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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-11-2011, 21:45
Replies: 6
Views: 4,531
Posted By emagin
Re: Sailing from Sausalito to Petaluma

I suggest you pay extra attention from petaluma approach marker 8 to 20 at the river entrance.
That's where most people without an active chart fail to look BEHIND them
You need to stay in the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-07-2010, 08:28
Replies: 39
Views: 6,493
Posted By emagin
Extemp, I admire your ingenuity. I think you are...

Extemp, I admire your ingenuity. I think you are onto something here, the idea of throwing this sucker over the stern and letting her rip does sound attractive. Umm....start with some old underwear...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-07-2010, 08:44
Replies: 39
Views: 6,493
Posted By emagin
I don't understand what you intend to do with the...

I don't understand what you intend to do with the odjob.
Turn it by hand? How will this really wash the clothes? You'd have to turn for a long time like a front-loader does before the friction would...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-06-2010, 14:32
Replies: 283
Views: 56,277
Posted By emagin
Cruising Boat Stats

I added a worksheet tab to the cruising stats spreadsheet to compare boats.
Most of the ones discuss are listed in it.
how do you calculate/evaluate for "Easy to Singlehand" besides All lines led...
Forum: OpenCPN 19-04-2010, 13:24
Replies: 1,918
Sticky: OpenCPN General
Views: 583,364
Posted By emagin
Question This site is down, is there a mirror or other...

This site is down, is there a mirror or other location?
Thanks
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-03-2010, 09:28
Replies: 36
Views: 7,647
Posted By emagin
Did anyone here actually install the Kaneka...

Did anyone here actually install the
Kaneka GSA-60 60 Watt Thin Film Panel (https://www.pv.kaneka.co.jp/products/index.html)

They rate at 90V !
I have read that it is very hard to get an MPPT...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-03-2010, 08:33
Replies: 12
Views: 8,098
Posted By emagin
Danger, see my signature link Cruising Boat...

Danger, see my signature link Cruising Boat Spreadsheet.
Lots of info, links and calculations from Holtrop, Mahina, Brewer as well.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 25-02-2010, 12:21
Replies: 11
Views: 1,915
Posted By emagin
Cyberkitty check the stats on your boat - see my...

Cyberkitty check the stats on your boat - see my signature links
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-02-2010, 00:01
Replies: 9
Views: 3,746
Posted By emagin
The only thing that seems lacking is the...

The only thing that seems lacking is the inability to get GRIB files. Seems like that would be useful, although even if you could convert grib to text it would chew up a lot of characters.
Forum: Navigation 17-11-2009, 16:27
Replies: 148
Views: 42,420
Posted By emagin
Rosepoint Coastal Explorer is missing from this...

Rosepoint Coastal Explorer is missing from this list.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 16-11-2009, 09:45
Replies: 24
Views: 6,254
Posted By emagin
Please look at my cruising boat spreadsheet...

Please look at my cruising boat spreadsheet (signature)
Look for boats with a Column V score of 6-7 and up.
Also look at the TABS at the bottom of the sheet where you will find source references,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-10-2009, 17:15
Replies: 1,344
Views: 323,178
Posted By emagin
Bullet or Nano ?

Gashmore, in other posts I also see Ubiquiti makes the Nanostation2 and Loco2 and descriptions of setups using them.

I already use a Linksys with DD-WRT on land.
Wouldn't need anything else but a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-10-2009, 09:37
Replies: 122
Views: 83,811
Posted By emagin
Hood 38 Mki Mkii Questions

I have a few questions that I have gaterhed about the 'weaknesses' of the Hood 38 design and thought some of you may help clarify:
(I am not criticizing this boat, just trying to find all the stuff...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-10-2009, 08:21
Replies: 122
Views: 83,811
Posted By emagin
Wauquiez Logo

Here's the Logo:
https://www.westerlyacht.com/yachts/wauquiez/logo.jpg
https://www.wauquiez.com/images/logo-wauquiez.gif

Problem is that this is the full name, not a symbol.
I have yet to see a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2009, 12:42
Replies: 14
Views: 1,752
Posted By emagin
Sorry, I totally misunderstood. I thought you...

Sorry, I totally misunderstood. I thought you needed info on which boats to look at.
So perhaps you need a broker? They are awesome and the seller pays the fee!

It helps a lot if you do some...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2009, 10:47
Replies: 14
Views: 1,752
Posted By emagin
That sounds a bit lazy to me. Yachtworld ...

That sounds a bit lazy to me.
Yachtworld ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 29-09-2009, 04:06
Replies: 50
Views: 25,975
Posted By emagin
I am 6"2 and just walked both these boats last...

I am 6"2 and just walked both these boats last week.
I can confirm the Hood 38 has 6'3 to 6'4 headroom and it felt palatial for a 38
I cannot say the same for the 35. My head was hitting cabin top...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-09-2009, 03:46
Replies: 6
Views: 12,790
Posted By emagin
Check the stats for the boats you want to compare...

Check the stats for the boats you want to compare in the cruising boat spreadsheet - link in signature.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 26-08-2009, 10:53
Replies: 38
Views: 7,502
Posted By emagin
A tiller autopilot attached to your windvane is...

A tiller autopilot attached to your windvane is the best solution.
Low power, keeps you on course.
Attach a Raymarine 1000+ or similar to windvane and you are set.
Could probably keep it charged...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 20-08-2009, 21:20
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By emagin
I think these maps can be valuable. However,...

I think these maps can be valuable.
However, the more data you add to the maps (pushpins, text descriptions, etc.) you have to ask yourself if the map at Google is the best place to store all this...
Forum: OpenCPN 18-08-2009, 13:10
Replies: 1,343
Views: 275,701
Posted By emagin
From the comments this type of Multiple routes...

From the comments this type of Multiple routes on/off feature does not seem obvious to people.
I have used several programs, my favorites being Coastal Explorer and MS Streets & Trips (land...
Forum: OpenCPN 18-08-2009, 10:09
Replies: 1,343
Views: 275,701
Posted By emagin
I am confused about the chart 'history'. I have...

I am confused about the chart 'history'.
I have played with OpenCPN for a bit and now have a bunch of routes, marks and MOB things all over my chart.
How do I start with a clean slate and get rid...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-08-2009, 17:47
Replies: 1,343
Views: 275,701
Posted By emagin
Well yes it DOES Dave, thanks. I guess some...

Well yes it DOES Dave, thanks.
I guess some things in this app are not 100% intuitive.
It took me a while to figure out that when you activate the route tool, there is no other way to deactivate it...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-08-2009, 12:53
Replies: 1,343
Views: 275,701
Posted By emagin
I concur on the wiki. I'm looking at this huge...

I concur on the wiki.
I'm looking at this huge thread trying to figure out how to make sense of various technical questions.

Would be nice to have images, areas for FAQs and areas to discuss new...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-08-2009, 14:03
Replies: 122
Views: 83,811
Posted By emagin
I found this site...

I found this site (https://www.angelfire.com/jazz/cl16man/SailboatLogos/_logosV111905.html) but alas, no Wauquiez logo!
Send it to the guy if you find it.
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