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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Iridium GO stopped working on passage

Well it just started working again today???? I guess I’ll have a spare battery when it arrives. Who knew doing nothing could fix it and nothing did.

Forum: Our Community

22-03-2023, 05:30

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What happens to all the wannabees?

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: What happens to all the wannabees?

I’m a wannabe now sailing our own 42’ sail boat from Racine Wisconsin to California writing this from 11°17.968'N 77°38.677'W about 190 NM from Panama. Living the dream. Thanks for helping me on...

Forum: Marine Electronics

21-03-2023, 07:36

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Iridium GO stopped working on passage

Ordered a new battery, shipping to Shelter Bay Marina Panama

Forum: Marine Electronics

20-03-2023, 03:43

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Iridium GO stopped working on passage

Nice, thanks

Forum: Marine Electronics

20-03-2023, 03:28

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Iridium GO stopped working on passage

I was able to manually update my location using Offshore. Went to GPS Tracking>Show Legend and Blog>click on the location + symbol next to add a
Post> copied GPS coordinates from Navionics (could...

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-03-2023, 18:31

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Iridium GO stopped working on passage

Didn’t work, but thanks

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-03-2023, 18:31

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Iridium GO stopped working on passage

I can send a blog post to my tracking page but I can’t send a location signal.

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-03-2023, 18:17

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Iridium GO stopped working on passage

You can also just use the PredictWind offshore app the regular app to update your track.

This would be great since I have both apps and a STARLINK internet connection but for the life of me I...

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-03-2023, 16:00

Replies: 18

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Posted By Ddunmire

Iridium GO stopped working on passage

Tried antenna up and down, start button, alternative cables, pulled and reinstalled battery. Nothing, won’t show any sign of life. I have STARLINK working. Is there a decent tracking app I can use...

14-03-2023, 14:13

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Lost Prop on Passage

This seems like a very high failure rate for something that most boaters depend on for docking safely. I wonder if there’s a boater advocacy group that represents issues like this to OEM.

14-03-2023, 04:55

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Lost Prop on Passage

Makes sense

13-03-2023, 19:24

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Lost Prop on Passage

What you’re saying makes a lot of sense. We’ve purchased the lock washer an we’ll make sure to use it.

13-03-2023, 15:01

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Lost Prop on Passage

All I can find in Puerto Rico is loctite 243, so I’ll try that. Will apply it topside [emoji3]

13-03-2023, 11:47

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Lost Prop on Passage

As a matter of fact, yes. My wife set the 3hr watch record on the boat which she insists must stand.

13-03-2023, 11:45

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Posted By Ddunmire

Re: Lost Prop on Passage

Yes, installing underwater. Thanks for this recommendation

13-03-2023, 10:41

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