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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-06-2019, 10:15
Replies: 4
Views: 1,682
Posted By viben
Shackles - How to Choose

Replacing a number of shackles - but how to choose the right ones?


For example, West Marine offers a myriad of options, ranging from their house brand at $5.75, via $8.49 (Suncor) to $27.99...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2019, 07:27
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By viben
Cleaning Goo from Hull?

An older fender has left an ugly, big stain on the hull over the winter, and I need some advice on how to safely remove it without damaging the gel coat.


The stain is "gooey", but quite firm, as...
Forum: Navigation 14-03-2019, 09:33
Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Posted By viben
Re: Wachapreague Inlet in Sailboat

Thank you for feedback.

Do you have any experience with anchorages in the bay?
Forum: Navigation 12-03-2019, 15:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,414
Posted By viben
Wachapreague Inlet in Sailboat

Planning to head north from Portsmouth/Norfolk on the outside, in a sailboat with 5.7' draft.

The first leg, to Chincoteague, appears to take 17-18 hour.

The Wachapreague Inlet seems to be the...
Forum: Navigation 24-02-2019, 13:08
Replies: 19
Views: 11,037
Posted By viben
Re: NYC to Toronto with Sailboat

Thank you, Vasco.


What do you recommend for securing the mast on deck after de-stepping? Anything else than regular lines to tie it down? If so, is that something Riverview Marina will supply -...
Forum: Navigation 18-02-2019, 19:52
Replies: 19
Views: 11,037
Posted By viben
NYC to Toronto with Sailboat

I will greatly appreciate if you could share your experiences sailing Hudson River from NYC to Lake Ontario via Oneida Lake and Oswego, including information about good value marinas, moorings, free...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 31-10-2018, 12:25
Replies: 0
Views: 667
Posted By viben
Cruisair SMXir Winter Settings

During the winter and while being away from the boat, I want to set my Cruisair SMXir to start heating only if the air temperature drops to a level where there is risk of freezing, eg. 40°F / 5°C.
...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-05-2017, 11:33
Replies: 130
Views: 23,407
Posted By viben
Re: Garmin just purchased ActiveCaptain

The big question for me is whether or not you and I will continue to contribute to AC if Garmin makes significant profit on reselling the crowd sourced data back to us.

They might be up for a rude...
Forum: Navigation 28-04-2017, 12:53
Replies: 0
Views: 889
Posted By viben
Roanoke Sound Channel w/ Sailboat?

Any thoughts about navigating the Roanoke Sound Channel (NC) from Pamlico Sound to Albemarle Sound with a sailboat, 5.7 ft draft?

The channel is supposed be dredged to minimum 6.6 ft, accourding...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-04-2017, 10:48
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By viben
Autohelm AH estimate

From the product specs, I know the power consumption of the Raymarine SmartPilot on my sailboat.

However, this number does not seem to be very useful for estimating real life power consumption,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-04-2017, 08:29
Replies: 5
Views: 2,879
Posted By viben
Re: Changing numbers on inflatable

The first challenge is to remove or cover the old painted numbers. I am worried that harsh chemicals strong enough to dissolve the paint, which seems to be penetrating the fabric, will damage the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-04-2017, 08:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,564
Posted By viben
Re: Solar Basics – please help a layman

Thank you for your understanding, but is there a way to cut through the information overflow? For clarification: To john61ct, I initially suggested installing one additional NAPA 8273 house...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-04-2017, 09:42
Replies: 5
Views: 2,879
Posted By viben
Changing numbers on inflatable

How do I remove or cover the old license numbers on my Caribe inflatable tender without damaging the fabric, so that I can paint the new numbers on it?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-04-2017, 09:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,564
Posted By viben
Solar Basics – please help a layman

I have decided to install solar, but with limited knowledge of the technicalities, I find most posts to be hard to understand. Therefore, please help me out, in layman’s terms:

Major DC...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 14-03-2017, 09:26
Replies: 36
Views: 10,247
Posted By viben
Re: Reliability of Wind Predictions

The wind definitely increased again after the calm period an hour or two before and after midnight, with gusts maybe reaching low 30s, judged by sounds and movements of the boat, as observed from my...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 13-03-2017, 19:48
Replies: 36
Views: 10,247
Posted By viben
Smile Re: Reliability of Wind Predictions

Reality at 10:45pm: Hardly any significant wind. The gusts make the wet flags move leasurely. Nevertheless, PredictWind​ still forecasts gusts between 17 (GFS) and (45 PWG) for 11:00pm. Still before...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 13-03-2017, 09:22
Replies: 36
Views: 10,247
Posted By viben
Reliability of Wind Predictions

I guess each weather forecaster has their strength and weaknesses, as shown in this screen grab from PredictWind. The 4 models displayed in PW indicate that we can expect anywhere between 15 and 49...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-03-2017, 09:26
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By viben
Re: Chart font size on Android Phone

And since you raised the issue, can anyone help me understand what the difference is between the paid version and the free version of the app???

The free version is also downloadable from the...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-03-2017, 09:10
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By viben
Re: Chart font size on Android Phone

Ok, I think I figured it out by trying it out in the windows version: Options > User Interface and then by sliding bar under 'Chart Object scale factor' the right.

HOWEVER, on the android phone...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 09-03-2017, 16:02
Replies: 28
Views: 6,527
Posted By viben
Re: Brittle Rope Clutches - warning

Thank you for all your input.

To summarize: I had very much expected that the clutches would by far outlive the ropes they are clutching. When that is not the case, however old the running...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-03-2017, 12:07
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By viben
Re: Chart font size on Android Phone

Isn't this forum called OpenCPN?
Forum: OpenCPN 09-03-2017, 08:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,012
Posted By viben
Chart font size on Android Phone

I recently installed the app on my Android phone.

Everything seems to be working fine, except that it is impossible to see the data on the vector charts. The information seems to be there, as...
Forum: Navigation 07-03-2017, 19:38
Replies: 1
Views: 1,779
Posted By viben
Oregon Inlet, NC - Impossible???

I have attempted to find a way to get to the Atlantic Ocean through the Oregon Inlet with my sailboat using standard navigation software.

While the Herbert C Bonner bridge appears to have suffient...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-02-2017, 15:34
Replies: 28
Views: 6,527
Posted By viben
Re: Brittle Rope Clutches - warning

Here's the missing photo. (Hope the upload works this time around.)

To "UNCIVILIZED": In fact, I did contact Spinlock and the response contained the following: "We very rarely see issues like...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-02-2017, 08:53
Replies: 28
Views: 6,527
Posted By viben
Brittle Rope Clutches - warning

Anyone else having had the unfortunate experience that rope clutches disintegrate during sailing?

2 of my Spinlock XAS rope clutches disintegrated during sailing in moderate winds the other day....
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