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Forum: Challenges 10-08-2008, 08:41
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Posted By Pelagic
Ah but you did see something and knew right away...

Ah but you did see something and knew right away that it was a weather change..... anyway, a good challenge for any skipper to wake up and try to quickly figure out what's wrong
Forum: Challenges 10-08-2008, 08:21
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
That was the key bit of information you didn’t...

That was the key bit of information you didn’t share with us Wotname which is why I focussed on the navigational dangers.

I’ve experienced those southerly changes and the speed of change is...
Forum: Challenges 10-08-2008, 03:52
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
My only caveat to that idea MP is that when you...

My only caveat to that idea MP is that when you come on deck and something is amiss, you want ALL your senses including hearing to be given a chance to guide you. Starting an engine right away would...
Forum: Challenges 09-08-2008, 06:26
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Sounds like fishing net:)

Sounds like fishing net:)
Forum: Challenges 09-08-2008, 05:52
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Great question Wotname! (I loved the old pre-GPS...

Great question Wotname! (I loved the old pre-GPS days when you sailed out into the unknown.)

I remember 8 years ago going to a place called Osprey Reef somewhere out there, (great diving).

My...
Forum: Challenges 08-08-2008, 22:44
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
That might have put some off track

That might have put some off track
Forum: Challenges 08-08-2008, 21:04
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Yes! I think so. Guys Google “Gnomonic Charts”...

Yes! I think so.
Guys Google “Gnomonic Charts” to get on the right track…also read David’s question carefully… he doesn’t say anything about 080M (magnetic). Unless otherwise stated assume all...
Forum: Challenges 08-08-2008, 17:57
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Ok David I will leave yours for others, but I...

Ok David I will leave yours for others, but I think Kai Nui made an important point about remembering how to apply known current or estimated leeway to a navigation problem to get your “course to...
Forum: Challenges 08-08-2008, 11:01
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Right on the money Zach! Note compass...

Right on the money Zach!

Note compass bearing (at dock) then with small magnet draw north point of compass card about 15* to the right. Repeat doing same to the left.

If the card in each case...
Forum: Challenges 08-08-2008, 10:14
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
The solution I am looking for is a lot simpler...

The solution I am looking for is a lot simpler than that HS and one that a compass adjuster will usually do before anything else.
Forum: Challenges 08-08-2008, 02:37
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
The magnetic compass sits on your boat, generally...

The magnetic compass sits on your boat, generally ignored these days as GPS and different electronic compasses outshine in accuracy and convenience.

But in an emergency, with no power, it still...
Forum: Challenges 06-08-2008, 18:02
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Kai Nui if there is nothing mechanical wrong then...

Kai Nui if there is nothing mechanical wrong then something is still connected to the boat to cause it to veer off to one side.

Shore cable, water hose, TV connection etc… or if it is low tide...
Forum: Challenges 06-08-2008, 16:39
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Ok...who's next? Hellosailor??

Ok...who's next? Hellosailor??
Forum: Challenges 03-08-2008, 22:14
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Well done Hellosailor……Your solution is correct...

Well done Hellosailor……Your solution is correct but a bit rough for full kudos … however you do make up extra points for homespun solutions which work, so well done.

David M you were more on to...
Forum: Challenges 03-08-2008, 17:08
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Ok…….. Back at sea…..Closest land is 1500nm away....

Ok…….. Back at sea…..Closest land is 1500nm away.

You have had another one of those pesky fires (dam smokers!) and all your electronics have been wiped out.

All you have is your sextant, watch...
Forum: Challenges 03-08-2008, 13:01
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Wow! with this boat there could be a million...

Wow! with this boat there could be a million things that have gone wrong and your stbd gear check did not say if it still turns in astern (Only that your control moves)

Prayers aside, the first...
Forum: Challenges 02-08-2008, 20:35
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
I meant on the outside of the hull

I meant on the outside of the hull
Forum: Challenges 02-08-2008, 20:26
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
You said the thru hull was clear so I didn't...

You said the thru hull was clear so I didn't suggest a plastic bag partially blocking the intake
Forum: Challenges 02-08-2008, 18:59
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Simple and No tools....hmmmmm!! Have you...

Simple and No tools....hmmmmm!!

Have you checked the level of fresh water in the header tank?
Forum: Challenges 01-08-2008, 13:34
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Thanks David. I agree with others that anyone can...

Thanks David. I agree with others that anyone can toss a Challenge in after the previous one has been answered…so as to keep this flowing and to get diversity.

Also CaptainJeff I am afraid if...
Forum: Challenges 31-07-2008, 17:05
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
I have to add something here so it will post

I have to add something here so it will post
Forum: Challenges 31-07-2008, 07:45
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Sure beats the FOG! I would be immediately...

Sure beats the FOG!

I would be immediately concerned with hypothermia and suggest that we hove-to for 35…no make that 45 minutes for the four of us to crawl under a blanket to generate some heat....
Forum: Challenges 31-07-2008, 05:40
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Agreed Kevin, many good points which in a way...

Agreed Kevin, many good points which in a way does favour describing a humanistic scenario… to get our problem solving juices and immagination flowing.

I think when the Radar showed that you were...
Forum: Challenges 30-07-2008, 21:25
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Sorry Keven it actually does happen (albeit...

Sorry Keven it actually does happen (albeit rarely) and I have discussed this with Manufacturer’s service managers at Trade shows (back in 95) where they explained that the knob is a potentiometer...
Forum: Challenges 30-07-2008, 13:42
Replies: 167
Views: 18,486
Posted By Pelagic
Wow! A couple of you guys got a bit hot, just...

Wow! A couple of you guys got a bit hot, just remember this is only a game and it is supposed to be fun….. but challenging. :devil:

In the PNW…. commercial and pleasure boats ply the inside...
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