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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 11-07-2023, 07:21
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Views: 1,335
Posted By morgan38
1984 Morgan 384

This boat is a very nice example of the final version of the successful Ted Brewer Designed Morgan 38 series. The 384 sports a taller rig, shorter boom and larger rudder than the earlier models (382...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-04-2019, 08:31
Replies: 48
Views: 7,486
Posted By morgan38
Re: Good grief, it never ends. Alternator upgrade needed.

I have had good performance with a similar battery bank using a Leese - Neville 8MR 105A marine alternator. I also have a Perkins 4-108. An adaptor is available for the 2 in. mount. Has an integral...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-03-2019, 09:52
Replies: 183
Views: 22,010
Posted By morgan38
Re: Death of an Anchorage

As a cruiser and waterfront property owner, I followed the Florida anchor law change a decade ago. I am a proponent of anchoring rights.

We had a numerous local laws governing mooring vessels...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-07-2018, 10:34
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Apple purposely hides user library folders. They are accessible using a few simple steps.
Forum: OpenCPN 08-07-2018, 08:44
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Already tried going through my user folder. No library folder there. The guest folder has a library folder, but I cannot open it even though I have admin privileges. Yes, I tried changing the...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-07-2018, 06:58
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

It may be there, but is not visible. Please be patient with me. I am not a computer expert. I am opening Finder, opening MacintoshHD, opening library, opening preferences. I do not see the...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-07-2018, 14:03
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

I would like to back up and copy my user data to my desktop. However, I can no longer find the file, library/preferences/opencpn/navobj.xml. In fact, I cannot find any OpenCPN files in preferences...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2018, 09:50
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

It worked! Thank you very much.
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2018, 09:42
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

I did find a library/preferences/navobj.xml file also, and assume it is my old data. How do I get it to version 4.8?
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2018, 09:34
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

I couldn't get there through terminal, but I found the file. It has the one waypoint I added in 4.8. I found no files for 4.0, but I did not have much in data anyway. I have to admit, I am...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2018, 08:08
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

I found a 4.0 dmg file with 29.1 MB, and moved it to a flash drive. The 4.8.4 dmg file is 45 MB, and the program installed in applications is 91 MB. Did I get all the 4.0 files?

My data(tracks,...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2018, 06:56
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Where would the dmg image be located?
Forum: OpenCPN 15-05-2018, 06:24
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Both versions can run at the same time so both must be installed. 4.8 has a dialog box that allows you to drag it's folder into applications, 4.0 does not. I have to find out where the 4.0 folder...
Forum: OpenCPN 14-05-2018, 14:17
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

Thanks for reply. Problem is that 4.0 does not appear in the application folder, but 4.8 does. I guess I could remove 4.8 by moving it to the trash. But I would rather remove 4.0. If I could find...
Forum: OpenCPN 14-05-2018, 13:50
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

I have two macs, one with OS 10.10.5 which I use on the boat. The other has OS 10.9.5. I see 4.8.4 in applications. but 4.0 is listed as a device. Not sure why, but when I installed 4.8, it had a...
Forum: OpenCPN 14-05-2018, 13:17
Replies: 100
Views: 17,283
Posted By morgan38
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.8.4 Released

I upgraded to version 4.8.4 from 4.0, but now I have both versions installed. How do uninstall 4.0? I can not find a procedure by searching the forum or web. Thanks.
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-10-2015, 13:15
Replies: 23
Views: 10,381
Posted By morgan38
Re: Hydraulic Autopilot Ram

I found a leaking o-ring on one of the two bypass valve bleed screws. I believe this was the source of my air leak. This is a size (-008) o-ring. I also rebuilt the cylinder for less than $2. Two...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-08-2015, 12:32
Replies: 14
Views: 11,910
Posted By morgan38
Re: Bleeding Hydraulic Ram on Autopilot

I have a Octopus linear drive and pump. On a recent cruise to the Bahamas, the drive worked well for the first 200 miles, leaking little if any fluid. Then it started to get air into the hydraulics....
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-08-2015, 08:34
Replies: 23
Views: 10,381
Posted By morgan38
Re: Hydraulic Autopilot Ram

I also have an old navico 8000 with a octopus drive. On a recent cruise to the Bahamas, the drive worked well for the first 200 miles, leaking little if any fluid. Then I started to get air into...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 22-12-2012, 09:48
Replies: 72
Views: 34,178
Posted By morgan38
Re: Marine Parts Depot

They do not honor their policies.

And I have a rust problem. How do you pickle them?
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 26-04-2012, 10:36
Replies: 72
Views: 34,178
Posted By morgan38
Re: Marine Parts Depot

Thanks, I just filed a complaint. They are actually called Turquoise, Inc. for business purposes. Their BBB rating is "F".
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 26-04-2012, 08:23
Replies: 72
Views: 34,178
Posted By morgan38
Re: Marine Parts Depot

I emailed them asking if getting a refund would be a problem - no response. I even mentioned that no response would indicate to me that they were not willing to honor their return policy. Other...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-01-2012, 15:02
Replies: 19
Views: 30,628
Posted By morgan38
Re: Need Diagram - Perkins 4-107 Fuel Injection Pump

Could I also get the PDF with diagrams on the Lucas CAV pump type?

I have a 1984 Perkins 4-108 with the Bowman heat exchanger. It has the fuel injector pump similar to the one on page N8 in the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-01-2012, 11:38
Replies: 19
Views: 30,628
Posted By morgan38
Re: Need Diagram - Perkins 4-107 Fuel Injection Pump

I have a 1984 Perkins 4-108 with the Bowen heat exchanger. It has the fuel injector pump similar to the one on page N8 in the workshop manual. It is a Lucas CAV hydraulically governed (early and...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 19-12-2011, 10:01
Replies: 72
Views: 34,178
Posted By morgan38
Re: Marine Parts Depot

I ordered nearly $200 worth of bimini hardware from Marine Parts Depot, and some are rusting, some are not. I am considering returning the unused stuff, but reviews indicate that refunds may be a...
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