Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

Dennis and Fred must have my share! Geez, guys. Not fair! Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax > On Sep 28, 2013, at 16:56, Colin Kilgour wrote: > > That said, other than guys like Dennis, Rich and Fred who install the > stuff, you don't see too many guys getting rich off marine > electronics

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

That galley bulkhead looked odd to me too, possibly wet, but I think it's a shadow. Rich Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax On Sep 28, 2013, at 17:04, "Dr. Mark Bodnar" wrote: John, What obvious DIY upgrades are you seeing? I studied the photos pretty closely (as again it's not a boat I can pop ove

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

Little stuff caught my eye - mismatched sheet stoppers, wiring in the nav station, screws in the hull liner forward, forward hatch, etc. Obviously nothing major. The wood is crying for some oil but again that's minor. As I said, it looked like a nice boat. Good luck John Sent from my iPad

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

I like my AIS capable VHF.  Linked to my chart plotter.  I can see them but, unfortunately, they can't see me. I suspect that soon (if not already) you will be able to buy a VHF with both AIS and GPS. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA ___ This

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

Well, I have to disagree with both of you. Clearly you do not build electronics for a living, which is what I do. An Apple iPhone has a bill of material cost of about $200 USD, based on building MILLIONS of the frickin things. (isuppli teardown

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

John, What obvious DIY upgrades are you seeing? I studied the photos pretty closely (as again it's not a boat I can pop over an see) - few wet spots (galley bulkhead), some worn wood work, bit of rust in one speaker (chainplate leak?) But other wise I thought it looked good. Mark -

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

Good points Steve I've often said that it can't be too tough to build stuff like that. (I hate to think what the unit cost on a $600 iphone is, too) That said, other than guys like Dennis, Rich and Fred who install the stuff, you don't see too many guys getting rich off marine electronics. ;

Stus-List Boat Bargains

Usually there is a reason a boat bargain is even available. Utimately you get what you pay for. The reason is usually lack of owner maintenance which sometimes translates to neglect. I bought a boat with mold issues. Seems it was shrink wrap covered for two years awaiting sale. Took a while t

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

Yes. I was ignoring the red flags that were trying to warn me. I figured she would be a bit dirty and need some TLC. Discussion with seller sounded good, thought it was worth a try, heck, if it had worked out I would have had the boat for 1/2 what they are asking locally even after transpo

Re: Stus-List Mor Child's Play

I'm not sure if I said this before, but if the solenoid firing problem can be traced to the wire from the switch to the solenoid, I suggest first looking at the connection plug in the engine harness. Eliminate the connectors by making crimped connections for each wire in the harness. If the wir

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

The photos of the CS don't raise my red flags like the 29 did. She looks like a nice boat. Good luck with her. Brent 27-5 Lake Winnipeg Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2013, at 11:16 AM, "j...@svpaws.net" wrote: > > Certainly a lot more boat that what you described of the "bargain" boat.

Re: Stus-List Mor Child's Play

Jonathan: Interesting advice on sailing a 44 offshore. I am leaving in 2 weeks to sail to Mexico for the winter. Can you tell me more about the inside tank venting valves? I found 2 caps from the previous owner in a bag saying vent caps. While I could use them how would I vent the

Re: Stus-List AIS Info

Hi Steve, Try this site for low cost solutions: http://www.discriminator.nl/index-en.html It might be worth your while to try it, considering all the older VHF radios that are kicking around now. One ends up on the yacht club's FREE table every month it seems. I started a project on an old Mo

Re: Stus-List New boat - NOT

Certainly a lot more boat that what you described of the "bargain" boat. Good luck. I would be a little cautious of the obvious DIY upgrades but overall a nice looking boat. John Sent from my iPad > On Sep 28, 2013, at 12:05 PM, "Dr. Mark Bodnar" > wrote: > > > So the new boat is a bust

Re: Stus-List re solar panels

Speaking of echo chargers. The Heart/Xantrex Freedom Marine charger/inverters have internal echo chargers. If you replace one of those chargers, or see one in a marina dumpster, pull the cover off. The internal echo charger is just like the standalone units without the fancy cover, and is bo

Stus-List New boat - NOT

So the new boat is a bust! I was thinking I had a chance to get a great deal, a boat in fair condition for a good price, just in need of some cosmetic cleaning etc. Unfortunately no. Surveyor found the boat was full of mold, cushions wet and moldy, stove rusted beyond repair, bilge full of

Re: Stus-List Solar panels

I keep a small cheap solar panel on my boat during the summer. My alternator on my outboard is not functioning - so that is the only charge for my batteries.  With only day sailing and the rare overnight it seems to keep battery in good shape - but obviously

Re: Stus-List Mor Child's Play

Jon, thank you for the info; whenever and wherever you decide to go, please be sure to send blog updates; and for those of us on this list, include all the boat and technical info, many thanks. Richard 1987 33-II; Ohio River Mi. 584 Richard N. Bush Law Offices 2950 Breckenridge Lane, Suite

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

Colin, I agree with everything you say in your post, but my complaint about cost is not about value to the sailor. It is hard to put a value on avoiding a collision at sea. If the only way to manufacture an AIS receiver was with some sort of unobtanium that resulted in an unavoidable cost

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

For offshore sailing, I find AIS more useful than radar. My mate who drives the fast ferry says in the fog, he wishes all boats transmitted on AIS. I'm not sure that wouldn't be overcrowding the screen, but he's pretty adamant. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI U

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

Steve, Looks like a cool project - for those who have time and ability for that kind of stuff. As for 'cost justifying' AIS, it really depends on the sailing you do. If you're mostly sailing away from major shipping areas, an AIS receiver can feel more like a gadget than a tool - and therefore h

Re: Stus-List Stus-Another engine starting problem?

I suspect corrosion. Clean the connections. My lady friend's Jeep has similar problems. Drove it the other day without issue - let it sit a while - wouldn't start - gauges all were wacky - took off the (very tight) battery lugs, cleaned them and guess what? No problems. There must have been a f

Re: Stus-List Mor Child's Play

Richard, Thanks for the kind words regarding the trip. Its great to hear of people who read the blog. For the type of sailing/cruising we were doing I feel as though the C&C 44 is nearly ideal. We like to sail and sail fast where possible. Most people enter the Caribbean from the US east coast in t

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

The boat I bought this spring came with a year old Standard Horizon GX2150 VHF radio with AIS that is connected to the Lowrance GPS at the helm station. I can see AIS signals on a tiny screen on the radio and on the GPS map.  DaveOn Sep 28, 2013, at 7:03 AM, Steve Thomas wro

Re: Stus-List AIS Transponder Info

And now for something completely different: a kit that will convert a spare VHF radio into an AIS receiver that will work with your laptop and includes plotting software, all for under $100. Not exactly an off the shelf bullet proof solution, but it might be interesting to experiment with if the