For anyone who has followed the long and tedious thread on my F-O-F prop, here is the conclusion: I finally exchanged the blades to 18×11. This is either the perfect pitch or slightly under. An 18×12 would probably work fine … Continue reading →
2/2/2012 Introduction This article outlines one of several methods for interfacing the Apple iPad and a Raymarine chartplotter with a combination of hardware and software that has, at least initially, worked well on my boat. In this installation, pictured in … Continue reading →
NMEA and Seatalk routed via WIFI I might have this figured out. Navoinics for iPad: Connects to Raymarine NMEA and Seatalk streams via standard WiFi router Upload/download waypoints and routes No real-time instrument repeater Navionics charts included in price $35 … Continue reading →
If you are interested check out the forum at iphonesailing.com. That’s where I found the answers to many of my questions. Both the iNavX and Navionics users on that forum were very helpful in clarifying the hardware and software required … Continue reading →
If there’s one thing I’ve learned, you can’t have a productive technical conversation based on fuzzy hypothetical options, and shifting objectives. I can find no evidence that the mobile Navionics application “understands Seatalk”. What may be misleading is that the … Continue reading →
I did a little more research. Called Navionics and Raymarine. Navionics says that their iPad app is primarily intended as a stand-alone app and told me to contact Ray regarding interfacing with a chartplotter. That seemed odd considering that Navionics … Continue reading →
August 29, 1997 Some early Catalina 380″s may have void areas between the hull and the back of the refrigerators present insulation. Voids area will be found on both side as well as the frontal areas. Additional foam must be … Continue reading →
I wanted to share with all of you the outcome of the companionway hatch cover that I wrote about a few weeks ago. Here is what I said at the time. Mine, a 2000, hull 226, I guess is what … Continue reading →
Cockpit Table Support Source The cockpit table braces are Mobella part# MT-05-330-7, available from www.southco.com for $19.95 each. To order, you need to telephone them at 321-638-4990. Dick Dyer Free Spirit #319 You need to be logged in to see the … Continue reading →
Posted by: “Paul and Carol McManus” 5/20/2009 The bridge clearance for my tall rig is 61′ 3″. My 380 specs say the standard rig is 4′ shorter than the tall rig. My clearance also includes a 2′ 7″ for a … Continue reading →
