By Russ, on December 24th, 2008
The owner of the pretty catamaran “Phlat Chat” has sent in an updated copy of the passage plan that I first posted here.
You can download the updated passage planner here…
…Yes, its free and its virus free too!
The update is a useful calculator for fuel consumption especially if you have two engines and anticipate motoring for any length of time.
So now you get the following displays inside the passage plan:
..or if the calculations shows you havn’t got enough fuel then the display shows…
“Phlat Chat” will be cruising up the east coast
…….Click New! Passage Plan Template …. to continue reading
By Russ, on December 17th, 2008
I have long lamented the poor service that boaters whether power or sail get when installing electronics on their vessels. Getting someone that understands a good installation, is honest enough to read the manual before starting, and doesn’t rip you off with unexpected “extras” is as rare as getting a good plumber or an honest politician.
I have recently been looking at the The British Marine Electronics Association web site and noticed that they do more than represent the trade. The obviously are a trade organisations that represents installers and manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment
…….Click Code of Practice or Flag of Convenience? …. to continue reading
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