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Thanks Alex.
Great information. I think you might be over calculating the AH use of the Engel. I have one and have calculated the AH based on 2 amps but it does not run continuously. I have estimated that it actually runs about 1/4 of the time so (2 amps x 24 hr)x .25 = 12AH per day.
I bought 2 lead acid AGM batteries last year but have not had a chance to try them out. I should have about 190 AH of which 90 AH would be useable to keep batteries to required minimum 50% charge.
Firefly batteries cost at least 3-4 times as much as my AGM’s. I couldn’t justify the extra cost.On the Marine Trails map you will find some in Howe Sound. Porteau Cove Prov Park has a small dock and also a mooring ball
Not sure if you are looking for road access campgrounds or the more primitive marine trail campsite. Check out this map for the many campsites available. They are everywhere.
https://www.bcmarinetrails.org/bc-mapRaymarine wheel pilot is what most seem to have gone with.
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Be sure to check that whatever you get will “talk” to your chart plotter. Some have had issues connecting Garmin and Raymarine.I have a picture of ours. Cable protected by plastic split cable protector. Rubber boot to stop water from following cable into boat.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.June 21, 2020 at 9:41 am in reply to: New Owner! Anchor Rode – Dyneema Life line – Safety Netting -! #8317Hi Ben, welcome.
I have done a lot of anchor research. 10 Kg Rocna is good choice. Mine has never dragged (touch wood). What I have found out is the effect of chain is less than historically claimed “catenerary” only exists a low pulls. Once wind gets to 20kt even a full chain anchor rode becomes a straight rod. Strong but no lowering of pull angles. The most recent theory is go with bigger anchor rather than more chain. Chain becomes chafe protection so only need 20-30 feet. I seldom anchor in more than 30 feet of water. With 150’ total rode that would give scope 150/35(depth+freeboard)= about 4:1 ample for most secure anchorages but not sufficient for exposed conditions requiring 5:1 or even 7:1. My suggestion would be keep Rocna and 30’ chain but look to increase nylon rode.
Check out presentation “Anchoring.ppt” Presentations
Still thinking about replacing lifelines with dyneema.Hi Wyatt,
I have attached a picture showing the placement of the snaps on Gemini. The yellow circles are the snaps for the screen door. The red are for the dodger. I indicated the position of the one for the strap directly below the zipper on the dodger. The blue are for the window connector. Bwy instructions were to position the canvas over the frame and then mark the location of the snaps. Good luck.Attachments:
You must be logged in to view attached files.Hi Niall, I have a 2010 with 70 Suzuki. I just disconnect from the steering, raise the motor and drive away. Haven’t noticed any problems yet (touch wood) I haven’t driven behind the boat so don’t know how much bouncing goes on. Maybe ignorance is bliss??
I started with a 90 lb. with inflatable floor just over 8 feet long. Too big ans heavy to lift on and off the foredeck where it was too big to see over. Sold it. Now have a Westmarine roll up floor model. Weighs about 60 lb. 6 ft long. Fits much better. 2.5 hp Suzuki motor. Bigger is not always better.
We did something similar with our M. Built a cabinet and place to put the cooler on the seat area. Worked for us for a couple years until we bought a fridge. The cabinet was dismantled and returned to seating. Even though we still just use it for storing stuff. Lol. I found it is best to have an idea of what you will store in an area before designing it. I say go for it.
I haven’t built one but I did repair a big shark bite out of the leading edge. A little resin with sawdust filler to fill the gap and then cloth over top. I’m thinking to build one from scratch would be very difficult to get shape accurate and keep it light enough to lift would be the big issue. I have heard some talk that Roger intentionally made them a little flimsy in case you hit something hard you will break the dagger board rather than tearing the trunk out of the hull.
Sounds like a plan to spend some time on the boat before getting too gung-ho on the mods. I have actually been undoing some of the mods I did. Be sure to attend Blaine Regatta and MacRendezvous at Bowen to check out what others have done with their boats.
Hi Dane, welcome to the club. You need to explain what you need your batteries for. Obviously to start the engine but what else?
Results of poll for Club Night Topics 2018
Understanding Weather 8 votes
Combined tide & current concerns with crossing the straight 8 votes
Outboard motor maintenance & repair 7 votes
Boat Balance 6 votes
Stern tie methods & equipment 6 votes
VHF refresher 5 votes
Mods 5 votes
Towing boats and dinghies 4 votes
Secure for the night 2 votes
Winterizing 2 votes
Night sailing 1 vote
Design a logbook 1 voteSorry to have discouraged you Tedd. Cates Park in North Van seems to have a decent launch. I have never used it and am not sure how busy it would be. Just a thought.
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