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Forum: Powered Boats 11-04-2024, 11:21
Replies: 1
Views: 347
Posted By sy_gilana
Advice heading North for Summer.

Hello. I am looking for information on preferred stops and route for a trip from Fort Lauderdale up to Montauk.

Would prefer an outside route except for where inside is better.


Vessel is a...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-09-2023, 07:41
Replies: 59
Views: 5,155
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Why won't a Spade Bite

In my opinion, Problems are more often the anchoror than the anchor.

Silver medal goes to the type of bottom.

Last year, 27 boats in anchorage, squall came through, 6 boats dragged. All of them...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-09-2023, 07:14
Replies: 24
Views: 2,723
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Chemical cleaning product for grime in the bilge?

I would use Sodium Hydroxide. (Caustic Soda)

You will need to exercise extreme caution,
Observe all safety precautions,
Have neutralizer handy (2 gals of white vinegar)

Rubber gloves, Eye...
Forum: OpenCPN 22-09-2023, 20:15
Replies: 21
Views: 1,753
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Who is using OpenCPN 5.6? WINXP?

I would really like to know your motivation for using XP?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-07-2023, 10:42
Replies: 71
Views: 9,302
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: A YouTube Channel dissed my boat !

Nope, not interested. Diving under the boat to clean prop. Went kitesurfing. Rebuilding wind generator. Helping other cruisers with windlass problems. Stainless welding for another cruiser. We...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-07-2023, 10:18
Replies: 2
Views: 359
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Common Marine ALTERNATOR CIRCUITS

Thanks Gord. Always good stuff!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-07-2023, 10:13
Replies: 71
Views: 9,302
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: A YouTube Channel dissed my boat !

Simple solution. Stop watching those stupid youtubers.


I have never watched one video, no need, no interest, the world is outside.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-07-2023, 11:27
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Oooold Air - Something wind turbine.

Could be a 303, Here is a photo of the PCB and the diode that leaked the magic smoke.
Looking for identification and information or manual.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-07-2023, 16:45
Replies: 1
Views: 326
Posted By sy_gilana
Oooold Air - Something wind turbine.

Hi.
I have a 1999 model 24v Air-Something wind generator/turbine.
I am looking for a manual.
Currently doing it's 3rd overhaul, and new bearings etc, but the diode on the non populated side of...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-07-2022, 16:35
Replies: 165
Views: 19,146
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Mac vs PC in marine environment

Running a 2012 Dell Latitude E5410 with Linux Mint Mate.
Power from the 24v batteries through an automotive charging adapter. No battery installed in Laptop. That's 10 years. Plenty fast enough for...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-07-2022, 16:30
Replies: 12
Views: 1,804
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Need Generator recommendation

Before you junk it, check the exhaust elbow for reduced size. Can solve a lot of problems.
Forum: OpenCPN 06-07-2022, 08:25
Replies: 14
Views: 4,540
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: RTZ route plugin

Hi All.


I am not a programmer, but I have tinkered a lot with translation of formats to other ECDIS such as TRANSAS (.RT or .RT3) files.

I am particularly interested in the translation of...
Forum: OpenCPN 05-07-2022, 11:55
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: PPA Key problem cant update via Synaptic

Ok I did some searching and found this and it worked.



sudo apt install ca-certificates




So, After doing that, Synaptic gave problems, so removed the two PPAs from Synaptic, then do...
Forum: OpenCPN 05-07-2022, 09:13
Replies: 1
Views: 327
Posted By sy_gilana
PPA Key problem cant update via Synaptic

Hi, THis happened to me about 2 months ago, now I have the same problem on another Linux Mint system and cant remember how I fixed mine.

Trying to update to 5.6.2 from 5.0.0

other machine:~$...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2022, 09:43
Replies: 25
Views: 9,526
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Outboard carburetor - question on Pilot Jets

An update to this for your benefit. Never use a wire or tapering needle to clean jets. For instance, the idle jet #48 on a Yamaha 9.9/13.5/15 2 strokes will change size by reaming out with a wire....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-04-2022, 13:40
Replies: 90
Views: 7,394
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: What are these portlight closures called?

They were called Bow Nuts in my day.


https://www.toplicht.de/en/hull-deck/portlights-hatches/hatch-lifters-fasteners/?p=1
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-04-2022, 13:29
Replies: 55
Views: 5,603
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: What do you 220v people do in 110 land?

We are a 220v 50Hz boat and we live in 60Hz land....
We have done nothing special. We always find 240 volts on the dock. 120<>120 and connect it right in. Everything works just fine. Drills and such...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 01-01-2022, 18:41
Replies: 107
Views: 10,739
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Sell the Wife: Off Grid/Beautiful Nature in a 7-day Starter Charter?

Two Camels? I would have thought you would trade a whole pack for her.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-01-2022, 15:09
Replies: 14
Views: 2,881
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Halyard restrainers to prevent wrap

A Strop or pennant at the head of the sail so that the top swivel is closer to the top of the foil. It sounds like your top swivel is too low.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-12-2021, 17:33
Replies: 14
Views: 1,166
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Old Port Lights

Take a look at Toplicht.com
Forum: Navigation 08-12-2021, 16:55
Replies: 64
Views: 8,420
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Charting and navigation?

Ignore the naysayers. Make up your own mind. Try them all, but don't skip OpenCPN. Its easy as pie, reliable, intuitive and the closest thing to a full blown ECDIS on commercial ships (like Transas...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-11-2021, 09:18
Replies: 25
Views: 9,526
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Outboard carburetor - question on Pilot Jets

Hi.


Some comments above are misleading.

The pilot jet is effectively disabled at anything above idle. This is achieved by a change in differential pressure across the jet compared to the...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 28-11-2021, 08:51
Replies: 220
Views: 15,794
Posted By sy_gilana
Thumbs down Re: New study of jabbed in the journal "Circulation"

Children playing with grenades.
Illiterate playing with words.
I come here to learn about boat stuff.

Please take this thread to another place.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 17-11-2021, 08:08
Replies: 3
Views: 525
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Bronze Bore Reducers

Keep looking for the correct prop. That is a work-around, and not the best option.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-11-2021, 17:52
Replies: 21
Views: 7,027
Posted By sy_gilana
Re: Haulout-Ferroalquimar Cartagena Colombia

It's the Sigma agents, PPG. Jairo.Jaramillo@ppg.com


If you are in Ferroalquimar, speak to them, let them buy it on your behalf, better discount, and no tax.
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