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Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 30-01-2018, 11:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,871
Posted By dan swift
Re: 3 Burner Force 10 oven for a 410S2 Lagoon

we have a 410s2 also it came with a force 10 3 burner and it fits fine. Not a problem.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-12-2017, 08:30
Replies: 44
Views: 8,416
Posted By dan swift
Re: Security on the hook?

Hello,
I have the concern I am going to get a camera from best buy Arlo is the maker and it is 350.00 and for 5.00/mo it will hook up to cell tower and give you access to your boat real time and if...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-11-2017, 00:53
Replies: 47
Views: 16,153
Posted By dan swift
Re: WARNING - DINGY TOW LINE

Are you saying you left a long tow line when backing down and it went into the prop?
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-11-2017, 17:20
Replies: 25
Views: 11,038
Posted By dan swift
Re: Time Zero V3 vs Open CPN

Hello all,
I bought a boat with an old furuno plotter and Radar.
I have used Nobeltec on previous trips and due to the age of the furuno stuff and it not working with the ais have decided to scrap...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-09-2017, 06:12
Replies: 39
Views: 6,370
Posted By dan swift
Re: Excessive USCG Processing times

I had the same problem, it took over 6 months to get mine, but I got what the closing company called run papers which is all the paper work that was filed by the closing company and a copy of the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 20-09-2017, 04:13
Replies: 7
Views: 2,040
Posted By dan swift
Re: Where does the rain come in?

I do t think it is the same thing. It I have a 410 and had leaks around the vertical hatches. I rebeaded them and still had the problem. I replaced them and the problem went away. I hope this helps,...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 06-09-2017, 19:14
Replies: 24
Views: 32,057
Posted By dan swift
Re: Sail drive vs. shaft drive

As to the question of the volvos not having clutch problems, I think it is a different way of handeling an issue, yanmar makes a change in the maintance schedule to cover the poor quality and Volvo...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 03-09-2017, 08:04
Replies: 24
Views: 32,057
Posted By dan swift
Re: Sail drive vs. shaft drive

We have a lagoon 410 and I would avoid yanmar sail drives. They are a poor design and yanmar's answer is to change the owners manual to say redo the clutches every 500hrs which if done by a yanmar...
Forum: Challenges 22-08-2017, 09:07
Replies: 26
Views: 6,772
Posted By dan swift
Re: Any help identifying it?

that looks a lot like a hobie 33. Hobie cat made a mono hull in the 80's looks like it.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-07-2017, 12:33
Replies: 19
Views: 3,362
Posted By dan swift
Re: Mercury - I'm already desperate

I would make sure the oil reservoir is full, I have a 150 2 stroke and if the reservoir under the coupling is not full the alarm will go off. Also the buzzer has a different sound or flashing of the...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-06-2017, 09:00
Replies: 74
Views: 12,121
Posted By dan swift
Re: Family of 4 in a Small Liveaboard, Courting Disaster?

I have said to many friends "their is nothing more expensive than a free boat" I agree with the survey idea, know what you are getting in to and what it will cost to get it ready to go. It sounds...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-06-2017, 07:38
Replies: 1,096
Views: 139,574
Posted By dan swift
Re: US Navy destroyer collision

Hello all,
I have posted my thoughts a few times and I can't find my post on the forum. Our boat was attacked. This was a deliberate act. I think we were disabled and rammed. Check out some of the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-06-2017, 04:08
Replies: 1,096
Views: 139,574
Posted By dan swift
Re: US Navy destroyer collision

I think this was not an accident. I think we were attacked by an electronic device and it rendered all our electronics not working, we were dead in the water when hit. I think this was an intentional...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-06-2017, 04:02
Replies: 1,096
Views: 139,574
Posted By dan swift
Re: US Navy destroyer collision

I think this was a deliberate attack. Look at YouTube many think we were disabled by an electronic attack then rammed. I said in my first reply this was not an accident. I think we were dead in the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-06-2017, 18:54
Replies: 1,096
Views: 139,574
Posted By dan swift
Re: US Navy destroyer collision

I heard that they were passing and the Philippine vessel did a 90 degree turn in too them.
I think at the end of the day it will be found to be an intentional act by the Philippine boat
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-06-2017, 11:12
Replies: 17
Views: 2,689
Posted By dan swift
Re: Starting from scrach... Instrumentation

Hi,
If I had it to do right now I would buy a pc based system. I would go with Nobeltec Time Zero. It is plug and play and has a 3,000.00 radar system that can be plugged in too.
good luck
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-05-2017, 18:03
Replies: 47
Views: 9,443
Posted By dan swift
Re: Dink with some unusual requirements....

You mention that you have to put it on the deck?? If you have a 40' cat it will most likely have davits on the back to pull up your dinghy.
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-05-2017, 00:04
Replies: 14
Views: 5,253
Posted By dan swift
Re: AIS CPA and TCPA not showing

I have a NavNet vx2. Not sure how old it is.
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-05-2017, 12:52
Replies: 14
Views: 5,253
Posted By dan swift
Re: AIS CPA and TCPA not showing

And we are going across the New York shipping chanels in about 6 hours.
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-05-2017, 12:50
Replies: 14
Views: 5,253
Posted By dan swift
Re: AIS CPA and TCPA not showing

I have the same problem as well. I have been through the Manuel with no luck. Maybe it is a furuno problem?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-05-2017, 21:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By dan swift
Re: SD50 - Heavy Throttle Slips

If you got 45 mins You will most likely get 250 hours. Well done. It is a good feeling when you are self sufficient,
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2017, 06:52
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By dan swift
Re: SD50 - Heavy Throttle Slips

Hi Steve,
I am at man jack. I have all the stuff needed if you need help. I have the lapping compound and the tools with me to get the nut off. I have fixed 3 of these since being in the Bahamas 🇧🇸...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-04-2017, 20:53
Replies: 12
Views: 1,652
Posted By dan swift
Re: SD50 - Heavy Throttle Slips

You said you are in marsh? Where is marsh? If you mean marsh harbor I might be able to help you, if you mean the marsh lands of New Hampshire, i can not.
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-04-2017, 06:38
Replies: 68
Views: 6,340
Posted By dan swift
Re: EU vs US electric

Hi all,
I would set the boat up to be self sufficient. Install solar panels and don't hook up to any power. I have a lagoon 410 and have not had to hook up to shore power ever. If I go to a marina I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2017, 04:48
Replies: 11
Views: 4,209
Posted By dan swift
Re: Not What I Am Expecting to See from Seacock

I have the same valve on my sd40 I have heard of this problem before and the Soulition is to replace the valve. It is a globe valve and yanmar doesn't use them any more. I am going to replace mine...
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