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Forum: Marine Electronics 01-10-2019, 19:35
Replies: 32
Views: 13,715
Posted By Hillard
Re: Garmin gWind issues

Dean2,
I’d be surprised if your join was the issue. Mine had the oring intact, plus I taped the hell out of the joint. Ive recently deinstalled the whole system and when I took that joint apart it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 13:04
Replies: 32
Views: 13,715
Posted By Hillard
Re: Garmin gWind issues

Nightsky,
I bought mine via Amazon, will attempt a return, but that’s doubtful.

I have a Raymarine ITC 5 that currently connects my depth/speed and sea temp to the NMEA network.

I believe my...
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-09-2019, 12:19
Replies: 32
Views: 13,715
Posted By Hillard
Re: Garmin gWind issues

It lasted 3 days!

Was working beautifully the last 3 days. About to take the boat out and the system is dead again.

This is the most unreliable POS Ive ever encountered.

The GND10 is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-09-2019, 17:08
Replies: 32
Views: 13,715
Posted By Hillard
Re: Garmin gWind issues

Back at the boat and installed the replacement gnd10. Gwind system is back up and running.

Don’t know how long it will last though. Let’s hope that Garmin has changed something in their setup...
Forum: Our Community 05-09-2019, 06:32
Replies: 195
Views: 18,363
Posted By Hillard
Re: Is it right and fair to live aboard a vessel that cannot navigate?

My sailboat is next to a run down ancient trawler that hasn’t moved in 5 years. Paint peeling, blue plastic tarps covering portions of the boat, duct tape holding stuff together. Basically a floating...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-07-2019, 17:30
Replies: 32
Views: 13,715
Posted By Hillard
Garmin gWind issues

Anyone else having problems with their Garmin gWind?

Installed August 2018 onto a new nmea 2000 system. Worked great till Feb 2019. Then it started working intermittently.

Garmin sent out a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-07-2019, 07:03
Replies: 31
Views: 3,844
Posted By Hillard
Re: Yacht Instrument wiring

Bite the bullet and get proper marine wire. This is a boat and will be around water. Eventually, your trailer wire is going to corrode and you will end up wiring it again. Especially if youre...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-07-2019, 06:00
Replies: 54
Views: 30,799
Posted By Hillard
Re: Garmin vs Raymarine

Dude,
Mix and match garmin and raymarine. My ds42 had a good garmin 8212 chart plotter and original raymarine tridata etc. i got rid of all the old raymarine. Added a new nmea 2000 backbone and...
Forum: Our Community 03-06-2019, 07:24
Replies: 57
Views: 11,201
Posted By Hillard
Re: Virgin islands salvage vessels

KemoSabe,
Good luck with your search!

I picked up a demasted boat last year(not from and named storm) from an insurance auction. It sold for an amazing low price for a 10 year old vessel. ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-04-2019, 06:23
Replies: 18
Views: 1,442
Posted By Hillard
Re: Total newbie

You state “(the one and only thing I know about sailing is that nothing happens quickly). ”.

You can forget about the “one” thing you know about sailing. There are a multitude of “things” that...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-04-2019, 06:05
Replies: 44
Views: 8,139
Posted By Hillard
Re: Anchor Chain Grip alternatives?

How about a soft shackle with a chafe guard?

This is what I use. https://www.amazon.com/DasMarine-Shackles-Breaking-Strength-Off-Road/dp/B07FLVP15G
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 11-04-2019, 17:59
Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
Posted By Hillard
Re: Harken 60 3 speed self tailing winch

Bump still available.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-03-2019, 06:45
Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
Posted By Hillard
Re: Harken 60 3 speed self tailing winch

Still available.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 19-02-2019, 18:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,013
Posted By Hillard
Re: bill of sale, multiple owners, multiple locations

Save yourself some time and trouble. Go to the coastguard website and download their bill of sale. They questioned everything on my original bill of sale. I finally used theirs and documentation...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-02-2019, 06:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
Posted By Hillard
Re: Harken 60 3 speed self tailing winch

Reduced to $2,500 each.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-12-2018, 09:05
Replies: 1
Views: 593
Posted By Hillard
Anti siphon valve needed?

I recently redid all my fuel lines to my engine. Some research on the subject indicates I may need to add an anti siphon valve to my system.

Boat is a Jeanneau 42DS. Diesel tank is below the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-12-2018, 20:24
Replies: 27
Views: 9,130
Posted By Hillard
Re: Yanmar 4JH4AE fuel filter replacement

So, a bit of follow up to my original post is due.

This last weekend, I motored out of the harbor with no issue. Engine running fine. Sailed all day in vigorous conditions.

Motoring back to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-12-2018, 17:58
Replies: 27
Views: 9,130
Posted By Hillard
Re: Yanmar 4JH4AE fuel filter replacement

Kmacdonald - I like your approach with the fleetguard filters. I’m heading back to the boat in 2 weeks. Will see if there’s room for them. They’re much cheaper than the racor and available...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-12-2018, 21:03
Replies: 27
Views: 9,130
Posted By Hillard
Re: Yanmar 4JH4AE fuel filter replacement

Where did you route the return fuel line? The stock Jeanneau water separating filter has the return line and the fuel tank line in on one side and the output to the fuel pump.

If I get rid of the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-12-2018, 20:33
Replies: 27
Views: 9,130
Posted By Hillard
Yanmar 4JH4AE fuel filter replacement

I have a 4JH4AE in my 2008 DS42. Last week I experienced a very dangerous engine failure. I was making way under power to a narrow harbor entrance in a 20-25knt crosswind. Just as I was about to...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-12-2018, 20:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
Posted By Hillard
Re: Harken 60 3 speed self tailing winch

Reduced to $2,900
Forum: Navigation 02-09-2018, 12:08
Replies: 18
Views: 3,753
Posted By Hillard
Re: Tampa bay to Charlotte advice

Made the trip yesterday. Got a late start after topping off diesel.

Weather looked good, so left about 10 from Bradenton/Cortez. Plan was to stop at Venice if weather looked to be building.
...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 30-08-2018, 11:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,353
Posted By Hillard
Re: Harken 60 3 speed self tailing winch

Yes. They are the STA 60.3

Black anodized aluminum body. Stainless self railing arm.

Just like these:
https://www.harken.com/productdetail.aspx?sku=60.3STA
Forum: Navigation 25-08-2018, 06:20
Replies: 18
Views: 3,753
Posted By Hillard
Re: Tampa bay to Charlotte advice

Great input from everyone! Many thanks to all.

I actually considered postponing the move due to red tide, however, the cost consideration over-ruled that idea. Airline tickets already bought,...
Forum: Navigation 23-08-2018, 20:39
Replies: 18
Views: 3,753
Posted By Hillard
Re: Tampa bay to Charlotte advice

Thanks guys,
I appreciate your guidance here. My inclination is to wait for a good weather window, leave early and do the trip in one day. I’m actually somewhat south of Tampa at Cortez Cove...
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