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Created by cisco > 9 months ago, 21 Dec 2015
keensailor

keensailor

NSW, 699 posts
24 Dec 2015 11:27PM
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had the running gear cleaned

shaggybaxter

shaggybaxter

QLD, 2539 posts
25 Dec 2015 6:20AM
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A Passport!!!





Merry Xmas to all you Seabreezers :)

RiffRaff

RiffRaff

WA, 265 posts
25 Dec 2015 8:05AM
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Arduiono uno and gsm sheild programed to give bilge alarm, shore power fail, battery volts low, motion detected.
I can request battery volts by sms

FreeRadical

FreeRadical

WA, 855 posts
25 Dec 2015 9:57AM
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Not for the boat, but top this very special gift from my 12yr old daughter?





nswsailor

nswsailor

NSW, 1434 posts
27 Dec 2015 4:03PM
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Wow....NSW...that's incredible. Pics? I gotta see that!!


Here you go Shaggy!




dialdan

dialdan

QLD, 79 posts
27 Dec 2015 3:59PM
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cisco said..

Ramona said..

For sea water temperature monitoring one of these work fine.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Digital-Led-Display-Thermometer-Fridge-Temperature-Gauge-Meter-Monitor-WS-/262023930932?var=&hash=item3d01d7e434:m:mU6OrshMzPZtFhNMFgvIiyg

Tape the sensor to the rubber hose on an intake as low as possible. Wrap some insulation around the lot and tape well. Works perfectly on an engine intake with the engine running but will work OK with it off too just not so immediate a change in temperature.
You can compare with a thermometer in the water and there will be a variation of probably one degree, this does not matter as it's the change your looking for.



You are a master of Ebay Ramona. Gee you find some good stuff there.

Can you find me a light sensitive switch for use on my anchor light?? Jaycar has one but it is a bit bulky and costs about $25.


Hi Cisco
Velleman supply a kit for a light sensitive relay/switch ,about $20.00 .I have one it works really well and is easy to put together. Kit is number MK125

Cheers
Al

HG02

HG02

VIC, 5814 posts
27 Dec 2015 6:41PM
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I left some of the keel for Ssands but he never showed up He better hurry or it will be all done

SandS

SandS

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27 Dec 2015 8:50PM
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have you done the other side yet ?

HG02

HG02

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27 Dec 2015 11:27PM
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have you done the other side yet ?



No Tomorrow

Should I leave the starboard side keel for you as well Ssands?

cisco

cisco

QLD, 12337 posts
28 Dec 2015 12:46AM
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dialdan said..



Hi Cisco
Velleman supply a kit for a light sensitive relay/switch ,about $20.00 .I have one it works really well and is easy to put together. Kit is number MK125

Cheers
Al


Thanks Al. I found these and I am going to buy 10 of them. Some as gifts for friends and the others as spares.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-12V-Automatic-Night-On-Day-Off-Street-Light-Switch-Photo-Sensor-Waterproof-/381499617480?hash=item58d32630c8:g:BS4AAOSwo3pWerll


Ramona

Ramona

NSW, 7584 posts
28 Dec 2015 7:55AM
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cisco said..

dialdan said..



Hi Cisco
Velleman supply a kit for a light sensitive relay/switch ,about $20.00 .I have one it works really well and is easy to put together. Kit is number MK125

Cheers
Al



Thanks Al. I found these and I am going to buy 10 of them. Some as gifts for friends and the others as spares.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-12V-Automatic-Night-On-Day-Off-Street-Light-Switch-Photo-Sensor-Waterproof-/381499617480?hash=item58d32630c8:g:BS4AAOSwo3pWerll




Not at that postage rate you wont! Try searching aliexpress.com

madmission

madmission

VIC, 234 posts
28 Dec 2015 7:58AM
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thanks to cisco's original post

i immediately ordered the gme radio , c.h.smith marine $85 no speakers
and cheap dipole antenna

arrived within 48 hrs and installed immediately
i already had bulkhead speakers in cockpit and cabin with a switch to select either of them
and a place to mount the radio
too easy

tested really well aux , am , fm , lw , sw and even vhf

yesterday used it on my sail down to queenscliff to see the exit of the m2d and westcoaster

thanks cisco the radio performed above my expectation
so that was my xmas present

ps I was wondering about splitter for antenna but read about some of the issues that can be had using them so opted for separate antenna (simple dipole)
surprised the reception of vhf was so good and over fair distance with coastal complications

andy59

andy59

QLD, 1153 posts
28 Dec 2015 7:09AM
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I left some of the keel for Ssands but he never showed up He better hurry or it will be all done


Looks like you've been having fun Hg

Ramona

Ramona

NSW, 7584 posts
28 Dec 2015 8:20AM
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For those people looking for an automatic sensor for making an anchor light.

www.aliexpress.com/item/32332912756.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.9.hQbeNi&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_6,searchweb201644_3_79_78_77_82_80_62_81,searchweb201560_4

HG02

HG02

VIC, 5814 posts
28 Dec 2015 9:04AM
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yes Andy Just Ssands has let me down

samsturdy

samsturdy

NSW, 1659 posts
28 Dec 2015 10:13AM
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Looking at the pics I think you missed a bit HG........Happy New Year to you and all Seabreezers.

SandS

SandS

VIC, 5904 posts
28 Dec 2015 11:31AM
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yes Andy Just Ssands has let me down




I have to keep my performance at my personal best level . Other wise my handicap will go up ! and i will never do any good !

HG02

HG02

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28 Dec 2015 11:34AM
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HG02 said..
yes Andy Just Ssands has let me down





I have to keep my performance at my personal best level . Other wise my handicap will go up ! and i will never do any good !


cisco

cisco

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28 Dec 2015 11:28AM
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madmission said..
thanks to cisco's original post

i immediately ordered the gme radio , c.h.smith marine $85 no speakers
and cheap dipole antenna

arrived within 48 hrs and installed immediately
i already had bulkhead speakers in cockpit and cabin with a switch to select either of them
and a place to mount the radio
too easy

tested really well aux , am , fm , lw , sw and even vhf

yesterday used it on my sail down to queenscliff to see the exit of the m2d and westcoaster

thanks cisco the radio performed above my expectation
so that was my xmas present

ps I was wondering about splitter for antenna but read about some of the issues that can be had using them so opted for separate antenna (simple dipole)
surprised the reception of vhf was so good and over fair distance with coastal complications


Glad that worked out well for you.

Tell me more about antenna splitters and their problems. When you say "dipole" I am assuming that would be an automotive type antenna like one of those flexible rubber ones???

cisco

cisco

QLD, 12337 posts
28 Dec 2015 11:32AM
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Ramona said..
For those people looking for an automatic sensor for making an anchor light.

www.aliexpress.com/item/32332912756.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.9.hQbeNi&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_6,searchweb201644_3_79_78_77_82_80_62_81,searchweb201560_4


Thanks for that. I forgot to look at the postage rate on the ebay listing.

madmission

madmission

VIC, 234 posts
28 Dec 2015 4:57PM
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cisco said..


madmission said..
thanks to cisco's original post

i immediately ordered the gme radio , c.h.smith marine $85 no speakers
and cheap dipole antenna

arrived within 48 hrs and installed immediately
i already had bulkhead speakers in cockpit and cabin with a switch to select either of them
and a place to mount the radio
too easy

tested really well aux , am , fm , lw , sw and even vhf

yesterday used it on my sail down to queenscliff to see the exit of the m2d and westcoaster

thanks cisco the radio performed above my expectation
so that was my xmas present

ps I was wondering about splitter for antenna but read about some of the issues that can be had using them so opted for separate antenna (simple dipole)
surprised the reception of vhf was so good and over fair distance with coastal complications




Glad that worked out well for you.

Tell me more about antenna splitters and their problems. When you say "dipole" I am assuming that would be an automotive type antenna like one of those flexible rubber ones???



the problems i heard re- spiltters related to additional connections to fail , not a good thing for unit transmitting

the antenna works well and is housed inside the cabin with no external access necessary
basic but works on PPB and remote vic
oh yeah and the description says "rust proof"
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301654106094?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

SandS

SandS

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28 Dec 2015 9:28PM
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HG02 said..

SandS said..


HG02 said..
yes Andy Just Ssands has let me down






I have to keep my performance at my personal best level . Other wise my handicap will go up ! and i will never do any good !







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HG02 said..

SandS said..


HG02 said..
yes Andy Just Ssands has let me down






I have to keep my performance at my personal best level . Other wise my handicap will go up ! and i will never do any good !






how did you go today HG ? it looks like that anti is falling off its coming off so quick !!

cisco

cisco

QLD, 12337 posts
28 Dec 2015 9:39PM
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madmission said..


the problems i heard re- spiltters related to additional connections to fail , not a good thing for unit transmitting

the antenna works well and is housed inside the cabin with no external access necessary
basic but works on PPB and remote vic
oh yeah and the description says "rust proof"
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/301654106094?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


With a splitter, if there are problems with too many connections it can be disconnected and the antenna cable can be screwed directly to the VHF. I thought there might be problems with interference.

I will be talking with our local radio guy when he comes back from holidays and will let you know what he says.

That ebay dipole antenna looks to be just a length of coaxial ariel cable with a plug on the end. Your local Jaycar shop would probably make it for you for $3.

Like you say "rust proof", yeah sure I'll bet it is, for the first 5 minutes on a boat.

HG02

HG02

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29 Dec 2015 7:21AM
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SandS said..

HG02 said..


SandS said..



HG02 said..
yes Andy Just Ssands has let me down







I have to keep my performance at my personal best level . Other wise my handicap will go up ! and i will never do any good !










HG02 said..


SandS said..



HG02 said..
yes Andy Just Ssands has let me down







I have to keep my performance at my personal best level . Other wise my handicap will go up ! and i will never do any good !








how did you go today HG ? it looks like that anti is falling off its coming off so quick !!


Did not go yesterday I'm going now Ssands


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