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Health, Safety & Related Gear
02-04-2017, 12:22
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Has anyone ever deployed their man overboard pole? Are they becoming obsolete?
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chala
Re: Has anyone ever deployed their man overboard pole? Are they becoming obsolete?
I have a horseshoe life ring on the end of a ten meters floating rope attached to the pole.
Never used it nor did I ever broadcast a Mayday on my radio transmitter.
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
02-04-2017, 11:20
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Raymarine Autohelm Failure
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chala
Re: Raymarine Autohelm Failure
First undo the cable gland at the actuator, “ram”, to prevent twisting the wires inside the ram, sometime hard to do.
Second unscrew only the portion that contains the motor. It is possible to do it...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
02-04-2017, 10:03
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STORM Preparation in Marinas
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9,209
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chala
Re: STORM Preparation in Marinas
It is why professionals use “garcette”.
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
01-04-2017, 20:08
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STORM Preparation in Marinas
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chala
Re: STORM Preparation in Marinas
Because it is obvious.
The almighty Gord will tell you that the subject has been beaten to death.
Yes I do, in using the proper cleat hitch
Cleat Hitch | How to tie the Cleat Hitch for a...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
01-04-2017, 10:59
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STORM Preparation in Marinas
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chala
Re: STORM Preparation in Marinas
Not at all.
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
01-04-2017, 10:27
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Raymarine Autohelm Failure
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chala
Re: Raymarine Autohelm Failure
I have, as standby, an Autohelm ST 4000 control unit manufactured in August 1993, installed in the cockpit and so is the ram, which still works perfectly. Well build and properly installed these...
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Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy
31-03-2017, 10:37
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Washing Machine Repair
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chala
Re: Washing Machine Repair
The fused one are normally for the heater, maximum current, better to replace by using a relay.
And do not shoot your self.
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
31-03-2017, 10:11
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Raymarine Autohelm Failure
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chala
Re: Raymarine Autohelm Failure
They will hunt and should not be allowed to do that.
The control unit will disconnect if the ram is over loaded.
Changing the position of the ram attachment on the tiller may reduce possible...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
31-03-2017, 09:02
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STORM Preparation in Marinas
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chala
Re: STORM Preparation in Marinas
https://nt.gov.au/marine/for-all-harbour-and-boat-users/cyclone-plan-for-wharves-and-moorings/responsibilities-and-communications
...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
29-03-2017, 10:40
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Mechanical starters: Anyone used them?
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chala
Re: Mechanical starters: Anyone used them?
Gm (Detroit) used to supply emergency ship generators in excess of 100 hp with an emergency manual centrifugal starter.
The starter provided no sweat easy start of the generator.
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
28-03-2017, 05:13
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Cyclone Debbie
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chala
Re: Cyclone Debbie
Markj did very nicely and was not that foolish to anchor by the stern.
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General Sailing Forum
27-03-2017, 22:48
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270
Cyclone Debbie
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chala
Re: Cyclone Debbie
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
26-03-2017, 13:03
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Break Pos or Neg on Solar Panel wire to controller
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chala
Re: Break Pos or Neg on Solar Panel wire to controller
Wonder no more. It all depends on what type off regulator someone own and how that regulator is used.
If the regulator is of the type that automatically detects the battery voltage, 12, 24 etc...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
16-03-2017, 12:51
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Solar Panel Output verse rating
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chala
Re: Solar Panel Output verse rating
You are claiming a 14% gain over the STC rating.
I would not be that pleased to read current value in excess of given rating, (over loading any appliances is normally not recommended)
Are...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
15-03-2017, 08:34
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Solar Panel Output verse rating
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chala
Re: Solar Panel Output verse rating
So what where the values of these amps and volts?
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
12-03-2017, 13:39
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Solar Panel Output verse rating
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chala
Re: Solar Panel Output verse rating
I have a 40W solar panel. The power output of that panel is 2.31A at 17.3V as specified by the manufacturer.
The regulator output can reach at best 2.2A at 14.5V = 31.9W.
The heat losses, that...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
19-02-2017, 09:39
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Actual power budget of cruising monohull?
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chala
Re: Actual power budget of cruising monohull?
Not really. :smile:
It all depend how many hours are in a “non solar periods.” :smile:
Well, nobody's perfect. :smile:
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Multihull Sailboats
05-02-2017, 09:07
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Shocked by hull material catamaran
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chala
Re: Shocked by hull material catamaran
Apparently at that time, an over use of the hydraulic backstay adjuster.
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
29-01-2017, 10:48
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151
Backing Down? Why Bother When Tide Changes
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16,193
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chala
Re: Backing Down? Why Bother When Tide Changes
The anchor is not poorly set but get more chance to be set properly as pointed out.
I suppose there are tides and tides.
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
29-01-2017, 09:10
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151
Backing Down? Why Bother When Tide Changes
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16,193
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chala
Re: Backing Down? Why Bother When Tide Changes
Noooh!
My experience is that people that forcibly bury their anchor are more likely to loose it when the going get going and that I prefer a controlled dragging than loosing the anchor.
...
Forum:
Anchoring & Mooring
28-01-2017, 12:36
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151
Backing Down? Why Bother When Tide Changes
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16,193
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chala
Re: Backing Down? Why Bother When Tide Changes
I
I share that assumption.
My first sailing boats did not have engines so I am used to anchor without engine.
Forum:
Fishing, Recreation & Fun
10-01-2017, 10:01
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1,332
Any Photographers with DSLR's Around ?
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233,613
Posted By
chala
Re: Any Photographers with DSLR's Around ?
Mys 6-7
Forum:
Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
09-01-2017, 08:35
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RDF anyone?
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4,167
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chala
Re: RDF anyone?
I do to.
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Forum Tech Support & Site Help
07-01-2017, 12:22
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Unable to log in
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2,153
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chala
Re: Unable to log in
Hello Janet H
“Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage”
Thanks but no help from the screens shots if it is for the reset that did set (use TLS 1.0) to ON in Internet Options,...
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Forum Tech Support & Site Help
06-01-2017, 07:58
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3
Unable to log in
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Unable to log in
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