2021年4月27日 · from a design viewpoint one of the advantages of hydraulic systems in autopilot applications is that overload situations which would destroy a mechanical system are readily accommodated by pressure relief valves in the hydraulic system. _____

2023年10月4日 · An alternate viewpoint: Based on having once met a sailor that had to use an emergency tiller to hand steer for over a week due to a hydraulic failure. Use a mechanical drive on a separate tiller arm for your autopilot. If the hydraulics fail you still have a way to steer the boat. I have a standard Edson pull-pull steering system. Once, on the ...

I think i'd investigate creating a removable wall in the quarter berth before chopping a hole in the cockpit. I do feel your pain as I once had to replace a raw water pump up under a Volvo (if it's green - run) in a 30'er onc

FWIW: Over the past 20+ years of full time cruising, Ann and I have averaged just on 10 litres per day water consumption.

2018年1月25日 · Another municipal viewpoint. The municipal marina in Marathon, FL will rent moorings ONLY to liveaboards. The logic is that liveaboards spend money in the local community. Restaurants, bars, liquor stores, Home Depot type stores, marine parts and service businesses, etc, etc. This is versus boats on moorings with no one aboard = wet storage ...

2011年1月11日 · 20:46:29: Setting Viewpoint Lat/Lon 33.358, -79.282 20:46:29: Setting Ownship Lat/Lon 33.358, -79.282

2010年7月12日 · From my viewpoint the differences between hard chine and round bilge are more related to the hull material, construction time available and the aesthetics. From the tone of your question I'm guessing that you're not a serious …

2017年3月11日 · More (or Less, depending on your viewpoint) importantly: Yes, Marlow has no cover length between the Reference Point R and the Taper/Crossover (T in Samson, C in International Standard Name). There are many published splice …

2016年5月6日 · I am a bit more experienced than you and so my viewpoint will differ on a few little things, but you are pretty much on track and I thank you for your input.. I am in the Business of providing independent power in remote locations in Australia, and well conversant with generators and solar and Lithium batteries and will try and help on a few ...

2015年4月11日 · Didn't think to ask as the tow was free (for me). But I doubt the city Marina provides that service.I was surprised at the price too, but the time seemed right, 30 minutes from base to me, one hour under tow for the two miles (one from the bridge at 5 knots, and one at idle speed through the channel onto the ball), and half an hour back for him, at $225/hour.