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Forum: Oceania - Australiana 21-09-2018, 23:55
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Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Thanks for the info Mark. You didn't go explore the Berkeley river before king George river?
I'm concerned about the southerly winds off the WA coast. Is it better to stay close to the coast and...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 21-09-2018, 20:27
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Cheers Jim, have been enjoying the lifestyle too.
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 21-09-2018, 19:25
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Hey guys,


Quick trip update from the halfway point Darwin. Has been an interesting sail from Sydney. Had our fair share of issues which is typical, especially as it was the first time actually...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-09-2018, 15:34
Replies: 3
Views: 1,618
Posted By nzldude
Re: Recomend me a cruising guide, NT Australia

Hi RaymoundR,
When you sailed around the Kimberley coast did you have to purchase the 2 permits of landing ashore? Seems confusing which ones are required?? I'm about to head into the Kimberley in...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-08-2018, 16:45
Replies: 66
Views: 8,987
Posted By nzldude
Re: Using Spot instead of Epirb

I have all 3.

Garmin Inreach for tracking for friends and family.

Epirb on boat due to legality here in Australia but essential on any offshore sailing yacht.

And a PLB that I have attached...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 29-06-2018, 04:28
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Mark, thank you very much for all the information, greatly appreciated!



Would love to hear more about your trip thus far, i will send you a private message...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 18-06-2018, 19:05
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Thanks for the response Graham,

Yeah I agree with the water capturing system. It’s the dry season up north, I work in the Pilbara which typically has extremely low rainfall over winter however...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 16-06-2018, 17:27
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Thanks Grahamb,

Agreed, any polypropylene fitting exposed to any UV in Australia wont last long.

New question:
Im currently making high resolution satellite imagery of most of my trip route,...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 15-06-2018, 19:15
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Obviously will keep if in good condition. I’ve spent way to much money on this boat already...
Forum: Navigation 15-06-2018, 02:10
Replies: 1,584
Views: 351,027
Posted By nzldude
Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

Ok Thanks Paul, will give Sasplanet a go.
Yes i will email you back with your requests.
Gareth
Forum: Navigation 14-06-2018, 23:50
Replies: 1,584
Views: 351,027
Posted By nzldude
Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

Thanks ive installed GDAL and it seems to have done the job.
Will keep areas to around 500nm long and 20nm wide which should be around 300mb.
Is there a library of kap files we can share Paul?
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 14-06-2018, 19:52
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Cheers for the replies.

One last question. What is the easiest way to check the seacocks? I will haul the boat out next month to antifoul and put new anodes on.
Should i re seal with vasoline on...
Forum: Navigation 14-06-2018, 04:06
Replies: 1,584
Views: 351,027
Posted By nzldude
Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

That test worked perfectly. Thank you again for your help Paul, great bit of software
Forum: Navigation 14-06-2018, 03:03
Replies: 1,584
Views: 351,027
Posted By nzldude
Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

Hi phiggins,

Thank you very much for the rapid response.
I updated google earth to the version state in your email, tried to run a small test covering Gold Coast and Brisbane with not much luck,...
Forum: OpenCPN 13-06-2018, 21:43
Replies: 19
Views: 5,135
Posted By nzldude
Re: How do I get large areas of Google Earth images into KAP format?

Is there anywhere we we can share our KAP files? We need a library here on cruisersforum!
Forum: Navigation 13-06-2018, 18:46
Replies: 1,584
Views: 351,027
Posted By nzldude
Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

Hi all,

Not impressed with the GE2KAP (GE2KAP 30.0.0.1) tiling i am getting at the moment. Currently getting large areas that are not generated, below has large blank boxes as shown at the end of...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 13-06-2018, 02:29
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Yep I will check them by grinding glass off before I depart.
Like the new standing rigging, once you have good faith that the rig can handle a good breeze your mind can rest easier.
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-06-2018, 15:59
Replies: 95
Views: 27,216
Posted By nzldude
Re: Garmin InReach questions

Yeah not quite advance enough. IridiumGo seems to be the best option at the moment but still paying $$$
Forum: Navigation 11-06-2018, 22:36
Replies: 60
Views: 24,624
Posted By nzldude
Re: GPS for Use with Laptop and OpenCPN

Powered usb hub did the trick. 5v/3a hub will need to hardware it into the 12v system when I get on board but does the job.

Interested in wireless system also
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 11-06-2018, 22:34
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

I will message you Mark
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 11-06-2018, 20:11
Replies: 82
Views: 19,912
Posted By nzldude
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Cheers for the response guys much appreciated.
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-06-2018, 07:24
Replies: 95
Views: 27,216
Posted By nzldude
Re: Garmin InReach questions

Yeah I will give it a go.

I wonder if there would be scope to create a weather app for this device.
Forum: Navigation 10-06-2018, 07:22
Replies: 60
Views: 24,624
Posted By nzldude
Re: GPS for Use with Laptop and OpenCPN

Thanks for the response.

Didn't have any luck with changing port number...

I will try a powered usb hub next.

What are you guys running with send data via Wi-Fi. I would love to know what...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-06-2018, 00:55
Replies: 95
Views: 27,216
Posted By nzldude
Re: Garmin InReach questions

Im very interested in the Garmin Inreach Mini.
Are they suitable for tracking on a yacht?

Weather forecasts any good on them?


Gareth
Forum: Navigation 08-06-2018, 00:37
Replies: 60
Views: 24,624
Posted By nzldude
Re: GPS for Use with Laptop and OpenCPN

G'day fellow cruisers



Quick question:

I have a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 which only has the 1 USB port.
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