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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-08-2016, 08:57
Replies: 7
Views: 3,320
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Xantrex battery charger schematic

In Costa Mesa California repairs and has all the schematics
(714) 809-4003.


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Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2015, 11:24
Replies: 123
Views: 22,389
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: As a late starter am I too old to do serious cruising?

I'm leaving next year 2016 for a around the world cruise at age 71. I have a Beneteau 373 2009 and will be going solo. Working on many improvements. I'm in excellent health. I say go for it. Don't...
Forum: Challenges 15-06-2015, 05:31
Replies: 38
Views: 21,639
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Best Way to Attach PLB to PFD?

No, the cartridge has to be replaced.
Forum: Challenges 15-06-2015, 04:59
Replies: 38
Views: 21,639
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Best Way to Attach PLB to PFD?

I wouldn't think so because you're in a pool where it goes to water temp right away. Mustang recommends changing every 5 years.
Forum: Challenges 15-06-2015, 04:43
Replies: 38
Views: 21,639
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Best Way to Attach PLB to PFD?

I jump into a pool once a year as a pilot for training and its activated. It's really simple. All you have to do is replace the CO2 cartridge for a few bucks. It also checks the System. Re packing...
Forum: Challenges 15-06-2015, 04:27
Replies: 38
Views: 21,639
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Best Way to Attach PLB to PFD?

Thanks for your informative replies. I was thinking of the Transpacs and Sydney/Hobarts I've done where we change watches every 4 hours and looking for gear in the dark. I will see where I could...
Forum: Challenges 14-06-2015, 14:18
Replies: 38
Views: 21,639
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Best Way to Attach PLB to PFD?

What I do is put the PLB inside the zipper at the top of my harness/life vest with a lanyard secured to the harness. When you go over the vest inflates and the PLB gets extracted and you can...
Forum: Navigation 10-06-2015, 16:14
Replies: 6
Views: 11,597
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: MapTech charts in MaxSea

Thanks. This my first post, couldn't find where to put it.
Forum: Navigation 10-06-2015, 15:02
Replies: 6
Views: 11,597
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: MapTech charts in MaxSea

Does anyone have any experience with a Fleming Windvane. Jessica Watson used one on her solo circumnavigation. It's made in Australia so it was a natural for her.
Thanks


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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-06-2015, 12:49
Replies: 668
Views: 305,841
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Beneteau 38

I had the same problem. Main halyard needed to be hardened up.


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Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-06-2015, 21:26
Replies: 166
Views: 23,465
Posted By Endeavor4419
Re: Give me Encouragement to Sail from Washington to SF

I have made the trip from SFO south, 3 Transpacs and one Sydney/Hobart. On all I have used Commanders Weather. They give a 5 day forecast and you can call daily if you have Sat phone or cell...
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