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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-08-2023, 06:15
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Zspar 480 boom, how to get sheave pin out

The boom vang kept the boom in place. Otherwise yes, I would have dropped it on the bimini. I only loosed the outhaul a few inches, enough to pull the 'cassette' out.
I have an inmast furler, so I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-08-2023, 05:55
Replies: 7
Views: 621
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Zspar 480 boom, how to get sheave pin out

I just replaced mine last weekend. If you loosen the topping lift, the 'cassette' of aluminum that holds the sheave slides out from the rest of the structure. After that, it's easy to remove the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-03-2023, 10:31
Replies: 27
Views: 2,401
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Jedi new breaker/control panels progress.

Outstanding panels Jedi!
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-01-2023, 10:15
Replies: 74
Views: 15,417
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Bottom Imaging for Sailboats

Hi there,
I must admit I dropped that project in favor of other more necessary ones. I stopped actively fishing while sailing (just trolling sometimes), and I only have the fishfinder in the dinghy....
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-01-2023, 06:40
Replies: 44
Views: 6,510
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Who is using an electric blanket?

Totally agree. I bought a heated matt pad for our forward cabin. We turned it on 20 min before going to bed, and this allowed us to turn the heat off overnight.
Got a couple of heated pads and...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-11-2022, 04:46
Replies: 51
Views: 4,737
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Tacking in light winds?

Nothing new to add to this conversation, but I always learn more visualizing the discussion. Here is a video of the 'gears of sailing upwind' to complement Catsketcher's great explanation.
...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 13-10-2022, 09:53
Replies: 50
Views: 8,149
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Growing lettuce and other vegetables aboard

This is great!
I've been playing with hydroponics at home, with the utopic idea of moving it into the boat. What I like the most is how clean the system is. I used a PVC gutter to do the NFT system,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-09-2022, 09:47
Replies: 42
Views: 4,498
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Seacock and through hull plastic/ steal / other

Here is an idea. Perhaps if you want people to follow your professional opinions, you should talk, or explain, with professional terminology. I have no doubt of your qualifications, and I wouldn't...
Forum: Americas 07-07-2022, 09:37
Replies: 1
Views: 937
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Nova Scotia to the Azores

Hi there,
I'm planning a similar trip next year (From Boston to Spain via the Azores). Sept/October is perhaps not a great time to be in that area since it is still hurricane season. I'm planning on...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 28-06-2022, 12:42
Replies: 13
Views: 1,843
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Checkin out of Spain, into France, Uk flag

You can reset your 18 months in Ceuta or Melilla.

Good luck,
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-05-2022, 00:03
Replies: 36
Views: 5,137
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Electrical DC main panel

I found this fuel selector valve made for cat bass boats. I like the aluminum housing. The valve itself is a plain selector valve, but it comes only in 1/4’’ fittings. I bought bigger valves (5/16”...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-05-2022, 23:48
Replies: 61
Views: 8,234
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Favorite Random Orbit Sander

I have a festool and it was the best investment I’ve made when it comes to tools. Great dust collection and light too.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-05-2022, 07:14
Replies: 36
Views: 5,137
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Electrical DC main panel

Great design Jedi!

Where are you planning on manufacturing the panel? Will it be metal or acrylic with engraving/backlight?

I designed a panel for my fuel management system using front panel...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-02-2022, 14:04
Replies: 66
Views: 8,291
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Live aboard boat / Dog

Yes, I guess if my wife had to do it she could arrange it that way, but for me, it was way easier to carry him.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-02-2022, 12:00
Replies: 66
Views: 8,291
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Live aboard boat / Dog

Hi,
Liveaboard here with a 70# Golden Retriever on a 47' monohull. It gets a little crowded. In 'normal' conditions it is doable, but dogs get sick (don't ask how I know) and things get tricky.
...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 04-02-2022, 09:56
Replies: 225
Views: 17,275
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends Feb 7, 2022

https://www.mantusmarine.com/product/105-lbs-m2-galvanized-steel-mantus-anchor/

Time to upgrade my current Manson Supreme to a 105 Storm Mantus M2.
Forum: Europe 31-01-2022, 04:33
Replies: 13
Views: 1,380
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Portuguese or Spanish sailing forums?

Hi there,

La taberna del puerto is a Spanish forum that has been running for many many years. Very similar to cruisersforum.

https://foro.latabernadelpuerto.com/index.php

Good luck!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-09-2021, 07:09
Replies: 3
Views: 816
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Liveaboards in Boston

Hi there,

We've been living aboard in Boston for 4 years, full time, and it's been a great experience. So great, that we are refitting the boat over the winter so that we can take it to warmer...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 25-02-2021, 13:42
Replies: 84
Views: 10,822
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Guitar players and musicians on board?

Hi!
That's a topic I like! In the winter, I shift to music and woodworking projects. We carry a Telecaster and an acoustic Art&luthier in the boat. But the beauty that's coming to the boat is this...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-01-2021, 09:15
Replies: 165
Views: 35,208
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: New Victron Multiplus install with Li Batteries

How is the upgrade going?
I installed my multiplus last weekend and it was more straight forward than I thought.
Looking at your diagram I see that when in shore power, your starter battery gets...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-01-2021, 17:03
Replies: 165
Views: 35,208
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: New Victron Multiplus install with Li Batteries

Yes, I've seen that table, but I think that for the AC-1 you can only supply 63A if the input current to the multiplus is 50A (so this would apply if you have a shore plug of 50A). In our case, since...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-01-2021, 16:21
Replies: 165
Views: 35,208
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: New Victron Multiplus install with Li Batteries

Perfect.
Since the shore power to the Inverter is 30amp in our case, and the power assist feature of the multiplus is up to 13amp, the AC1 out of the multiplus should be protected with ~43amp ELCI...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-01-2021, 11:35
Replies: 165
Views: 35,208
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: New Victron Multiplus install with Li Batteries

Scfoster,

Great posts and fantastic diagrams. I'm installing the same inverter/charger this weekend on my Beneteau 473, so your neat diagrams really helped. It was supposed to be only a 'getting...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-08-2020, 03:27
Replies: 10
Views: 1,729
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Simrad AP, Zeus3 instead of dedicated controller

I have the simrad autopilot ram, and I use the Zeus3 to control it. I still have a dedicated autopilot controller, but when I'm under the dodger or on the chart table, I drive the autopilot through...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-07-2020, 16:21
Replies: 74
Views: 15,417
Posted By Ivanvet
Re: Bottom Imaging for Sailboats

This is a little summary of the types of fish finder transducers and how they can be used to ‘read the bottom’.
The ‘traditional sonar’ uses a typical transducer that transmits a single frequency in...
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