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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-03-2017, 13:02
Replies: 22
Views: 12,380
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Lack of Compression on a Kubota one cylinder

Hi Jim and Charlie, can you share the "hose removal tool" information? I am trying to remove ~2" cockpit scupper hoses. (I am also troubleshooting hard start, low compression on Kubota EA300. Looking...
Forum: OpenCPN 17-03-2017, 12:23
Replies: 137
Views: 18,950
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.6.0 Released

When trying to access www.opencpn.org on Windows 7 with Chrome, I am getting message that your website cannot be accessed because your certificate has been revoked....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-11-2015, 20:58
Replies: 2
Views: 1,807
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: YANMAR 4JH3 -TE Hard shifting

I have similar issue on my Farr 50PH. The installation has a "combiner" mounted on the engine room wall that provides for an internal pilot house mounted throttle. To use one OR the other requires...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-10-2015, 10:12
Replies: 0
Views: 1,142
Posted By Farr50PH
Yanmar 4JH3-T injector replacement

I am considering replacing my injectors after 4,000 hours. Have been researching doing this myself and looking for any advice...such as need for injector puller. Have new injectors and plan to turn...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-10-2015, 10:00
Replies: 24
Views: 7,163
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Old EPIRB - What to do with it?

I have a perfectly good McMurdo, with expired batteries. The unit has been inside a dry and protected pilot house since installation in 2003. I have opened and inspected the unit and it is clean and...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-09-2014, 22:39
Replies: 0
Views: 1,197
Posted By Farr50PH
Source for McMurdo 406 battery pack

I would like to replace the battery in my 406 EPIRB. Need replacement McMurdo battery pack. Any suggestions? Thank You.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-09-2014, 11:54
Replies: 6
Views: 4,140
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Fischer Panda does not charge start battery

I should have answered the question on how I start my AGT 400 with a poorly charged dedicated start battery. My main engine has a dedicated 12VDC alternator (in addition to the 24VDC alternator...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-09-2014, 11:50
Replies: 6
Views: 4,140
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Fischer Panda does not charge start battery

Thank you all for your comments. I have learned that my Panda AGT 400 generator has a DC-DC converter that takes the primary output of 24VDC and converts it to 12VDC for the sole purpose of charging...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-09-2014, 01:40
Replies: 6
Views: 4,140
Posted By Farr50PH
Fischer Panda does not charge start battery

Generator (4KW) charges house batteries as intended but does not charge it's own start battery. Any suggestions? Also source for a Fischer Panda troubleshooting/repair manual.
Thanks!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2013, 23:00
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Using Dynema with compression fittings

Thank You Sir,

Very helpful!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2013, 19:13
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Using Dynema with compression fittings

Thank You ...good recommendation!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2013, 19:03
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Using Dynema with compression fittings

Many thanks! My rigger can order new T toggle with eye from Selden at about $65 each (for the #8, largest one shown in a swage version on the APS site).. Lead time is over a month though, the main...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2013, 18:31
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Using Dynema with compression fittings

Thank You for your replies...Yes I believe you are right ...the original material is Kevlar and it had a white plastic sleeve that eventually deteriorated (2003 vintage boat). So you are confirming...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2013, 17:44
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Using Dynema with compression fittings

Thank You Delmarrey...is the RH photo of the Dyneema connection that subsequently failed?
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2013, 17:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Using Dynema with compression fittings

Thank you sir for your quick reply...I am also trying to determine how to open the existing fitting, assuming it can be reused...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 21-12-2013, 17:29
Replies: 14
Views: 2,046
Posted By Farr50PH
Using Dynema with compression fittings

I am replacing Spectra running back stays with Dynema. The existing terminations on the Spectra lines use Selden stainless compression fittings to mate with M16x1.5 male threaded #8 toggle . Has...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-01-2013, 09:11
Replies: 65
Views: 11,448
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: OpenCPN Version 3.0.2 Release

OK!!! Problem solved!!! At home, I am using a 2 - screen set up. I tried unplugging the second screen, and the GRIB window now appears on the CPN screen! Not sure where the window goes when using...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-01-2013, 09:03
Replies: 65
Views: 11,448
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: OpenCPN Version 3.0.2 Release

I should mention that my GPS receiver "puck" is on the boat down in San Diego, so I am operating the program without GPS at my home in Redmond, WA...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-01-2013, 09:01
Replies: 65
Views: 11,448
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: OpenCPN Version 3.0.2 Release

Hello Victor12 and Cagney, thank you both for your replies. I do have the GRIB icon on top right end of CPN menu and it shows active when I click on it. But no window opens. Will changing the name of...
Forum: OpenCPN 06-01-2013, 20:22
Replies: 65
Views: 11,448
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: OpenCPN Version 3.0.2 Release

Hello, I have successfully used Open CPN 2.5.0 with AIS and GRIB plugins on Windows 7 sailing from Mystic, CT to San Diego. Recently the GRIB plugin stopped working. The menu button greys but GRIB...
Forum: Navigation 18-03-2012, 14:17
Replies: 11
Views: 1,948
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Decode Wefax

Hello Dan_78 and Hud3,

Thank you for your kind replies. Will give these both a shot. A friend I have who lives on Little Cayman Island recommends and is active on Maritime Mobile Service, 14300,...
Forum: Navigation 17-03-2012, 22:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,948
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: decode wefax

Hello Misty, I am in roughly same maturity level as you. Have SSB and Satellite eqpt and WX fax software, but need a Freq guide to the WX stations. Noted that NOAA no longer provides a guide on this...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 17-03-2012, 22:05
Replies: 1
Views: 1,542
Posted By Farr50PH
Caribbean Nav C-Map NT+ chips for RL80

Hello, I am presently cruising in the Virgin Islands and seeking C-Map NT+ chip(s) for this region including to Panama Canal.

Thanks,

Ben
s/v Dunvegan
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-11-2011, 15:19
Replies: 17
Views: 9,697
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Advice for Exumas Itinerary - Places to Go

Hello Defever, Bob 77903, and Osirissail,
Thank you all very your great advice. We have been out of S. Fla. boating since moving to Seattle 15 years ago. While in Fla we sailed upper Bahammas with...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-11-2011, 22:48
Replies: 17
Views: 9,697
Posted By Farr50PH
Re: Advice for Exumas Itinerary - Places to Go

Hello Dave852,

Thank you for your kind reply. The charts I have do not show a good channel into Georgetown harbor that will support my draft. Can you recommend a book or chart on how to...
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