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the main issue with tablets used to replace a plotter is the brightness when used outside, there is a correlation with the brightness and battery use/recharge rate and screensize, a screen that is too big cant be charged fast enough with a sweet spot at around 8 inches/1000nits if you are using...

he is very knowledgeable and accessible on fb (at least in the 2gm20 group), provides test data and advice on how to best balance the engine, when i need mounts which will be in a season or 2 ill be getting them from him

i just installed a vhf on my boat and wanted to do a radio check to my clubhouse, i got no response, walked up to the harbour master who said, oh yeah we dont bother to turn on the radio because everyone uses a phone these days, get the waterkaartmap that gives phone numbers for every bridge and...

Thanks for that, the thing missing from the official manual is this part that labels the B+, B-, IG and L For future reference, also for anyone who tries this there are round plastic parts that will fall out of the inside of the case, these are different sizes and are used to guard the positive...

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For anyone interested I was able to find detailed instructions on the sterling site - but in German, I have translated the pdf using google translate, https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/7343/files/xDAR-Hitachi-LR160_G.pdf?16823846462350269780

thanks, but that's not the question

Hi Guys, I'm in the process of fitting a sterling regulator to my 60 amp hitachi/yanmar alternator, I believe it is a LR160-741 - the problem is none of the posts are marked, Can anyone help with what the posts are? The posts I'm trying to identify are, D+/61/L B- If there is a field wire...

i have been looking for something like this but ideally it has 2 colour modes with red at night

great news, i ended up getting an emtrak and setting it up like this, with this update i need to work out how i can incorporate my nexus server data, i think i can directly connect my nexus to the emtrak which should multiplex the data to my router and out to the devices

I use Pro Breeze 10L Dehumidifier with Desiccant for Cold Environments 2 seasons and it works great - empties to the sink

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Hi Guys, I'm planning a north sea crossing next year and want to buy a pilot book and some good tide charts/atlas to help plan the crossing, I have the 2024 reeds almanac, does anyone have any suggestions for a good pilot book and tidal stream atlas, the plan is to land somewhere between the...

Hi Guys, I have a tp32 and a NX2 server - I have a rs232 cable that i can use to connect the NX2 server to a computer. On the computer I have Nexus Race software and everything seems to be connected ok. I am trying to update the firmware on the TP32 but i'm at a loss on how to do it, has...

Hi Alwind, i recently upgraded my battery lithium and havnt had the issue since, so maybe it was caused by a voltage issue? Mat