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Forum: Marine Electronics 19-11-2023, 16:38
Replies: 378
Views: 131,469
Posted By SVPP
Re: The KISS SSB Counterpoise - Revealed ( with Pics )

Did it work?

I made one using 1/4 wavelength theory. It works well.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2023, 20:26
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By SVPP
Re: Unserviceable XANTREX Smartcharge 60A

Sorry I meant Truecharge not Smartcharge - my mistake
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-09-2023, 17:24
Replies: 2
Views: 289
Posted By SVPP
Unserviceable XANTREX Smartcharge 60A

I have a pair of Xantrex Smartcharge 60A Chargers I bought new. They are connected to charge my bank of 8 x 220 AHr 6V Lifeline pbatterries connected to be 4 x banks 12V batteries. The charger is...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-11-2022, 15:18
Replies: 295
Views: 23,220
Posted By SVPP
Re: Rivets or Machine Screws When Splicing a Mast?

My mast is spliced in two locations, one 500mm section on the lower end. You can reach the nuts by reaching inside the mast.

The other join is in the middle of the mast - I have no idea how they...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-11-2022, 12:47
Replies: 295
Views: 23,220
Posted By SVPP
Re: Rivets or Machine Screws When Splicing a Mast?

Mine is joined with ss316 counterhead 1/4” screws with nuts on the back - no washers on the back. It has held up since 1977 and will see me out. My mast length is 20 m and is keel stepped
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 23-09-2022, 14:31
Replies: 167
Views: 18,052
Posted By SVPP
Re: I hate my induction plate!

I once bought a boat and emptied it of bread makers, induction cooktop tops air driers rice cookers popcorn machines. The waterline rose 4”

If you want the best wok heater available, light a fire...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 19-07-2022, 14:21
Replies: 20
Views: 3,537
Posted By SVPP
Re: How Much Do You Think My Boat is Worth?

$6 to $7k. But being 74’ steel you will need to attract someone looking for a GRP boat but having a budget less than 8k.
Forum: Marine Electronics 26-05-2022, 14:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,380
Posted By SVPP
Re: cockpit speakers that won't break

Depending on the type of cruising you are doing, maybe consider filling them in with glass, filler etc

I personally never have them as if the boat ever rolls, the paper/film membrane on the back...
Forum: Navigation 17-05-2022, 15:38
Replies: 145
Views: 23,750
Posted By SVPP
Re: Best iPad chart/navigation app

Navionics.

It uses the Navy Hydro charts, is reasonably cheap and is easy to use. It also has a pin dropped for every fish I have caught, decent anchorage I have been to and tricky entrance I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-05-2022, 15:31
Replies: 24
Views: 6,826
Posted By SVPP
Re: Yanmar start button problem

Also Do you have earth leakage when you press the starter? Check the insulation on the solenoid around the pos and neg terminals, they are pretty close together.

What are the voltage readings at...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 21-03-2022, 15:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By SVPP
Re: Remote work on a liveaboard?

218 W from a AGM battery bank wired in series for 23.54 hours.

If the wind is blowing from the SSW, then you will need a 36 foot boat.
Forum: Our Community 22-12-2021, 00:14
Replies: 59
Views: 8,643
Posted By SVPP
Re: What are your retirement plans?

I just turned 55 and that is the time I had always planned to retire. Am reading everyone’s plans here and am convinced that now is the time to seize the opportunity.

Our family home has served us...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 23-11-2021, 11:58
Replies: 213
Views: 41,135
Posted By SVPP
Re: Delusion in the older Multi-Hull Market

I think you would have known all that before visiting the boat. Did you ask them what they wanted for the boat before visiting? Did you check the market before going to see the boat? All you did was...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-11-2021, 12:05
Replies: 103
Views: 20,167
Posted By SVPP
Re: Are all multi hulls so noisy and unpredictable?

Catamarans are heaps better than monos for one reason: my wife likes a cat better.

But neither of us wants go anywhere on a lagoon, FPS or leopard built post 2005.

So there you have it, cats...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-07-2021, 14:44
Replies: 64
Views: 12,197
Posted By SVPP
Re: is good rope the same as expensive rope

The 4 big brands have number of product lines that vary in specs.

Most generic brands have one which only compare against the basic polyester products the big 4 offer.

In all cases, the...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 20-07-2021, 15:33
Replies: 238
Views: 44,631
Posted By SVPP
Re: My yacht is impounded

No problems, you haven’t been charged as a participant, just write a letter to the Spanish minister of police via your ZA in Spain attaché and request information on the process to get your boat...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-06-2021, 16:00
Replies: 295
Views: 84,116
Posted By SVPP
Re: La Vagabonde - I don't understand

I agree. Free Range Sailing is pretty good. But my next favourite is the old B/W reruns of McHales Navy - which has as much technical content as Sailing LaVagabond but somehow seems easier to watch.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-05-2021, 14:32
Replies: 91
Views: 10,376
Posted By SVPP
Re: Recommended Brands of power tools

I had Makita tools for many years, mostly powered. They were great. Recently I have converted to dewalt tools, most are battery operated. I think they in general are better than Makita.

Agree,...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 16-05-2021, 14:36
Replies: 8
Views: 4,464
Posted By SVPP
Re: Sydney to Jervis Bay

I too have taken the grey funnel line to JB (BRISBANE and SUCcESS) and then sailed there under my own steam an number of times. Leave in the afternoon and get there in the forenoon the next day. I...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 14-03-2021, 22:50
Replies: 82
Views: 14,310
Posted By SVPP
Re: Newbie to circumnavigate Australia, looking for advice

Good for you. It is a great plan. Totally achievable in the time you have allowed to prepare.

The Plan:

I owned a 42’ cat for a number of years – best boat I ever owned. And next year am...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-02-2021, 12:49
Replies: 19
Views: 3,208
Posted By SVPP
pirate Re: New Dynema Line with Polyester cover Slipping on Winch

You need to take the cover off the winch for the rope to get a grip. If you leave it on it will also be hard to get the winch handle to go into the hole
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-02-2021, 15:00
Replies: 45
Views: 4,454
Posted By SVPP
Re: Feedback on a software idea

Like assetDNA from www.relegen.com? Their Voyage Management System can be used with your mobile phone and I think now even enables you to use barcodes and/or RFID tags on equipment. We used it for...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-01-2021, 22:10
Replies: 33
Views: 7,893
Posted By SVPP
Re: Best smalls seaworthy sailboats on USA second hand market ?

If I were in the US, I would be hunting for a Shannon 28 and getting a second job to pay the diff in price.

But alas, an stuck here in beautiful Australia and am quite spoilt for choice. If you...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 25-12-2020, 13:07
Replies: 100
Views: 16,684
Posted By SVPP
Re: What does this lever do in my cockpit?

I acknowledge you have acknowledged it is a bilge pump handle. Which is terrific.

I also acknowledge that some feel compelled to turn it into a life lesson for safety at sea.

If you have any...
Forum: Challenges 02-12-2020, 19:57
Replies: 49
Views: 18,540
Posted By SVPP
Re: Paint type for the bilge

There are many reasons for clean painted bilges- like most of those listed above. But most importantly, having a clean bilge is like having clean underpants. Mostly the phenomenen goes unnoticed but...
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