 2,354
Posted By HighTemp
Re: LifePo4 Battery Upgrade - aka. Searching for Mr Goodbattery

I second Lithionics batteries. I went with 6 of their 315 aH units. UL approved, internal BMS, blue tooth, internal heater, on/off switch, easy to use app that gives you more data than you may ever...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 08-12-2021, 12:45
Replies: 57
Views: 9,866
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Advice for purchasing used Lagoon

Give James and the guys over at ACY Texas a call. He is very knowledgable about the catamaran market and he is our area.

Pay specific attention to things such as standing rigging, routine...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-11-2021, 08:03
Replies: 32
Views: 9,425
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Anyone using a DST810?

Replaced our DST800 when the temp sensor failed. The DST810 has been working well.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 16-11-2021, 13:44
Replies: 117
Views: 35,693
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Performance catamarans 40-48 foot range

You have posed a fairly open ended question. At 7 to 10 years out it is all but impossible to estimate what a 2 year old cat would cost, performance, cruising or otherwise.

While you are...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-11-2021, 08:38
Replies: 27
Views: 5,614
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Hello From an old guy living and retired in S.E.Asia

Where in the Philippines do you currently call home? I have lived there on and off for many years and plan to return sooner than later.

We will be sailing our 47 ft. Cat but I anticipate it...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 07-10-2021, 13:55
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Suzuki DF20A spare sensors

I have had the exact same motor for three years now and it hasn't had any issues at all. Change the oil and fuel filter and nothing else. I also curious as to others decision on spares.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-10-2021, 09:46
Replies: 32
Views: 4,866
Posted By HighTemp
Re: 45' Leopard Catamaran Delta anchor power set rpms

Exact same ground tackle setup on our Saona 47.

After we dig in, we set both throttles at 1500 RPM.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2021, 13:27
Replies: 155
Views: 21,094
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Are Grills Worth The Trouble?

We rail mounted a Q1200 on our first boat, a 41ft catamaran. I used the Magma rail mounts, a nylon cutting board and some stainless U-bolts. We sailed extensively with it mounted there and never took...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2021, 12:44
Replies: 155
Views: 21,094
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Are Grills Worth The Trouble?

I hope that it works better than the one supplied on ours. FP installs what they refer to as a Plancha ( French for griddle I suppose...lol ) made by Eno. It truly is the only outdoor cooking station...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-09-2021, 12:34
Replies: 155
Views: 21,094
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Are Grills Worth The Trouble?

Weber Q series is powder coated aluminum shell and porcelain enameled cast iron cooking surfaces. The burner is about the only thing that I can see that will rust away with any regularity. The fact...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-09-2021, 09:10
Replies: 155
Views: 21,094
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Are Grills Worth The Trouble?

THIS!

My wife insisted on a brand new Magma gas grill when we moved aboard our current boat. Within a week, I was ready to toss it overboard! In my opinion, it was a extremely expensive, poorly...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-09-2021, 08:02
Replies: 23
Views: 7,129
Posted By HighTemp
Re: New Excess Catamarans!

But what is the VMG?
7+ knots seems a tad high, but ok. My Saona will do around 6 knots at an apparent of 45 -50º or so, but the leeway is very pronounced. If you want to sail efficiently upwind in...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-08-2021, 11:35
Replies: 12
Views: 3,976
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Tension of leeward shrouds

Yes, it is normal to see the leeward shroud slacken a bit when the main is loaded.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 20-08-2021, 09:37
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Electricity question: Using a 110/120V/60Hz boat in Europe

The boat should be able to accommodate either 110V/220V. The primary issue is the frequency. Europe is typically 50hz and the US 60hz.

On our Saona it is this way.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-08-2021, 11:26
Replies: 23
Views: 7,129
Posted By HighTemp
Re: New Excess Catamarans!

Define "upwind". Stub keeled boats usually don't sail all that well much tighter to the wind than 55 to 60 degrees.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-08-2021, 13:44
Replies: 106
Views: 22,276
Posted By HighTemp
Re: Best Reviews on YouTube.

I would not venture to tell you which "expert opinions" to look for on YouTube, as I have found practically none of them useful.

What we did find useful was watching the videos on BoatTube. They...
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