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Forum: OpenCPN 18-12-2023, 06:34
Replies: 45
Views: 6,139
Posted By vaporware
Re: Cheap Tablet for Open CPN

Many of the inexpensive Lenovo tablets have built in GPS and run Open CPN well. I have one I use on my boat during races as a large SOG speedometer. It's in the cabin visible from the cockpit...
Forum: OpenCPN 17-08-2023, 03:35
Replies: 2
Views: 973
Posted By vaporware
Re: OpenCPN app on tablet/Android 13. Does it work?

It works fine on my Pixel 6a phone with Android 13. You have to migrate the charts.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-07-2023, 10:40
Replies: 65
Views: 4,632
Posted By vaporware
Re: Power Tool Brands - Accessibility

It depends on how and where you're going to use the tools. For personal use in the U.S., the Ryobi tools are hard to beat. A huge selection which all use the same battery. If I were using them...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-12-2022, 18:31
Replies: 43
Views: 5,002
Posted By vaporware
Re: US begins issuing and registering VHF handheld MMSIs

Boat US MMSI's may be used on handhelds.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 25-09-2021, 16:57
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By vaporware
Re: Marirec.com issues

Their website looks suspicious. Google Maps shows a CPA office at the address of their "store" on the site. The address is Santa Rosa but the area code is Southern California. The domain name...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 08-08-2021, 17:41
Replies: 20
Views: 4,755
Posted By vaporware
Re: Ships Station License and MMSI

The Boat US MMSI is not international. I got my FCC ship's license online through the FCC website. It has my MMSI. There is a fee.



See https://www.fcc.gov/ship-radio-stations
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-01-2021, 16:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,887
Posted By vaporware
Re: DSC Handheld VHF Question

In the U.S., Boat US says either. If you are a Boat US member, MMSI numbers are free from them, but the numbers are not valid outside the U.S. If you are in the U.S and plan to use the handheld on...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-12-2020, 20:51
Replies: 13
Views: 1,102
Posted By vaporware
Re: Wire markers

There are a number of heat shrink labels which fit the Brother P-Touch label makers, both genuine Brother and other brands. Brother says they require expensive label makers, but they'll work in...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-12-2020, 08:01
Replies: 53
Views: 7,150
Posted By vaporware
Re: Can Anyone Identify This Traveler and Track?

I recently replaced a similar traveller with one from Garhauer. The difference is like night and day. I sent my old track to Garhauer and the new track's holes matched my old track's holes exactly....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-12-2020, 08:15
Replies: 2
Views: 504
Posted By vaporware
Re: Spare halyard - full run or messenger?

I had a messenger for my second spinnaker halyard made of nylon parachute cord running inside my mast and a crew member caught it with his foot, tripped and broke it. It took three trips up the mast...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 16-05-2020, 10:31
Replies: 66
Views: 12,260
Posted By vaporware
Re: BoatUS way overpriced, switched to Allstate

I have had Boat US since I got my boat 7 years ago. I have an agreed value policy. A friend got a quote from Farmers for his boat. They never understand what agreed value means. Although he specified...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-05-2020, 07:37
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By vaporware
Re: 1980 Corsair Cruise-A-Home

Which marina are you moored at?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-05-2020, 07:35
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By vaporware
Re: 1980 Corsair Cruise-A-Home

I'd start with local boatyards. You might also talk to people who work in motorhomes and mobile homes. Not many sliding doors on other kinds of boats. A good handyman could probably do what you need.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-05-2020, 17:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By vaporware
Re: 1980 Corsair Cruise-A-Home

I live in a floating home on the Columbia. It is built more like a conventional house.



I don't think the CAH has the necessary "bones" to put much money into. Are you talking about cosmetic...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-05-2020, 17:36
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By vaporware
Re: 1980 Corsair Cruise-A-Home

Do you plan mainly to live on it or do you want to travel? I don't think it would be good on the Columbia. The current can be three knots in the Spring and the CAH could be a real handful to handle.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-05-2020, 17:17
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By vaporware
Re: 1980 Corsair Cruise-A-Home

A CAH is essentially a motorhome on floats. Is it on the Columbia?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-05-2020, 17:01
Replies: 15
Views: 3,209
Posted By vaporware
Re: 1980 Corsair Cruise-A-Home

You can find people. Unless you do it yourself, it's going to be expensive and you're starting with something that may not be very good when you're. Where in the Northwest are you located?
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-07-2019, 19:30
Replies: 4
Views: 3,585
Posted By vaporware
Re: Setup software wanted for Garmin AIS 600 (to install MMSI number)

In the U.S., under FCC regulations,. only a licensed tech can change the MMSI. I had a Garmin 600 which I sold to a friend. The local dealer charged $60 to change it. I bought a used Vesper. Vesper...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-05-2019, 08:49
Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
Posted By vaporware
Re: Connect DSC to Seatalk (1)

You need something like this:


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F173282437035


Or this:

...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-04-2019, 09:27
Replies: 7
Views: 2,600
Posted By vaporware
Re: Google Fi

We previously had Google Fiber. If they offer coverage in a country, it works well. I don't think it will work for people not based in the U.S. we have used it in China, Japan and Ecuador, among...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2019, 03:36
Replies: 65
Views: 13,478
Posted By vaporware
Re: AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

I would look at the Vesper XB 8000 with either a dedicated antenna or the Vesper splitter. The combined package of the XB 8000 and splitter costs about the same as the Digital Yacht and the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-03-2019, 08:02
Replies: 51
Views: 20,494
Posted By vaporware
Re: Using a tablet as a boats system backbone

The WiFi iPads do not have GPS.



See https://www.apple.com/ipad-9.7/specs/ and https://www.lifewire.com/ipad-gps-information-1683262


Many WiFi Android tablets have GPS.
Forum: OpenCPN 08-03-2019, 05:14
Replies: 9
Views: 9,513
Posted By vaporware
Re: Which tablet with which OS for OpenCPN?

Will this be your only navigation device? What will be the consequences of a failure? I have an 8" Samsung Galaxy Tab A I bought new, open box, in eBay for $100. It has a built in GPS and works well....
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2019, 04:54
Replies: 51
Views: 20,494
Posted By vaporware
Re: Using a tablet as a boats system backbone

One thing is consider is that any affordable tablet won't be waterproof and won't be easily visible in the bright sun. You can get waterproof cases. If you're going to use it in the cabin, not a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2019, 04:44
Replies: 51
Views: 20,494
Posted By vaporware
Re: Using a tablet as a boats system backbone

Yes. That'll teach me not to reply just before bedtime.
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