Recent content by scr0che

My Awlgrip stripes on the hull, 8 years old, are getting stained with what looks like salt? See attached. Does anyone know how to clean it off? I've tried the vinegar and baking soda trick but no luck! Or is it just UV damage and my Awlgrip needs redoing?

I have a yellow cable 2-3mm thick going from alternator to battery plus terminal. Should I disconnect that one, if that is the reference circuit? Or leave it in place? Should I expect to see battery voltage if I put my multimeter on the alternator end of this yellow cable from the batteries?

Thanks for the replies. I'm at the limit of my knowledge here, not sure what the sensing circuit is, should I be disconnecting it? How would I test it? Thanks for the tip re combine switch and solar charging my start battery as well, they're all AGMs. As it's the second time I've seen this...

Whilst running the engine the volts on the control panel suddenly shot up to 15+, the plotter 12v alarm window came up, and the BMV alarm went off showing 15.86v?! I've had this before, and it turned out a new regulator and alternator refub/service did the trick, about 2 years ago. Surprised to...

Got it done with Mobihan Yacht Survey in Roscoff, very happy with the thoroughness and advice given.

New fluxgate didnt work, readings still not looking great. So, bit the bullet and installed a new EVO and it works like a dream, not cheap though....

Turns out the %age reading is a calculation on the BMV and shouldn't be relied on, consumed amp hours is a better measure but is not displayed by default! Mostly likely my reading of the %age has knackered my batteries, ie thinking they are full when they are not. New batteries installed, all...

Stuck to this plan, left AIS and lights on, no issues at all.

I'm reading on noonsite you can go to police, immigration and port captain, but not get the official cruising permit for Panama? That can be done online for a fee via agent? Do you still need to go to Porvenir for the San Blas permit? Also reading the Anchorage is not the best, holding and...

Just wanted the latest advice on clearing in to Panama coming from east and wanting to visit San Blas, is it still: 1. Linton Bay 50nm west of San Blas, see the port captain in the marina 2. Bus to Portobello from there for immigration and passport stamp 3. Back to Linton and take the boat 50nm...

Ok, I had a reply from migration in Colombia, and it confirms check-mig is only valid for arrival bt aeroplane! Mystery solved, why Marina Santa Marta asked me to complete it before arrival I've no idea! And yes, bus to minca for a night, and 3 nights in cartagena by marsol bus.

Heading to Santa Marta next week, been told to complete this check-mig before arrival but it doesn't work when you click Maritime, the entry port list is never populated, been trying this for weeks. Pre Registro Web No response from emailing everybody and anybody. The visa shops online say...

Leaving the Caribbean in the next week bound for Bonaire. Currently in Grenada, plan to head north to clear out in Carriacou before taking a WNW track for 300nm until 100nm north of Los Roques, before turning SW to round the bottom of Bonaire, 135nm. I'm reading about pirates, crime and general...

Fab, thanks!

Does anyone have the polar values for a Hallberg Rassy 36 that I can put into predict wind? It has presets for a 342 and 37, but not a 36.