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Forum: Marine Electronics 22-07-2022, 17:55
Replies: 14
Views: 3,020
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Nmea 2000 simulator software

I use-
Copyright 2021, Across Ocean Systems ltd.
email:nmea.simulator@acrossoceansystems.com

along with the Actisense NMEA reader with a little Arduino NMEA gateway based on an ESP32...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 09-04-2022, 22:49
Replies: 6
Views: 687
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: WTB Raymarine EV100 Wheel Autopilot Kit (T70152)

I have one in Australia. Consists of:
P70S - New in Box
EV100 - New Unused
ACU100 - Used
ST4000 MkII Wheelpilot - Used
Rudder indicator - New Unused
ST1 to STng Adaptor kit - Opened but...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 08-04-2022, 16:12
Replies: 35
Views: 3,983
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Maintenence Costs and charter.

When I had my boat chartered, if it was chartered one week a month I would lose money, if it was two weeks basically break even, three weeks in profit, four weeks is where the cream is.
...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-02-2022, 15:10
Replies: 21
Views: 6,970
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Saildrive shaft seal replacement -- "pro" only?

Easy job for anyone a bit handy. Having said that, the biggest problem is removing, dissembling, assembling, and reinstalling propellers depending on what you have.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 10-01-2022, 14:55
Replies: 72
Views: 10,408
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Why can’t I parallel an empty lifepo4 with the full lifepo4 house bank

You might like to have a look at the following website. https://www.zwerfcat.nl/en/open-hybrid-bms.html
Scrubby
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-12-2021, 15:11
Replies: 67
Views: 12,107
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Where do you buy Stugeron?

We've used Stugeron for years bought online from UK. However have found that the locally available product Travacalm is just as good. Maybe my wife has become acclimatised? As far as I can see the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-11-2021, 01:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,448
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Why won't my Raymarine MFD connect to my marina internet!

There is a known issues with the WiFi format for the Raymarine plotters. You can google it but the technical detail is beyond me. Mine will connect sometimes and not others. Best result to copy...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-10-2021, 00:08
Replies: 28
Views: 6,875
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Reverse engineering the Mastervolt Master Adjust / Mass Combi communication proto

Thankyou for posting this. I spent a fair bit of time trying to access my Mastervolt unit without success. I will give this a go. Genius.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-08-2021, 14:24
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Broken delivery valve springs

The blockage was due to some old gasket material/silicon type stuff that would have been there forever. I have a CAV filter before the Yanmar filter and have never seen free water go through the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-08-2021, 13:31
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Broken delivery valve springs

Have replaced 3 injectors and the delivery springs and the engine runs like a top. Would like to understand the mechanics of the failure to possibly prevent it happening again and for my own...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-08-2021, 17:22
Replies: 8
Views: 1,788
Posted By jacktheflyer
Broken delivery valve springs

I have 2 x Yanmar 3YM30's in my fusion40 Sailing cat. stbd engine had a serious issue with fuel starvation which was finally resolved when debris in the tank was discovered. Since then the engine...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-05-2021, 15:46
Replies: 67
Views: 13,141
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Heat shrink connectors & crimpers

There is no doubt the ratchet crimpers are the way to go. However I have found the ones with shorter handles take a lot of effort to get the crimp sometimes needing two hands.

Also beware of...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-04-2021, 02:07
Replies: 1
Views: 772
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: SNATCH BLOCKS, OAR LOCKS,DORADE+MISC SAIL GEAR

I'd be pleased to have the snatch blocks if you'd send them to Australia. rgds jOhn
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-03-2021, 23:12
Replies: 30
Views: 11,152
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Yanmar VDO Hour Meter Display Repair

This is where I got mine https://en.sacer.com.cn/ If you were in Australia I do have a couple spare.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-02-2021, 16:44
Replies: 11
Views: 3,785
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Editable Wiring Diagram to share?

The attached is done in Excel similar to the Visio version. Not as good but pretty easy to do.
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2021, 15:41
Replies: 33
Views: 5,563
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Adding second set of side navigation lights

I helped a friend sail his new purchase to his home port. This has been the only sailing catamaran I've seen with side lights which were just forward of the shrouds on the topsides. I found the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-02-2021, 15:44
Replies: 96
Views: 22,311
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Standing Rigging Replacement - How Frequently?

My current experience in Australia. I have a boat that is 12yrs old and when reinsuring the company asked to have an inspection report for the rigging before they would insure. When I asked the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-02-2021, 13:52
Replies: 45
Views: 4,456
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Feedback on a software idea

Great idea. However it has been discussed a few times before. Every one I have tried is too complex or too expensive. I have a background in Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-01-2021, 15:43
Replies: 51
Views: 13,248
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: New Milwaukee Drill works for large mainsail

I understand you can buy the Milwaukee right hand attachment separately. I have found the V28 batteries do not cut the mustard. The M28 batteries are AU$300 and hard to get in Australia. My 28v...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-01-2021, 17:29
Replies: 12
Views: 10,026
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: MMSI Setup on Raymarine ASI700

Sounds pretty right. I did mine when I bought it in Australia and it was a breeze. I understood that once programmed in it can only be changed by a dealer as you said but only once.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 28-12-2020, 15:37
Replies: 30
Views: 11,694
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Wrapping your boat bottom with vinyl.

Have come across this on glider wings where efficiency is paramount. Not an expert but there is a lot of science in the boundary layer between the structure and fluid. I suppose the ultimate...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-12-2020, 14:47
Replies: 41
Views: 5,906
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Really, why not automotive quality glass?

I have laminated glass on my Fusion40. Most panels have delaminated around the edges after 10yrs due I'm told to an incompatible adhesive sealant. To replace them now will coast about AU$8000 for a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-12-2020, 15:50
Replies: 54
Views: 15,640
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Options for adding gauges to Yanmar 3GM30F

I'd be very interested in this. Have you posted your project anywhere?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-12-2020, 15:44
Replies: 43
Views: 6,379
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Boat Inspection / Purchasing Questions

Bought my boat 2013 and was a complete novice. Used the brokers surveyor. I wasn't present for the survey. in retrospect the surveyor could not have done a very good job largely because of the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-12-2020, 15:56
Replies: 12
Views: 3,646
Posted By jacktheflyer
Re: Raymarine eS97 Hybrid Touch MFD

I bought a second hand e7d which was difficult to calibrate and erratic in operation. I noticed a buildup of salt and grit under the edges of the bezel and so dismantled the unit and cleaned this...
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