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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-02-2022, 12:47
Replies: 62
Views: 6,589
Posted By andrewvik
Re: If not GenuineDealz, then who?

I've had great luck with Genuine Dealz in the past. My other go-to is https://tinnedmarinewire.com/ for custom cables and other marine electric gear.
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-02-2022, 12:43
Replies: 26
Views: 3,094
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Chunk of stern tube broke...ideas? (photos included)

The fine folks at Porte Cervo boatyard in Sardinia ground out my damaged stern tube and glassed in a fiberglass tube that they had laying around. Then they slipped on a Volvo Shaft Seal for my...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 13-12-2021, 18:04
Replies: 107
Views: 14,875
Posted By andrewvik
Re: California to Europe

Wow lots of strange advice here for you to weed through, particularly "head east across the Atlantic in late-summer."

Your biggest challenge is Panama to the eastern Caribbean. You want to do it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-11-2021, 09:53
Replies: 49
Views: 7,012
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Drop the Boat Fenders when anchored?

Kinda pointless. What are the chances that your neighbor runs into you perfectly parallel and inline with your boat? It's the corners that need protection.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 10-06-2021, 14:22
Replies: 0
Views: 337
Posted By andrewvik
Garmin GST 10 NMEA 2000 Converter for GST 43 Speed

I've got this new, unused Garmin GST 10 adapter cable for sale. Takes analog data from, say, a Garmin GST 43 speed transducer and outputs NMEA 2000. From the website...
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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-06-2021, 12:16
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Garmin Speed/Depth Transducers and NMEA 2000 Adapters

Now the depth transducer, Garmin GDT 43, has sold as well. Only the two NMEA 2000 adapters remain.

Andrew
San Francisco, CA
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-05-2021, 12:02
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Garmin Speed/Depth Transducers and NMEA 2000 Adapters

The Garmin GST 43, 010-04283-00, has been sold.

The other three items are still available.

- Andrew
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-05-2021, 19:44
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By andrewvik
Garmin Speed/Depth Transducers and NMEA 2000 Adapters

Hi, I've got the following four Garmin items for sale!! All brand new without original packaging. Instructions included!

- Garmin GST 43, 010-04283-00, list price $149

- Garmin GST 10,...
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-03-2021, 10:22
Replies: 61
Views: 5,457
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Powering Electronics Through Starting Voltage Drop

This Blue Sea ACR will do the battery switching for you, AND isolate your house bank during engine cranking. $79.

https://shop.pkys.com/Blue-Sea-7610-SI-Series-Solenoid120-Amp-1224V-ACR_p_1626.html
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-03-2021, 21:37
Replies: 109
Views: 33,334
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Sailing around the world - What Monohull would you buy?

Excellent coverage of this topic at Mahina Expeditions - Selecting A Boat for Offshore Cruising (https://www.mahina.com/cruise.html)

Better to first cross an ocean with Mahina or 59North.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-03-2021, 13:52
Replies: 42
Views: 10,971
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Circuit breakers and fuses

I just re-wired my 1976 Islander 36. Where possible I sized the circuit breakers to the appliances they serve. No need for additional fusing downstream.

Even with various pumps and the fridge, I...
Forum: Navigation 01-03-2021, 13:33
Replies: 71
Views: 11,072
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Advice requested re: navigation apps

I've used MacENC on my Mac since 2006, and am really happy to see that is has been brought back to life with a recent update. https://www.navstation.net

I want to like OpenCPN, but it handles...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-02-2021, 16:34
Replies: 109
Views: 17,884
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Help Please --- First Time $1M+ Purchase

Someone has been watching too many YouTube videos.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-02-2021, 12:08
Replies: 134
Views: 18,612
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Toilet paper questions

Of course you can flush TP down any manual or electric head. Just be smart about it, meaning a courtesy flush for heavier loads and plenty of flushing water.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-01-2021, 10:58
Replies: 44
Views: 10,746
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Considering upgrading to electric macerating toilet

Is anyone familiar with this toilet brand? I'm in the US, but the boat is in Europe. Crazy thing is that after 12 straight summers of cruising in the Med, I have not needed to service this toilet at...
Forum: Our Community 15-01-2021, 17:47
Replies: 37
Views: 7,092
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Tracking for family and friends

As for tracking, has anyone had luck with the AIS transponders that send "AIS message 27" to satellites? Seems like a nice way to minimize the equipment needed for tracking.

"These SOTDMA units...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-07-2020, 18:55
Replies: 46
Views: 11,979
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Anyone using auto bilge pump for shower sump?

I like this electronic water sensor. Stays on for 15 seconds after the water drops below the low mark.

https://waterwitchinc.com/product/model-101-bilge-switch/
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-07-2020, 10:30
Replies: 46
Views: 11,979
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Anyone using auto bilge pump for shower sump?

Unless you're a real princess-and-the-pea type, the Whale Gulper 220 works great without much racket. In fact, I use it as a light-duty bilge pump.

https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1777934
Forum: OpenCPN 22-06-2020, 12:29
Replies: 63
Views: 6,232
Posted By andrewvik
Re: OpenCPN Version 5.1.612 Beta Test

Until OpenCPN handles incoming Active Waypoint nmea info from the chartplotter, and fixes its convoluted way of uploading waypoints and routes to the chartplotter, I'll be sticking with MacENC.
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Forum: Navigation 27-04-2020, 00:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,440
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Mac ENC-Raster Charts + w/Mojave OS

Such a shame. I've spent hours trying to love OpenCPN. So many great features, but it's not quite there yet. Luckily my MacBook is still running on Sierra so I'm able to use MacENC for another season...
Forum: OpenCPN 22-04-2020, 17:59
Replies: 15
Views: 1,632
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Showing WP Data from Chartplotter

Tupaia, thanks again.

I've sailed thousands of coastal miles and have rarely used a "route". Sure, I've had a sequence of waypoints set up, but always manually selected the next waypoint. No need...
Forum: OpenCPN 21-04-2020, 14:47
Replies: 15
Views: 1,632
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Showing WP Data from Chartplotter

Thanks Tupaia, sure after hitting GOTO waypoint on the chartplotter, I could head down to my Mac and tell OpenCPN to also go to the waypoint. Seems a bit redundant though - if my chartplotter is...
Forum: OpenCPN 19-04-2020, 15:15
Replies: 15
Views: 1,632
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Showing WP Data from Chartplotter

Aedan, thanks for the reply. Here's the NMEA data that OpenCPN received from the chartplotter. In this case the active waypoint on the CP is OCEANB, and all necessary info seems to be included in the...
Forum: OpenCPN 19-04-2020, 14:13
Replies: 15
Views: 1,632
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Showing WP Data from Chartplotter

Snore, I also want OpenCPN to display active waypoint information received from the chartplotter (Garmin 76s) at the helm. But I've given up. I just don't think OpenCPN has this functionality.
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Forum: OpenCPN 19-04-2020, 00:43
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By andrewvik
Re: Waypoint not received from Garmin GPS

Tupaia, thanks so much, the first link you mentioned was a great help! I'm now able to upload waypoints with ease, and entire routes (in a clumsy workaround).

But... when I activate a waypoint in...
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