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Forum: Navigation 11-12-2008, 05:02
Replies: 32
Views: 4,813
Posted By Ron_Fran
GPS Time

You should be aware that GPS time is ahead of UTC time by 14 seconds. This is because the satellites are not updated with leap seconds.

GPS, UTC, and TAI Clocks...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-12-2008, 11:17
Replies: 16
Views: 11,770
Posted By Ron_Fran
I would be worried more about propane than CO....

I would be worried more about propane than CO. Since propane is heavier than air, a leak would cause it to collect in your bilge.

We use an electric heater, the kind that looks like a radiator. It...
Forum: Navigation 17-11-2008, 04:46
Replies: 6
Views: 5,775
Posted By Ron_Fran
A while back I emailed this question to Garmin...

A while back I emailed this question to Garmin and got a response saying that I needed to purchase Garmin's MapSource software. I was little hesitant, since Garmin's website does not list 4208 as one...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 17-10-2008, 13:37
Replies: 14
Views: 1,450
Posted By Ron_Fran
I read a book titled Honeymoon by Patterson. I...

I read a book titled Honeymoon by Patterson. I bought it to read on a plane trip because it had a picture of a sailboat on the cover. The book had nothing to do with boats of any kind. I wonder if...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-10-2008, 08:34
Replies: 34
Views: 6,046
Posted By Ron_Fran
I have read that you can shield the magnetic...

I have read that you can shield the magnetic field by twisting the positive and negative wires.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-09-2008, 13:14
Replies: 21
Views: 3,186
Posted By Ron_Fran
You should always look around the site before you...

You should always look around the site before you bid. I've seen items on ebay where multiple sellers are selling several of the same things every day and I've been outbid by people who end up paying...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 11-08-2008, 14:49
Replies: 36
Views: 6,246
Posted By Ron_Fran
The minimum recommended scope for all chain rode...

The minimum recommended scope for all chain rode is 5:1. Since you must add the height of your bow roller to the water depth, you would have had less than 5:1 with 75 feet of rode in 15 feet.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2008, 10:24
Replies: 4
Views: 8,575
Posted By Ron_Fran
LED Bulbs Polarity Sensitive

We are working on replacing all of our interior lighting with LEDs. We buy LED bulbs that consist of a cluster of LEDs on a base that will plug into our existing 12 volt light sockets. I had two...
Forum: Navigation 12-06-2008, 04:55
Replies: 6
Views: 5,775
Posted By Ron_Fran
I looked at the Garmin website and I don't see...

I looked at the Garmin website and I don't see any way to connect the 4208 to a PC. I have submitted this question to Garmin support and will let you know if I hear anything back.

Thanks, Ron
Forum: Navigation 07-06-2008, 09:15
Replies: 6
Views: 5,775
Posted By Ron_Fran
Route Transfer to/from Garmin/PC with SD Card

I just purchased a Garmin 4208 chartplotter. It has an SD card slot so I thought I would be able to transfer routes from my PC made with MapTech Offshort Navigator Lite by writing them to the SD card...
Forum: Marinas 04-06-2008, 10:53
Replies: 3
Views: 5,515
Posted By Ron_Fran
We have been at NW Creek Marina for a couple of...

We have been at NW Creek Marina for a couple of years and are very happy with everything. The people are friendly and the staff is very helpful. They will watch over your boat when you are not there....
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-04-2008, 06:42
Replies: 3
Views: 4,070
Posted By Ron_Fran
Thanks for the response. I've decided to buy a...

Thanks for the response. I've decided to buy a replacement. The old one was not maintained and the rubber seal had deteriorated so it was no longer functional. It sounds like the new one will be...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 14-04-2008, 09:55
Replies: 3
Views: 4,070
Posted By Ron_Fran
Guzzler 500 Manual Bilge Pump

One of the challenges from owning an old boat is identifying all the things you find. We had this odd looking device installed on our cockpit floor that at first looked like some kind of cockpit...
Forum: Marinas 07-03-2008, 06:52
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By Ron_Fran
The Sheraton Marina in New Bern is now called the...

The Sheraton Marina in New Bern is now called the New Bern Grand Marina. From what I hear, they have plenty of open slips because they doubled their prices, but then they backed down and it appears...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 20-02-2008, 16:19
Replies: 253
Views: 65,819
Posted By Ron_Fran
Our website is in my signature. It is a mixture...

Our website is in my signature. It is a mixture of hand written html and Microsoft word.
Forum: Navigation 20-02-2008, 14:46
Replies: 7
Views: 9,314
Posted By Ron_Fran
We thought the Skipper Bob guide was really good....

We thought the Skipper Bob guide was really good. We had several guides and the Skipper Bob guide was usually the most accurate. You should also look at the Salty Southeast Cruisers net (...
Forum: Meets & Greets 19-02-2008, 11:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,528
Posted By Ron_Fran
I don't know where in NC you will live, but we...

I don't know where in NC you will live, but we live in Raleigh and keep our boat in New Bern. There are many other good areas, depending on your needs. One good resource for finding a place to keep...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-02-2008, 18:55
Replies: 11
Views: 3,168
Posted By Ron_Fran
Dehumidifiers

We have a SoleisAir dehumidifier. It does a great job, and we like the fact that we can attach a hose and let it drain into the galley sink when we are not on the boat. The only thing we do not like...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 16-03-2007, 15:42
Replies: 16
Views: 3,004
Posted By Ron_Fran
I would buy him a car and make sure he keeps it up

I would buy him a car and make sure he keeps it up
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2007, 09:48
Replies: 42
Views: 7,440
Posted By Ron_Fran
Ben, That's very impressive! Can you tell me...

Ben,

That's very impressive! Can you tell me more about your waterproof touchscreen from Winmate. I went to the link, but there were many choices.

Thanks, Ron
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-02-2007, 06:47
Replies: 42
Views: 7,440
Posted By Ron_Fran
Securing Laptop Underway

I found convenient way to use my laptop while underway. I bought a 7 inch LCD touchscreen that attaches to the CRT and USB ports. The mouse is replaced by touching the screen. Once I get it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-02-2007, 06:15
Replies: 199
Views: 47,220
Posted By Ron_Fran
I have no long distance communication equipment...

I have no long distance communication equipment at this time, but we plan to stay near the coast for while. When we do take off I would like to have both HAM and marine SSB. I already have a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-02-2007, 09:46
Replies: 41
Views: 6,726
Posted By Ron_Fran
Here is a link that we have been looking at....

Here is a link that we have been looking at. Mahina Expeditions (https://www.mahina.com/cruise.html)

From there, you can look at Yachtworld.com to view some models that are suggested.

Ron
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 19-01-2007, 07:25
Replies: 2
Views: 2,039
Posted By Ron_Fran
I also have a 37' 1976 Irwin CC. I am away from...

I also have a 37' 1976 Irwin CC. I am away from the boat right now, but I will try to look at it this weekend and let you know what I have.

Ron
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 12-01-2007, 03:46
Replies: 16
Views: 9,873
Posted By Ron_Fran
East Coast ICW

We came up the ICW to NC last year. I had some of the Claiborne Young guides and they were pretty good. I also found the Skipper Bob guides to be very good. There are two, one for anchorages and one...
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