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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-04-2024, 01:42
Replies: 0
Views: 141
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Broken spreader: Need help!

I have a broken spreader, which looks like this:

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The spreader has now been removed and what remains is to dismantle the rigging part:

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-09-2023, 10:49
Replies: 17
Views: 2,432
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: S/Y Herminia going green

As already commented by several of you it’s better to have separate controllers to avoid the shading issue. That’s exactly what I experienced also with the 170W panels on each side. So, just as...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-09-2023, 06:47
Replies: 146
Views: 47,276
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Life Raft Self-Service

I self-serviced our life raft a couple of years ago. This is the first and only service done. I took out some stuff I didn’t want and put in some other stuff. I left it inflated for about a week. I...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 26-04-2022, 14:19
Replies: 98
Views: 11,661
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: My Journey towards full time liveaboard.

Beautyful picture! Please continue writing 🙂
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-07-2021, 13:30
Replies: 5
For Sale: Yamaha 9.9
Views: 631
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Yamaha 9.9

Almost at the top, to the right, below your username. There is a link to Private messages :-)
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-07-2021, 13:18
Replies: 5
For Sale: Yamaha 9.9
Views: 631
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Yamaha 9.9

I may be interested. Just sent you PM.
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 01-05-2021, 11:47
Replies: 32
Views: 6,299
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Electronic Flare USCG Approved

I just ordered the Ocean Signal rescueME. I will let you know how it works when I get it.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-05-2021, 01:41
Replies: 8
Views: 1,659
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Favorite DIY Upgrades

What about upgrading the TV/stereo system? That's a fun project for sure :smile:

I'm doing it just now and went with a huge (for me!) TV Sony 43" combined with Klipsch 5.1 sound theatre pack, 8"...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-02-2021, 08:32
Replies: 1
Views: 346
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Broken radar plug Raymarine C70. Help!

I have managed to destroy a couple of the pins on the plug for the radar on my Raymarine C70 from 2009. The result is that my radar is no longer working. So, what to do? Have anybody opened this...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-02-2021, 12:48
Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Two Dinghies??

Sure, we carry two dinghies. One inflatable with 4hp and one sailing dinghy. Works quite well for us, the inflatable is stored deflated inside a locker during long transits and winter time. The...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-02-2021, 06:53
Replies: 91
Views: 12,622
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Favorite Destinations in the World List

The short but important moments:

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Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-02-2021, 06:45
Replies: 91
Views: 12,622
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Favorite Destinations in the World List

Illetes, Formentera, Spain - one of my favourites :smile:

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Forum: Marine Electronics 31-07-2020, 08:55
Replies: 1
Views: 501
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Software Garmin AIS800

Ok, it appears Garmin had a complete breakdown for a few days. Now I managed to enter their webpage and downloaded the software. :smile:
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-07-2020, 06:21
Replies: 1
Views: 501
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Software Garmin AIS800

Good evening,

I am just about to install a Garmin AIS800 and am following the instructions to dowload the software. However, the link provided doesn't work. The software under support is also...
Forum: Navigation 07-03-2020, 10:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Garmin AIS600 - repair old or buy new?

Hi smac,

After I got the AIS600 back from Garmin 4 years ago I didn't mount it until recently because of other more important problems. Now nothing happens when I plug in all the cables, so it...
Forum: Navigation 03-03-2020, 12:34
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Garmin AIS600 - repair old or buy new?

I bought a new Garmin VHF and a Garmin AIS in 2014. None of them worked for a long time and both were sent for repair. Garmin confirmed both had failures and they sent me new units under warranty....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-06-2019, 07:26
Replies: 17
Views: 4,445
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Installing a deck box

I bought an Outhill deck box from https://www.cheetahmarine.co.uk/. It fits just fine in front of the mast, is big enough for 3 propan bottles and all the mooring lines and is also comfortable to sit...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-06-2019, 12:57
Replies: 17
Views: 2,432
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: S/Y Herminia going green

I used the winter to install the first two panels, which are the two on the railing, marked as number 2 in the initial drawing. Each are 170W. The installation went well, I ordered some aluminum to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-01-2019, 12:51
Replies: 12
Views: 11,816
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Grand Soleil 52

Hi Roderik,

Sailing her shorthanded is not that difficult, except tacking the big genoa (on my boat a yankee). But you need to move a bit around to get to the various winches for trimming. But I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-10-2018, 14:09
Replies: 4
Views: 2,915
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: GS 52 vs GS 45

Hi Harold,

The keel base is easy to check, just take away the aft most floor boards in each guest cabin and look with a flashlight. I think this is a common problem as Pier12 already had the plans...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-10-2018, 11:39
Replies: 4
Views: 2,915
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: GS 52 vs GS 45

Hi Clijseh,

I have a Grand Soleil 52 from 1991 and can share my experience so far. I have had her for 5 years. My cruising area is the Med with family and friends. First of all you should know...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-08-2018, 09:22
Replies: 59
Views: 7,244
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: Where are the explorers?

I think many of us dream about and hope to explore more in the future. But we are just too busy with job and family to sail further than where we can get during the usual 3-4 weeks of summer...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 31-07-2018, 10:33
Replies: 17
Views: 2,432
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: S/Y Herminia going green

The 170W panels are 12.8kg (28 pounds) each (and not flexible). I have been investigating a bit more about how to secure them to the stanchions and found there are several ready made solutions...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-07-2018, 13:35
Replies: 17
Views: 2,432
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: S/Y Herminia going green

Yes, it is definitely a good idea that they can be dismounted should the weather pick up or better before an ocean crossing. I need to look further into how this can best be done.

I have now...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-07-2018, 12:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,432
Posted By SoundOfSilence
Re: S/Y Herminia going green

KTP: I hope to produce enough power with the planned array, but should that not be the case, I guess I could mount some more on the rail. But not too many and not midships as the sea can easily break...
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