| Alternator output - which side of the battery switch ? |
Dear All I am about to re-route the output of the alternator through a (2-diode) 'battery combiner' to my 2 batteries. Should I connect the outputs of the combiner to the battery...
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| Battery Charging - Smart Regulator |
I am thinking of getting a smart regulator for the alternator this christmas, in order to get more useful charging out of the engine, does anybody have any opinions on particular products? <...
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| Winter project - a DIY GPS receiver |
http://www.gpskit.nl/index-en.htm -- Martin
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| Yacht wanted. |
Looking to buy a yacht, preferably G.R.P. 28-32' . J.H.
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| sprit sails |
today I wrote up everything I've found on sprit sails and put it in a file on my website. click on "Boats" and scroll down to "Boatbuilding". hope it proves usefull. feel free to copy if you...
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| Yeoman chartplotter |
I'm thinking of buying a Yeoman chartplotter and would be interested for feed back as I have noticed there are a few users here. I'm interested in the Pro model, which from reading the...
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| re: Looking for an experienced answer |
My first question is: How do you know that all you want to do is sailing when you have no experience whatsoever?? I would suggest that you "get some time in" and then decide...
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| re:anchor ball light with sea anchor |
Very important error = under way means moving through the water. Even with a sea anchor, you will be under way. Two red lights visible all round the horizon for at least two miles an...
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| Rhine - Danube - Balkans to Med? |
Is there anyone out there who can point me towards (or provide) information about the above route(s) down to the eastern Med?
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| anchor ball/light with sea anchor? |
I've just bought a sea-anchor, and this begs the question what lights and symbols should one display with the sea-anchor deployed? I've bought it mostly so that I can get some zzzzs in...
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| Looking for an experienced answer |
I am looking for a career change, and all I want to do is sailing. I have no experience whatsoever, and I would really need some experienced input. Few questions related to ...
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| test |
just a test
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| Anyone help with an ARDIC hot air heating sysyem??? |
I have on board an Ardic 042D diesel fired warm air heating system. Recently the domestic battery went flat whilst using the warm air blower. I have replaced both batteries with ...
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| sailing in shallow bahama water |
I picked up a chart of Bahama and Cuba, and was AMAZED at the extent and shallowness of much of water off the Bahamas; just a few fathoms for an area the size of Florida. Has any...
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| Naff Gaz - the answer |
Some six weeks ago I reported being unable to relight my gas cooker after I swapped cylinders when the old one had run out, and asked for speculations as to what the likely problem was. ...
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| Happy Thanksgiving |
Just wanted to take the time and wish a very happy Thanksgiving day to everyone. Take care, and be happy, wherever you may be.
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| I need to get wet |
hi can anyone help me. Im a sailing instructor and have been teaching for over a year. I really want to experience some big boat sailing. Being an instructor Im very poor, but if anyone has ...
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| Book(s), texts etc on electrolytic or galvanic corrosion wanted. |
Hi, I,m looking for technical stuff on electrolytic or galvanic corrosion. I'll pay for books if anyone has some. I remember seeing something in one of the UK magazines a few years ago with ...
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| Night vision scope |
I need some advise on purchasing a night vision scope (1st generation). Possible candidates are: - Newcon MB-3 - Rigel 1100 - ATN Night Leopard - ATN Night Storm Ca...
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| using aramid fibres |
Are here any people that have used aramid fibres (Kevlar/Twaron) for home building projects like oars, hulls, centerboards and so on?' I am thinking about building a sculling oar out o...
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| Atlantic 31 |
Does anyone know anything about a Greek built yacht, popular with charter companies called an "Atlantic 31"? Any recommendations? advice? views? thanks
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| Want to buy Charts & Pilots |
Fitting out new boat and looking for Admiralty Charts & (not Admiralty) Pilot Books in good condition. Areas required: 1. English Channel including Solent etc. - all areas includi...
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| Insurance for a 40ft sail boat |
Can anyone give me an approx price for insurance, I havent bought the boat but need to factor in the cost before i buy. 40ft sunfizz, approx 10 years old around the 50k price. I h...
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| No radio/flares/anchor/aux motor/ or brain........earlier posting |
Just a comment re Dave Moore's reply on an earlier thread As an in-experienced wannabee yachty, I find it hard to believe, well actually easy to believe but incredulous, that as he des...
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| Oxalic Acid |
OK guys, here is one to sink your teeth into. I was advised that the best option for cleaning growth off the bottom of a fibreglass hull is Oxalic Acid. Apparently it does not damage t...
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| 'OUR JOY ' Who knows the owners ? |
Hey ALL; This summer we went to Ramsgate with our boat,and in Breskens and later again in Ramsgate we met , Martin & Trish boatname : 'OURJOY'. They gave us an emailadres but i mu...
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| Parking in reverse |
My temporary berth this winter is in a marina where you moor stern or bows to the pontoon, between 4 mooring piles. My question to tax the descriptive abilities of the group is what is the b...
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| Converting an engine |
I understand it is possible to convert a sea water / direct cooled engine to a fresh water cooled engine. The fresh water versions seem to have many advantages over the sea water ones. I am...
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| DSC set and GPS |
I am interested in putting in a new DSC radio and GPS i my boat. I am concerned about power usage - I only have one battery . How difficult is it to fit a second battery for non engine use i...
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| Europa Dinghy |
Hello,. I'm looking for a europa dinghy factories because I want to buy one, Can somebody helpme?! I don't care about where it is. Thanks.
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