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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-03-2024, 04:27
Replies: 18
Views: 1,646
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: How to reduce the diameter of a thru hull to install new skin fitting?

For cored hulls, creating an annulus of thickened epoxy is absolutely best practice for thru-hull fittings. There’s no reason not to do it for uncored holes as well.

Duct tape works well for...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 21-08-2023, 12:47
Replies: 65
Views: 6,347
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: BMS warming light and buzzer before disconnect

Totally agree. While any system can fail without notice, a BMS is an automated system that can shut down every electrical device on your boat—for a variety of reasons. Where an approaching shutdown...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-05-2023, 16:37
Replies: 8
Want To Buy: Sextant
Views: 874
Posted By Robertkwfl
Sextant

Looking for a high quality used sextant in excellent condition. Prefer one of the well-known manufacturers such as C. Plath, Tamaya, Cassens & Plath, etc.
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-03-2023, 10:29
Replies: 4
Views: 640
Posted By Robertkwfl
Icom M803 SSB headphones

What's the best way to connect headphones to an M803?

One way seems to be to use the external speaker jack on the back of the main unit, but this is only practical with an external speaker and a...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-01-2022, 07:46
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By Robertkwfl
Spectra watermaker flushing

I'm reinstalling a manual Spectra 200T watermaker as part of a major refit. As far as I know, for manual flushing it's customary to have a y-valve to flush with water from the pressurized fresh water...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2019, 16:58
Replies: 281
Views: 35,081
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Boarded with bad intentions?

The previous owner of my boat did exactly that. The upper wire was insulated where it ran through stanchions and was connected to a 12v fencer. He completed a solo circumnavigation with the boat set...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 30-03-2018, 15:58
Replies: 9
Views: 4,549
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: To owners of Origo 6000 oven. Odors or smell free?

I have a double-burner Origo and am happy with it. Alcohol does produce an unpleasant odor when cooking, but it’s not a problem with good ventilation. I would say it is a problem without ventilation....
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-03-2018, 09:49
Replies: 4
Views: 3,490
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Active Captain on an iPad

Good question. The Garmin BlueChart iOS app was a great way to use ActiveCaptain. Unfortunately, Garmin discontinued the app right after they took over ActiveCaptain. The SEAiq chartplotter app has...
Forum: Navigation 09-11-2017, 14:26
Replies: 32
Views: 19,081
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: iSailor or Navionics? or

I prefer Navionics. I’ve been using their app in the Keys for years, and it is my primary chartplotter. The charts are excellent for that region. I’ve used all the apps you mentioned and find...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-10-2017, 15:26
Replies: 17
Views: 6,265
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: US parts for Yamaha outboard purchased in Asia

There should be a year code, a single letter in the bottom right under the serial number.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 14-10-2017, 13:44
Replies: 17
Views: 6,265
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: US parts for Yamaha outboard purchased in Asia

I've learned some things since my original post. Model numbers vary by region, but part numbers are global. If you can find a parts catalog for your model, you should be able to order parts from any...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-04-2017, 17:26
Replies: 10
Views: 3,793
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Key West Mooring Field Wifi

I use a Mikrotik Groove with an 8db antenna, but it is difficult to configure. I haven't used it, but I think the Ubiquity Bullet is easier to set up. I think islandtimepc sells a pre-configured...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-04-2017, 15:26
Replies: 10
Views: 3,793
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Key West Mooring Field Wifi

If you're on the Sigsbee corner of the field you can pick up a paid access point from the campground there. SSID is campwifi and it costs about $20/month, IIRC, but works pretty well. That's with a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-03-2017, 22:45
Replies: 72
Views: 19,476
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Re rig in Dyneema

Just had my cat re-rigged with dyneema and couldn't be happier.

Weight savings was immediately apparent: the mast bent noticeably on the crane coming down, but not at all going back up.

The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-03-2017, 18:19
Replies: 9
Views: 5,359
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Colour in Sails

My boat originally came with a genoa that had a blue stripe in it. When ordering new sails, I tried to get one with a blue stripe, but the sailmaker talked me out of it. The only blue Dacron...
Forum: Navigation 01-02-2017, 22:49
Replies: 15
Views: 8,832
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Key West to Tortugas Best Route N or S

Looks like winds NE around 15 for today and Friday, so I would take the south route. Should be a great sail. Enjoy!
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-01-2017, 18:35
Replies: 29
Views: 8,334
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Possible to use same terminals for multiple NMEA 0183 devices?

Unfortunately, you'll need a separate rs422 to USB converter for each NMEA 0183 device. The good news is that with kplex (see stripydog.com) installed on the Pi (and possibly a USB hub if you need...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 25-01-2017, 06:52
Replies: 17
Views: 6,265
Posted By Robertkwfl
US parts for Yamaha outboard purchased in Asia

I have a Yamaha F15BMH (prefix 6D4K) that was purchased in Malaysia. The outboard is now in the US and I'm trying to find parts. The foreign serial number doesn't show up in the local dealer's US...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-12-2016, 08:57
Replies: 9
Views: 2,101
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Garmin blue chart external gps issues

I have experienced occasional connection issues with the Bad Elf. I think it is a Bad Elf firmware issue, and I've seen it come and go over a couple of years with various iOS updates. Have you...
Forum: Our Community 29-12-2016, 13:14
Replies: 7
Views: 9,902
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Key West water taxi ?

There is no water taxi. I have at times managed on the mooring field with only a rowing dinghy, but a big dinghy with a big motor is way easier. People sometimes look at me like I'm nuts when I row....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 12-12-2016, 09:12
Replies: 16
Views: 15,779
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Opinions on nested dinghy kits?

The CLC designs and kits are excellent.

I built a PT11 several years ago and have been using it as a tender for cruising in the Florida Keys, Bahamas, and Cape Cod. It rides on top of the car for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-11-2016, 11:11
Replies: 14
Views: 3,572
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Iridium GO installation

Iridium GO is weatherproof so you could use it as a mobile device above deck without an external antenna. As long as you have clear view to the sky reception will be fine.

A more convenient...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-10-2016, 10:00
Replies: 1
Views: 2,057
Posted By Robertkwfl
Thru-hull transducer mounting in steep deadrise hull

I would like to install a depth/speed/temp transducer (Airmar DST800 or similar) in my Wharram catamaran. The problem is that the plywood hull has a very steep deadrise--about 55 degrees. The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-10-2015, 18:45
Replies: 55
Views: 8,242
Posted By Robertkwfl
Re: Key West, Anchor then row in?

You can anchor in Man of War Harbor between Wisteria Island and Fleming Key. Just stay out of the marked restricted area just west of Fleming Key. It's usually possible to find a spot to anchor...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-03-2015, 15:58
Replies: 7
Views: 2,309
Posted By Robertkwfl
How to purchase a foreign boat?

I am an American citizen interested in buying an EU flagged boat from an EU citizen. The boat is currently in the Caribbean. The current owner is willing to sail the boat to Florida after the...
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