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Posted By JohnB

Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

After doing more comparisons with the "new" chart versions versus the "older" versions I think there is a degradation in the image quality when viewed in Maxsea.

Just a subjective comment but it...

Forum: Navigation

17-05-2011, 11:25

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Posted By JohnB

Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

The latest version works fine with Maxsea. I have produced 2 test charts and they load into Maxsea no problem at all. Thanks Paul

Forum: Navigation

14-05-2011, 16:39

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Posted By JohnB

Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

I couldn't send thru forum so I tried email

Forum: Navigation

14-05-2011, 15:51

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Posted By JohnB

Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

Hi Paul,

I eventually deleted my working folder and started again, resulting in the GE error log disappearing.

However when I drag the converted file into Maxsea I get an " MT 7 unknown error...

Forum: Navigation

14-05-2011, 03:50

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Posted By JohnB

Re: Google Earth to BSB / KAP

I have reinstalled as above but am still getting same MT 7 error ??

Forum: Pacific & South China Sea

12-05-2011, 03:22

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New Zealand to the Galapagos

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Posted By JohnB

New Zealand to the Galapagos

Hi

Looking at options New Zealand to the Galapagos.....

Has anyone any sailed a similar passage or has info/opinions :) on possible strategies.

Cheers

Forum: Marine Electronics

24-04-2011, 13:11

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The Marine iPad . . .

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Posted By JohnB

Re: Cruising Bahamas with iPad iNavX

If there are significant differences between C-Map and other packages do you have any reasons why ? The following is quoted from the iNavx FAQ.

"Are the marine charts and maps the latest editions?...

Forum: Marine Electronics

23-04-2011, 07:38

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The Marine iPad . . .

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Posted By JohnB

Re: The Marine iPad . . .

Check out the new i-mux from Brookhouse - WiFi NMEA 0183 multiplexer for the iPad see link

iMux - The Brookhouse NMEA 0183 Wifi multiplexer (https://brookhouseonline.com/imux.htm)
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05-08-2006, 21:44

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Posted By JohnB

Thanks for all the great suggestions, everyones...

Thanks for all the great suggestions, everyones coments are much appreciated. The oil consumtion of a litre every 24 hours was during a season in the S Pacifc when the engine was in regular use.
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03-08-2006, 21:22

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Posted By JohnB

The engine definately started better/quicker...

The engine definately started better/quicker after the work I did but the pristine new injectors could account for that. I had the old ones rebuilt as spares and as yet have not needed to use them. I...

03-08-2006, 13:29

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Posted By JohnB

The head, cylinders and the pistons looked in...

The head, cylinders and the pistons looked in great shape, there was no visible scoring etc. I think my main concern is that I have some wear in the bearings but I don't have a visibly smoking...

03-08-2006, 12:49

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