Recent content by deaks

Just remember that if the LEDs that you use don't have a built in 12v Regulator then you might find they don't last through the winter. You might need one of these in the lighting supply circuit. http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/ureg12-power-regulator-p-1815.html

Having just read both of these books I would agree with jakeroyd. Each looks at the journey from different angles, but again they really are just a guide, another piece in your jigsaw of Cruising guides and digging out information on the Internet.

Thank you very much Tranona, your comments sound spot on even after we've just had a good meal and a few bottles of wine your comments do make good sense. The solution of buying a boat over here might be the answer. Many thanks

What does the panel think? I have an old American friend staying at the moment and one day soon he’s thinking of bringing his Maple leaf 56 across the Pond and parking it in one of the above Countries. The basic question is which of the two is the less bureaucratic.

Hi Johnk31, I've only once sailed into Holyhead in April of this year helping a mate bring his new Malo 36 up from Lymington. I would invest in a pilot book for the area and have a good look at the tides around the last few miles into Holyhead. Safe sail Deaks

Hi Carol, You could I'm sure find a BS4343/ commando type plug that had a nifty neutral/live change over device fitted. But as others have said the easiest way it to make up a short lead and reverse the neutral and live, BUT WELL LABEL THE CONNECTORS. Plus do you have a simple mains checker on...

Hi Allan, I'm still a novice at this but here is my initial take on your times. The run from Trevose Point to the Runnel Stone might be pushing it in your allowed time of 9 hrs In a straight line it's around 47nm and even with your engine on if you have a head wind? and I reckon you would have...

Hi, I'm sure there will be more experienced sailors along shortly but have a look in the maxsea set up and see if the baud rate matches the 4800baud rate that you say is set on your Garmin. I take it that you have a usb lead from the Garmin or do yu have a serial plug to USB adapter? Check to...

Brilliant idea Windermerecolvic, hope I can make it. Working for myself and in the events business it might clash with work already booked. But I'll watch the forum for details.

500AH a day. NC on his essential list as 21amps when all his kit is running. So for one hour that's 21Amp per Hour. At 12v he's consuming 252watts (for round figures.) So over 24hrs 6048 watts. I'm rusty on this stuff so hope it's correct.

Re: \"Cigar Lighter Socket\" Success!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-24V-Hella-type-...:1|293:1|294:30 This is the 12v system as fitted to Malo yachts and a very secure system to. But looking at that ebay site I found the motorcycle 12v plugs that twist and lock so I would try those too. Phew I...

Re: \"Cigar Lighter Socket\" A friend of mine has just bought a Malo 36 and he was asking me about a 12v "small" socket that he couldn't use his standard 12v Laptop charger cigar plug in. I sourced what I thought would do from CPC Ltd and of course I can't find it on line to give you the link...

I seem to remember reading once that if the mainsheet attachment to the boom was not at the end then in certain circumstances it can cause the boom to break at that point. From what you say Saltyjohn about the boom dipping and breaking is that one of the cases when it can happen? And if so...

Hmmm...Interesting variations, With my limited experience I agree with Norman E As I can't see (IMHO) Snowleopard's midship cleat usage providing the most efficient mechanical advantage if any at all as a Gybe preventer. I guess it's the boat your on at the time and all the other variables...

It's a small world eh! http://en.ovniclub.com/ From this site which is the English Translation that I access via Google Chrome is a link to Med weather and there are the Tidal hourly charts for Gib and the the Med page also as the Gib information as given by 30boat above but in English.