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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-03-2024, 02:49
Replies: 37
Views: 3,246
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Why Star vs Square Socket on Sail Winches?

It would be very inconvenient to only have 4 possible angles to install a winch handle, especially in a slightly confined space - the star is convenient as it overcomes this problem - nothing...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-10-2023, 22:22
Replies: 46
Views: 6,104
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Raymarine Axiom Pro 9s freezes

Thanks for this response - do you know what settings were changed for your fish finder settings?
thanks
Tony
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-09-2023, 22:12
Replies: 46
Views: 6,104
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Raymarine Axiom Pro 9s freezes

Hi All
I am a full time cruiser and run my Axiom 9S nearly all the time I want to give the following observations in this regard. My displays used to freeze up quite alot but have been much better...
Forum: Powered Boats 30-05-2022, 16:28
Replies: 29
Views: 4,563
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Fly By Wire Outboard hits Jetty

Looks like he just didn't take account of the current run and was not really concentrating, coming in too fast and too close to the starboard side of the channel.
Boat like that is not good in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-05-2022, 15:27
Replies: 32
Views: 4,201
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Info on this yacht

I recently purchased a 1992 steel yacht 57foot Paroo that was very well built, been around the world twice.
Have done a lot of work my self but also some major items needed dealing with which I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-11-2021, 17:51
Replies: 34
Views: 6,994
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Insurance for tropical waters Australia

Yes thank you for the update - I would not expect Bluewater to survive a cat 5 similar to Yassi , however If the piles had been built to the correct height at Hinchinbrook it is quite possible there...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-11-2021, 13:47
Replies: 34
Views: 6,994
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Insurance for tropical waters Australia

I currently have third party Liability insurance with Topsail, just in case I sink a supertanker!! in a marina berth Bluewater Marina Cairns.
The whole insurance industry is in a complete mess and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-10-2021, 15:13
Replies: 61
Views: 11,248
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Want AIS on my Jeanneau; Raymarine AIS700 or Veper XB-8000?

I like the Vesper products but the new Raymarine is 5W and probably better although it does not have the nice features of the Vesper.
A difficult decision I am also trying to make.
The best option...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-07-2021, 02:50
Replies: 44
Views: 8,423
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Why Does AIS Transceiver Require Dedicated GPS Antenna

The AIS requires very precise timing to transmit its short signal, it has fit into a tiny slot in the VHF band to obtain this from a direct GPS specific timing feed. The time taken for NMEA 2000 and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-07-2021, 03:53
Replies: 44
Views: 8,423
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Why Does AIS Transceiver Require Dedicated GPS Antenna

It has nothing to do with falsifying data via NMEA.

In order for the AIS to transmit it requires very precise timing from the GPS signal in order to secure a suitable time slot in the VHF...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-10-2020, 16:44
Replies: 51
Views: 12,293
Posted By Paroo2020
Thumbs up Re: Anchor bridle aka snubber - advise please

Maybe my rope bridle was too short. causing the yacht to "sail" around in a harbour anchorage, particularly with strong tides and winds. This might not apply offshore where this is little or no...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-10-2020, 14:33
Replies: 51
Views: 12,293
Posted By Paroo2020
Re: Anchor bridle aka snubber - advise please

Unless you are doing this for a Cat I don't personally recommend this. I recently set this up on my yacht only to find myself going all over the place as the boat would drive over one side and then...
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