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      ksanders replied to the thread La Paz haul out.
      Honestly I have not heard good reports from the La Paz boat yards. There is a travel lift to the left of our home port Marina De La...
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      On a limited budget for a cabin cruiser I would seriously look for a well maintained older boat. Something with a head/shower, galley...
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      ksanders replied to the thread PLCs In Boats.
      Thinking about PLC's does anybody have any experience with the automation direct PLC? How is the software? IE how high level is it? I...
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      ksanders replied to the thread PLCs In Boats.
      Thinking about it, I like the idea that all sources fail open. I am curious... If the PLC fails do you have a emergency way to close in...
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      ksanders replied to the thread Trawler Rabbit Hole...
      First, it's great to plan early. Second you should buy a boat and start enjoying the hobby. You do not need to buy the perfect...
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      ksanders replied to the thread PLCs In Boats.
      I'm curious??? You are running the Aux contacts into the PLC and checking those contacts as a verification of open or closed before...
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      ksanders replied to the thread PLCs In Boats.
      Thanks very much!!! It might be a fun hobby to take up and keep the brain sharp.
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      ksanders replied to the thread PLCs In Boats.
      Wow! People probably do not realize the complexity of what you just described. Which PLC is your preferance? Are you coding the PLC by...
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      The problem with the design is that with the pilothouse to the rear of the boat and the cabin beneath you really have two choices...
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      I think the whole idea of making a "run" or relocating your boat between two spots, is different than how "most" cruisers actually use...
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      ksanders replied to the thread tooling up.
      I would argue that if folks are asking what tools they need, they have never before used tools. not that it's bad, it just points out...
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      The 3388 has a great interior. It is a very liveable boat for it's size. Lots of people operate their boats at hull speed by choice. If...
    • ksanders
      Your guess of 50 kn is probably pretty close.
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      You are 100% correct. I am a Seaplane pilot, and have over a thousand hours flying my float plane in Alaska. The plane could not see...
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      ksanders replied to the thread Starlink experience to consider.
      So I do not see the problem here. I have a normal 2 year old dish, and have it on whats called the mobile priority plan for $250 a...
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