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Dame.n.Jess
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Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources
29-07-2018, 15:40
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Bundaberg, AU during tropical season
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: Bundaberg, AU during tropical season
Thanks very much. Yes I can say Brupeg has been fine so far in the Port Marina Hardstand. We have had a good 80knot blow come through but minimal damage was hard just a few loose parts etc from a...
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The Library
23-11-2013, 16:03
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What advice would you give a 'newbie' and why?
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6,643
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: What advice would you give a 'newbie' and why?
These replies are really great.
What would you say to a newbie when they ask the infamous "What boat should I buy?"
Damien
s/v Lightly Salted
Forum:
The Library
22-11-2013, 21:38
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What advice would you give a 'newbie' and why?
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Dame.n.Jess
What advice would you give a 'newbie' and why?
Hi everyone,
Its been ages since I was on here and since last time we have sailed north a few hundred miles and still loving the boat life.
I was asked this the other day and it got me...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
09-09-2012, 22:21
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Wind Generator (My Logic & Questions)
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9,688
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: Wind Generator (My Logic & Questions)
I made my pole, I used schedule 40 (thick wall), 316 stainless but you could use what ever you like. It cost $140. I measured from my extended fingertips ton the deck whilst on tippy toes and added 4...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
09-09-2012, 19:30
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Wind Generator (My Logic & Questions)
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9,688
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: Wind Generator (My Logic & Questions)
I have had the ''cheap one'' for over a year now, no issues. Its been in 40knots without any issue, the body is really thick alloy and the internal windings are simple and generally repairable (I...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
08-09-2012, 17:52
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80
Wind Generator (My Logic & Questions)
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9,688
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: Wind Generator (My Logic & Questions)
My two cents would be, change to LED. we can run every light in our boat (masthead, three interiors, three navs, all gauges) and still be lucky to draw one amp. I don't buy the expensive turbines are...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
08-08-2012, 20:46
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need advice on my forestay
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1,744
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: need advice on my forestay
Ok, so the consensus seams to be the stay is shot and im risking the mast. Based on this I have found a way to get a new stay before we sail.
Problem solved, thanks for the advice everyone.
...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
07-08-2012, 23:29
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12
need advice on my forestay
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1,744
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: need advice on my forestay
OK so that leads to my next question. If the stay has not been held when tensioning it, could a short term solution be to crack the locking nut off then turn he stay back to the untwisted state then...
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Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting
07-08-2012, 22:30
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need advice on my forestay
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1,744
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Dame.n.Jess
need advice on my forestay
Hi All
I need to gets some opinions on my forestay. It looks like its unwinding but given that its swaged I don't know if this is possible. I've attached a couple of photos and I would love to get...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
09-07-2012, 01:52
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Gold Coast Anti-fouling Locations
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4,711
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Dame.n.Jess
Gold Coast Anti-fouling Locations
Hi All
We are heading north from Sydney in a few weeks and we need our bum scrubbed, we got a price in Sydney and our jaw dropped. I have heard tales of low cost anti fouling on the gold coast.
...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
05-05-2012, 02:01
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Solar Panels - Any Recommendations NSW Supplier
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2,339
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Dame.n.Jess
We have brought 3 panels from eBay and they have...
We have brought 3 panels from eBay and they have been brilliant. A mate has also just brought 4x200w panels on there and they are also very good value. He just paid 220ea. Mine were more but that was...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
02-03-2012, 18:50
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Using a Generator's 12v Socket to Charge the House Bank
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17,907
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Dame.n.Jess
Great thanks for that. We ran our charger via the...
Great thanks for that. We ran our charger via the 240v and we were only getting between 2-4amps, however the 12v socket puts out 8.3amp.
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
02-03-2012, 18:18
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Using a Generator's 12v Socket to Charge the House Bank
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Dame.n.Jess
Using a Generator's 12v Socket to Charge the House Bank
Recently we ran out of power, We looked at a bunch of portable generators and many are now coming a 2 pin 12v socket of either 5amps or 8.3amps.
My question is can you hook the two pin plug...
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Crew Archives
26-01-2012, 23:06
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Crew Wanted:
NZ and the Pacific Islands
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2,017
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: NZ and the Pacific Islands
Man I miss Kiwi's! im a kiwi lad living in Sydney. I love the carefree spirit us NZ'ers have. All the best with you trip guys. I think its O for Awesome!
Damien
Forum:
Challenges
26-01-2012, 23:03
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How to Make a Whale Happy
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4,471
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: How to make a whale happy
Thats pretty cool. Its a special feeling when you can do something that an animal/mammal etc knows is there only option. On a small scale a couple of weeks back I pulled a parrot out of the water...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
26-01-2012, 22:40
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Wife + Holding Tank = Fighting With Me
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7,448
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: wife+holding tank=fighting with me
We had a similar thing with a clear plastic inspection port on the top of our plastic H/Tank. Could never get it to seal. ended up putting a ring of sikaflex around the threads and winding the lid...
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Crew Archives
26-01-2012, 22:32
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4
Crew Available:
Delivery Skipper Available
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1,261
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Dame.n.Jess
Re: Delivery sipper available
I was thinking that's a fairly discerning owner that would hire a person solely charged with sipping for the duration of the trip.
Damien
Forum:
Navigation
19-01-2012, 14:24
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Sydney to Darwin
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4,348
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
Wow great info so far, thanks for that! The...
Wow great info so far, thanks for that!
The trip is more of a delivery than a cruise but from what I understand it's a fairly stunning part of the world.
The boat belongs to a friend who is...
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Navigation
19-01-2012, 00:10
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13
AIS for iPhone?
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2,901
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
Re: AIS for iphone?
I have a version of this "Ship Finder" not made by the same people but it is junk. Buy the real deal, save you $5 at the app store.
Forum:
Navigation
19-01-2012, 00:08
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13
Sydney to Darwin
Views:
4,348
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
Sydney to Darwin
Hi All
So it looks like we will be taking a boat from Sydney to Darwin this June and I have some questions.
To the people that have gone this way, did you take the inside reef route or did you...
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Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations
29-12-2011, 19:35
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10
MacBook Pro mobile power
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4,114
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
Re: MacBook Pro mobile power
We brought a mac car charger from eBay for $35AUD works great and you can buy chargers to suit almost any model incl the larger power hunger ones.
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
29-12-2011, 19:30
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4
MPPT + Regular Charge Controller
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2,201
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
Re: MPPT + Regular Charge Controller
So to clarify further. The charge controller I currently have is not MPPT. It can handle 600w total input (200w of solar and 400w of wind).
I blew up my wind generator and I'm considering getting...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
22-12-2011, 18:48
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4
MPPT + Regular Charge Controller
Views:
2,201
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
MPPT + Regular Charge Controller
Can a wind turbine with internal MPPT controller be hock into the wind terminals on a regular charger controller (that does my solar and wind) or do I need to upgrade my charge controller to a MPPT...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
06-12-2011, 20:28
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7
Diesel Fuel
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1,823
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
Re: Diesel fuel
Maybe its the technical aspects.
Run out of petrol - Fill tank up and start engine again. Drive off.
Run out of diesel - Fill tank up Bleed fuel system, deal with owners who may have zero idea...
Forum:
Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations
23-11-2011, 15:52
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3
Cockpit Cushions
Views:
2,832
Posted By
Dame.n.Jess
Re: Cockpit Cushions
We made some fantastic open cell cushions for our cockpit. two weeks later they were so full of water we just couldn't get them to dry. due to the seams being sewn and not plastic welded it never...
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