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robhwa replied to the thread Front middle window.The center window issue is an almost universal C-Dory problem if you open and close that window a lot over time. After "fixing" it... -
robhwa replied to the thread Hurricane Iaisia.Yes, we had a recent storm that had 50 knot winds in the Straits. I've fished the Straits for halibut, and sometimes anchored just...
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robhwa replied to the thread Hurricane Iaisia.Glad to hear that you and your's, at least, came through OK. My sisters in Ocala had a bit of rain and wind, but live in a modern home...
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robhwa replied to the thread Long, narrow flexible solar panels.Localboy; Can you post pictures of the fit, please? I'm opting for this and want to get a good fit. 220w vs 160w seems desirable. Thanks.
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robhwa replied to the thread Bring Unconscious MOB Aboard.In the cold waters of the PNW, we usually think of the 1-10-1 rule after immersion; namely 1 minute to catch your breath, 10 minutes...
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robhwa replied to the thread Electronic Gagets which make the boating experience better and safer.I actually have three Starlinks, an original dish run as residential max at our home for several years, now at $130/mo; two minis that I...
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On boats things like radar units, radio antennas, masts, and booms can shade a solar panel. Some solar panel designs will significantly...
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robhwa replied to the thread Inflatable Preservers.Fellow C-Dorians; Bringing a "dead-weight" (i.e. can't help in their rescue) heavier person over a ledge is a common problem practiced...
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robhwa replied to the thread Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFeP04) batteries.FrankisCaptainBobo; I'll be very curious about how well your CIGS panels work when it gets really hot. I have three basic mobile...
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robhwa replied to the thread Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFeP04) batteries."Converting" to LiFePO4 has two paths, house and starter batteries. I started buying and using LiFePO4 batteries when they first came...
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I have gone with 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 kickers as both the main boat's get home engine and the dinghy engine. Also use the electric Torqeeto...
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robhwa replied to the thread electric c-dory and speed with kickers.Actually, it's possible to make your electric motor able to run for long periods, though the solution has caveats. In the hot, humid...
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Thanks, Jim, and I always enjoy reading whatever you have to say on these here pages over the decades. I need to get back on this great...
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robhwa replied to the thread BC Gulf Islands & Vancouver Island.Yeah, there is nothing wrong with Arizona! As things begin to cool off here on our Island in (Puget Sound/Salish Sea, whatever :)) there...
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robhwa replied to the thread BC Gulf Islands & Vancouver Island.Go more Northwest, young C-Dorian! We just returned from a wonderful trip in BC with friends, and anchored every night except one in...
