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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-12-2019, 11:53
Replies: 91
Views: 13,828
Posted By westcoaster
Re: First, and possibly my last, boat

I would consider an Alberg 37. It was classic lines, is roomy and comfortable and is designed to " sail to the 4 corners of the earth"

I owned an Alberg 30 and can attest to their quality, good...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-08-2019, 08:22
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Thank you for your good advice. Long story short, I sent my chart plotter back to Standard Horizon for repair but was advise the mother board was hooped and that the cost of repair would exceed the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-07-2019, 07:34
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Thank you for this interesting information, all new to me! The guy who checked my alternator took only a few minutes to do it and I am sure he did not do it as thoroughly as you are recommending. I...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2019, 17:58
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Thanks, will give that a try
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2019, 17:31
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Thanks for all input. I am going to contact Standard Horizon again and ask if too much power may cause the problem. I will report their response back here.
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2019, 12:39
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Sorry, I missed your earlier question. Yes, the other devices, depth sounder and auto helm still work normally. I didn't know if there would be a built in voltage regulator or not but from what your...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2019, 11:27
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Seems to me that the chart plotter is getting too much power. After the engine has been running and I shut it down, the chart plotter will not start. An hour later after the batteries have settled...
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2019, 07:18
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Thanks. Will do some more checking. No luck so far.
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2019, 06:25
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Standard Horizon chart plotter

Thanks for your reply.

I do not have shore power or a generator, strictly 12 volt power. When the engine is running 14.75 volts registeres at the supply switch for the chart plotter. When the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-07-2019, 17:56
Replies: 16
Views: 1,958
Posted By westcoaster
Standard Horizon chart plotter

Hello fellow boaters,

I have been using a Standard Horizon 190i GPS chart plotter for the past 7 years. I am the original owner. It did work flawlessly until recently. Suddenly it would not switch...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-07-2018, 06:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Anchor retrieval problem

Thanks Jim, makes sense what you are saying. I am going to source out a different bow roller for sure. Maybe if I straighten out my chain as Steve suggests, and install a bow roller with a deep...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 16-07-2018, 22:33
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Anchor retrieval problem

Thank you for your thoughts, all good stuff!
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 16-07-2018, 21:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Anchor retrieval problem

Your comments regarding the CQR leaning to one side are interesting.. For the past 10 weeks I have been anchoring in different locations as I traveled up and down the coast. In many of the locations...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 16-07-2018, 14:34
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By westcoaster
Re: Anchor retrieval problem

Thanks for your reply Steve. I don't understand what caused this problem in the first place but I will follow your suggestion and see what happens after that.
Peers
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 16-07-2018, 07:56
Replies: 11
Views: 1,468
Posted By westcoaster
Anchor retrieval problem

Greetings!
I recently returned from a single handed 10 week sailing trip. I traveled part of the BC coast anchoring in numerous bays and coves. My anchoring gear consists of a Lofrans Royal manual...
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