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by snoopebj
Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: 12v Battery monitoring
Replies: 9
Views: 2006

Re: 12v Battery monitoring

Some good ideas there. Going the KISS principle I like your first simple cig lighter volt meter Andrew. Used mine from Jaycar for years. Useful voltage/capacity chart too. I found voltages a bit of a black art. My two agm batteries ( now stuffed after 5 years) fully charged were 13.6V down to 12.8 t...
by snoopebj
Mon Feb 21, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Aldi torch again
Replies: 0
Views: 4659

Aldi torch again

As is my loyal duty appointed to me by admiral Ozzie.
Ahoy it’s here again
Great torch and defensive weapon.
https://www.stockcheck.aldi.com.au/prod ... NSW%202519
by snoopebj
Fri Dec 31, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Xmas message
Replies: 7
Views: 2152

Re: Xmas message

Yes you’re right Peter it’s the feeling of freedom and being at one with the elements. We’ve ridden through rainforests in SW Tassie ,my regular ride here across the Seacliff bridge to Bald hill hang-gliders. Putty rd to the vast Thunderbolt way near Gloucester. Sailed the Investigator in wonderful ...
by snoopebj
Wed Dec 29, 2021 10:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Xmas message
Replies: 7
Views: 2152

Re: Xmas message

Seasons Greetings and Happy New Year all Hope 2022 brings us a bit more hope and cheer. Completely agree Ozzie about us being lucky retirees during these stressful times and able to live a simpler life with these basic boats. Still a strong following and as Geoff says a very helpful friendly and hap...
by snoopebj
Sun Oct 10, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: #153 Lastochka
Replies: 12
Views: 4546

Re: #153 Lastochka

Thorough job Alex. Very impressed with your work. You’ll have extra pride and enjoyment in your boat after launching.
Keep posting pics please.
by snoopebj
Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General interest Links and Videos
Replies: 50
Views: 22584

Re: General interest Links and Videos

I can see where you’re heading Ozzie but don’t feel threatened yet. That one does look a bit dunny like 🚽 as Geoff said😀 I’m still perfecting my cardboard prototype. Getting strange looks from my neighbours. Probably think I’m a lockdown loony. The fn8 a nice historical connection to the Pardeys And...
by snoopebj
Tue Sep 21, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Origo sister stove is Reborn
Replies: 13
Views: 3583

Re: Origo sister stove is Reborn

Thanks Andrew Viable alternatives and cheaper even at $295 than Origo and Bonnetti at around $425. I’ll still stick to my gas stove and be extra anal about cleaning and gas canister storage. I’ll include this warning about fuel stove accidents that should increase Ozzies paranoia even further 😫 http...
by snoopebj
Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General interest Links and Videos
Replies: 50
Views: 22584

Re: General interest Links and Videos

Meanwhile............
Blown away by the coincidences that brought these two sailing legends together.
Kismet fate - Lin and Larry Pardy
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7ct2_Tyu39Q
by snoopebj
Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric yachts - the future?
Replies: 88
Views: 344131

Re: Electric yachts - the future?

Latest Uma update - state of the art electric regen motor upgrade.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HouwSrzKvKU
by snoopebj
Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:22 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: I563 Design data : interpretation
Replies: 4
Views: 1446

Re: I563 Design data : interpretation

Interesting study Andrew. I’m not good at number crunching but one stat that always stood out for me in the Investigator was the ballast displacement. A huge 46.16 ratio. That’s more than most keel yachts and almost double most trailer sailers. I also discovered a compare section in saildata where y...