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Forum: Powered Boats 19-11-2023, 16:52
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Chartering In PNW

Chartered a boat from SJS for 2024. Very responsive and helpful throughout the process so far.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 19-11-2023, 16:48
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Life Raft

There is a rail mounted canister that will work well for the intended spot I posted in the photo. I went with the Revere Coastal LF.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 11-11-2023, 13:25
Replies: 2
Views: 658
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Life Raft

I need a life raft for a 46 ft trawler that does coastal cruising between So-Cal and Central Cal 5 months per year.

Parameters:

-> 2-4 persons
-> Smaller version, lighter weight.
-> Inflate...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-10-2023, 11:48
Replies: 46
Views: 5,006
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: HELP ME, need moorage in SoCal

Between Oxnard and SD, the only full time mooring fields I am aware of are:
-Newport Beach: You need to buy them from another private seller, check the log for adverts.
-SD: As you already stated,...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-10-2023, 16:23
Replies: 332
Views: 50,906
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: The loss of M/V Conception

Saw the Truth (sister boat) at the Channel Islands this week. Full group of a people on a dive trip. The website indicates a new company bought both sister boats and are running charters. Has anyone...
Forum: Powered Boats 21-09-2023, 09:07
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Chartering In PNW

Some good options here - Thank you.
Forum: Powered Boats 20-09-2023, 16:55
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Chartering In PNW

NW Explorations seems like a good outfit and has quite a few trawlers to charter.

Any other recommendations for companies to charter a trawler style boat in the PNW? Looking at the 45 to 60 ft...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-09-2023, 12:35
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Slip Access in the PNW (WA and Canada)

Thanks for the input.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-09-2023, 16:35
Replies: 5
Views: 945
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Slip Access in the PNW (WA and Canada)

We are considering relocating our trawler to the PNW for a couple years. The goal would be to cruise from May to Sept/Oct (when everyone else is also on the water). I have reviewed Dockwa and other...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2023, 05:43
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Engine Room Camera

The Ring Cam appears to be a good use case for my needs. I am not a research vessel and don’t get caught up on big brother breaking through the security. I just want to peek in to the ER on occasion...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-03-2023, 05:37
Replies: 31
Views: 9,114
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Best flexible solar panels on the market?

I installed Solbians on the Bim a couple months ago. I have had only had them a few months so I can’t provide a thorough review, but can tell you the overall quality is high, and the output has been...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-03-2023, 16:03
Replies: 8
Views: 1,660
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Custom Blue Sea Labels for Breakers

I contacted them and it appears they can do it - thanks for the link.
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-03-2023, 16:02
Replies: 7
Views: 1,315
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Engine Room Camera

I recently installed Starlink and now have a good Wifi source for the boat.

I am using the Ring Doorbell camera at home, and was thinking of installing one or two of the Ring Cameras in the engine...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-03-2023, 16:15
Replies: 8
Views: 1,660
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Custom Blue Sea Labels for Breakers

Yes, I sent them an email and they replied with a generic link to their website with all of the distributors of Navico equipment. IE, no help.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-03-2023, 15:27
Replies: 8
Views: 1,660
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Custom Blue Sea Labels for Breakers

I need some custom Blue Sea labels made.

Fisheries Supply and Defender both said they are no longer doing this.

Any ideas?

TY.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-02-2023, 09:10
Replies: 29
Views: 3,219
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Solar; Flex Panels for Summer Usage while traveling

Install complete; 2 - 118W Solbian flex panels. Getting about 30 and 40 Watts from each panel yesterday at 3 pm with the sun in SoCal starting to head downwards. Today is sunny, so the big test to...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 12-02-2023, 11:48
Replies: 5
Views: 2,442
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Starlink in the Pacific?

A boat traveling between HI and Guam (enroute now) is reporting good results. They said the HP Flat has been performing better than the standard one, but both are operational.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 10-02-2023, 14:48
Replies: 12
Views: 1,533
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Underwater photo/video thread!

Agree, being thankful and enjoying the adventures boats give us is important. As far as grumpy arguments go, Trawler Forum is worse.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 09-02-2023, 14:44
Replies: 12
Views: 1,533
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Underwater photo/video thread!

Keel Check :)
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-01-2023, 08:40
Replies: 6
Views: 1,053
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Heat Exchanger cleaning for a Seakeeper Gyro

Thanks Bill. I already have the CLR and the build up of CAC03 is minimal so I will give it a try.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 27-01-2023, 13:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,053
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Heat Exchanger cleaning for a Seakeeper Gyro

Doug, I got the same reply from Tony Athens a Cummins expert in CA. Will go this route. Thanks.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-01-2023, 12:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,053
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Heat Exchanger cleaning for a Seakeeper Gyro

My Cummins coolers go to a radiator shop for pressure testing and cleaning every 3 years, so I had always wondered how my heat exchanger for the Seakeeper Gyro heat exchanger was doing. I ended up...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 16-01-2023, 13:24
Replies: 253
Views: 65,844
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: How Many Have a Boat Blog or Website ?

I initially started with a Blog but never did anything with it. I have always been into ocean water sports (mostly surfing and paddling) and bought a GoPro about 10 years ago to capture some of that....
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 10-01-2023, 12:42
Replies: 2
Views: 767
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Our 2022 Cruising Video: 2 mins

https://youtu.be/qdOlTfEUXjg

Happy new year.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-11-2022, 17:28
Replies: 10
Views: 2,873
Posted By Sdpaddler50
Re: Flexible solar panels, solbian vs renogy

After reading comments on various websites and forums, I decided on Solbian and placed the order last week for 2 SP flex panels and a Victron smart controller for each. Reliability is the key factor...
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