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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 01-12-2023, 06:58
Replies: 18
Views: 4,623
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Yet more lives and vessels lost Cap de Creus Spain

Wow scary stuff. I had no idea it could be so rough out there. I had my boat in the Grande Motte and tried to sail on a calm day to Seth. Inside the marina at Seth it was quite bumpy and I could...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-12-2021, 05:13
Replies: 98
Views: 15,801
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Looking for Advice on AIS Transmitters

Hi Jim,
Thanks for the response. The transmit count is incrementing but only when I have all navigation equipment turned on. Then the NMEA 2000 tab on the Vesper app shows green, Otherwise, I get...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-12-2021, 01:22
Replies: 98
Views: 15,801
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Looking for Advice on AIS Transmitters

Thanks Tupaia,
I wish there was another boat with AIS that I could ask. But there is not. The Marina said they could see my boat. I'll have to rely on that for the moment. The Vesper does not...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-12-2021, 00:42
Replies: 98
Views: 15,801
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Looking for Advice on AIS Transmitters

Hello,
I have the Vesper XB-6000, brand new and professionally installed in France.
I am not particularly happy and can't tell if the problem is my lack of knowledge or the unit is not working. My...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 09-07-2021, 12:29
Replies: 6
Views: 1,816
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Davits for Beamy Cruisers

Ryan and Sophie sailing had a solution for their Beneteau 40 which may give you some ideas. Here is the link https://ryanandsophie.com/details-about-polar-seals-stainless-steel-arch/

BTW. Looks...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-06-2021, 10:33
Replies: 23
Views: 5,713
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Yacht Registration and Insurance in Europe

Hi I had similar problems. Used yacht registration Holland. Insurance used Panterrus in Switzerland. Maybe they can help.
Regards
Marshall
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-04-2021, 11:33
Replies: 11
Views: 5,205
Posted By Handsoff
Re: AIS not visible on MarineTraffic app

Hi. I had the same exact problem with Marine Traffic. It took days for my new boat to be registered. Finally showed up but I spent some time with Vesper support checking.
Good luck
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-11-2020, 00:31
Replies: 11
Views: 4,460
Posted By Handsoff
Re: 2017 Beneteau 41 versus 38

Hello, I have a 2019 Beneteau 38.1 and my son has a 2019 41.1.
My thoughts:
1. How many folks on the boat at a time? Overnight? Max 4 for the 38.1 unless 2 children, max 6 with the 41. Caution,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-08-2020, 21:37
Replies: 11
Views: 3,993
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Yanmar 3gm30F motor mount replacement cost

I replaced them on an Island Packet 32. The mounts themselves were about $150 each. Total for me was around $1500. On my boat front and rear mounts are not same. Make sure you get right parts...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-06-2020, 00:45
Replies: 29
Views: 51,750
Posted By Handsoff
Re: What to ask when looking for a blue water sailboat?

Hi I bought a 1993 Island Packet 32. Here is all the things I would look for on an IP
1. Most important - CHAIN PLATES. IP's older than 1999 used inferior metal for the chain plates. They could...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-04-2020, 00:35
Replies: 14
Views: 2,265
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Adding 2nd battery monitor ti an existing Beneteau monitor

Thanks everyone for all your help. After reviewing all the advice and talking with Victron dealer in San Diego, we will be installing the Victron shunt in series with the existing shunt. Again,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-04-2020, 00:06
Replies: 14
Views: 2,265
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Adding 2nd battery monitor ti an existing Beneteau monitor

Thanks Orion Jim but did you buddy wire the Victron 712 shunt in series to the original shunt leaving both monitors working?
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-04-2020, 00:52
Replies: 14
Views: 2,265
Posted By Handsoff
Adding 2nd battery monitor ti an existing Beneteau monitor

Hello knowledgable folks,

My son and I are ardent novice sailors but totally unfamiliar with boat wiring and electronics.

We have a relatively new Beneteau with an existing battery monitor. We...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 09-01-2020, 10:37
Replies: 18
Views: 2,120
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Utterly new to sailing, am in UK, where do I start?

In South Hampton, First Class Sailing school. Start with Competent Crew certificate. Don’t do it in the winter. Too cold.
Good luck.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-08-2019, 11:25
Replies: 16
Views: 12,195
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Thoughts on the Island Packet 29?

Hi. I am an owner of an 1993 IP 32. I love the boat. Here are just some bullet points based on my experience.
1. A 27 seems small for 2 people. My 32 is just big enough and I solo.
2. ...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-08-2019, 01:33
Replies: 56
Views: 13,519
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Single handed docking help

Hello, I have exactly the same problem as you. And I admit, in advance, to still not being able to back the boat in easily. Solo, it is almost impossible for me. Usually, someone hears me...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-02-2019, 12:00
Replies: 64
Views: 13,577
Posted By Handsoff
Re: What do you think about Uma's new interior layout?

Don’t follow Uma ever since they dumped their poop in the harbor and then laughed about it. Not my kind of sailors
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-11-2018, 15:27
Replies: 16
Views: 6,957
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Island Packet 32 hull oil canning?

Thanks everyone for the very useful and thoughtful information. Once again it shows the value of these forums and helpfulness of the boating community. I'm in L.A. for the holidays, the boat is in...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-11-2018, 09:08
Replies: 16
Views: 6,957
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Island Packet 32 hull oil canning?

Thanks everyone for your replies. I've investigated a little further and am confident that the boat was not improperly placed on a stand during haul out.

I know this problem was not there last...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-11-2018, 11:35
Replies: 16
Views: 6,957
Posted By Handsoff
Island Packet 32 hull oil canning?

Hi,
My boat was surveyed and the surveyor stated the hull was oil canning which he had never seen before. See attached photos
My questions are:
1. How can I confirm this is happening?
2 If it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-09-2018, 05:28
Replies: 17
Views: 10,320
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Reset Garmin VHF 200i MMSI, without a €120/$140 Garmin robbery?

I disagree.
Firstly, the VHF should work perfectly with or without the correct MMSI. It is not useless. You can still send a Mayday. With an incorrect MMSI the wrong emergency contacts will be...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2018, 11:57
Replies: 17
Views: 10,320
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Reset Garmin VHF 200i MMSI, without a €120/$140 Garmin robbery?

Hello,
I had the same problem with a Standard Horizon VHF. I contacted several marine electronics dealers but nobody wanted to or could reset the MMSI. They would all happily sell me a new radio. ...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-09-2018, 10:40
Replies: 26
Views: 8,786
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Chain/Windlass problem- You Won't Believe This One.

Hello,
I had the same problem trying to identify the correct chain for my windless. I have a Lofrans windless. I called the Lofrans dealer. He said no problem. The model number of the gypsy is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-08-2018, 09:00
Replies: 33
Views: 7,725
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Best way to remove broken tap

I had a similar problem with 2 sheared bolts in a case. I took problem to 2 machine shops. They did not even try. Too hard. So I met a guy who’s a retired circus performer. He said “no problem”. ...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-08-2018, 08:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,674
Posted By Handsoff
Re: Best Chain for this gypsy

Hello
Just call Imtra and ask for support. They import Lofrans and are very helpful. Tell them the model of gypsy (your photo markings) and they will tell you exact chain size. I had this...
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