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Updated original post with correct device: QK-A015-TX Active VHF Splitter (for AIS transponders) Thanks for correcting me, I guess they have gone up in price since I bought. I seem to remember paying less 🫣 As you rightfully point take care when buying, when I priced up I had to double check...

Cannot do comparison however, faced with same problem I went with: QK-A015-TX Active VHF Splitter (for AIS transponders) Looked best value at the time, I have had no problems with it. The advantage of indicator light a number means I know if it’s transmitting crude VHF/ AIS test. When the...

However they do. I use MemoryMap as they are Rasta Style charts alongside good old navionics which has some great, features. @Roberto your almost selling them to me, the other option for home made us too print A4 and stick them together. I don't have the patient's to do it for myself. I can...

I cannot help but think that there is an lost opportunity here for a new format of chart. Designed to compliment electronics and be useful for planning. however with just enough info: - to get you to a port or fairway buoy. Not the finer points to get you safely into all the ports. That where...

London buses vary in length “Double-decker bus: Typically range from 31 ft 2 in (9.5 m) to 36 ft 5 in (11.1 m) long. The maximum length for a rigid double-decker bus in the UK is 49 ft 3 in (15 m) for a three-axle bus and 44 ft 3 in (13.5 m) for a two-axle bus” As do jumbo Jets although I...

In this case we actually have one international standard. Latitude, longitude speed distances. Developed over century's, yes they're have been arguments about 0 longitude. Yet multi nationally its a standard. Why would anyone consider a change?

Now for another suggestion, silicone sheeting. No pictures as not an elegant install (I used silicone sealant, next time I use something else). I used this under and round my alcohol stove. I have had small alcohol spill and fire it did the job perfect. My paraffin heater is mounted approx...

One of these: OneBlade - Trim, edge and shave I have the original not the 360, not as close as a wet shave but very near. in constant use a blade seems to last couple of months, it’s my go to travel razor now.

Shout in boats general direction what ever you want, if I have been stupid your likely to get an apology. If as is more likely you are being stupid you will get told why.

Own a “boat” however if calling on a radio I refer to it as “yacht” as it’s probably pertainent to the context of the call. If I want to call friends when sailing, I am normally in phone range. I hate been called captain, skipper I can deal with but captains are for ships or commercial...

My answer is buy a big one, for cruising they are only any use in light winds. After that with displacement hull your doing near enough hull speed so you don’t need the flaff. Both of mine have attached to the stem head fitting and reached near enough the mast head. Great in light winds when...

Interesting discussion it will be interesting when the report comes out. Her AIS history seemed to show her at anchor then drifting before she sank. My thought is: Anchor dragged or parted rode? Lying beam to extreme winds being pushed along in its path? pinned, down flooding would continue...

Another eye witness report here: Sicily yacht survivor - 'for two seconds I lost my baby in the sea' - BBC News

That's why these guys are stuck up there. Has lads come up with a solution yet? Starliner: Nasa delays return of astronauts stuck in space again

Yes another favourite is when berthing everyone stands on one side to get ropes ashore or on to the boat they are going to berth along side and as they approach... Always check your air gap, if you can't or don't want to tie bow to stern. Stagger the boats so the masts are not in line.