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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-12-2016, 14:08
Replies: 89
Views: 10,813
Posted By Pilot Rob
Re: Getting batteries to Full Charge, how often?

Cruising in Nth Australia, and having Solar and Wind usually gets us up to 14.4 volts by 1:00pm out at anchor. It is not very often that it is overcast and no wind and we have to start the motor. We...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-02-2016, 11:50
Replies: 55
Views: 8,083
Posted By Pilot Rob
Re: Holding tank discharge via thru-deck opening

Thru-hull fitting much easier and cleaner to use.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-04-2015, 11:38
Replies: 124
Views: 24,264
Posted By Pilot Rob
Re: Long distance Sailing. With or without alcohol?

jpsgirl96 has a lot of sense, but remember, if during the night you have to move for one reason or another, you want to be clear headed to make the proper decisions. In our tropics it is so nice to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-04-2015, 10:24
Replies: 6
Views: 1,494
Posted By Pilot Rob
Re: Great learn to sail article in news

I agree with David M, people walking the docks in my marina were suspect so they put up cctv cameras at the gates to try and stop theft but it doesn't stop people coming in by boats of all sizes and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2015, 20:22
Replies: 69
Views: 9,481
Posted By Pilot Rob
Re: Is there interest in bi-facial high wattage panels?

Less real estate and more power, sounds good to me.:smile:
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 25-03-2015, 00:35
Replies: 601
Views: 66,268
Posted By Pilot Rob
Re: March Contest - Win Up to $1,000 US Dollars

I an signed in.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-04-2013, 15:48
Replies: 9
Views: 6,713
Posted By Pilot Rob
Barnacle Rid - Comments on Effectiveness?

I am looking at trying an electronic Anti-Fouling (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/anti-fouling.html) system on my mono fibreglass yacht. It is called "Barnacle Rid" and is made in...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 16-04-2013, 22:56
Replies: 1
Views: 1,351
Posted By Pilot Rob
Barniclerid

I am looking at trying an Anti-Fouling system on my mono fibreglass yacht, it is called "Barniclerid" here in Australia. Has anybody got any suggestions or feedback on this product?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-10-2012, 20:19
Replies: 13
Views: 2,991
Posted By Pilot Rob
Re: Chain plates - replace or not?

Hi all - thanks for the educated feedback. We are removing and inspecting first. They seem to be of superior condition considering the state of the external rigging. We are also contacting the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-10-2012, 21:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,991
Posted By Pilot Rob
Chain plates - replace or not?

We are relatively new boat owners who are refitting a 1987 46' Jack Savage built Oceanic, located in a marina in the tropics in North Queensland Australia. Our next project is to replace all standing...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-08-2010, 15:19
Replies: 27
Views: 3,344
Posted By Pilot Rob
Aussie Contingent

Portobello

Yes I agree, more writings about our Aussie Land. May not be as many snippets because of our population but they would be...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-08-2010, 20:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,477
Posted By Pilot Rob
Seafood

Aquaticat

I will give Edible Mussels a try. I have been to Sydney Rock Oysters Site already for some info.

Thanks again
Rob
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-08-2010, 20:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,477
Posted By Pilot Rob
Seafood

annk

Thank you for the information.
I will give Scott Bannerott a try. If i don't get much info there, I will try another one.

Thanks again
Rob
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2010, 23:04
Replies: 13
Views: 3,471
Posted By Pilot Rob
Owe All it means is anchoring a bit further out...

Owe
All it means is anchoring a bit further out and maybe have to row a bit further.
Rob
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-08-2010, 14:39
Replies: 5
Views: 1,477
Posted By Pilot Rob
Seafood

Living in North Queensland (Australia), I sometimes come across articles written about the food readily available that is found on the foreshore as well as in the oceans for the taking.
When we...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-07-2010, 15:08
Replies: 5
Views: 6,022
Posted By Pilot Rob
Eutectic Refrigeration

Sailmonkey
Thanks for your reply.
I have read in the forum that a12vdc fridge is more reliable than an engine driven refrigeration system and less hassles as long as you have plenty of sun and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-07-2010, 14:02
Replies: 5
Views: 6,022
Posted By Pilot Rob
Eutectic Refrigeration

Can somebody please tell me about the Eutectic Refrigeration and is it able to get power from the battery from wind generator and/or solar panels.
Or does the Eutectic Refrigeration run only from a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-07-2010, 04:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,136
Posted By Pilot Rob
Sailing from the Whitsundays

Reiner and Sam

It sounds like you might have a good reliable Yacht if the Survey turns out favourable. If you do sail her down south a book called "CRUISING THE CORAL COAST By ALAN LUCAS" is a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-07-2010, 15:46
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By Pilot Rob
Lift Keel or Shallow Draft

Thanks for that.
I will have to check out the Government Regulations on Mussels ect.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-07-2010, 23:51
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By Pilot Rob
Lift keel or Shallow draft

bewitched
Thank you.
Could you tell me if a shoal draft has the same problems in maneuvering in reverse that I have heard a full keel has?
Rob
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-06-2010, 15:31
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By Pilot Rob
lift Keel or Shallow Draft

Thanks Randy
Is there any difference in the way the Yacht handles with a Full Keel opposed to Lift Keel or Fin?
I would think a Full Keel might protect the Hull as well in shallower water.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-06-2010, 03:51
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By Pilot Rob
Lift Keel or Shoal Draft

Sailing inside the Great Barrier Reef will be a concern for new comers in a 38-45 ft Fibreglass Mono Hull even though my Basic Navigation is improving with Paper Charts. I am assuming that not having...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 28-06-2010, 23:12
Replies: 12
Views: 12,353
Posted By Pilot Rob
Lift Keel or Shallow Draft?

My wife and I are new to Sailing. We have Bare-boated a bit around North Queensland, Australia and love the lifestyle and in the next 10 -12 months wish to bye our own Yacht.
Our travels at this...
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