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Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 27-09-2019, 07:01
Replies: 92
Views: 15,659
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: No 6-pack, no insurance. Huh, really?

My insurance is with Markel of my 50' Gulfstar Ketch. I filled out a long resume of sailing experience and boat ownership including documentation they didn't ask for. Plus indicated that I was in the...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-05-2017, 19:29
Replies: 59
Views: 7,656
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: America's Cup - boats foiling with bow down trim?

I was wondering the same thing. It is almost impossible to catch a still frame to look at the angle of attack. Looking at it from the perspective of an airplane wing, which essentially it is. But,...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-05-2017, 21:04
Replies: 29
Views: 26,836
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: What should a stack pack/sail pack/ lazy bag cost?

Sailrite is a good direction to go. For my other boat I bought their video and then purchased the bits and pieces. Some from Sailrite and others locally. In hindsight I think I would have been...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 19-05-2017, 15:33
Replies: 29
Views: 26,836
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: What should a stack pack/sail pack/ lazy bag cost?

I have a 50' Gulfstar Ketch-- year ago I got a quote locally (Portland Oregon) at $4.50 per boom foot for the stack pack construction, though I would be responsible for the mast monkey work to do...
Forum: Our Community 10-10-2016, 12:59
Replies: 18
Views: 4,222
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Minn Kota opinions needed

Great review with a few choices... I think the transition to an electric motor has been sold. I have seen the display Torqeedo at West Marine. Now it is up to me to make the decision of which one I...
Forum: Our Community 10-10-2016, 10:42
Replies: 18
Views: 4,222
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Minn Kota opinions needed

I also found the Newport in my search. Was reading about it also. Noticed that they didn't have models specific to fresh or salt water. I will be using mine in both up and down the Pacific coast...
Forum: Our Community 09-10-2016, 17:52
Replies: 18
Views: 4,222
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Minn Kota opinions needed

This is a great demo video ... Thanks
Forum: Our Community 09-10-2016, 17:52
Replies: 18
Views: 4,222
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Minn Kota opinions needed

I am thinking of the weight as being a very positive aspect. I have plenty of room on the Gulfstar but as I am getting older I am disliking hoisting things around a whole lot more.
Forum: Our Community 09-10-2016, 08:12
Replies: 18
Views: 4,222
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Minn Kota opinions needed

This is great info... I know it is difficult to equate thrust to HP and without a "Road Test" it is hard to calculate. My old 9hp Johnson it just too big and heavy to put on this little dingy for...
Forum: Our Community 08-10-2016, 21:50
Replies: 18
Views: 4,222
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Minn Kota opinions needed

I'm in need of a dingy (8' inflatable) motor replacement. Wondering about the Minn Kota but have never used an electric boat motor before. It seems to be a very popular tolling motor but I hesitate...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-10-2016, 08:41
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

Going to close this thread down with a big THANK YOU to everyone whom has participated. Though I was not able to diagnose and repair the problem I did learn a tremendous amount. With this being an...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-09-2016, 11:38
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

I have not yet pulled the unit for a bench test but have tested with new cable to the control head. I made some comments today about that test.
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-09-2016, 10:13
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

I have unplugged everything beyond the control head. At this point I am only working with Smartpilot/Seatalk to Control head, Fluxgate, Rudder. All other connections are out of the scenario.

If...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-09-2016, 10:07
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

All instruments power up. Hooked up a new cable to the Seatalk terminals and had 12.69 volts on red 10.5 on Yellow at both ends of the cable. Plugged it back into the control head, received...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-09-2016, 10:37
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

Kind of sitting here after reviewing Evolution installations and conversations with a smile on my face. Pondering...How the hell did all this start. Simply running a new fuel line under the floor. ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-09-2016, 07:28
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

Been a very busy week at work with little boat experimentation time. Here is the latest in my exchanges with Raymarine forum. Finding the S1,S2,S3 SmartPilots are no longer serviceable by Raymarine...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-09-2016, 22:52
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

Seems I got a touch of the flu including fever Saturday and didn't accomplish as much as I wished. I did eliminate all other instruments off the system outside of the fluxgate and Seatalk controller...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-09-2016, 14:23
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

That is good information, No Such Thing as Hijacking the thread. I am info gathering and won't discount anything. My Gulfstar is also a 50' sailboat. My first suspect is or was the SeaTalk cable...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-09-2016, 09:15
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

Great, I'm pulling all this information into a troubleshooting document for easy point by point following. You guys are giving me more info that the Raymarine forum ppl. I guess it is the "Sailor"...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-09-2016, 09:12
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

I'm getting my info together and heading towards the boat shortly. I is a rather short run of cable from the computer to the Fluxgate and I have ((I think)) the extra long coil of cable at the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-09-2016, 10:20
Replies: 4
Views: 5,803
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: ST50 SeaTalk connectors

Looks like the link is dead and a search for the web page alone is History also... ((Sad Face)) :-(
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-09-2016, 09:57
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

Checking my Raymarine forum responses I got this one just now from the moderator:
Testing the course computer's rudder terminals in the manner which has been suggested is not valid and as such, has...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-09-2016, 09:32
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

I feel your friends pain. When I had "Magic" in Alameda it seemed everyone I delt with was the consummate professional. I paid the price in many ways from 800 miles away. Up here in Portland I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-09-2016, 09:25
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

Thank you for this info. The instruments all power up so this is helping me to isolate the problem ... All indications are pointing to the fluxgate cable which is why I am seeking the voltage on the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-09-2016, 09:18
Replies: 42
Views: 13,515
Posted By CptJ-GS50
Re: Seatalk Fail Error

I guess I am not doing a good job explaining what I want to know. Attatched are two images of the smartpilot computer. There are 4 color wires terminals plus the screen on the left side clearly...
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