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Forum: Gear & Maintenance 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 683
Views: 180,986
Posted By slax
Re: Low buck projects- Let's see 'em!

that was the first wife... :D
Forum: Electronics 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 19
Views: 436
Posted By slax
Minimal Electronics reqirements and alternatives

Hello,

I am in the process of refitting, well mostly building up the electronics on my recently aquired 33' Vanguard (bantik). Currently only have a vhf radio, a few local charts, depth finder,...
Forum: Electrical Systems 3 Weeks Ago
Replies: 48
Views: 2,457
Posted By slax
Re: Proper way to tap into 12VDC wire?

Having done led lighting for fairly harsh environments (similarly extreme, ancient ocean floor Black Rock City for Burning man, and automated indoor gardening systems) With LARGE amounts of lights...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By slax
Re: cockpit lockers and some other questions

Due to aquiring a set of 6 t105's and the process to locate them I have been leaning to closing off the port side quarterberth opening, effectively creating a space for the batteries to reside, well...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 4 Weeks Ago
Replies: 3
Views: 284
Posted By slax
cockpit lockers and some other questions

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1112

I recently aquired a new vessel a Vanguard 33' . Dinette arrangement, which I believe I am going to gut the dinette and customize this space...
Forum: General Discussion (sailing related) 04-11-2013
Replies: 72
Views: 2,445
Posted By slax
Re: Ever been injured on your boat? Just happened to me.

Nothing super serious while sailing, small things one hopefully learns from to prevent bigger things from happening. though was off ship at a friends house the other night and cracked a rib, have...
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-01-2013
Replies: 1
Views: 242
Posted By slax
cockpit lockers and some other questions

, I recently aquired a new vessel a Vanguard 33' . Dinette arrangement, which I believe I am going to gut the dinette and customize this space with a desk and wall mounted flatscreens on the forewal....
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 04-01-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 1,384
Posted By slax
Re: cockpit lockers...need advice!

heh, didnt notice how old it was. mayhap I will take it to a new thread.
Forum: Gear & Maintenance 03-31-2013
Replies: 18
Views: 1,384
Posted By slax
Re: cockpit lockers...need advice!

I believe this is on topic, I recently aquired a new vessel a Vanguard 33' (http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=1112). Dinette arrangement, which I believe I am going to gut the dinette...
Forum: Electrical Systems 03-31-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 1,094
Posted By slax
Re: Battery Bank – Parallel or Series

since there is realistically no single space I can stow these 6 units in direct proximity to eachother, I was contemplating putting them in groups of 2 in parallel creating 3 12v units and following...
Forum: Electrical Systems 03-30-2013
Replies: 32
Views: 1,094
Posted By slax
Re: Battery Bank – Parallel or Series

Howdy,
Been great following this thread, has helped me make some decisions as well as aquiring a broader general knowledge and tips. Though I have a series parallel question, I recently aquired a...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 03-23-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By slax
Re: advice on some options, if you please?

Completely agree, there is something about the old lines mixed with the new materials that touches me in a way that makes me smile. Like an older woman that can still walk(sail) with the confidence...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 03-23-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By slax
Re: advice on some options, if you please?

thanks for the comments and information. I have found a vessel, 1963 Pearson Vanguard 33' Beauty for sure.

After more questions, internal and external. I came to realize, its more of a decision...
Forum: Living Aboard 03-01-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 11,146
Posted By slax
Re: Just beginning to shop around... would love feedback/ideas...

If you where able to minimize the case on this to a micro format, and seal it very well after completion, this will definitely prevent any terminal/connector corrosion. And if sealed properly would...
Forum: Living Aboard 03-01-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 11,146
Posted By slax
Re: Just beginning to shop around... would love feedback/ideas...

IMO all things that point to ssd as a viable solution for marine use.
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 03-01-2013
Replies: 83
Views: 7,880
Posted By slax
Re: Making a living as a liveaboard

yah but yahoo is slowly declining into a computer catacomb of antiquity... and losing serious equity in the process.
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 02-26-2013
Replies: 83
Views: 7,880
Posted By slax
Re: Making a living as a liveaboard

DevOPS here so code as infrastructure is the name of the game... We still maintain our own DC so I for the moment have to be within a reasonable response time for escalated sites issues, but the DC...
Forum: Living Aboard 02-23-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 11,146
Posted By slax
Re: Just beginning to shop around... would love feedback/ideas...

Nice, thanks for the link and input. Been fun stripping it down, feel in the end as I am pretty close to packed to move out.. big gear aside. I can make it work pretty well, with my gig being unix...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 02-22-2013
Replies: 22
Views: 1,489
Posted By slax
Re: Need advice on preparing for Pacific crossing

sailguy40:

Thank you for pointing out https://activecaptain.com

one of my new favorite things on the internet...
Forum: Living Aboard 02-22-2013
Replies: 88
Views: 11,146
Posted By slax
Re: Just beginning to shop around... would love feedback/ideas...

Shadowraiths,
Nice to hear others with the geek-fliction are making the leap. Among the hurdles/opportunities of all the normal things that go along with minimizing ones life enough to migrate...
Forum: Electronics 02-22-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By slax
Re: Spare Electronics Parts list...

Nice, looks to be an improved model over the one I have, which doesnt always close the best anymore... years of use probably. The stack-ablity I imagine is a nice convenience too. thanks for the...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 02-21-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By slax
Re: advice on some options, if you please?

Definitely, have a digital copy of that posting ready to take with me. Don't fall into the category of individual someone is comfy with using an awl and some of the other more learned skill-sets...
Forum: Cruising & Liveaboard Forum 02-21-2013
Replies: 6
Views: 422
Posted By slax
advice on some options, if you please?

Hello,
In search of a bit of advice. I have been researching, and combing the sfbay cl postings, lat38, and a few other sites. For a decently priced, 28-34' liveaboard for myself and 1 med sized...
Forum: Electronics 02-20-2013
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By slax
Spare Electronics Parts list...

Aloha,
I am mid streamline of all things in my life in preparation for liveaboard status. Have an eye on a few 30-35', so roomy enough for just myself. Amongst all the normal items that accumulate,...
Forum: Provisioning 02-19-2013
Replies: 31
Views: 2,002
Posted By slax
Re: Gluten Free and Cruising

good call.. also would imagine a hand-mill and keeping them in there non-milled state would extend the life, and probably drive down the original costs as well. just needs more research of the...
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