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Forum: Marine Electronics 27-02-2018, 09:34
Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Posted By Bumberg
Re: 220v to 110v

I’m guessing the fridge is 220v.

So the appliance just won’t run? It’s not going to fry anything or break the appliances?

Thanks for the response!
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-02-2018, 07:00
Replies: 14
Views: 1,670
Posted By Bumberg
220v to 110v

I know there’s a lot of posts on this topic but couldn’t find one answering my specific question.

We have a 220v European boat and cruising in the Caribbean. Is it dangerous to replace the male...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-10-2017, 10:30
Replies: 17
Views: 5,347
Posted By Bumberg
Benefits of whisker pole?

Planning on crossing the Atlantic this fall on a 39' catamaran. Debating whether we should install a whisker pole to keep the jib sail or cruising chute poled out when going downwind.

How...
Forum: Crew Archives 10-03-2014, 18:16
Replies: 6
Views: 2,814
Posted By Bumberg
Looking for crew for circumnavigation

Hi there - I'm a 28 year old planning on doing a circumnavigation starting Jan 2015 from California. I have a 46' Beneteau and would like to have 3 or 4 people do the trip. We would split all...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-03-2014, 12:17
Replies: 10
Views: 3,061
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Best boat yard on west coast of North America?

Really appreciate the input! I guess I should mention that I'm in San Francisco and only looking to go South. Any one have experience with the boat yards in Baja? San Diego vs San...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-02-2014, 18:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,061
Posted By Bumberg
Best boat yard on west coast of North America?

Hi there - I have a 1996 461 Beneteau and I would like to do a lot of work on it to make it bluewater cruise worthy (solar panels, watermaker, genset, electrical equipment, autopilot, etc). It's...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-12-2013, 10:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,073
Posted By Bumberg
Looking for a mentor to help with boat

Hi there - I'm looking to sail around the world in September to raise money for orphanages. I currently have a 1996 46' Beneteau that is in decent shape but needs some work to get it ready for open...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-12-2013, 13:12
Replies: 12
Views: 4,010
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Norcold Refrigeration Replacement?

Sorry for the delayed response. Unfortunately I got rid of both. Good luck finding one, and getting that cold beer.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-11-2013, 18:00
Replies: 12
Views: 4,010
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Norcold Refrigeration Replacement?

so the scqt 4407 is no longer produced. I believe the replacement unit is now 4408. I bought the norcold unit and installed it and it's working fine. I could be wrong but when doing research,...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 20-11-2013, 16:34
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By Bumberg
Consulting firm to help start charter business?

Hi there - I'm looking to start a charter business with a Catamaran that operates in the Med during the winter and the Caribbean in the winter. I know there are a ton of regulations, laws, rules,...
Forum: Navigation 08-10-2013, 16:20
Replies: 4
Views: 4,842
Posted By Bumberg
Cell phone reception off coast of California?

I'm looking to sail from San Francisco to San Diego in a couple weeks and was wondering how the cell phone reception is off the cost? If there is reception, how far off the coast were you?
...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 08-10-2013, 12:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,789
Posted By Bumberg
Getting rid of bugs?

Hi there - I've noticed that I have some tiny bugs in my refrigerator (the refrigerator doesn't work) on my sailboat. Luckily they are completely contained in the refrigerator. What's the best...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-07-2013, 16:20
Replies: 12
Views: 4,010
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Norcold refrigeration replacement?

Thanks SkipMac.

Do you know if there are any issues with mixing a cold plate/evaporator unit from one manufacturer with a compressor from another? I'm thinking about replacing the Norcold...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 22-07-2013, 14:07
Replies: 12
Views: 4,010
Posted By Bumberg
Norcold Refrigeration Replacement?

Hi there - I have a Norcold conversion kit (model #scqt-4407) and it turns on but no longer cools. From all the research I've done, it seems like it will probably be best for me to just replace the...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 22-04-2013, 11:35
Replies: 17
Views: 15,014
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Sailing around the Farallon Islands from San Francisco

9 people in total. 3 threw up, 2 of them were fine afterwards. Waves about 6 to 8ft and wind gusting to 20 maybe 25kts. Everyone was happy with the trip and we saw 1 blue whale. That pictures...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 22-04-2013, 08:41
Replies: 17
Views: 15,014
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Sailing around the Farallon Islands from San Francisco

Thanks everyone! Great trip on Saturday. Bumpy but not too bad.
Forum: Navigation 19-04-2013, 08:19
Replies: 1
Views: 934
Posted By Bumberg
San Francisco sailors - Sailing to the Farallons tomorrow

Looking to sail around the Farallons tomorrow on a 46' Beneteau. The forecast seems like it's going to be pretty bumpy but has anyone been out there with a similar forecast (Saturday: NW wind 16 to...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 19-04-2013, 07:35
Replies: 17
Views: 15,014
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Sailing around the Farallon Islands from San Francisco

So here's the forecast for tomorrow. Definitely gonna be a little bumpy but has anyone been out to the farallons with a similar forecast?


Saturday: NW wind 16 to 20 kt. Sunny. Mixed...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 16-04-2013, 12:59
Replies: 17
Views: 15,014
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Sailing around the Farallon Islands from San Francisco

And thanks for all the replies. I'll most likely head out around 7am at slack tide and get back in the evening.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 16-04-2013, 12:37
Replies: 17
Views: 15,014
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Sailing around the Farallon Islands from San Francisco

Mine.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 16-04-2013, 10:57
Replies: 17
Views: 15,014
Posted By Bumberg
Sailing around the Farallon Islands from San Francisco

Hi there - I'll be sailing around the Farallon Islands with some friends this Saturday in a Beneteau 46 (50hp Yanmar) and was wondering how long the trip usually takes? We'll be leaving from...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-01-2013, 09:49
Replies: 0
Views: 763
Posted By Bumberg
Having a sailboat in the channel for the Maverick's Invitational this Sunday

Hi there - I have a 46' Beneteau in San Francisco and I'm thinking about sailing (motoring since it doesn't look like there will be any wind) to Mavericks to watch the contest this Sunday. Does...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-10-2012, 15:58
Replies: 0
Views: 956
Posted By Bumberg
Autohelm ST7000

Hi there,

I have an autohelm st7000 and out of the blue it stopped working. When I press the AUTO button I can hear the motor clicking but the steering wheel never engages and I can still turn...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-10-2012, 13:09
Replies: 17
Views: 6,930
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Inverter doesn't work when engine is running

My apologies, it's Monday and my brain is still warming up. It only works when I'm connected to shore power. As soon as you disconnect shore power, whether the engine is running or not, the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-10-2012, 12:39
Replies: 17
Views: 6,930
Posted By Bumberg
Re: Inverter doesn't work when engine is running

It's a Xantex but not sure the specific model. And yes you are exactly right.
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