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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-03-2024, 07:11
Replies: 37
Views: 3,429
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Caribbeans destination. First time Atlantic crossing

I’ve missed whether your boat is new or new to you.
If it’s new, then all I can say is “New boats, new problems” Expect numerous items to be fixed and to head straight off for a trans Atlantic...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-02-2024, 13:23
Replies: 25
Views: 2,714
Posted By CAVOK
Re: chain type

Get rid of the anchor. Too small and not a good brand. .
Get an oversized Sarca Excel or Rocna. You definitely will sleep better on the hook.
Also get an anchor watch app on your phone and put it...
Forum: Our Community 21-12-2023, 04:15
Replies: 0
Views: 545
Posted By CAVOK
REMORAN WAVE 3

I’m considering a hydro generator for an Atlantic cross.
Has anyone had any experience with the REMORAN WAVE 3 Hydro generators or can comment on its pluses or minuses. I realise the Watt & Seas are...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-09-2023, 06:59
Replies: 4
Views: 842
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Anchor Chains

Quite happy with MF chain so far after 3 years of mostly anchoring. I end for end the chain each year and fresh water wash it whenever we can. Cutting through a link last week showed little or no...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 25-08-2023, 07:18
Replies: 40
Views: 5,217
Posted By CAVOK
Re: RADAR

We’ve used a B&G Halo + over the past 3 years in the Med.
Others will give their opinion on various setups but I’ve found it well worth it.
I think the Doppler tracking system works well.
The...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 02-06-2023, 14:07
Replies: 58
Views: 11,249
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Rocna

I agree with others about the reviews from Panope..
I have an Excel which he reviews well, but all anchors have limitations and I think the process of setting your anchor is vitally important.
All...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-05-2023, 09:28
Replies: 122
Views: 11,680
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Anchoring sea in high wind

My steps of anchoring:
1. Look at anything that gives me an idea of what is below. Grass, rocks, seaweed, obstructions and sea floor slope. I use the charts, Navily & Google Earth to look at these....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-05-2023, 01:50
Replies: 40
Views: 4,215
Posted By CAVOK
Re: insufficient battery alternator charging for lithium battery

Hey from someone not too knowledgeable on these things. It’s a good thread and I’ve learnt quite a bit from all the inputs.
Forum: Our Community 07-04-2023, 08:50
Replies: 0
Views: 347
Posted By CAVOK
Danfoss Compressor Question

I have a Vitrifrigio refrigerator with an external BD50 compressor unit.
I’m trying to troubleshoot cooling problems that have plagued the unit since purchase.
Can anyone tell me if it is always...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-03-2023, 01:46
Replies: 32
Views: 4,599
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Sock vs Top Down for Assymetric

Lots of good information here.
Thanks all.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-03-2023, 10:39
Replies: 32
Views: 4,599
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Sock vs Top Down for Assymetric

We’ve had a furler for our asymmetric, but have always had difficulty with it on our short crewed 46’ mono.
When you include all the hardware, they are quite heavy and bulky to store. When furled...
Forum: Our Community 29-11-2022, 07:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,243
Posted By CAVOK
Engine Oil Flushing

I have a Yanmar 4JH57 diesel with 1500 hours on it and about 4 years old. Yes quite a lot for its age.
Do people recommend doing an engine oil flush using a commercial product or with diesel added...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-10-2022, 06:10
Replies: 323
Views: 65,678
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Day Shapes while Anchoring

Although mostly the yachts are larger I would doubt that their mast height would be in the aircraft obstacle category or that they would be carrying anything particularly dangerous (except the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-10-2022, 00:50
Replies: 323
Views: 65,678
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Day Shapes while Anchoring

Slightly off the original thread, but what are the legalities of having red mast head lights when at anchor. It seems that many larger yachts now have them instead of the standard 360 degree white...
Forum: Our Community 06-09-2022, 05:06
Replies: 1
Views: 853
Posted By CAVOK
Tunisia Winter Base

Can anyone who has knowledge of Monastir and Hammamit marinas in Tunisia give me their opinion (for and against) on each location. We will be overwintering as liveaboards through most of winter.and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-07-2022, 13:39
Replies: 22
Views: 3,128
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Boat refit in the eastern med. Where to in 2022?

Recently arriving from Greece I think I can fairly say that Turkey is not cheap, but there are definitely the shops & facilities in places like Marmaris..
It seems from the Covid crisis & Turkeys...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 15-07-2022, 08:12
Replies: 36
Views: 5,157
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Anchoring solo after sundown

I take a few snaps of the area on Google Earth. If the conditions were good when they took the satellite picture it can give you an indication where the sand and seaweed ares are as well some...
Forum: Challenges 15-07-2022, 07:52
Replies: 92
Views: 10,792
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Seasickness, Fear & anxiety

As someone previous mentioned STUGERON.
I’m not particularly prone to sea sickness but have taken it several times on long swelly sectors. It’s worked for me without tiredness.
On one of these...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-07-2022, 14:40
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Honda 2.3 Query

Ok, I understand your comment now.
I will definitely keep it either straight up vertical or tilted to the preferred side.
Also while I’ve always turned the fuel cap. Rest get off I haven’t been...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-07-2022, 12:03
Replies: 36
Views: 7,060
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Yanmar 3gm30f rpm recomendations

I’m not sure the best way of confirming the correct rpm but I’m sure others or google will give you advice.
It was just that I found that our tachometer was under reading substantially & that our...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-07-2022, 11:55
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Honda 2.3 Query

Hi
I might not have given enough info.
I’m not running the motor in the tilt position but just leaving it tilted when our yacht is at anchor or is being towed behind. It seems to be draining the...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-07-2022, 09:47
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Looking for one more perspective on electric vs. conventional motor for dinghy

I have both. An E-Propulsion EVO 1.0 Spirit and a Honda 2.3.
When the EVO is going, it is quite convenient. I’ve had cable problems and I still think I have a random BMS problem in the battery....
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-07-2022, 09:33
Replies: 6
Views: 731
Posted By CAVOK
Honda 2.3 Query

I’ve recently purchased a little Honda 2.3 0utboard for our dinghy.
It usually sits vertically on the push pit, but occasionally it stays on the dinghy and is tilted onto the catch out of the water....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-07-2022, 09:22
Replies: 36
Views: 7,060
Posted By CAVOK
Re: Yanmar 3gm30f rpm recomendations

Check your rpm against another tachometer. I thought I had a problem with an older Yanmar, but found out my tachometer was under reading by several hundred rpm. It’s a good first step to try.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-06-2022, 20:55
Replies: 54
Views: 6,557
Posted By CAVOK
Re: 50 Must Have's

A Drone retrieval device. Must have a dive capability to 20 metres.
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