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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-08-2019, 02:00
Replies: 26
Views: 12,894
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Converting Two Aft Cabins to One

Ultimately I didn't proceed other issues stopped me from buying a yacht. But I did get a reply from Benetau about structural integrity and considered replacing the partition with a custom made steel...
Forum: OpenCPN 20-05-2012, 04:19
Replies: 83
Views: 16,429
Posted By hejapofa
Re: OpenCPN Fails to Receive Bluetooth Data Feed

I had similar problems getting Bluetooth GPS connection. Setup: Samsung Netbook, Windows 7, external GPS with Bluetooth connector.

I found Opencpn would not connect but if I first ran Sea Clear,...
Forum: OpenCPN 06-04-2012, 04:38
Replies: 392
Views: 103,728
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Android Development Underway

Am about to leave for a trip from Nydri to Thessalonika. Will take take a Netbook loaded with OpenCPN + charts and the Playbook. I'm happy to field test a Playbook compatible version of MXMariner.
Forum: OpenCPN 14-03-2012, 08:04
Replies: 392
Views: 103,728
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Android Development Underway

I have a collection of KAP charts which work well in OpenCPN and SeaSoft on my Laptop and Netbook. They also load into the Playbook using Marine Navigator Lite but only chart at a time and no...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-02-2012, 04:08
Replies: 392
Views: 103,728
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Android Development Underway

Have just acquired Blackberry Playbook with 16gb memory and built in GPS. Works well with Mapdroyd and Google Maps. Conversion of your app (APK) to Blackberry Format (BAR) should be easy using...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 06-04-2011, 07:45
Replies: 55
Views: 24,389
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Charter Vacation - Italy vs Greece vs Croatia - Pros and Cons ?

Our charter experience has been Greece, Turkey and BVI.
Greek Ionian, generally softer winds, very crowded in the summer. Lovely anchorages. Small town harbours very cheap and very beautiful. North...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 24-02-2011, 10:15
Replies: 26
Views: 12,894
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Converting Two Aft Cabins to One

We have an answer from Beneteau. You can remove a section of the partition leaving 15cm all around to support the cockpit sole. Here is the correspondence:


Question
I wish to join the two aft...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2011, 03:18
Replies: 26
Views: 12,894
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Converting Two Aft Cabins to One

Very interesting reply from Boatman61. If the partition doesn't go through to the hull it probably isn't doing anything structural. Anybody with a 393 2 aft cabin care to take a peek.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2011, 03:07
Replies: 26
Views: 12,894
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Converting Two Aft Cabins to One

The plan is to remove the partition marked with the Arrow A but leave the bulkhead marked B. This issue will probably be similar for other boats with 2 aft cabins.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-02-2011, 01:37
Replies: 26
Views: 12,894
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Converting Two Aft Cabins to One

I have received contradictory opinions on this problem from yacht dealers. One recommended it the other advised against it hence my question. Presumably a definitive answer would come from Beneteau...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-02-2011, 02:22
Replies: 26
Views: 12,894
Posted By hejapofa
Re: Converting Two Aft Cabins to One

Interesting dilemma. I've been trying to get a clear opinion on this before even embarking on boat buying. All contributions to the discussion welcomed particularly from anyone who has removed one of...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 18-02-2011, 06:56
Replies: 8
Views: 5,061
Posted By hejapofa
My charter experience in the mediterranean has...

My charter experience in the mediterranean has been in Greece and Turkey. I've used Sunsail and Neilson. Neilson own their own boats, Sunsail represent owners who charter exclusively through them. I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-02-2011, 06:43
Replies: 26
Views: 12,894
Posted By hejapofa
Converting Two Aft Cabins to One

Anyone have any knowledge or experience of removing the centre partition in 3 cabin boat to create one large aft cabin. For example in a Beneteau Oceanis 393. I like the idea of not having to crawl...
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