VHF - back and forth

Well we or I ordered the wrong color radio. I guess I clacked instead of clicked! At any rate we will ship it back to defender and they will send out a black one.

 The good news is we got the wiring schematic from the manual so we can start wiring up the Garmin chart plotter to the nav station for the VHF\AIS function.

Bad new is the new radio will not be shipped out until Thursday and we have top pay UPS shipping to and from. Thats why I lioke to call in and place an order instead of using the un-trusty mouse.

Debbie went to the very top of the mast ,clean sail track and lube - 2012

2012 Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA

Our goal was to clean the mast sail track and lube it with Fastrac lubricant, and close the open folding mast steps.

Electronics fuse block (NEMA 2000 network etc) working - 2012

First Debbie installed a Blue Sea Systems TerminalBlock 30A - 4 Circuit for all the electronics.

Debbie is small enough to get behind the nav station and install stuff.

Beta engine paint only in spray

Called and asked about a brush on paint. No deal as it only comes in spray.

Product Identification
Product ID: 400.0000209.076
Product Name: 209 UNIVERSAL RED


The Valspar Corporation
Suite 1000, 8725 W. Higgins Rd.
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: 866-222-8714
Fax: 877-713-4094
Email: PKcustomercare@valspar.com

Last San Diego winter, could be! - 2012

2012 Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA

Debbie was on her way home from work and walking down the gang plank at our marina (Kona Kai) and I had to grab a picture.

Some Garmin 740 Chart Plotter wires run - 2012

April 2012 - Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA

Debbie took another trip into the lazarett

Ham Radio Outlet store in San Diego- research - 2012

 

We went to the Ham Radio Outlet yesterday to look at alternatives to the ICOM M802 SSB radio.

New Bodum coffee press - purchased

 We purchased a new coffee press.
 Kitchen Couture had a nice sale and with free shipping it was a deal. Aren't they all :)

Our old Bodum coffee press is stainless steel and glass. 

We removed the glass to clean it and let it dry. 

It is still rusting. 

It seems a bit dangerous to remove the glass as each time it may break. We do not need a nasty cut for the sake of cleaning a coffee press. We looked for plastic ones but did not like what we found. This will work with tea also.

Bodum Columbia Thermal 51-Ounce Stainless-Steel Coffee Press

Kitchen Couture
5213 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY.
Phone: (877) 686-8201, (718) 686-8200

Product Description

The Columbia Thermal Coffee Press is the perfect solution for the coffee lover that wants to enjoy quality coffee over time. With the Columbia, you can keep your coffee hot for approximately two hours. The Columbia is made of durable double wall stainless steel. The double wall provides the insulation it needs to keep the coffee hot over time. With it's easy grip handle it is a pleasure to pour. Using a coffee press provides one of the most flavorful and balanced cups of coffee you will experience. It is easy to use too - just add coarse ground coffee, fill with hot water, stir, place the lid on and wait 4 minutes. After 4 minutes, press and enjoy. The 12 Cup Columbia is great for entertaining. The 12 Cup press is 51 oz and yields 12 - 4 ounce cups of coffee.

• - Thermal coffee and tea press keeps beverages hot for up to 2 hours
• - Double-wall stainless-steel construction insulates contents
• - Safety lid keeps contents from spilling
• - Dishwasher-safe for quicker cleaning
• - Holds 51 ounces, enough for twelve 4-ounce cups of coffee

Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 8.4 x 6.4 inches

Garmin 18" HD RJ45 cable extension to chart plotter

 We measured the distance needed to the binical from the radar RJ-45 cable and decide that 20 feet of cable would do easily. 

 We just placed the order for the coupler and cable at Amazon.com.

Also a Garmin coupler is needed. Then we will need to cut one end of and snake it to the chart plotter up the binical 1” SS binical guard.

Cable Coupler, Marine Network

Part Number: 010-10580-00

Marine Network Cable (20 ft)

Part Number: 010-10551-00

Marine Network Cable Connector (RJ45, 2-pack)

Part Number: 010-10603-00 

We have a field connector shown here we can use.

Dish towel holder replacement

Cut a piece of teak that will cover the old hook that holds dish towels etc.

We will router the edges then sand and drill and plug to mount it then mount a brass or SS double hook on it.

Canvas cover field repair by Debbie

 Debbie did a field repair on the hatch cover on the starboard side over the settee.

  

The Sunbrella cover was blowing off (tethered on so it stayed on the boat) because it was loose. The bungee had gotten week.

Debbie cut the old bungee tighter and re-fastened it. Then hand sewed up the cover.

Yes it works great again thank you Debbie and thank you for making all these covers in the first place!

Beta engine motor mount bolt re-installed, oh my! - OK! - 2012

My kneeling knee pads

   Please remind me not to do a bone headed thing like this again any time soon (It will happen again I am sure) just please not for a while!

Garmin NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable - arrived

We received our  Garmin NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable (10M) 20' for the Garmin 740 chart plotter.

We will cut this in half and snake one end down from the chart plotter to the NEMA 2000 network where we will install the male end.

New halyards raised! - 2012

April 2012 - Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA

New main and jib halyards.

Garmin GPSMAP 740 Chartplotter cable etc ordered - 2012

We ordered from Amazon.com the:

1. Garmin NMEA 2000 T-connector
2. Garmin NMEA 2000 Backbone Cable (10M)
3. Garmin NMEA 2000 Field Installable Connector, Male

We made a Starboard Garmin GPSMAP 740 chartplotter bracket - 2012

April 2012 - Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA

Used the jig saw to cut edges.

SHURflo Pro Blaster Washdown Pump 4.0 GPM - purchased

 We purchased the SHURflo Pro Blaster Washdown Pump from Defender (Phone: 800-628-8225) as they were having a good sale.

SHURflo Pro Blaster Washdown Pump for tough washdown applications, such as fish box, scaling, and anchor chain cleaning.
Features:

• Self-priming
• Del iver high lift
• Can run dry without damage
• Won't overheat with extended use
• Ignition protected
• Sealed against water damage
• Includes Blaster nozzle and fittings

Specifications:

• Voltage: 12 VDC
• Dimensions: 8.09" x 5.0" x 4.40" (226mm x 127mm x 112mm)
• Flow Rate: 4.0 GPM
• Amps: 9.9
• Shut Off: 45 PSI (3.1 Bar)

VHF Standard Horizon GX2150 Matrix+ radio purchased - 2012

April 2012 - Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA

We purchased the black one.

Garmin NMEA 2000 backbone cable end replacements - 2012

We are getting ready to setup the the Garmin 740 Chart Plotter.

Called Garmin support again:

U.S. toll-free: 1-800-800-1020

 That means we need to snake the wires up to the plotter through the binnacle guard (1" SS tubing).

Oops, Wind Sensor lightning arrest-er

OK after talking to Garmin support about the chart plotter (they are real nice) I found out that the two pieces I thought we useless are needed for the wind sensor. One is a in –line lightning arrester and the other is an in-line terminator saving a "T" connector for other uses :) Guess I should have read the instructions for the wind sensor. It looked so simple though and it works the way we have it connected, just not after a lightning strike :) and who needs to save money by not using the "T" connector provide! The gray one is the lightning arrest-er.