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Forum: Marine Electronics 12-01-2024, 06:50
Replies: 55
Views: 5,286
Posted By j-hood
Re: What do you use your SSB for?

Many good responses in here.

I will acknowledge the limitations of SSB technology, but I love mine and will never remove it. To be at sea and have the ability to have a real-time conversation...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 29-05-2023, 10:16
Replies: 88
Views: 9,716
Posted By j-hood
Re: Anchor chain marking and weaving line vs. paint

I have tried a number of methods over the years and am a huge fan of sewing colored webbing through the desired link of chain. Cheap, easy both to see and identify, available in primary colors. I'll...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-12-2022, 07:36
Replies: 83
Views: 9,018
Posted By j-hood
Re: Do you mark your anchor line

If that works for you, it's great, and I mean that! But for me, that's just way too much thinking, adding, too many marks, etc. In the dark it isn't always easy for me to get a perfect view of the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 05-12-2022, 06:48
Replies: 83
Views: 9,018
Posted By j-hood
Re: Do you mark your anchor line

I have tried many different methods over the years and am now FULLY in support of using colored webbing stitched through a chain link. Incredibly durable, pliable—so they don't break off like cable...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-06-2021, 13:40
Replies: 23
Views: 8,794
Posted By j-hood
Re: Cockpit drains thru bottom of hull?!

The scuppers in the cockpit of my 1967 Rawson 30 drain straight down. Dive the through hulls every now and again. Maintain the hoses as you would tires on an airplane — change them before they need...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 02-10-2020, 09:35
Replies: 153
Views: 27,590
Posted By j-hood
Re: Food preparation for long voyages without refridgeration

I live aboard a 1967 Rawson 30 that does not have refrigeration or an ice box.

Buy this book—it's inexpensive and it is brilliant:
...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 17-05-2017, 21:56
Replies: 15
Views: 3,126
Posted By j-hood
Re: Jamaica to South Florida, Late May

Wow. This is not at all similar to what I do not want to spend two weeks listening to.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 17-05-2017, 18:13
Replies: 15
Views: 3,126
Posted By j-hood
Re: Jamaica to South Florida, Late May

Fair enough; however, I hate no one, including evangelicals. I will grant you that the rather casual phrasing of my ad may lead you and others to conclude otherwise, and for that I offer a sincere...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 17-05-2017, 05:51
Replies: 15
Views: 3,126
Posted By j-hood
Re: Jamaica to South Florida, Late May

The plan is to take a direct route, with safe havens plotted along the way if bail outs are required. As of now it appears that I have the crew I need. I will re-post if they fall through. Thank you...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 13-05-2017, 15:31
Replies: 15
Views: 3,126
Posted By j-hood
Re: Jamaica to South Florida, Late May

Thank you so much. :)
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 13-05-2017, 15:20
Replies: 15
Views: 3,126
Posted By j-hood
Jamaica to South Florida, Late May

I am a singlehander preparing to return to the States aboard my 1967 Rawson 30 Ave del Mar. I am a single, 52 year old male in my fourth year of renovating and sailing my boat.

I sail safely and...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 13-05-2017, 15:01
Replies: 5
Crew Available: Looking to build miles
Views: 1,584
Posted By j-hood
Re: Looking to build miles

Sailing in a couple of weeks from Jamaica to South Florida via the Bahamas. PM me if you are interested in chatting.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 11-05-2017, 09:35
Replies: 4
Views: 1,539
Posted By j-hood
Re: Do you need a crew member? I am ready to help you!

I am a 30' cutter currently in Jamaica and planning to sail to Florida via the Windward Passage within the next month or so. Let me know if you have any interest.

John
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-06-2016, 09:22
Replies: 14
Views: 2,998
Posted By j-hood
Re: Seeking Hinged Brackets for Rigid Solar Panels

Lots and lots of good info there. Thank you all!!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-06-2016, 07:58
Replies: 14
Views: 2,998
Posted By j-hood
Seeking Hinged Brackets for Rigid Solar Panels

I am reworking my solar and would like to mount my panel onto my stern rail so that it can swing up for maximum exposure and swing down so it can be secured. I've looked around on the net but haven't...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-10-2015, 06:47
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

In everyone's defense, we are analyzing rather detailed issues in a format where tone and tenor are left mostly inferred. It doesn't make the process of the discussion any easier. I try my best to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-10-2015, 06:34
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

Thanks to everyone who replied!

The culprit ended up being a bad bullet connector on their factory-supplied wiring harness. Bastards. I was just breaking every last little component down into...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 19:31
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

This is exactly one of the troubleshooting measures the manufacturer had me perform on the first one, and I repeated it on this unit to no avail. There is that possibility that there is a bad batch...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 19:08
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

I'll check this tomorrow. Thanks for the input! :)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 19:06
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

I don't happen to think the light ever evaded me; I do accept that you seem to think it did, and that's fine.

There is not rush at all, and if I set sail south without the new meter the old gal...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 18:46
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

All excellent advice. The wiring is good, all is in the correct inputs in the back of the monitor. I got 13.08v on my meter at the batteries, from the in-line fuses, and from each of the two...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 18:40
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

Not insulting at all. I have checked and re-checked and am quite confident of the polarity. I am also confident that the unit is not "blown," and also confident that I have probably failed to do...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 18:35
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

We'll see where we end up. If Xantrex and I end up failing, I will look into the Victron. Thanks! :)
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 18:34
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Re: Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

Goodness.

(A) I am competent, which is why (B) I have a professional coming tomorrow to check my install, and (C) I have reached out to the manufacturer for technical assistance but (D) they are...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-10-2015, 08:18
Replies: 32
Views: 7,007
Posted By j-hood
Xantrex LinkLite Installation Fail

I just received and installed a new Xantrex LinkLite battery monitor after the first was deemed defective by someone on their 1-800 support line whose knowledge I deeply question. I know they run...
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