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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-07-2023, 08:48
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Planning a repower. Are Volvo MDI boxes still a concern?

And apparently, at the dealer in Livorno where I got mine there was another recall on MDI boxes recently from Volvo, which means there are still many issues with boxes out in the field.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-07-2023, 08:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Planning a repower. Are Volvo MDI boxes still a concern?

Yes they are still a problem. I had my second failure two days ago, the first was in 2018 whilst still under warranty. Problem is, I had a shunt to bypass it but the ZF multilink throttles will not...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-07-2023, 09:57
Replies: 10
Views: 3,510
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Torqeedo v ePropulsion

I have now had.both the Torqeedo 1003 Travel and Epropulsion Spirit Plus in the field as my primary outboard on an inflatable tender.

I would not recommend either in a marine environment. Both...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 10-06-2023, 07:16
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Ponza, ventotene, Capri, ischia

I would.like the same, especially on the marine park arrangements. However, in the meantime Navily blog has featured all of these areas in the last year and is a good place to start.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 25-05-2023, 12:59
Replies: 122
Views: 11,692
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Anchoring sea in high wind

If you don't know how long it takes you to drop 5m and 10m of chain, find out.

As helm, you will get over the intended spot, your crew will start to drop the chain, and the anchor will hit the...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-10-2022, 11:57
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Osculati folding gangway 2.6m white aluminium with wheels plus stanchion

Sold.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-09-2022, 13:43
Replies: 1
Views: 478
Posted By Naughty Cat
Osculati folding gangway 2.6m white aluminium with wheels plus stanchion

The gangway is used and in excellent condition. The stanchion is unused. Strakes on base from quayside, otherwise excellent condition. Teak effect topside and 25mm male pin. All fitting in stainless...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 28-08-2022, 00:55
Replies: 146
Views: 15,847
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: No Tax Residence, banks and brokerages

It's been a while since I dabbled in these matters. When I did Mauritius had the most relaxed banking system for westerners.

You could apply for UK residency and declare non-domicile status. The...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-08-2022, 12:45
Replies: 176
Views: 20,003
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: More Anchoring Etiquette: should I move?

As the OP I have appreciated the broad range of views and now ask myself what would I do if the same situation happened again.

The first thing I would do is put on more clothes. He was fully...
Forum: Challenges 28-07-2022, 05:58
Replies: 14
Views: 1,315
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Best Dingy Outboard Combo 2022 Under $5,000USD

I have used a Takacat 320 for the last 5 years with a Torqeedo 1003 Travel. I chose it because I still believe it is the best size to weight ratio out there. We can have two adults and two mid-size...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-07-2022, 02:07
Replies: 176
Views: 20,003
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: More Anchoring Etiquette: should I move?

Fair point, except that I (the OP) am french flagged, French resident, born in the UK and a Catamaran.

The beach at Porto Pollo is a little peculiar in that it is not a bay, just a long beach open...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-07-2022, 07:42
Replies: 176
Views: 20,003
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: More Anchoring Etiquette: should I move?

Fair point about things looking closer and harder to gauge at night. The same can be said for waves breaking on rocks or the shore, which always sound closer in the dark.

I had looked at...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-07-2022, 01:23
Replies: 176
Views: 20,003
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: More Anchoring Etiquette: should I move?

Pretty well equidistant as I said. I use boat lengths as an eyeball - probably we all do. I am 14m. It gets harder in high multiples but at 1/2/3 x boat length it is fairly easy to estimate....
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-07-2022, 01:19
Replies: 176
Views: 20,003
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: More Anchoring Etiquette: should I move?

We were lying parallel N-S. We had already swung 180 degrees and distances were sound. But he did not know that, I did. So I knew everything was fine. He did not, although if he knew the forecast he...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-07-2022, 10:58
Replies: 176
Views: 20,003
Posted By Naughty Cat
More Anchoring Etiquette: should I move?

The following happened last year. Other than being run aground during a storm it is the most upsetting thing that has occurred to me in my years of sailing, basically because I upset the other party...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-07-2022, 11:07
Replies: 107
Views: 14,855
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Anchoring etiquette

What did you mean by a slow bell? If you don't mind elaborating it sounds like it could be very useful knowledge.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-07-2022, 16:00
Replies: 2
Views: 648
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Clean an old moldy inflatable

I have also found fender cleaner (I like Clin Azur but I am sure others are just as good) to be very effective in bringing my tender back to a near-new appearance.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-07-2022, 05:19
Replies: 245
Views: 17,785
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Colregs Etiquette

They were not overtaking. I was the windward boat.

In fact, I showed this thread to my wife, who was on the leeward side and she said that initially we were faster and passing in front but that...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-07-2022, 06:00
Replies: 107
Views: 14,855
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Anchoring etiquette

A couple have made the point about his anchor. I had a 35kg Spade fail on me last year - the shaft buckled and split. Why is another story. My backup was a 15kg Fortress (now a 25kg Spade). Gusting...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-07-2022, 13:56
Replies: 245
Views: 17,785
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Colregs Etiquette

Thanks for all the discussion. My take aways:

I was the windward boat more than they were the overtaking boat
I have got some of the power boat/power boat rules stuck in my head that don't apply...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 11-07-2022, 12:45
Replies: 107
Views: 14,855
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Anchoring etiquette

Others will know better but I always understand that first come first served is the golden rule, and you can't knowingly foul another boat's anchor, so there is scope for a reasonable conversation...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2022, 11:18
Replies: 245
Views: 17,785
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Colregs Etiquette

It was one of those situations where you think you know the colregs until a situation arises - they were approaching from port - does that not make me the stand on if we are both under sail, slightly...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2022, 09:36
Replies: 245
Views: 17,785
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Colregs Etiquette

Pretty sure engine was engaged as they were slightly outpacing us. We are a Catana 47 Carbon flying a main and asymmetric, they were around a 37' mono with short waterline and two white sails at...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2022, 08:24
Replies: 245
Views: 17,785
Posted By Naughty Cat
Colregs Etiquette

I wondered what the right etiquette is for a situation i found myself in today?

TWS 6-7knts, I was under main and spinnaker only at about 140 TWA (90AWA). A (lovely - S&S I think) monohull was...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-06-2022, 05:07
Replies: 25
Views: 11,562
Posted By Naughty Cat
Re: Portable Generator Overloads even when no apparent load. Why?

An update to the problem. It turned out to be the water heaters. They are operated via a mains relay - via a push on push off switch. This means that I need mains power to turn them off - just...
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