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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-04-2022, 07:28
Replies: 32
Views: 6,142
Posted By E185640
Re: Repair/replace or get rid of generator

My two cents...
Honda as a cheap interim solution (third back-up after refit)...longer run install solar (as much as you can), enlarge your battery bank with LFP and all the system changes required...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-04-2022, 07:21
Replies: 23
Views: 4,789
Posted By E185640
Re: So which battery monitor are people recommending nowadays?

We installed the Victron CERBO as part of our LFP conversion. Could not be happier. I would also suggest a look at Electromaax for your alternator change. Their controller and external rectifier...
Forum: Navigation 05-04-2021, 08:12
Replies: 40
Views: 8,873
Posted By E185640
Re: I need everything electronic what do I Buy

I total agree.

I very much enjoy the integrated data. The stability of the N2K network is much improved over the NMEA0183. It will be interesting to see if stability gets even better with the...
Forum: Navigation 05-04-2021, 07:08
Replies: 40
Views: 8,873
Posted By E185640
Re: I need everything electronic what do I Buy

Prior to my purchase I had read similar reviews/discussions. I made my choice based on two factors. First, there are only two large scale radar manufacturers left in the world. I knew I did not...
Forum: Navigation 22-03-2021, 06:41
Replies: 40
Views: 8,873
Posted By E185640
Re: I need everything electronic what do I Buy

Scott, I did do the installation myself. I used Chicago Marine Electronics as my purchasing and tech support outlet. Achillefs is a longtime Greek sailor, with solid experience and good pricing.
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Forum: Navigation 20-03-2021, 16:11
Replies: 40
Views: 8,873
Posted By E185640
Re: I need everything electronic what do I Buy

Just completed a full electronics refit. We put in B&G. Halo20+, 9” and 12” plotters, NAC3, wind, depth, speed, temp and 5 Triton mfd displays. Total cost was ~$15k.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-02-2021, 06:56
Replies: 62
Views: 54,921
Posted By E185640
Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat

We pushed a bit further south to gain a few degrees air temp. We are at BlueWater in Hampton, VA. We have a 6'8" draft. Haulout would be at Cobb's.

Great folks at BlueWater and Cobbs. Easy...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-12-2020, 18:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,730
Posted By E185640
Re: Volvo engine data interface

Volvo easy connect would be my choice. It is seamless in getting you nmea2000 access.

I have not used the raymarine product. However, all industrial/marine engine manufacturers are protecting...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-12-2020, 18:16
Replies: 23
Views: 3,937
Posted By E185640
Re: Hours on Yanmar 110h.p.

The Yanmar ECM records all op parameters and error codes regardless if there is an installed hour meter (or any meter). Any Yanmar mechanic can pull the data with Yanmar diagnostic software. It’s...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 30-11-2020, 12:04
Replies: 23
Views: 3,178
Posted By E185640
Re: New Insurance Gulf Coast--Impossible?

Huh...geniuses equating weather events to climate change. Rather than pretending to know 2nd grade math, maybe backup to 2nd grade science.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-10-2020, 07:58
Replies: 17
Views: 2,846
Posted By E185640
Re: New Owner - Where to stay

Thank you for the feedback.

We will be closing down our affairs in Cincinnati over the next 9-10 months. The boats needs a safe place to stay for that period of time.

The driving distance...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 27-10-2020, 06:19
Replies: 17
Views: 2,846
Posted By E185640
New Owner - Where to stay

My wife and I are about to be new owners of a Amel Super Maramu. Our intention is to have the vessel on the east coast between South Carolina and Virginia through the winter, allowing us to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-09-2020, 12:01
Replies: 12
Views: 3,016
Posted By E185640
Sail Makers

What differentiates sail makers? Are they all the same? What should one look for? Who are the better sail makers?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-08-2020, 12:05
Replies: 40
Views: 10,352
Posted By E185640
Re: Repowering from Volvo to yanmar

Yanmar 3JH40 is the current marine motor for your application. However, you may be able to get an industrial 3TNV86 or 3TNV88 and marinize the motor for less (it's not rocket science...just parts)....
Forum: Our Community 11-08-2020, 18:03
Replies: 86
Views: 10,557
Posted By E185640
Re: Yacht Zatara Arrvies in Fiji

I don’t see how the details and facts matter in this discussion. We are all existing in a world that reacts to social media as the bell weather of their truth.

What Zatara fails to acknowledge...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-08-2020, 05:15
Replies: 12
Views: 1,492
Posted By E185640
USA-Social Security

Does anyone have experience with the effect of checking out for 3-4 years to cruise and social security payout at time of retirement?

My question is not political in nature. I am assuming (maybe...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-08-2020, 05:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,163
Posted By E185640
Diesel Engine Life

I have heard many folks state a diesel can last 30 years (assuming good maintenance and spares availability). However, this seems like a silly measurement.

30 years for a weekend coastal...
Forum: Challenges 20-07-2020, 11:30
Replies: 20
Views: 4,437
Posted By E185640
Thumbs up Re: Type 1 Diabetic w/ Insulin Pump

Dan,

John forwarded a link to a dry bag sold in the UK that fits insulin pumps. I am in the US and the company will not sell the unit to hold pumps because of FDA approval requirements.
...
Forum: Challenges 20-07-2020, 10:21
Replies: 20
Views: 4,437
Posted By E185640
Re: Type 1 Diabetic w/ Insulin Pump

That brings up an interesting idea.

I have an old Minimed 522 pump, and have previously built the closed loop system with the Riley Link and OpenAPS. It is old tech now with the Tandem...
Forum: Challenges 20-07-2020, 08:02
Replies: 20
Views: 4,437
Posted By E185640
Re: Type 1 Diabetic w/ Insulin Pump

Where do you people come from?

My cynicism is a bit shaken...

Faith in humanity....what the hell?
Forum: Challenges 20-07-2020, 07:46
Replies: 20
Views: 4,437
Posted By E185640
Re: Type 1 Diabetic w/ Insulin Pump

Cylon60,

Great advice. Thank you!

My Tandem pump is IPX7 as well (3ft for 30minutes.....Meh...better than nuthin'). I do like the case idea from one of the previous posts. I have reached...
Forum: Challenges 18-07-2020, 13:48
Replies: 20
Views: 4,437
Posted By E185640
Re: Type 1 Diabetic w/ Insulin Pump

My goodness....I just don't know what to say...

I can barely contain my excitement of knowing fellow T1's are out on the seas, living the life they choose. I have tremendous respect for you all,...
Forum: Challenges 17-07-2020, 11:29
Replies: 20
Views: 4,437
Posted By E185640
Re: Type 1 Diabetic w/ Insulin Pump

Appreciate the insights!

Roverhi, to answer your questions...

I currently use a Tandem Pump w/ a Dexcom G6 CGM. The CGM transmits directly to the pump, uses a BG control algorithm (developed...
Forum: Challenges 17-07-2020, 07:38
Replies: 20
Views: 4,437
Posted By E185640
Type 1 Diabetic w/ Insulin Pump

Hey Guys. New to the forum and looking for some salty wisdom from any fellow Diabetics.

I am a 40 year Type 1 diabetic (diagnosed at 6 yrs old and know no different way to live) that uses an...
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