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Forum: Marine Electronics 09-03-2021, 09:02
Replies: 98
Views: 16,612
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Does anyone actually use DSC?

I use DSC for a radio check when no one is coming back on 9 (or others) and I don't want to piss off the Coasties by doing it on 16. Works great.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-10-2020, 17:57
Replies: 58
Views: 25,654
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Crazy Idea? Beneteau 331 to NZ?

Boatman - I have a 331 that I believe was built in the US (South Carolina). When you say check for undersized screws internally...are you referring to keel bolts? 4 seasons in, I'm just trying to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-10-2020, 09:33
Replies: 15
Views: 3,719
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: SeaTow Automated Radio Check Service Discontinued.

I am a TowBoatUS member and whenever I don't get a reply on 9 (which is often) - I hail them on 16 - switch to a working channel - and confirm my radio check with them that way. They always seem...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-10-2020, 10:28
Replies: 0
Views: 509
Posted By JoeDoc
Winter Slip - Cape May, NJ

Hi everyone,

I am currently moored at Utsch's marina in Cape May, NJ. Great spot, great people but unfortunately they close for the winter and we have to move in the next week or so. They would...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-09-2020, 11:15
Replies: 20
Views: 3,869
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Sailboat Heater Input/Advice Needed

Reverse-cycle heat works really great right up until the sea water temperature reaches 41 degrees F (5 C) or so. In the Chesapeake for example, water temp usually dips into the 30's for January and...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-08-2020, 11:13
Replies: 255
Views: 30,994
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Does anyone ever choose to weather storms offshore anymore?

I, too, am enjoying this discussion.

For those that do go out to sea (or those who have gotten caught out there)....how do you decide whether to deploy a parachute sea anchor and point the bow to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-07-2020, 11:39
Replies: 31
Views: 4,153
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: engine alarm upon turning key

I had a similar issue with my Westerbeke 30b3. Turned out that my oil pressure sending unit had come un-attached while I was wrestling with the batteries. Yours may have a loose connection which is...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-05-2020, 13:56
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Hot Water Pressure - Change since last season

Thanks - great suggestion. Unfortunately though - I just tried it and the issue persists.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-05-2020, 11:23
Replies: 3
Views: 394
Posted By JoeDoc
Hot Water Pressure - Change since last season

Hey guys,

Just finished de-winterizing my fresh-water system and noticed something strange. When my freshwater pump gets up to pressure the motor turns off and the system works as expected - as...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-12-2019, 16:57
Replies: 13
Views: 2,304
Posted By JoeDoc
Water Heater suddenly over-pressurized? Hot water flowing w/o FW pump

Hi Guys,

Hoping that you can help. Since we are having some mild December days on the Chesapeake, I decided to de-winterize my freshwater system for a 2 day visit to the boat to tackle some...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-11-2019, 11:57
Replies: 6
Views: 2,879
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Power Loss - Westerbeke 30B Three

Hey Nefrut, I too have a Beneteau 331 with a Westerbeke 30b3. I'm experiencing the exact same symptoms as you and the OP. Curious to know if checking/clearing the exhaust elbow/passages helped? I...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-09-2019, 20:56
Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: In-Mast Furling Issue - piece pulling away after jam

requiem, you are the man. "Groove guard" is exactly the term I was hoping/looking for but couldn't quite work out.

Googling this has led me to some good discussions with potential solutions like...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-09-2019, 19:40
Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: In-Mast Furling Issue - piece pulling away after jam

Thanks reqiuem, no vertical battens on my main.

This piece is definitely attached to the mast and fits over the edge of the slot where the mainsail enters the mast. It almost looks...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-09-2019, 18:12
Replies: 10
Views: 1,380
Posted By JoeDoc
In-Mast Furling Issue - piece pulling away after jam

Hey guys,

Hoping you can help me diagnose/fix an issue that popped up this weekend. We experienced a jam on our in-mast furling while sailing. Was able to get it furled...enabling us to safely get...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-06-2019, 20:10
Replies: 23
Views: 6,110
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: VHF - Transmitting Issue (?)

27 has been down all season. Not sure what's up but yeah the radio checks (and requisite scoldings) have been fast and furious. I do my RC's on 9 and usually get a response. If not, I try 68 or 72....
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-04-2019, 17:42
Replies: 23
Views: 6,110
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: VHF - Transmitting Issue (?)

Chris - thanks for confirming that 27 might be down!

I will be back at the boat on Wednesday afternoon this week and will test SWR and report back to this thread.

- Joe
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-04-2019, 07:16
Replies: 23
Views: 6,110
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: VHF - Transmitting Issue (?)

Brian - thanks for this. I was just reading up on the DC vs AC challenge and my head was spinning. Your explanation simplified it for me. Thanks.

I am getting a SWR meter ASAP. Thanks for the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-04-2019, 07:00
Replies: 23
Views: 6,110
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: VHF - Transmitting Issue (?)

Will pick one up this week and log readings over time as suggested. Great tip and thanks.

Joe
SV "Azimuth"
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-04-2019, 06:20
Replies: 23
Views: 6,110
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: VHF - Transmitting Issue (?)

Thanks Hartley. Yes, I am receiving just fine. Weather channels come in as previous and I can hear the regular chatter on 16 and the bridge to bridge traffic on 13 just fine as well.

Great point...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-04-2019, 05:27
Replies: 23
Views: 6,110
Posted By JoeDoc
VHF - Transmitting Issue (?)

Hello from Back Creek in Annapolis.

During spring commissioning last weekend, I noticed that I wasn't getting my traditional radio check response from Sea Tow on 27. I tried a radio check on 68...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-07-2018, 09:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Battery Decision - Currently mixed age and AGM/Wet-Cell

Thanks again for all of the help and advice, guys. I'm enjoying this washout of a day here on the boat studying my electrical system.

So my boat has a Cruisair Sentry SM1220/2 battery charger....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-07-2018, 05:23
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Battery Decision - Currently mixed age and AGM/Wet-Cell

Chris, thanks a lot. That (and all of your advice) was really helpful. I will look at the mfg reco's for my batteries and settings for my charger this weekend and adjust accordingly.

I've been...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-07-2018, 04:59
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: Battery Decision - Currently mixed age and AGM/Wet-Cell

Thank you, very helpful. I'm learning more about banks this AM and how they work. Appreciate the insight.



Nah, no trouble. Just trying to be smart about my spending and not be wasteful. Plenty...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-07-2018, 15:46
Replies: 8
Views: 2,832
Posted By JoeDoc
Battery Decision - Currently mixed age and AGM/Wet-Cell

Hi all,

I bought my first boat (2003 Beneteau Oceanis 331) in July of last year and have been slowly tackling the "Recommended Repairs" from my survey. I'm new to this so learning curve is steep...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-07-2018, 19:17
Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Posted By JoeDoc
Re: 1st Anchor/Rode purchase

You guys are just fantastic - thanks! I'm taking all of this great advice into account. I've been out on a mooring ball (dreaming of someday, maybe, not paying $30/night) on Back Creek in Annapolis...
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