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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-02-2017, 14:30
Replies: 1
Views: 1,162
Posted By Maine_bill
Sailboat haul and storing-Marathon FL

Any help locating a good place to haul and store a sailboat in Marathon Florida...Or near .. as
usual ... Reasonable pricing
Thanks
Bill
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 01-11-2016, 13:24
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: North Carolina boat repair facility needed

THANKS to everyone that chimed in....exactly what I needed
I can now go do my DD (due diligence) and live with my decision
Thanks Again
Safe Sailing
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 31-10-2016, 05:44
Replies: 19
Views: 3,912
Posted By Maine_bill
North Carolina boat repair facility needed

I am currently in VA and will be continuing south in about a week. We are traveling the ICW . I am experiencing a vibration (can hear a growling sound) when in gear. The boat a 1981 Pearson Sloop...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-05-2016, 08:12
Replies: 6
Views: 1,076
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Tide and Current tables Not Working

Maybe i did not have enough coffee this AM.:confused:

I right clicked...left clicked...
double right clicked...double left clicked
Nothing...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-05-2016, 06:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,076
Posted By Maine_bill
Tide and Current tables Not Working

using Ocpn Ver. 4.2.0 on a windows 10 Dell Laptop
when displaying TIDES or CURRENTS i do get the "Direction Arrows" or the "Tide Height indicators". When i click on the Arrow or Tide Height bar to...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-04-2016, 06:19
Replies: 43
Views: 9,127
Posted By Maine_bill
"Y" Valves and locks

I've seen pictures of Y Valves being locked to the holding tank pisition with an actual padlock. Is a padlock required by LAW or can it be "secured" using say, a bolt and nut or nylon wrap ties. ...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-02-2016, 06:25
Replies: 0
For Sale: Radar Mast Mount
Views: 848
Posted By Maine_bill
Radar Mast Mount

For sale:
Scanstrut SC12 Mast Mount

New-Never Used
Easy and quick to install with all fastenings supplied
Attached to mast by four swivel feet matching the profile of any mast
12 point fixing...
Forum: OpenCPN 16-02-2016, 06:36
Replies: 23
Views: 3,136
Posted By Maine_bill
IAC Fleet Compatible with OpenCPN 4.2.0

Tried install IAC Fleet Code for OpenCPN... I get two errors when trying to install, one has to do with:
Error Opening File for writting..
C:\programfiles(x86)\Opencpn\libcurl.dll
Another
Error...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-01-2016, 14:43
Replies: 6
Views: 2,760
Posted By Maine_bill
Engel Refrigerator

Has anyone seen here have personal experience with Engel Refrigerators.
I am planning to install a front loading unit in my sailboat. Due to space I plan to use part of a cloths locker (closet) to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-01-2016, 13:32
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Solar Newbie

thanks
I have no idea how the switch is wired to the batteries ..(new -old boat) but i will find out this spring..doing a wiring diagram.
But in the normal course of doing things I DO NOT move the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-01-2016, 12:44
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Solar Newbie

Hi Paul,
My thinking, again, please tell me if i'm on the right track
1. I was going to attach a solar battery controller directly to the panel...(two wires from here to there).
2. Controller will...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-01-2016, 10:19
Replies: 4
Views: 880
Posted By Maine_bill
Solar Newbie

Just researching the issue of installing solar panel(s) to top off my house battery bank.
I have a simple 1-2-Both-Off batter switch and
My question is::confused:
if i start the engine on BOTH...
Forum: OpenCPN 05-01-2016, 10:00
Replies: 34
Views: 5,143
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: You must be joking!

Thanks..i had some problems also but this is
VERY USEFUL INFORMATION

thank, finally got it running on my wife Nexus7
Forum: Mantus Anchors 02-01-2016, 05:57
Replies: 128
Views: 44,237
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Giveaway January 2016 - HopCar

Need a clean boat

Jabsco PAR-Max 5.0 Washdown Pump Kit 32700-0092 (https://www.hopkins-carter.com/japa50wapuki.html)

Thanks
Bill
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-12-2015, 09:08
Replies: 4
Views: 909
Posted By Maine_bill
SSB RECEIVER ONLY

I have been searching this thread trying to get a feeling of the "best" under $200.00 SSB receiver... I have come across some recommendations and comments here, but the threads are old..so just...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-12-2015, 11:13
Replies: 34
Views: 5,143
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: You must be joking!

oops ..wont work
try this

Exploring OpenCPN for Android Rev2(11Nov15) (https://www.mediafire.com/view/wduy0cgj2r7bkjk/Exploring_OpenCPN_for_Android_Rev2%2811Nov15%29.docx)
Forum: OpenCPN 28-12-2015, 11:08
Replies: 34
Views: 5,143
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: You must be joking!

This may help
a link to a tutorial for OpenCpn for Android



https://www.mediafire.com/view/wduy0cgj2r7bkjk/Exploring_OpenCPN_for_Android_Rev2%2811Nov15%29.docx

let me know if the link does...
Forum: OpenCPN 27-12-2015, 10:51
Replies: 34
Views: 5,143
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: You must be joking!

Try this link...it's dedicated to the Android Version of OpenCpn...
OpenCPN Android Forum (https://bigdumboat.com/aocpn/forum/)

Dave is very responsive to your questions ....
Hope that helps ...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-12-2015, 08:24
Replies: 1
Views: 1,098
Posted By Maine_bill
Mens Full Wet Suit

Mens 7MM Wetsuit - full length
H20 Odyseey Cold Water suit
Never Worn
Same suit as advertised on an online auction site..New 159.00 plus shipping
SizeML (guess im not a ML)
Chest 38-40
Waist...
Forum: OpenCPN 26-12-2015, 06:50
Replies: 7
Views: 2,140
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Android Chart Downloader

Talking to the developer....
Looks like an issue with writing to an external Sd card with Android Tab 4 tablet and their latest OS update
I can still use OpenCpn, just not the chart Downloader...
Forum: OpenCPN 20-12-2015, 12:55
Replies: 7
Views: 2,140
Posted By Maine_bill
Android Chart Downloader

When trying to download charts using the chart Downloader I get an error message:
Failed to download Catalogs:http//www.charts.noaa.gov/RNCs/02Region_RNCProdCat.xml
Verify there is a working...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-12-2015, 06:22
Replies: 17
Views: 3,344
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Battery Bank Amp - Hour Requirements (Confused again)

Thanks for all the advice...lot to absorb, but in the end I think I've decided on four (4) 6volt T105's ....

My next question ...
Will my current alternator be adaquate to charge them

I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-12-2015, 10:54
Replies: 17
Views: 3,344
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Battery Bank Amp - Hour Requirements (Confused again)

Thanks ..tons of info
I'll try to answer your questions
My typical day of sailing and overnight anchorages will comprise approx 99% of our cruising. MAYBE one overnight. So 99% of the time my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-12-2015, 10:24
Replies: 61
Views: 13,061
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: What compares to a Pearson 32, 323?

Morning Capt,
My two cents ...I knew I wanted a Pearson ...older strong boat, nice lines, 32-35 feet.
I was in a budget also $18,000 or so. Well after looking at boats MANY ( you have to travel,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2015, 07:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By Maine_bill
Re: Furuno wireless radar?

:facepalm:
But, I did talk to Santa...And SHE said I could :biggrin:
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