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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 23-04-2023, 04:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,288
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Stack Pack Design Alternatives

I have option 1 on my boom which is a bit more than 4m long. The first string is attached at the beginning of the pack so the ??? distance on the pic is approx nil. In order to deal well with the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2023, 08:38
Replies: 61
Views: 7,628
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Cable size for 1500 W electrical windlass

FWIW in my boat the windlass is connected to the FLA house bank (50ft return distance) and connected by cables of 2x50mm2 in parallel so as to avoid loss and heat whilst keeping to manageable size.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-02-2023, 05:34
Replies: 34
Views: 2,251
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Photosensitive Prescription Glasses

My experience of light-sensitive on tri-focal was good until I realised they have a significant drawback: they aren’t as dark as real sunglasses which wears on my (quite sensitive) eyes and at night...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-01-2023, 00:15
Replies: 3
Views: 695
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Unfinished Teak Wood

There are lots of teak cleaning treatments, mostly with oxalic acid. I would try one of those before sanding, which will take away some thickness.
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-01-2023, 13:04
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By Quebramar
Raymarine Upgrade

I upgraded 2 years ago from the old Raytheon (20y old) to EV100. The rudder sensor existed but I replaced with the new one. I think skipping it would not secure the excellent performance the AP...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-01-2023, 10:55
Replies: 136
Views: 15,425
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Do I Really Need a Life Raft?

Every year before the start of the season I inflate manually my jackets, incl one Spinlock. Did not fail for 8 years.
Never thought of using expired gas bottle to inflate but will do this time, to...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 22-12-2022, 07:24
Replies: 17
Views: 1,184
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Seasons Greetings to all..

Feliz Natal e um bom Ano Novo, dear Boatie!
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-12-2022, 05:31
Replies: 6
Views: 596
Posted By Quebramar
ST60+ Intermittent

FWIW I had also an ST60 working intermittently. Culprit was a faulty connection under the mast in the cabin ceiling, connector slightly moving thus deconnecting. No pattern was observable.
Forum: Navigation 09-12-2022, 06:08
Replies: 29
Views: 3,835
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Free European nautical charts?

For my area, ie Denmark down to Biscay with the British Isles Navionics charges 3 large charts for a total of 750€, updates at half that every year. YMMV but I don’t think that is what I would call...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-11-2022, 04:43
Replies: 36
Views: 3,990
Posted By Quebramar
Re: 4th Reef Thoughts

With 4 reefs (since this year) and in-boom Selden reefing, I have #2 as a single line and #3 & #4 as dual line installed. I had to abandon #1 as there are only 3 sheaves at the back of the boom.
I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-11-2022, 00:22
Replies: 19
Views: 2,171
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Help choosing new VHF

I noted you mentioned earlier about the SH1850gps which I believe is what you have. I have been searching for a new VHF that could allow integration into my Axiom and I could not find any. I resolved...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-10-2022, 13:10
Replies: 8
Views: 618
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Raymarine ST60 instruments and Quark box

Since it has a Nmea0183 output, you will also need a conversion cable to connect to the STNG backbone. Look up the Raymarine website, it has a wealth of technical support documentation that describes...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-10-2022, 07:31
Replies: 133
Views: 19,503
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Older sailors and boat must-have features

I’ve done this 8 years ago. The line is still there, knot still fit. I tested the system several times, works fine.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-10-2022, 13:42
Replies: 38
Views: 6,878
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Trojan T-105 Charging advice

Reading the Trojan manual, you will see the recommended voltage for each charging phase. You will notice they are quite higher than standard ones, so adjusting the standard settings on your charger...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-10-2022, 11:50
Replies: 38
Views: 6,878
Posted By Quebramar
Trojan T-105 Charging advice

Indeed. I also have T105s (4) and installed a small solar panel (78W) and a smart MPPT from Victron that will top up the batteries whenever I leave the boat and the batteries are not fully charged....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-09-2022, 05:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,719
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Reefing blocks

You may want to create your own, Antal and Wichard sell the rings and you’ll end up with the right length. The splice is really easy to make with such dyneema ropes. Much cheaper and fit for your...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 05-09-2022, 01:55
Replies: 27
Views: 3,689
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Halyard attachment question

I release the halyard and attach it to the back of the boom to avoid noise more than chafing.
I used to have a Wichard D shackle that was replaced several times as it sometimes gets hard to unlock...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-08-2022, 03:27
Replies: 7
Views: 1,377
Posted By Quebramar
Re: AIS into raymarine network?

FWIW I have the emtrak b100 which is a transponder (emitter as well as receiver) and has N2K. It is connected to RM STNG network and Axiom. It is working really well.
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-08-2022, 00:07
Replies: 64
Views: 6,641
Posted By Quebramar
Re: VHF alarm

Interesting… in the English Channel 16 is a must and systematically used by coastguards from all neighbouring countries, from mayday relay to invitation to switch to another channel for safety or...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-08-2022, 08:47
Replies: 64
Views: 6,641
Posted By Quebramar
VHF alarm

Great insight, many thanks. I have ordered a N2K so its GPS could serve the network in case the one in the plotter fails. Looking fwd to seeing this dialogue, but I’ve been waiting for over 6 months...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-08-2022, 07:46
Replies: 64
Views: 6,641
Posted By Quebramar
Re: VHF alarm

I had been looking at VHFs that could connect to RM Axiom and could not find any. What you are mentioning seemed only to exist with one brand (can’t recall, was it B&G?) on the upper range model. If...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 04-08-2022, 06:36
Replies: 4,713
Views: 979,797
Posted By Quebramar
Re: The 2021 & 2022 Joke Threads

Bilge keel a novel concept…now that’s a funny joke! [emoji16]
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 03-08-2022, 01:58
Replies: 57
Views: 6,917
Posted By Quebramar
Re: Single Handed Sailing

Would a 10mm double-braid line with bowlines not be sufficient and practical, if only a meter long?
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 02-08-2022, 06:05
Replies: 57
Views: 6,917
Posted By Quebramar
Single Handed Sailing

It’s been 2 years that I haven’t put back the jacklines, for the exact reason stated by BM and many others: being dragged by the boat is far more risky for the MOB.
I had placed 3 chainplates in...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-07-2022, 05:56
Replies: 17
Views: 4,322
Posted By Quebramar
Roller Furler lubricant question

Spray from Harken also works a treat, as it is dry it is less affected by rain and wave spray. Name is McLube Sailkote. Can’t have enough of this one since I got it recommended by my local loft....
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