Recent content by HappyAfloat

10ltr on a backplate no bcd, set of regs, wet suit. So far only used to check/change anodes. Also, have a skateboard/cycle-style helmet if the conditions are less than ideal under the hull.

Last year we visited the Orkneys, Fair Isle, and Shetland. Anchorages were empty, harbours and marinas were busy. We stayed a few days at Fair Isle and the harbour was busy with pleasure craft and a commercial vessel delivering supplies for the bird observatory rebuild. While in Shetland we...

I agree a map-based format makes a lot of sense for a sailing story. For those who prefer a DIY approach, I had great success following these instructions Leaflet Storymaps with Google Sheets | Hands-On Data Visualization

Basically yes. I usually rewire the yeoman to a new plug & matching socket for the bulkhead. However, my last ebay bargain usually came with the correct plug & socket.

Are you sure you have an NMEA2000 socket? The Garmin specification suggests not, however, you should be able the use the existing power data cable to connect to an NMEA 0183 device such as your yeoman. https://static.garmin.com/pumac/GPSMAP_400-500_Series_INST_EN.pdf

I have used a ShaperTool for a couple of years and I would say that it excels at small precision work and making quick accurate, repeatable jigs.

We get lifted at Medway Yacht Club. They have a membership deal that lasts a month for boat maintenance.

Yes, we are berth there. Have you contacted Tony?

Security will let you in for Thunderbolt pier and there is a large car park next to the access gates for the pier and pontoon. Google Maps

On board we have two JBL flip bluetooth speakers. They can be setup to play the left and right stereo channels or party mode if you need more sound :)

I'm pretty sure Aldi is visable from the marina, it's only half a mile.

We covered similar ground this time last year. It took 14 days from Chatham to Inverness. Weather-wise we had northerlies or nothing!

We use a battery to battery trickle charger for the starter battery to make sure it doesn't drain when away from the boat. The domestic bank is charged via solar. Votronic 12V StandBy Charger (DC-DC Trickle Charger)

Last year we found Hartlepool one of the cheapest places for diesel, what are they charging now?

I don't have the manual to hand, but from memory, you use a combination of the two filters to determine the light. If the light is visible through both the red and green filter it is white, or something like that. :)