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Forum: Powered Boats 17-01-2023, 06:30
Replies: 50
Views: 5,722
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Electricity Generation

This is an endless topic - My 80amp diesel engine driven alternator ( small ) - feeds 12 V to my 4 x L Q A 110 amp hr house batteries - this is sufficient to run Chartplotter - 12 v 1 x freezer and...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-11-2021, 08:30
Replies: 3
Views: 840
Posted By GarthGregory
Positioning Deck Hardware for Jib

I am fitting a jib to my Beneteau 473 . I think the correct term is a Solent Rig . So an inner forestay about 1.5 meter back from the main forestay . This is to a moulded position on the deck ,...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-08-2021, 01:40
Replies: 0
Views: 749
Posted By GarthGregory
Tanks for yacht - Beneteau 473

I hope this is the correct place to post this - I have available -

A new , as supplied by Beneteau a a Port aft Diesel tank ( never used ) incl. tank fittings . This a Roto moulded tank (black )...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-06-2021, 00:27
Replies: 23
Views: 5,633
Posted By GarthGregory
Smile Re: Yacht Registration and Insurance in Europe

I don't wish to get into a squabble - the Jersey registration has worked very well of me for 15 x years ( through a Jersey representative ) and has recently been renewed . It has worked well in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-06-2021, 10:07
Replies: 23
Views: 5,633
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Yacht Registration and Insurance in Europe

Registration in Jersey -
1. Is very definitely registration on the " British Small Ships Register " .
2. You do require a Jersey Principal (So a company/ business registered in Jersey)
3.I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-06-2021, 00:56
Replies: 23
Views: 5,633
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Yacht Registration and Insurance in Europe

I have used Registration in Jersey Chanel Islands for 15 x years - " British Small Ships Register " I am resident in South Africa . It cost GBP 35.00 p.a. - no V A T payment required . I have used...
Forum: Europe 26-05-2021, 23:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,240
Posted By GarthGregory
Thumbs up Re: recommended dry berth in croatia

I would avoid Croatia - very expensive and very restrictive - Greece would be 25 to 33% cheaper for the same lifout out and almost no restrictions on what you can do yourself .Some Greek yards do...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-03-2021, 11:12
Replies: 19
Views: 5,952
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West

Oz Cat Cruising,
Somehow my post got lost - about 3x years ago Swedish friends sailed into Knysna on board their Halberg Rassy (40 ft) - to my surprise they entered about an hour after low water ....
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 06-03-2021, 12:20
Replies: 19
Views: 5,952
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Best approaches to rounding the Cape of Good Hope - East to West

I live about 130 n.m. south of Port Elizabeth - I have not sailed the whole route as a refuge don't overlook Knysna , I live very close to there - a little further south east towards C T is Mosselbay...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-03-2021, 04:09
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: MPPT Charge Controllers

Hi Rinkydinkbandit , Really appreciate your help - I checked the specs and my unit is rated at 150 Volts max input . So at a max input from the alternator of 70 Volts it should be well within the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-03-2021, 10:21
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: MPPT Charge Controllers

Hi Rinky ,

I much appreciate your taking the trouble to get back to me - The promotional blurb states that at a 1000 rpm it would produce 70 Volts and 11 amps . I would think that on a 3 to 1...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-03-2021, 02:22
Replies: 4
Views: 617
Posted By GarthGregory
MPPT Charge Controllers

I need some help - I have tried the Midnite Solar Forum with no response .

I have bought a Midnite Kid MPPT SOLAR Control Charger - I wanted a Midnite Kid Solar - Wind - Hydro Control Charger...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 19-02-2021, 23:17
Replies: 35
Views: 5,127
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Chain to rope splice

You are correct - my locker doesn't drain completely and the drains are about 150 mm above the waterline . The splice section was always at the bottom of the locker , so none of it ideal . Sailing in...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 19-02-2021, 01:47
Replies: 35
Views: 5,127
Posted By GarthGregory
Thumbs up Re: Chain to rope splice

A rope spliced , about a meter in length , from memory - caused substantial rust of that portion of the chain . The chain was well galvanized and because it is that end of the chain , it is little...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 01-02-2021, 22:37
Replies: 43
Views: 7,681
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Total anchor length to carry in the Med

I have a Beneteau 473 - 47 ft and now carry 60 meters of galvanized chain . I have ridden out 30 knot winds ( gusting 40 ) on 40 meters of chain with 15 x meters of rode , before I increased to 60 x...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-12-2020, 00:37
Replies: 23
Views: 3,970
Posted By GarthGregory
pirate Re: Hours on Yanmar 110h.p.

If you are a serious buyer , then a solution maybe to have an oil test done - the sample will give you an accurate test re the condition / wear of the engine and an estimate of the hours.
This...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 24-09-2020, 06:20
Replies: 72
Views: 11,937
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: How to prevent mice.

Rats in the Med are a nightmare , especially in quiet bays or coves . In villages there are enough feral cats around . They reputed to swim out to yachts at times . I have seen them swim 10 x meters...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-07-2020, 22:38
Replies: 26
Views: 4,920
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Adding Temperature Gauge to MD 2020

I am about to fit both an Oil pressure and Water Temp Gauge , both of which have to be SEEN to be effective . I also have a loud ALARM for both those functions , which has saved my engine twice over...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-07-2020, 09:19
Replies: 66
Views: 13,039
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: any clever ideas for boat hook storage?

mine slides into a fold in the Sunbrella in the Bimini that folds around the stainless steel frame , very close to hand , yet out of the way and out of sight - may work for you .
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-07-2020, 08:06
Replies: 104
Views: 13,819
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Lightning, and what to do about it

I have sailed in a severe storm , with lightning strikes hitting the sea all around the yacht , all this with a 70 foot mast up in the air , not a touch . I wonder if it might help to hang my anchor...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-06-2020, 00:59
Replies: 67
Views: 9,509
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: A general social question regarding sailing

In a similar vein - my sailing over the last 40 odd years ! ( briefly I thought it was 20 years ) has been all in the Med . One of the best part of sailing are the people one meets and the friends...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-05-2020, 22:50
Replies: 27
Views: 4,051
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Plastic Diesel Fuel Tank

I have a Beneteau 473 in Greece - I had the same problem about 5 x years ago - mine is a black Roto moulded tank - I have limited access into the tank via the sender unit and the fuel pick up point ....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-05-2020, 12:22
Replies: 70
Views: 24,205
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Keel bolt nightmare

My Beneteau 473 - build year 2005 - very definitely has S / Steel keel Bolts and S/S washers into the cast Keel - I am not sure if the keel is Cast Iron or Steel , probably Cast Iron . Good luck with...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-05-2020, 01:47
Replies: 60
Views: 8,112
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: The not so benign Med

My Beneteau 473 (2005 ) before I strengthened the backing of my cleats - had a few horrendous surges ( bangs ) when moored - no damage , so the Beneteau system is really strong- despite some...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 16-05-2020, 23:56
Replies: 11
Views: 2,017
Posted By GarthGregory
Re: Freewheeling Prop

If you have the detail - The Mnfr. Plate on the Gearbox is the important one - contact the G/Box Mnfr direct - I don't think the Engine Mnfr. is that relevant , you may not get the right advice .
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