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Forum: General Cruising Forum 10-14-2007, 09:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,778
Posted By sirlespat
In my trade (which is repairing medical imaging...

In my trade (which is repairing medical imaging machines, CT scanners and the like) I truly believe that the real definition of expert is "He who persisted with a difficult and unfamiliar problem...
Forum: Living Aboard 09-30-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,385
Posted By sirlespat
There is a bar in Fremantle where cruising...

There is a bar in Fremantle where cruising yachties hang out. Every Friday night the crews of an Australian and German yacht would drink together. However as the beer flowed, the conversation would...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 09-27-2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,941
Posted By sirlespat
I came across this link some time ago. I'm trying...

I came across this link some time ago. I'm trying to figure out why he sailed into there and the voiceover is devoid of info. The waves dont look so large until its too late! Fortunately everyone...
Forum: The Poop Deck 09-12-2007, 11:14 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,015
Posted By sirlespat
My wife had trouble diferentiating between rugby...

My wife had trouble diferentiating between rugby union and league in the early days. she eventually decided a big part of union comprised of 1 bloke trying to push two blokes up three blokes...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-19-2007, 12:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,657
Posted By sirlespat
Hi John Thanks for posting news of your...

Hi John

Thanks for posting news of your successful repair. https://www.cruiserlog.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif Another victory for calm and considered approach. Having...
Forum: The Tavern | Welcome Aboard 08-17-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,581
Posted By sirlespat
Hi All I enjoy reading all the different...

Hi All

I enjoy reading all the different posts on this site. Compared to some of the "stink boat" (as my dear old dad would call them) sites this community keeps a positive and upbeat vibe. I...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-15-2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,657
Posted By sirlespat
Hi John Thanks for the detail in your reply....

Hi John

Thanks for the detail in your reply. From what you tell me I think your system runs like this.

"12v on the green wire with the key turned to first position" - this is the supply to the...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-08-2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,657
Posted By sirlespat
Hi Steelfan As a backyard mechanic my first...

Hi Steelfan

As a backyard mechanic my first piece of advice is to take this advice with caution.

In an alternator there is a spinning magnetic field (field/rotor/exciter coil) used to generate...
Forum: General Cruising Forum 08-04-2007, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,851
Posted By sirlespat
The plus side of inflatables is they are not...

The plus side of inflatables is they are not dangerous to wear below decks (if they aren't automatic). If they are automatic they can be set off in very rough weather. Inflatables should never be...
Forum: Power & Electronics 05-18-2007, 02:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,871
Posted By sirlespat
I have not tried this but the theory is sound...

I have not tried this but the theory is sound because the LED lights draw very little power. The voltage drop you are looking for can be achieved with a "Zenner" diode. This is a diode that when...
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