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Forum: Marine Electronics 11-07-2021, 13:17
Replies: 19
Views: 6,448
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: New ICOM M802 SSB won't transmit - urgent advice needed

Glad the Technician was able to get your radio working. But (and I am a HAM), I am disappointed that he re-locked your radio so that you cannot tune the Ham bands. As a non-HAM, you ARE allowed to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-07-2021, 09:23
Replies: 36
Views: 5,090
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: ICOM M802 Transmit Problem

This may be a repeat post…if so, apologies. When you depress the “Tune” button on the radio, does it Tune? If no, that means that there is a mismatched impedence between the radio and the antenna. ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-05-2021, 11:13
Replies: 26
Views: 2,786
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Dyneema and LFR inside boom....

Given that you have sheaves at both the end of the boom and at the gooseneck, I’m wondering why you wouldn’t run your reefing lines fully through the boom, over the gooseneck sheaves and lead them...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-03-2021, 09:58
Replies: 27
Views: 7,923
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Working life of a Spectra Watermaker

The items which may fail - meaning not function as specified - are: 1) Shurflo Feed pump(s); 2) Shurflo pumphead(s); 3) membrane(s); 4) internal Clark Pump internal O-rings and seals. Google Spectra...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 25-02-2021, 08:44
Replies: 84
Views: 10,832
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Guitar players and musicians on board?

I play fiddle and mandolin. I have and have had both acoustic fiddles and mandolins aboard since I started cruising full time in the eastern pacific and caribbean in 2011. None of my instruments...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 15-01-2021, 13:45
Replies: 36
Views: 9,617
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Third Party Liability Insurance for older sailboats?

My vessel is 50 years of age. I have 3rd party liability coverage from Oversea Insurance. They are lovated in Shelter Island, San Diego, CA. Phone number is 619-222-1111. And I am sailing in Central...
Forum: Our Community 08-06-2020, 09:18
Replies: 30
Views: 7,829
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Well-known Rigger and Author Brion Toss has Died

Like many of you, I met Brion on several occasions in the shop, own several of his rigging harnesses and rigging tools which have taken me aloft and with which I have made repairs on numerous tasks...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 31-05-2020, 14:16
Replies: 47
Views: 12,472
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Liability only insurance no survey required

I recommend you call Oversea Insurance Agency Inc., 1724 Scott Ave, San Diego, Ca. 619-222-1111. Www.overseainsurance.com. They cover my 1971 Irwin 45 sloop, for Liability only, without survey. I am...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-04-2020, 09:42
Replies: 22
Views: 8,390
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Sealant for heat exchanger

Based on first hand experience with same issue on Yanmar 4Jh4AE engine, two potential solutions for you. IF you thought you wanted to make a proper repair, you could remove the round plate, carefully...
Forum: Our Community 09-03-2020, 19:58
Replies: 149
Views: 14,811
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Defintion of a crusier

So...you can easily do an hour of stand up comedy in a gathering of cruisers. I’ll Throw a rum-infused response ala an off-the-cuff response acronym (might not be the right word):...
Forum: Our Community 09-03-2020, 17:27
Replies: 149
Views: 14,811
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Defintion of a crusier

BRILLIANT!!! Best creative set of analysis and consequential thoughts, including the charts (you must be a Boeing or Microsoft guy) I’ve seen in ages! And I DID NOT miss your point. But now lets talk...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 14-05-2019, 14:41
Replies: 49
Views: 27,027
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Florida to Belize - REALITY CHECK.....

Hi,
My wife and are long time live aboard cruisers, including sailing the western Caribbean region for three years. We have numbers of sailing friends with big families who have circumnavigated the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-01-2019, 09:54
Replies: 13
Views: 2,213
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Spectra watermaker knock/ pulsation

This is normal operation. Feed water pressure will pulse from about 70psi to between 80-90 psi. The knock you hear is the normal shuttling of the pump internal components. To understand how the Clark...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-11-2018, 07:54
Replies: 23
Views: 5,828
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: do I really need 13.8 volts for Icom M802 SSB radio ?

RE: Operating the M802 SSB radio. Totally agree re Operating Manual. It’s all there, but only becomes obvious AFTER mastering the various functions.
The good news is that a very competent radio chap...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-11-2018, 11:13
Replies: 23
Views: 5,828
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: do I really need 13.8 volts for Icom M802 SSB radio ?

I’ve had an ICOM M802 w/pactor modem on my boat since 2008, and know I’ve never supplied 13.8V to the radio, which works perfectly. I’d be certain that you do not undersize the positive and negative...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-11-2018, 10:12
Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Fabricating a new Spade Rudder

Check out a company by the name of Ruddercraft in (of all places), Boise, Idaho. They made a new centerboard (8’ long, 20.5” chord, NACA airfoil crossection) for my Irwin sloop. I’ve been to their...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 17-07-2018, 09:36
Replies: 79
Views: 20,604
Posted By NirvanaBob
Exclamation Re: Stupid move in the dinghy

So, here’s one I watched occur. A couple and their large french poodle come ashore (beach landing) in moderate surf. No problem. Now its time to return to their vessel which anchored relatively far...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 23-05-2018, 11:21
Replies: 88
Views: 61,540
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: How do I mark anchor chain?

I use and for ten+ years used 1/4 inch polypropelene line cut in 2-1/2 foot lengths which are woven through the chain links at whatever chain depth you wish. It does not interfere with gypsys, stays...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 21-01-2018, 08:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,144
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Providencia and San Andres Advice and Info Sought

We were at both San Andres and Providencia last Spring and thoroughly enjoyed both. The entry cost was $37.00USD/person. You must import your vessel within 15 days of arrival-this may have been...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 18-01-2018, 16:19
Replies: 37
Views: 4,265
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Western Caribbean Water Quality, Visability

Apologies for earlier post. Was brain dead and didn't read closely enough re WESTERN CARIBBEAN region vs Western Panama. The snorkeling/scuba diving in Colombia's San Andres and Providencia Islands...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 18-01-2018, 12:00
Replies: 37
Views: 4,265
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Western Caribbean Water Quality, Visability

I think you are in the Pacific side of Central America. If so, generally, visibility worsens as you proceed southerly towards Panama City. That said, there ARE great diving spots in Costa Rica and...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 13-11-2017, 11:13
Replies: 91
Views: 21,066
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Choose musical instrument for cruising

My wife and I are full time, long term blue water cruisers. We have a mandolin, acoustic violin, electric violin, battery (and dc powerable) small amp, a full set of inexpensive harmonicas and a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-10-2017, 08:59
Replies: 68
Views: 22,420
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: What's your system for marking anchor chain depths?

Purchase 1-1/2 foot lengths of yellow polypropelene line. Weave each length into the links at 25’ intervals. Two if you like at 50’, three at 100’. Been using this system for a decade with a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-08-2017, 12:14
Replies: 17
Views: 11,567
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Raymarine ST60 Wind stopped working!!

Ours did the same and when i looked up to the instrument atop the mast, the portion of the vane that points into the wind was gone. The anemometer cups still spun, thus giving wind speed. You can...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-08-2017, 12:08
Replies: 9
Views: 2,766
Posted By NirvanaBob
Re: Spectra Ventura 150 Clarke Pump Leak Query

You first need to determine which Clark pump you have (-7, -10 or -15). It is stamped into the center block of the pump. Then go to any Spectra reseller and purchase the correct O-ring kit. With the...
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