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Posted By SVLydia

Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Thanks Pavel, I will pariently wait....I do appreciate all the hard work you guys do with CPN.

Randy

Forum: OpenCPN

26-04-2018, 17:47

Replies: 100

Views: 17,281

Posted By SVLydia

Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Tried installing the findit plugin and got the following message:

opencpn-plugin-findit:
Depends: libwxbase2.8-0 (>=2.8.12.1+dfsg2) but it is not installable
Depends: libwxgtk2.8-0...

Forum: OpenCPN

24-04-2018, 12:21

Replies: 100

Views: 17,281

Posted By SVLydia

Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Had a crash last night on my Linux Mint 18.04 64 bit system. Not sure if this helps, but if it does let me know and I will send more if they occur.

dpaste: 25JSR5C: open CPN crash in Linux Mint...

Forum: OpenCPN

23-04-2018, 20:16

Replies: 100

Views: 17,281

Posted By SVLydia

Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Pavel you are the greatest.....done! Thanks for the quick help.
Randy

Forum: OpenCPN

23-04-2018, 19:48

Replies: 100

Views: 17,281

Posted By SVLydia

Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Thanks for the quick reply!!
Sure, I am using Linux Mint 18.3 64 bit

Forum: OpenCPN

23-04-2018, 19:18

Replies: 100

Views: 17,281

Posted By SVLydia

Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

I want to download the new version, but am a little confused. I see xenial, precise, trusty......which one should I download and whats the difference between them?

Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted

25-02-2018, 15:54

Replies: 11

For Sale: 1974 Telstar 26 Trimaran

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Posted By SVLydia

Re: 1974 Telstar 26 Trimaran

Just had the shake down cruise on our Telstar 28 a couple weeks ago. Our first time on a trimaran. These really are amazing boats. Very stable, sturdy, and it performed far above our expectations....

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

29-12-2017, 09:27

Replies: 0

Want To Buy: Genoa Sail for Telstar 28

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Posted By SVLydia

Genoa Sail for Telstar 28

Looking for a Genoa for my Telstar 28 in the Florida area. Luff 32' 6", Leech 32', Foot 18'. If you think you have something that may work please PM me with the details.

Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear

23-11-2017, 05:34

Replies: 0

Electronic Standard Sailing Books

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Posted By SVLydia

Electronic Standard Sailing Books

I am trying to provision our newly purchased boat and wondering if there is somewhere you can download essential books and documentation on first aid, navigation, and the like. I know different...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

19-11-2017, 06:16

Replies: 108

Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

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Posted By SVLydia

Re: Do you really need tinned wire and lugs?

Thanks for the info! It is nice to get an opinion from someone who actually has training and experience!!

I have always heard that more strands leads to better wire because it is harder to heat...

Forum: OpenCPN

07-11-2017, 15:04

Replies: 4

No plugins or chart downloader tab

Views: 1,089

Posted By SVLydia

Re: No plugins or chart downloader tab

Thank you so much!! Followed your advice and all problems solved.

You sir, are my hero today!!!

Forum: OpenCPN

06-11-2017, 05:53

Replies: 4

No plugins or chart downloader tab

Views: 1,089

Posted By SVLydia

No plugins or chart downloader tab

I had an older version of CPN and there was no plugins listed under the plugin icon or no chart downloader tab under charts. The version was a version in the mid 3s....should have wrote it down I...

30-10-2017, 05:36

Replies: 2

Bottom Paint

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Posted By SVLydia

Bottom Paint

Can you give me some advice on bottom paint? We have a trailered trimaran. The boat will be in salt water for around 3 months a year, then in fresh water for short periods of time the rest of the...

21-10-2017, 09:01

Replies: 34

Views: 10,813

Posted By SVLydia

Re: Should I sail naked?

Thanks, that's the kind of info I need. Its so easy when you are new at getting insurance that you overlook if you don't get good advice.

21-10-2017, 08:58

Replies: 34

Views: 10,813

Posted By SVLydia

Re: Should I sail naked?

Thanks, sounds like someone I want to do business with!! Sorry to hear about your boat. Unfortunately the only time you know if you have a good agent is when something like that happens. I will...

21-10-2017, 08:54

Replies: 34

Views: 10,813

Posted By SVLydia

Re: Should I sail naked?

Thanks Tom......very sound advice!!

Bahamas is pretty much all we plan on sailing right now. We have been there before and chartered bare boat, so we know what to expect. I have several ASA...

21-10-2017, 07:23

Replies: 34

Views: 10,813

Posted By SVLydia

Re: Should I sail naked?

Thanks TJ I will contact them. That's my biggest concern, paying full rate for a year and only sailing a few months could make insurance very spendy. I do have some experience but far from a...

21-10-2017, 07:19

Replies: 34

Views: 10,813

Posted By SVLydia

Re: Should I sail naked?

Thanks Deep Cut, very good point!! I will have to get that verified and keep in mind that if something happens to record the GPS coordinate to establish the exact location of the incident.

20-10-2017, 19:45

Replies: 34

Views: 10,813

Posted By SVLydia

Should I sail naked?

My insurance company will cover my boat as long as I am within 12 miles from the coast. After that they say I am on my own.

Is there an insurance company that will provide you with insurance for...

17-10-2017, 04:42

Replies: 7

Mildew on Sails

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Posted By SVLydia

Re: Mildew on Sails

I have little knowledge of sails so your comments are greatly appreciated. I read a few old posts talking about workmanship quality of sail makers, sounds like you would need to know a bit more than...

16-10-2017, 19:15

Replies: 0

How to fix a seam?

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Posted By SVLydia

How to fix a seam?

I have a Telstar 28 that the previous owner and original owner have told me has trouble with the amas leaking. I am hoping to seal all seams and replace all the seals in the inspection plates and...

11-10-2017, 04:26

Replies: 7

Mildew on Sails

Views: 1,725

Posted By SVLydia

Re: Mildew on Sails

I will be in the West Palm Beach area.....any recomendations on a good sail maker?