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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-02-2023, 13:08
Replies: 68
Views: 29,682
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Honda EU2000 or Harbor Freight Predator?

I have literally hundreds of hours on my Harbor Freight Predator. After Hurrican Michael we had no power for 3 weeks. I ran that little gennie continuous for 3 weeks. I did shut it down once to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2022, 14:46
Replies: 49
Views: 5,436
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Combined VHF Radio/AIS Transceiver - Not Available?

https://simrad.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/56195/Simrad-Vhf-Radios.html?cid=224504&chid=1600&campaignid=72752949&adgroupid=4804848274&adid=74492064134285&targetid=kwd-27131336662%3Aloc-190&matchtype=p&...
Forum: Navigation 17-05-2022, 15:15
Replies: 145
Views: 23,686
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Best iPad chart/navigation app

I like AquaMap.
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-05-2022, 13:35
Replies: 77
Views: 7,795
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: PL 259 coax connector

This works and is easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPlcT9SXNPs
Forum: Powered Boats 13-04-2022, 14:08
Replies: 58
Views: 17,964
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Single Handed Great Loop

Lots of people, , have done the Loop single handed. Easy peasy. Just do not get a boat that is too large and hopefully no fly bridge. Pilot house only. This allows you to rapidly and safely get from...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2022, 14:00
Replies: 61
Views: 7,298
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Does a chemical exist which will dissolve masking tape but not paint?

GooGon will work, any hardware of big box store has it.
Forum: Navigation 14-11-2021, 12:39
Replies: 69
Views: 11,791
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Navigation on a Tablet Question

I did the Great Loop using a refurbed iPad as my main nav tool.
I mounted it with a Ram mount suction cup mount on the bulk head next to the helm. Plus I had a 12v plug right there to keep it...
Forum: Navigation 06-10-2021, 12:14
Replies: 52
Views: 14,141
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: What 10 inch Tablet ? I want to put a 10 inch tablet with GPS at the helm of my b

I used a refurbed iPad 2 for the Loop. Mounted it with a suction cup Ram Mount on the bulk head next to the wheel. Worked great, used my Garmin 1042(??) chart plotter as back up. Worked great. It...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-09-2021, 12:27
Replies: 65
Views: 8,991
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: sailing knife

This is what crabbers on the Bering Sea carry, and so do I.

https://dexter1818.com/sofgrip-8-tiger-edge-slicer/

https://dexter1818.com/ws-1-traditional-knife-scabbard-for-up-to-9-blade/
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 02-07-2021, 14:30
Replies: 300
Views: 45,220
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: For all promoting flare guns for self defense

I have a high power hunting sling shot with 0.5 inch steel balls. At close range that thing will cause some damage and I may be wrong, but I think it may be legal almost everywhere.
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-04-2021, 11:29
Replies: 22
Views: 2,371
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Maximum effort VHF on cruising boat, dinghy, and handhelds

VHF is strictly line of site. That means the higher the antenna the further you can transmit and receive.
Forum: Navigation 28-02-2021, 11:07
Replies: 71
Views: 10,421
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Non-firearm weapons on board.

When I did the Great Loop solo, I took along a high power hunting sling shot with a supply of 1/2" steel balls.
At close range that thing would do some damage and hopefully make the attacker rethink.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-02-2021, 08:37
Replies: 64
Views: 12,692
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: First trip through inner passage

Get a copy of Alaska Blues, by Joe Upton. Should be able to find it on abe.com

Good read, Joe was a salmon troller and gillnetter. Lots of descriptions of the weather and remote stops.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 16-02-2021, 14:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,576
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Okeechobee Waterway-Port Mayaka RR lift bridge

I went through there a while back. I waited over 45 minutes, the bridge was down. A bunch of guys were messing around on the south side.

Anyway, after a long wait, a pick-up came along on the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-02-2021, 14:27
Replies: 33
Views: 5,544
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Adding second set of side navigation lights

I used these things when I did the Great Loop.

They are solar rechargeable will last about 3 full nights with no sunshine.

I used 2 of the white ones for anchor lights, put them on top of my...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-01-2021, 13:07
Replies: 170
Views: 26,169
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Common Etiquette screw ups for novices

Buy a copy of Chapmans and read it.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 21-12-2020, 13:23
Replies: 49
Views: 10,871
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Paracord- what is it good for?

Buy Dacron paracord, sun will not kill it.
Ham radio operators use it to hang antennas.

Very handy stuff, don't leave the dock without a couple of hundred feet.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-12-2020, 10:19
Replies: 52
Views: 11,790
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Auto Diesel engine into boat?

You might want to subscribe to Boats and Harbors, they have tons of ads for running take outs, rebuilds you name it.

https://www.boats-and-harbors.com/
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-12-2020, 10:15
Replies: 52
Views: 11,790
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Auto Diesel engine into boat?

Yup easy enough to do.

I took a Perkins 6-354 out of a Massey Ferguson tractor and put it into a 34 foot steel hull.

I ordered a water cooled manifold from Perkins, put a raw water pump on the...
Forum: Powered Boats 02-12-2020, 12:27
Replies: 9
Views: 2,889
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Loop Boat - Narrowing the search

If you can fine one, I recommend the Atlas Acadia 32. I did the loop on one of those and I am 6'6" tall. Plenty of head room. Single Yanmar diesel, 2X100 gallon fuel tanks, autopilot, bow thruster,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-11-2020, 12:09
Replies: 23
Views: 6,296
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: What Makes a Good Barometer?

Martkimwhat is absolutely correct. All barometers require a light tap of of a finger nail to make them move, expensive or cheap, I always give my baro a tap before reading it.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-11-2020, 11:27
Replies: 23
Views: 6,296
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: What Makes a Good Barometer?

Get a cheap one. The actual reading does not matter, what you want to see is if its rising or falling.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-11-2020, 11:46
Replies: 52
Views: 7,513
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: The Great Loop-lets talk about that to get me outta my funk....

Join https://www.greatloop.org/
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-11-2020, 11:42
Replies: 52
Views: 7,513
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: The Great Loop-lets talk about that to get me outta my funk....

GET THIS BOOK!!

Home (https://navigationnotes.com/index.html)

I found it to be the best thing out there since bottled beer. It posts all nav points distances you name it.

As I cruised along I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-09-2020, 09:57
Replies: 73
Views: 8,664
Posted By Gypsyjon
Re: Fourth question: Can you avoid bad storms?

Surely you are not asking this as a serious question....Good one though!! :smile:
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