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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-12-2023, 15:54
Replies: 92
Views: 21,263
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: High Outpur Alternator vs Wind Generator

Solar panel, still going after 18 years, MPPT still going after 18 years. Still haven't put the wind generator back on.


Solar panels have gotten a lot more efficient and less expensive!!! I...
Forum: Privilege Marine Catamarans 06-12-2023, 19:15
Replies: 401
Views: 133,780
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Privilege Cats

Anyone have EWOL props on their saildrives/
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2023, 18:23
Replies: 17
Views: 3,982
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Year 7 Costs of Cruising and Living On Boat

Isn't THC considered a federally controlled substance. Doesn't it subject your boat to civil asset forfeiture if found aboard?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2023, 18:15
Replies: 7
Views: 1,702
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Passage from Florida to Havana Cuba

Are you a US citizen? If so, technically you may not go to Cuba for tourist type activities. Your boat could be subject to seizure. Look at...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2023, 18:01
Replies: 36
Views: 3,303
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Solar system questions

A/C significantly shifts the power requirements. If you're offshore, I think you'll need a bigger inverter, something closer to 3500 or more watts, I'd probably do 5k. You'll probably need closer...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2023, 17:44
Replies: 81
Views: 11,610
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Average costs of land living to boat living

Hmmm.... As alluded too, this is a complex subject. I believe your lifestyle is going to dictate how much it cost. If you are frugal on land, you can be frugal at sea. If you like the finer...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2023, 17:04
Replies: 41
Views: 8,636
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: What Do You Miss the Most? What Do You Like the Most?

Kept the Porsche and Mercedes. A friend was kind enough to store them. Rented a storage unit for about 6 years. Kept dining room set I inherited from my mother, bedroom set, living room set, 6 or...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2023, 16:35
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Live aboard slip near Washington DC?

I second Harrington harbor (North). Great staff. No issue with DIY. You may either be in the yard or in the water. North has the boatyard, South is more resort like.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-12-2023, 16:29
Replies: 36
Views: 3,303
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Solar system questions

What kind of Liveaboard do you plan on being?

My wife and I lived aboard for 3.5 years. 2 of those years were cruising, 1.5 years were in a marina.

Solar/wind/fuel were essential when we were...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-10-2023, 15:31
Replies: 12
Views: 781
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Frigoboat spares kit recommendations?

I'd also solder on wire with ring terminals instead of the slide on type. When you are doing a lot of miles, you tend to get a bit of corrosion on the terminals, and you don't want undervoltage...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-11-2022, 19:43
Replies: 40
Views: 8,140
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Are trampolines REALLY necessary?

Safety, comfort and fun, these were/are the most important things to me when I am cruising. So often we get caught up in notions of speed, and heavy weather sailing. If you're cruising, you'll...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-07-2021, 08:15
Replies: 110
Views: 18,648
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Running the engine to charge batteries - gear for load or no gear?

I would definitely not run the engine in any gear when I am not underway and maintaining an active watch. It might even be against COLREGS to do so (not maintain an active watch that is). As...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2020, 18:35
Replies: 92
Views: 21,263
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: High Outpur Alternator vs Wind Generator

Solar panel, Still going after 15 years, MPPT, still going after 15 years. Wind generator, took it off, never put it back on. Sitting in my garage's rafter. Kipor Portable generator, lasted 13...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-12-2020, 17:16
Replies: 16
Views: 8,013
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Making a mainsail from a kit

yeah, Sailrite even put her picture on the back of one of their catalogs! Still gives us fond memories 15 years later.

Takes up a lot of space! We did it on the docks down at the Hollywood...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-12-2020, 17:00
Replies: 61
Views: 28,950
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: So Why Aren't there More Interior Helms ?

Hmmm. After many years, I have concluded that the autopilot does a better job of helming than I do. Subsequently, I can steer the boat from my nav station inside at the salon. Keeps me nice...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-12-2020, 16:38
Replies: 13
Views: 32,139
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Pros and Cons of a Saildrive?

When cruising, it was more of an issue to change the zincs. One would either have to haul or dive to get the prop off, then replacement is simple. Now that I am not cruising and in a marina, I just...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-10-2017, 18:59
Replies: 225
Views: 43,990
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: On the Verge of Flipping-Over a Cruising Cat...

"Wow! Seven year old argument.

:smile:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-09-2016, 19:30
Replies: 14
Views: 3,073
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Is Your Refrigerator Running ...? Well, No. And That's No Joke.

Hey! Only 4 years for a reply!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-06-2015, 11:12
Replies: 22
Views: 10,948
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Applying Epoxy to Teak

All the test that I have ever seen suggest that the epoxy does not stand up to UV over an extended period of time. The recommendations have been, Epoxy as the base coat topped with varnish to...
Forum: Navigation 26-06-2013, 15:23
Replies: 34
Views: 11,788
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: How long from FLA to MD?

I have made the trip between Miami and North Carolina 4 times and once between Miami and Annapolis in my 37 foot catamaran. I have always done a combination of ICW and offshore. With two folks it...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 31-05-2013, 12:52
Replies: 13
Views: 6,150
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Bilge alarms

Stopped using Rule float switches for that very reason! I would test them regularly and would have to replace one of the 6 I had about every 6 months. Very annoying to think they could fail and...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 31-05-2013, 12:27
Replies: 101
Views: 31,125
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Frigoboat Keel Cooling Refrigeration in Temperate Cold water?

My water temps have been bellow 42. One winter I had to chip about 4 inches of Ice from around the boat. I imagine the temp at the depth of my coolers to be around 36 or so.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 31-05-2013, 12:23
Replies: 101
Views: 31,125
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Frigoboat Keel Cooling Refrigeration in Temperate Cold water?

I have two Frigoboat systems aboard, one for the freezer, the other for the refrigerator. I use evaporators for both systems. My boat is currently in the Annapolis area on the Chesapeake. I have...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 31-05-2013, 11:28
Replies: 25
Views: 6,167
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Instant electric shower system?

Solar shower's worked great in the warmer climes. Used engine heated water at colder times. I still debate whether to augment heating with a on demand device. This would only be used at dock, or...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-05-2013, 11:19
Replies: 187
Views: 16,013
Posted By Strygaldwir
Re: Choice of Material for Snubbers

I am not certain that the principle concern is breaking the tackle. I'd think your concern is unsetting your anchor. I believe it best to keep your anchor set and not worry about whether it is...
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