Forum: Marine Electronics
30-04-2021, 20:13
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Replies: 67
Views: 13,035
Re: Heat shrink connectors & crimpers
Just a heads up for Australians. Rhino Tools in Australia sell crimper sets apparently identical to Wirefy. It appears they are the same tool, made in Taiwan, sold under different names. Rhino Tools...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
15-03-2021, 15:48
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,800
Re: Computer Geek Question
[QUOTE=Dockhead;3364582]The internal clock has failed in my ship's computer, a Beelink minicomputer.
I'm running Win 10. I can't just change the computer because I have a bunch of OSenc charts...
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Forum: OpenCPN
24-02-2021, 22:22
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Replies: 8
Views: 10,103
Re: Australian Vector Charts for OpenCPN
Navionics cover the lake, although depth may be a bit off. I have not used SASPlanet for a while, but it used to have Navionics as a source, and you might be able to use that to construct charts for...
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Forum: Our Community
17-01-2021, 18:10
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,577
Re: Double end porta bote
some dimensions:
Seats all 12mm thick, 238mm wide
1. Lengths below
2. 930mm, 1060mm
3. 1190mm, 1245mm
4. 1250, 1250mm
Uprights all 305mm
There are 3 seats, tapered so length front is...
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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun
02-01-2021, 20:04
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Replies: 62
Views: 8,879
Re: Do I really need these fishing rods?
Matt,
A few comments on what I use, which might be useful to your considerations.
For trolling under sail I use a 12" Alvey winch attached to a strong point on the stern rail. The winch/reel...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
22-12-2020, 17:32
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,269
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Forum: OpenCPN
22-11-2020, 17:37
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Replies: 134
Views: 17,937
Re: Missing SGLock Dongle Support Library?
Thanks for the explanation. When I installed opencpn-sglock-amd64, I also installed libusb-0.1-4 as a dependency, thereby solving my problem.
On re-reading, there is a note tucked away in the...
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Forum: OpenCPN
16-11-2020, 18:28
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Replies: 134
Views: 17,937
Re: Missing SGLock Dongle Support Library?
My post was about a possible missing package in the PPA. With regard to Flatpak, some extracts from the OpenCPN manual:
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The opencpn flatpak build is targeting Linux users on non-debian distros...
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Forum: OpenCPN
15-11-2020, 19:41
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Replies: 134
Views: 17,937
Missing SGLock Dongle Support Library?
I am doing a clean build of systems from scratch on a new (to me) computer. It is a dual boot Win 10/ Linux Mint 20 machine.
Linux Mint 20 was installed from scratch; OpenCPN installed from the...
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Forum: Navigation
16-08-2020, 20:21
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Replies: 11
Views: 876
Re: Unsurveyed rock up from Bowen NQ Australia
My charts Aus OESENC 2019 and CM93 2025 both have a submerged wreck at
20d 00.1' S 148d 16.56' E
Wentworth Rocks are a fair bit south of there.
Personally, I have always been much farther off...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
13-08-2020, 17:55
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,978
Re: Expanding wet exhaust hose?
I don't think 2" wire reinforced will ever go on 2 1/8".
An automotive exhaust place should be able to make up a stainless adapter pipe for you, 2 1/8" ID one end, 2" OD the other end.
Lee
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
22-03-2020, 20:17
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Replies: 50
Views: 5,761
Re: Timber or steel for engine mounts
Matt,
It is hard to tell from the photo, but it appears that your new engine is situated low in the bilge. Low is good, of course, however it can have implications for the exhaust.
Trying to...
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Forum: Navigation
30-09-2019, 21:55
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Replies: 40
Views: 4,220
Re: Chronometers and watches
I use a Casio G-Shock Mudman. As the name suggests, a ruggedized watch. I have the solar charged version $160aud, battery version about $80aud, those prices from some years back. My watch is 7 years...
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Forum: OpenCPN
04-07-2019, 18:31
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Re: opencpn-tcdata is not installable
I have the exact same problem, same diagnostics. In my case I am installing opencpn on a RockPro 64 SBC, running Armbian operating system. So I am watching this thread with great interest.
After...
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Forum: OpenCPN
14-06-2019, 18:21
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Replies: 123
Views: 15,730
Re: USB key dongle for oeSENC
Just a bit of positive feedback to the developers of the dongle.
I received my dongle two days ago. Used my second assigned licence for Aus oesenc, with the dongle, successfully installed chart...
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Forum: OpenCPN
22-11-2018, 20:54
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,578
Re: USB GPS BS-708
Terry,
Interesting that it installed on w8 with generic drivers.
I have one, installed on w10. I had to install U-Blox drivers, first a sensor driver, then a VCP driver. Took a while to work it...
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Forum: OpenCPN
07-11-2018, 22:26
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Re: GLONASS USB GPS?
No experience with that particular item. Have bought others that are similar. If it is a genuine U-Blox chip, as stated, you should be right.
Drivers are a problem for w7/8/10. Go to ublox for...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
13-09-2018, 16:24
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,582
Re: Swanson 27
She looks very much like a Swanson 28, however the photos suggest an early one-off.
The interior shots show timber construction, the exterior glass - the hull is sheathed timber, maybe? Deck is...
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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
10-07-2018, 16:58
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,994
Re: Electronic Cookbook
Last April MS advised there would be no further development of OneNote 2016, but that the current version would be supported until 2025. So OneNote 2016 is not going to disappear anytime soon.
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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
09-07-2018, 17:54
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,994
Re: Electronic Cookbook
I use OneNote 2016 available free from MS. With it you organise notes and recipes into sections and pages, titled as you wish. Content can be typescript, photographs, PDF files, web clippings, just...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
10-05-2018, 00:42
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,836
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
10-05-2018, 00:32
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,836
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Forum: OpenCPN
17-04-2017, 23:41
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,220
Re: Garmin GLO gps
The download program is here GpsGate - GpsGate Client for Windows - GpsGate Client (https://gpsgate.com/download/gpsgate_client)
I downloaded and installed it fine on a win 10 machine. I have to...
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Forum: OpenCPN
17-04-2017, 16:15
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,220
Re: Garmin GLO gps
I am not familiar with your tablet, but for a windows laptop you need third party software such as GPS Gate, available free (google). GPS Gate reads the Bluetooth gps stream and outputs it to a...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
17-04-2017, 01:37
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Replies: 29
Views: 14,768
Re: Saloon tables that double as births?
Sorry, I could not resist. Glad you have taken it in good spirit.
With regard to your question, the table in my Swanson 42 is very firmly fixed to the compression post. There are enough berths on...
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