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Forum: Chartering 01-25-2009
Replies: 8
Views: 4,610
Posted By PilotAlso
Hey another Windsong Charters customer. My...

Hey another Windsong Charters customer.

My family and I have taken two of their charters. Both half days. They are very inexpensive and a blast to boot.

We sailed the Jeanneau and a Catalina...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 12-07-2008
Replies: 2
Views: 348
Posted By PilotAlso
Try on EBAY

I found this listing

eBay Motors: XANTREX TRUCHARGE 20 A MULTI STAGE BOAT BATTERY CHARGER (item 370102800638 end time Dec-24-08 08:52:21 PST)...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-25-2008
Replies: 15
Views: 3,624
Posted By PilotAlso
why not add the convenience?

My counter would be why not add the convenience if you want it.

It sure makes my life simpler on the water.

IMHO the claims of horrible failures and performance loss are way overstated.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-25-2008
Replies: 15
Views: 3,624
Posted By PilotAlso
LOL, Yup my windlass up on the top of the...

LOL,

Yup my windlass up on the top of the mast.

That's what I get for trying to answer quick before heading out to the Badger game. (can't believe they actually won)

Anyway, I'm still...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 10-25-2008
Replies: 15
Views: 3,624
Posted By PilotAlso
I do , I do

The prior owner (an engineer with metals and fabrication expertise) designed and built a behind the mast roller/furler for our boat (a Hunter 34).

He used a Harken unit with custom brackets. The...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-25-2008
Replies: 57
Views: 3,578
Posted By PilotAlso
12 volt to 120 volt back to 12 volt

I'm far from an electronics person but the my first thought was that the inefficiency may be more in line with the

12V (battery)-inverter-120V-TV plug/transformer-12V

Am I correct to think...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-18-2008
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By PilotAlso
I finally got a return call and a heartfelt...

I finally got a return call and a heartfelt apology from Garmin. They are making things right by me.

My confidence is restored as there was some apparent ball dropping on their part (which...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-18-2008
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By PilotAlso
Anyone have a number for contacting the next...

Anyone have a number for contacting the next level. Garmin won't give it to me and like I posted, they don't call back.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-18-2008
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By PilotAlso
Saildog, You bet I've tried getting higher...

Saildog,

You bet I've tried getting higher up. I keep getting the line that the supervisor is busy and will call back but they don't.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-18-2008
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By PilotAlso
Still, there's no excuse for lousy customer...

Still, there's no excuse for lousy customer service. They should do right and call you back with a remedy. If I were you, I'd say the delay is unacceptable, and be asking for a different model at...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-18-2008
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By PilotAlso
I understand that waiting for parts can happen,...

I understand that waiting for parts can happen, what can't happen is leaving the customer hanging without communication for months on end.

The kicker is no call backs when requested, NOT ONE!!!!!...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-18-2008
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By PilotAlso
The rest of the story

Sorry so late, I was out of town.

Here is the story for those interested.

I too have had great support from Garmin in the past. Not that I've needed a great deal, my aviation and auto devices...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-16-2008
Replies: 24
Views: 3,374
Posted By PilotAlso
After much hoping it wouldn't be true, Garmin officially SUCKS

FWIW:

I've been a big Garmin supporter and have owned and own a number of their products. BUTTTTTTTT

Has anyone but me noticed a HUGE drop-off in customer service?

I've been waiting for a...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 09-03-2008
Replies: 17
Views: 951
Posted By PilotAlso
Why would the 2000 not be suitable for a house...

Why would the 2000 not be suitable for a house bank charger?

Are you thinking that 13 amp 120 volt AC continuous can't power a 40+ amp 12 volt charger?

The way I figure if you don't count...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 08-27-2008
Replies: 5
Views: 508
Posted By PilotAlso
my advice - pick the one you like

Some will say you need a "bluewater" cruiser and nothing else is worthy.

Some will say go bigger, some will say go smaller, some will say multi-hull, yadda yadda, you get the picture.

Good...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-11-2008
Replies: 3
Views: 1,254
Posted By PilotAlso
Thanks, I don't care for the multiple...

Thanks,

I don't care for the multiple battery banks either but due to the physical locations of the banks (opposite sides of the boat) I decided to separate them.

Yes, I can isolate, or...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-10-2008
Replies: 3
Views: 1,254
Posted By PilotAlso
Xantrex Truecharge 40+ only charging at 20 amps?

I recently upgraded to this charger.

Our boat is on a mooring ball. We use a Honda 2000 to power the Xantrex.

We have two flooded batteries in one bank (powering radar, chartplotter, and...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 07-09-2008
Replies: 15
Views: 1,742
Posted By PilotAlso
Peanuts, I tell you, Peanuts!!

As bad as 7 to 8 thousand sounds, I'm looking at $25,000.00+ for an overhaul (not new) on my Lycoming and it is ANCIENT technology.

Add another 10 to 15 thousand for new:( :( :( :( :(
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-22-2008
Replies: 109
Views: 15,350
Posted By PilotAlso
Kinda reminds me of the McDonalds coffee warning!

Warning: this coffee may be hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Could it cause burns? I guess it could.

Do millions of people operate their McDonalds coffee cups without incident every day. I'll go...
Forum: Sailboat Design and Construction 03-09-2008
Replies: 88
Views: 10,803
Posted By PilotAlso
This discussion is similar to the...

This discussion is similar to the stabilizer/elevator vs stabilator rants seen on just about every airplane board.

Designed correctly, THEY BOTH WORK just fine.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 11-24-2007
Replies: 30
Views: 4,932
Posted By PilotAlso
To address the overheating issue of the original...

To address the overheating issue of the original poster, is it possible the water pump drive belt is slipping?

It would make sense that as the rpm's built up there would be more strain on the belt...
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