Scheduled trip - part 2

[sailaway21]

Omatako,
Quite so. I've long thought that one of those small generators made by Honda or Yamaha would answer a lot of questions, some I'm not even aware of as yet. At a minimum, it would provide some redundancy to the electrical system. Others, the Pardeys most notably, choose to virtually eliminate the electrical system as a way of reducing their dependence.

Another very interesting post, you have certainly whetted the appetite. Thanx.

[ianhlnd]

Quite so on the generator. I've used my Honda 1000 so much the the inboard 6kw Onan has frozen from non-use and lack of mainetnance. It will go into some needy village along my next voyage. Should be easy to rebuild ashore, and I carry the rebuild kit.

Great post, the true adventure!

[Valiente]

Andre, thanks for relating this. You're a regular cautionary tale, you are!

You are right, of course, about our (over) reliance on electricity, and you make a case for a spare alternator, a spare regulator, a portable genset and a box of AAs for the handheld GPS!

[sailingdog]

Good post Omatako, also good to hear about the GAM antenna.

If you have a handheld GPS that uses AA batteries, get the Energizer Lithium AAs. They have a ten-year shelf-life and last about four-times as long as alkalines do... and they're about 1/2 the weight of alkalines... Put them in a water tight container and they're great for a ditch bag. I keep a bunch in vacuum sealed packages... eight to a pack.

[AlpineSailor]

Ditto on the great posts. Riveting stuff.

[GySgt]

Yep this is the reason why I read sailnet