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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear Today, 14:36
Replies: 28
Views: 978
Posted By RobertL
Re: MOB ‘sling’ or similar

You might want to check out the „Catch and Lift“ system by MS Safety.
A truly one handed rescue system which I have tried out. Works flawlessly and without muscle power so that my wife could rescue...
Forum: Marine Electronics Today, 14:24
Replies: 2
Views: 173
Posted By RobertL
Re: Smart Boating - Using Free Software

Please expand on the systems used HE and SW.
How long did it take to get all this working?
Almost seems like remote boating.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 01-04-2024, 23:15
Replies: 28
Views: 2,542
Posted By RobertL
Re: LiFePo4 - Add on Battery - BOS LE 300

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m not fully ready this year for LI, but I’m sure a change will come in the near future.

Thanks to all for their insights.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-04-2024, 23:10
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By RobertL
Re: Battery / Solar disconnect

Thank you for the confirmation.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-03-2024, 11:51
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By RobertL
Re: Battery / Solar disconnect

Thanks. I’ll need to find the Silent wind manual to see what they say.
The „night action“ is a great idea. Thanks for the replies.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-03-2024, 08:03
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Posted By RobertL
Battery / Solar disconnect

Hi All,
Quick question, in what order should the house bank be disconnected from solarpannels (MPPT)?
First at battery terminal then MPPT then solar panels? Or in the opposite order?

I want to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-02-2024, 09:14
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By RobertL
Re: 1986 Sabre 34 MKII vs 1989 Beneteau 35S5

Having extensively sailed on a Sabre 34 in regattas near Marblehead and Cape Cod, I found them to be very solid and well built boats buily up in Maine. They're not mass produced and had comensurate...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 26-02-2024, 09:03
Replies: 28
Views: 2,542
Posted By RobertL
LiFePo4 - Add on Battery - BOS LE 300

Hi everyone,
has anyone experience (use / installation) with the BOS LE300 LIFEPO battery which is used to create a hybrid AGM/LIFEPO system?

I currently have a house bank with 3 x 97Ah TROJAN...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 13-08-2023, 06:23
Replies: 1,326
Views: 211,455
Posted By RobertL
Re: Cruise Ship Costa Concordia - MERGED THREADS

Fwiw, the costa Concordia hit a rock near Gigolo and partially Dank. But that is old news. Probably >5 yrs. ago
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-08-2023, 06:14
Replies: 17
Views: 2,021
Posted By RobertL
Re: Winch Comparisons

Thanks for the advice. I’ll try there.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-08-2023, 14:34
Replies: 17
Views: 2,021
Posted By RobertL
Re: Winch Comparisons

Can anyone direct me to parts (pawls/springs) for ENKES winches?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-06-2023, 01:56
Replies: 92
Views: 10,867
Posted By RobertL
Re: Steel vs Fiberglass

Well said. We have a 39ft Motiva, 5 mm Corten steel hull, 4 mm for the rest. Maintenance is an issue for both grp and steel, firstly against osmosis, second against rust. Your choice. I prefer steel...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-08-2022, 21:58
Replies: 17
Views: 1,412
Posted By RobertL
Re: Web log for following trip

You might like using www.noforeignland
Many cruisers use it to show track and post blogs.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 05-08-2022, 05:59
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By RobertL
Re: Eno two burner stove not hanging horisontal

Well the Eno stove isn’t a Force 10, which we replaced an old eno stove with. Perfectly balanced, much more robust design and components. But also more $.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 05-08-2022, 01:01
Replies: 6
Views: 685
Posted By RobertL
Re: Eno two burner stove not hanging horisontal

You might want to 1)check that the gas hose moves freely and nothing is hampering it’s motion. 2) something might be under the stove inhibiting it to swing level. 3) the mounting gimbal locations are...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-06-2022, 07:56
Replies: 38
Views: 4,238
Posted By RobertL
Re: Twist anchor swivelling connector

I use an Ultra Marine swivel with patented nub design. Works great 100% of the time. Comes in different sizes depending on chain gauge.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-06-2022, 05:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,330
Posted By RobertL
Re: Not Another Post! (Canadian/UK Citizens Buying in Med)

I concur with William Walsh as an excellent, very thorough surveyor. Used him on our Steel Motiva 39.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 28-02-2022, 08:17
Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Posted By RobertL
Re: Baking in a Force 10 Euro Compact stove

[QUOTE=tkeithlu;3583573]Supposedly the inside width of the oven is 17 inches. I can't find a depth measurement, but here's a 16.75 inch by 12. 5 inch cookie sheet:

Thanks for the suggestions. I’ll...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-02-2022, 11:14
Replies: 72
Views: 8,286
Posted By RobertL
Re: Coffee pot?

A Bialetti Italian Espresso maker. Comes in various sizes. We have a 2 and 4 cup version on the stove.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-02-2022, 11:11
Replies: 72
Views: 8,286
Posted By RobertL
Re: Coffee pot?

A Bialetti espresso maker is superb. Comes in 1,2,4, 6 cup sizes.
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 27-02-2022, 11:07
Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Posted By RobertL
Baking in a Force 10 Euro Compact stove

Hello fellow shipborne bakers!
We have recently purchased a new Force 10 EU compact stove which allows both baking and grilling. In comparison to other stoves, there’s no baking sheet included,...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 02-02-2022, 08:53
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By RobertL
Re: Gas 2-Flame stove/Oven - Alternatives to Force 10?

Thanks for all the suggestions. We have reviewed then and have decided on the Force 10.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 25-01-2022, 12:29
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By RobertL
Re: Gas 2-Flame stove/Oven - Alternatives to Force 10?

Thanks for the hint. looks great, but just a bit too wide.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 25-01-2022, 08:46
Replies: 0
Views: 519
Posted By RobertL
Force 10 EU Compact 2 burner stove

This is the only size that will fit the available space.
Located in Germany, so a purchase in European would be preferred.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 25-01-2022, 08:37
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By RobertL
Gas 2-Flame stove/Oven - Alternatives to Force 10?

Hello everyone,
Looking for recommendations to an alternative gas stove.

We have an old ENO ?? 2 burner gas stove that is in dear need of replacement. I have looked at the FORCE 10 EU Compact 2...
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