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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-08-2023, 18:01
Replies: 5
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Posted By offshore27ns
Re: Frigoboat not cooling

Hi

Manual speed board and and manual thermostat

I believe the tech made sure the proper amount of refrigerant was in where the evap plate was replaced

Thoughts?
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-08-2023, 14:42
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By offshore27ns
Frigoboat not cooling

Hello,

I have a Frigoboat in my boat. It’s keel cooled.

We recently replaced the evaporator a couple weeks ago and it was working well
Unfortunately the door on the fridge was not properly...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-11-2017, 05:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: Vessel monitoring options with wireless sensors

good point on the Wifi. I keep my boat at my cottage and the wifi extends to the dock. What sytem are you experimenting with curretly?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-10-2017, 10:45
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-10-2017, 16:50
Replies: 14
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Posted By offshore27ns
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-10-2017, 12:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By offshore27ns
Vessel monitoring options with wireless sensors

Looking for some guidance on vessel monitoring. What systems are out there?


I really want a complete wireless sytem so I can avoid running wires.


What is out there that is all wireless and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-10-2017, 12:08
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: Hylas 56 vs. Discovery 55 Mk II

Totally agree. I wonder if a Hylas, Oyster or Discovery can be chartered
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-10-2017, 11:54
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: Hylas 56 vs. Discovery 55 Mk II

The Swan is indeed a much bigger machine and we know we dont want a boat anywhere near this size for many reasons.

Curious why you would choose the Hylas 56 over the Discovery 55 MkII?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-10-2017, 17:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: Hylas 56 vs. Discovery 55 Mk II

[QUOTE=redsky49;2505057]I'm not sure you answered the question above.[/QUOTE

Lots of family time offshore for several weeks at a time. Kids included. Some on the swan and some on other boats
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-10-2017, 15:27
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: Hylas 56 vs. Discovery 55 Mk II

We have spent a lot of family time on my brother in laws Swan 78. This has given us a great deal of insight into what we want.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-10-2017, 13:46
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: Hylas 56 vs. Discovery 55 Mk II

anyone able to chime in on this?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-10-2017, 13:42
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

I amplanning to get on board a Hylas 56 and an Oyster asap.

leaning in this direction.

I am hoping to buy one that is in the Med or the UK. Will sail the Med for a season then sail over...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-10-2017, 05:28
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

Appreciate this excellent feedback. Are you saying sail handing is difficult just when removing the sails from the boat or while going out for a sail?

Second question...Is the Hylas a faster...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2017, 16:38
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

I seem to have zoned in on the Hylas 56 and the Mk II Discovery 55
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2017, 15:59
Replies: 14
Views: 3,642
Posted By offshore27ns
Hylas 56 vs. Discovery 55 Mk II

Let's compare the pros and cons. Boat will be used for a year long or more world cruise with a family of 5. (Kids will be 10, 8 and 6)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-09-2017, 04:52
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

Excellent feed back. Loved ones will be with onboard most of the time but not always especially if their is increased risk.

The Panama aspect is only a slim possibility.

I have a great deal of...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-09-2017, 11:46
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

I like these but they are not known to have good resale in North America
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-09-2017, 04:35
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

The Island Packet looks great but i need a third stateeoom (3 kids)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-09-2017, 15:59
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

Thanks. I don't think Hanse or Bavaria is what I want. I want top tier quality
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-09-2017, 08:17
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

Where does the Bavaria fall in the quality line?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-09-2017, 15:56
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-09-2017, 15:15
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

Added these to my list.

Thanks
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-09-2017, 15:05
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

I will go from Nova Scotia south. Caribbean forsure and possibly further South through the Panama Canal.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-09-2017, 05:13
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

This is a contender for sure.

Would need to learn more about the swing keel and twin rudders. Any concerns with the. Swing keel?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-09-2017, 18:30
Replies: 56
Views: 14,921
Posted By offshore27ns
Re: larger cruising boat recommendations

Prefer NA but would go to Europe
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