Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
01-05-2018, 23:35
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,217
Re: A simple refrigeration economiser tip!
A good idea is to make some shade cloth bags and fill them with bean bag filler. Make a few different sizes for different volumes. Just fill any spare space in your freezer/fridge. They DO work and...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
24-04-2018, 02:03
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Re: Pelagic Tiller Pilot
Thanks for the post!
What do I use to connect to my navigation laptop. If via USB what cable do I purchase or how do I get someone to wire it up.
Again thanks
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Forum: Marine Electronics
24-04-2018, 00:58
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,173
Pelagic Tiller Pilot
Hi,
I have just purchased a Pelagic Tiller Pilot. In the drawings it shows a connection to NMEA0183 via a one wire connection. How do I achieve the connection via my laptop to OpenCPN? What do I do...
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Forum: OpenCPN
19-04-2018, 23:29
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,843
Re: Simrad tp32
Thank you very much! Any suggestions for a replacement gyro unit? A cruising boatie swears by Simrad. My OLD autohelm is a Coursemaster that would have to be 30 years old and is still sort of...
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Forum: OpenCPN
19-04-2018, 21:33
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,843
Simrad tp32
I am thinking of purchasing a Simrad TP32 tiller pilot. Is there any problems with this unit interfacing with OpenCPN?
Thanks for any help.
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Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat
03-01-2018, 23:39
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Replies: 72
Views: 23,955
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
27-09-2017, 03:38
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,706
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
26-09-2017, 23:45
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,706
Swaging 10mm s/s wire rope
18 months ago I re rigged my shrouds with 10 mm galvanized wire. Already bad rust is starting to appear. My last set of standing gal rigging lasted 15 years and was serviceable. The only reason I...
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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
19-09-2017, 23:27
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,552
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
20-03-2017, 16:29
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,802
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
16-02-2017, 23:31
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Replies: 44
Views: 8,315
Re: Buy In Australia
You can't beat a H28 for strength and ability to cruise anywhere that you want to go and more important bring you home. There was a modified H28 available a few years ago that sailed rings around a...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
10-02-2017, 00:40
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,104
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Forum: OpenCPN
26-01-2017, 22:59
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,533
Re: Cockpit laptop monitor
Hi Paul L,
The reason I want to use an external monitor is the viewing size on the Furuno is too small for comfort. Knowing what I know now I would definitely have purchased the larger screen...
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Forum: OpenCPN
24-01-2017, 22:50
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,533
Re: Cockpit laptop monitor
Thank you for the replies. My Toshiba Laptop is not a touch screen unit. Will it still work with a touch screen Monitor in the cockpit? At 72 I have to rely on you youngsters for help.
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Forum: OpenCPN
23-01-2017, 23:14
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Replies: 49
Views: 7,533
Cockpit laptop monitor
I have just installed a new Furuno CPN. It works great but OpenCPN leaves it for dead. I want to install a monitor in the cockpit for my Toshiba Laptop. It must be 12 volt, daytime viewable, shower...
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Forum: OpenCPN
02-11-2016, 23:20
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,445
Re: Kerosene/Paraffin or Diesel
I have been using a kerosene stove for 18 years now. After massive problems with the burners they released a new Hansa burner and after installing these units I am having no problems at all. They are...
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Forum: OpenCPN
02-11-2016, 17:04
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,445
Kerosene/Paraffin or Diesel
Does anybody have firsthand knowledge for using Diesel instead of Kerosene on a Kerosene/Paraffin stove. I would like to use Diesel on my Taylor stove if possible.
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
14-09-2016, 16:24
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,222
Wind generator
AWS 400w wind generator. This unit is sold in Australia by Australian Wind and Solar. Has anybody had an experience (good or bad) with this product. I am thinking of purchase.
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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun
24-07-2016, 02:35
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Replies: 49
Views: 23,700
Re: Trolling from sailboat
savior is totally correct with a few modifications. (a) Lure:- Use only a Huntingfield 2 1/2" drone, which is a low speed lure. (b) solid swivel. (c) 50 metres of s/s steel flexible trace. (d) solid...
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
03-07-2016, 03:06
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Re: Kerosene/Paraffin stove
I have used the Base Camp burner before but they were made in India (crap) and I noticed that their new ones are of a different brand. I will give them another try. Thanks for the effort.
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
02-07-2016, 17:50
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Re: Kerosene/Paraffin stove
Thanks for the reply. I want to stay with kerosene. I hope to find replacement burners that burn clean and last. I am very happy with the existing stove except for the burners.
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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum
02-07-2016, 16:45
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,821
Kerosene/Paraffin stove
I have a Taylor (UK) stove (20+years) and I need new burners. Tried new units from manufacture. Two sets and both no good. Any help or advice re replacement or conversion would be greatly...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
28-04-2016, 15:49
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,285
Re: Steel boat maintenance?
i have lived onboard my steel yacht since 1998. She is still beautiful and in good condition. Rust is easily stopped by spraying with lanolin until time for painting. All electrics MUST be negative...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
02-04-2016, 17:06
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,788
Re: Perkins Diesel breaking engine mounts
I had the same problem with poly flex and after the third set I replaced them with hard wood solid mounts. This was 5 years ago and everything is perfect now. My boat is a steel H36 with steel engine...
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Forum: OpenCPN
18-08-2015, 21:58
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,107
Conversion
Hi All,
Does anyone know how to convert the OpenCPN GPX file to one suitable for the Furuno GP-1670F chart plotter. File transfer via SD card to the Furuno.
Thanks
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