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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-11-2021, 03:23
Replies: 76
Views: 14,576
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Choosing a Generator??

Thanks more!, I will glanced at the report, very interesting.
/Boat is too small for a 1500 rpm engine. - Have considered Efoy, but not quite sure what supply will be like in the Caribbean - or...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-11-2021, 00:51
Replies: 76
Views: 14,576
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Choosing a Generator??

Thanks all for useful comments!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-11-2021, 11:41
Replies: 76
Views: 14,576
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Choosing a Generator??

Thanks mate!
Useful comments
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-11-2021, 11:22
Replies: 76
Views: 14,576
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Choosing a Generator??

Again thanks for commemts - appreciated as this is unknown territory!

Currently we have a Victron Combiplus 2000V 50 amp (2000V may be on the low side?

lithium would be ideal, but we have new...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-11-2021, 10:55
Replies: 76
Views: 14,576
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Choosing a Generator??

Thanks comments,

Cheers Colin
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-11-2021, 08:18
Replies: 76
Views: 14,576
Posted By Colin Oslo
Choosing a Generator??

Hi all,
Well we are in November and up in Norway....and considering winter projects.

We are considering to install a generator ( to run a water maker (not installed yet) a washing machine/...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-07-2021, 01:26
Replies: 18
Views: 3,721
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: cat vs mono for cruising Norway/Faroe/Scotland

Hi there, well we are based in Oslo, sailed a quite a lot in Sweden, Denmark, a little in the Baltics, on the Norwegian west coast, to Shetland a couple of times Fair Isle and Orkeneys (have been on...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 22-01-2021, 08:24
Replies: 64
Views: 17,477
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Best stowaway bikes for curisers??

Hi there,
We have two Brompton bikes on board, very pleased - also can buy padded «cases/bags» for transport / stowage - high quality and well buildt

https://www.brompton.com/
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 19-01-2021, 01:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,139
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Rod Rigging service in South East Asia?

Hi Dave,
Why not contact X-yachts. I they have dealers in SE Asia, perhaps they can give you some advice. Good luck - br Colin
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-02-2020, 05:28
Replies: 27
Views: 3,388
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Asymmetrical Spinnaker Storage Challenge

Hi there,
I am not really replying, but we find we more than often use our Code0 instead of our assymetric ( in light winds we pole it out and). Our Code0 takes less abt 1/2 stowage space than our...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-02-2019, 02:33
Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Furler boom

Thanks all for comments and replies.
Colin
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-02-2019, 01:57
Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Furler boom

tks,
yes, current sails are full batten,sails would need to be modified.
Colin
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-02-2019, 01:48
Replies: 10
Views: 2,475
Posted By Colin Oslo
Furler boom

Hi,
Evaluating to change from conventional boom to a furler boom - despite cost.
Have North 3di Endurance sails, pretty stiff stuff, assume rolling on a furler would be a good way to keep these...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-01-2019, 00:25
Replies: 46
Views: 9,642
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: How do I loosen the water strainer?

If you get your hands on a thin (approx 5mm) rubber/latex mat that will cover the lid, this will improve your gripping ( works very well on jam yard that are impossible to open - cannot see why it...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-11-2018, 02:22
Replies: 30
Views: 4,579
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: What are Good Boat shows to Attend?

Boat Dusseldorf is the place to go:


It's just great for boats and equipment - but fix a few appointments can be an advantage depending upon how serious you are.

Good luck and enjoy!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-02-2018, 03:54
Replies: 7
Views: 4,222
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: 3Di endurance for cruising

With discounts - abt usd 34.000
this was for main and for jib.
Pretty expensive stuff, but if they are light enough... they could be literally worth their weight in gold...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-02-2018, 01:53
Replies: 7
Views: 4,222
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: 3Di endurance for cruising

We just purchased 3di Endurance for our 45 ft monohull.
No experience yet. From North - it was stated that this is the lightest, strongest and most form stable cloth on the mkt today. (hench...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-04-2017, 21:25
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Raymarine ST70+ display, not powering off.

Thanks for the tip - Colin
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-04-2017, 06:08
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Raymarine ST70+ display, not powering off.

Hi,
Thanks reply.
Not sure what fixed it, but its working now. There was on/off switch in the apx computer. Turned this off, then all is back to normal :)
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-04-2017, 10:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Raymarine ST70+ display, not powering off.

Yes, the instruments and autopilot have the same swith on the panel ( and plotter a seperate one ).

?
Colin
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-04-2017, 09:21
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By Colin Oslo
Raymarine ST70+ display, not powering off.

I have a bit of a puzzle, at least for me.
Our instrument displays where changed during winter storage, (as our old ST70+ faded during usage). No cabling changed. Switching the instruments on via...
Forum: Navigation 10-02-2017, 10:54
Replies: 11
Views: 6,631
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Sailing USA to Norway

Hi Viben,
I have never crossed the Bisc - so take my comments for for what it is worth..
I know few that have, and I have never heard of problems. I understand it depends more on the season, and...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-02-2017, 04:37
Replies: 6
Views: 2,080
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Black water treatment

bought the book ! - tks for tip.
Colin
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-02-2017, 08:33
Replies: 6
Views: 2,080
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Black water treatment

Great info Peggie!
Thanks and regards Colin
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-02-2017, 08:01
Replies: 6
Views: 2,080
Posted By Colin Oslo
Re: Black water treatment

Thanks comments.
We were more looking for systems that treat black water ( I think they use enzymes or something ). resulting in the black water is bacteria free and disposed over board, without...
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