Forum: Monohull Sailboats
22-03-2019, 08:19
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Replies: 3
Views: 490
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
16-03-2019, 07:59
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Replies: 2
Views: 417
Re: Anyone know about a Klaxon windlass motor?
Hard to tell from the photo, but it appears that the motor armature commutator is very dirty. Cleaning it with sandpaper / replacing the brushes may do the trick. How are the bearings?
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Forum: Our Community
06-09-2018, 07:07
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Replies: 38
Views: 4,528
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
01-02-2018, 12:38
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,572
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
29-09-2017, 08:14
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,226
Re: me worry ? raw water pump leaking
If the seals are dripping, it definitely indicates a problem. In addition to what has already been suggested, you might want to check the pump impeller and exhaust elbow. Missing impeller blades,...
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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun
03-09-2016, 08:21
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,730
Underwater Photography
Here is a short GoPro video that I compiled from clips taken in our favorite cruising area, the Sea of Cortez. Enjoy.
https://youtu.be/4GR9aqzV3fk
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
05-02-2016, 10:19
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Replies: 3
Views: 985
Re: Adler Barbour Cold Machine VD-21
Do you have a noise filter on the wiring to the Danfoss compressor? Possibly installed to remove RFI from getting into your HF radio?.
I had a similar problen; compressor would start, fan would...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
25-12-2015, 08:53
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,971
Re: Vitrifigo Fridge Compressor Stopped
Have you checked to see if there is a noise filter connected to your Danfoss compressor controller? I suggest this because several years ago I installed a Newmar filter in this location to try to...
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Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources
09-10-2015, 07:33
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,277
Sea of Cortez winter wind forecast
You might also want to check out Geary's daily weather forecasts from Bahia Concepcion. He broadcasts on the Sonrisa ham net at 0745 local on 3.968 LSB. You could get his updates from mostly any...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
21-09-2015, 08:04
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,394
Re: Sea of Cortez Marinas
Cortez,
Marina San Carlos and the adjacent Marina Seca (dry storage) are first class operations. They will transport your boat on hydraulic tractor trailer from the marina to the work or storage...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
19-07-2015, 08:22
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Replies: 64
Views: 9,241
Re: Yanmar Impeller Help!
This also might be worth a try. Cut plastic from a milk jug or similar. Form into a cone, add hose clamp.105607
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Forum: Our Community
14-07-2015, 08:14
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Replies: 88
Views: 14,283
Re: Who Has Gone From Sailboat to Motor Yacht?
Montenido,
We have a single engine, 38' Defever trawler, which we keep in the Sea of Cortez. We cruise at 6-7 knots, burning about 1.5-2 GPH. Most of our cruising friends are sailors that spend...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
11-07-2015, 07:59
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Re: Cellular reception on Baja Bash
Geary, the weather guru in Bahia Concepcion inside the Sea of Cortez, broadcasts his forecast daily on HAM frequency, 3.968 LSB, at 1345Z. If you are not a HAM, of course you can listen, but not...
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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea
04-02-2015, 09:05
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,800
Re: Pacific Mexico Hurricane Holes
You asked about marinas in the Sea of Cortez that provide good protection from summer storms. Last Summer, we left our trawler in Marina Palmira (La Paz), and in September hurricane Odile, which was...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
01-02-2015, 07:29
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Replies: 4,794
Views: 881,408
Re: The Joke Thread
A guy took his blonde girlfriend to the Super Bowl game. They had great seats right behind their team's bench. After the game, he asked her how she liked it.
"Oh, I really liked it," she...
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Forum: Off Topic Forum
11-01-2015, 10:08
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Replies: 4,794
Views: 881,408
Re: The Joke Thread
Johnny and Mary were 5 year old neighbors. One day while they were out playing in the yard, Johnny said to Mary "Mary, look what my dad got for me, a new catcher's mitt". Mary ran into her house...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
17-12-2014, 13:36
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,673
Re: Flopper stopper
Bobs,
Extending the poles to 12' (actually about 10' from the boat) hasn't been an issue for us. It could be on a Catalina mooring. But if another boat is that close, there are other things to...
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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring
16-12-2014, 09:30
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,673
Re: Flopper stopper
Bobs,
We have been using the Magma system on our trawler for some years in the Sea of Cortez. It works well after I made some modifications.
I lengthened the original 8' poles to 12' and this...
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Forum: Challenges
26-07-2014, 13:36
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,040
Re: How to Find a Quiet Cabin Fan?
Check this fan out. If you have room for it, this 20" fan is quiet, light, variable speed, and really moves the air when you need it. Draws 4 A. Plugs into a 12V receptacle. The cord is over 6'...
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Forum: Powered Boats
26-07-2014, 08:14
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,932
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
04-07-2014, 14:56
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,796
Re: Looking for opinions on Rogue MPT-3048
DeepFrz,
When I bought the Rogue controller I spoke to their very helpful technical support guy about RFI. He said no one had ever reported any problems before. Oh well!
Sent from my iPad...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
04-07-2014, 13:26
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,796
Re: Looking for opinions on Rogue MPT-3048
Wireless1,
Thanks, I did not know about that vise trick. Hate to think about pulling all that #6 wire back out though to twist it. May try that solution on the run from the controller to the...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
04-07-2014, 11:52
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,796
Re: Looking for opinions on Rogue MPT-3048
Fogbank,
I ran the #6 wire from the panels down to an unused 25 amp breaker on my Blue Seas electrical panel. I had to cut off the + buss bar in the panel connected to this breaker; the breaker was...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
04-07-2014, 09:04
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,796
Re: Looking for opinions on Rogue MPT-3048
Fog Bank,
I purchased the Rogue 3048 in March, and installed it and 2 Kyocera 140W panels on my boat in Mexico. It is a great unit, and its backlit screen gives you all the information you need. ...
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Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
26-02-2014, 10:18
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Replies: 1
Views: 872
Re: Baja
Doctor,
Puerto Escondido Marine Services has a travel lift, launch ramp, and paved concrete yard. Don't know about a crane to insert your stick, but I'm sure Elvin, the owner, can accomodate you. ...
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