Rob & Angelee

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  • in reply to: Mac Mods – LED Upgrade #10530
    Rob & Angelee
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      We have been running the Marinebeam LEDs throughout the boat for 9 years now and I must say… we swear by them.
      It turns out the LED bulb we installed into the steaming light does not effect night vision. We did a trip from Blaine to Sucia island one year and arrived at 1am so the trip was done in the dark.

      Crab pot floats were slighlty illuminated and the deck was only very dimly lit. Truly, there was more light coming from my instruments than from any of the nav lights.

      We are lookin to add another cabn light in the queen berth and will definitely be buying another Marinebeam LED.
      Oh… we have had ZERO failures.

      in reply to: New Outboard #4358
      Rob & Angelee
      Keymaster

        Give Cascade Marine in Chilliwack a call. I was talking to them recently and they were clearing out some consignment and old stock. I was looking for a small motor for our dinghy, but they said all they had were ‘bigger motors’ I wasn’t thinking and so didn’t think to ask about a motor for your boat. Their number is: 1-800-663-2269

        direct link to their clearance specials:
        http://cascademarine.ca/marine-engines.php

        in reply to: What is on your MUST DO modification list this spring? #4059
        Rob & Angelee
        Keymaster

          Okay, now THAT’s a mod!!!

          in reply to: Anchor's Away!!! #2641
          Rob & Angelee
          Keymaster

            Yep. I’ve found the secret is to have the boat backing down VERY slowly to start the set. In my opinion, the only thing that’ll move a properly set anchor is and act if God… Or you’re pulling it up intentionally.

            Overall, I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how easily it sets, deals with the bad manners of a Mac on anchor and changing wind direction.

            …and yes, they are grey… You can take a look at mine this weekend. I also went with the chain specified in the Rocna brochure.

            in reply to: Anchor's Away!!! #2639
            Rob & Angelee
            Keymaster

              We have a 10Kg Rocna. We recently had Tickety-Boo, Schogun & Godi rafterd up together. Ours was the main anchor and held us without dragging and inch. To make sure, we used the radar to take some range readings after rafting up and again in the Morning.

              In short our little 10Kg Ricna held 2 Macs and Schogun agains a breeze of upto 15kn over night.

              I’m very impressed.

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