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Thursday, 15 December 2011
Monday, 12 December 2011
Tacktick by Suunto - Wireless, Solar-Powered Instruments for Your Boats
Wire never goes well with water, but the sun does. This is why wireless, solar-powered navigational instruments are the best for your boats and yachts. Tacktick, the world leader in wireless marine electronics offers a wide range of instruments that uses Micronet technology, which enables each unit to run solely by solar power.
Their high-precision products are made for cruising, racing, keel and sports boats, and dinghies. For cruising, their line range from the basic Entry Level Wireless Wind System to the all-in-one Speed Wind Depth NMEA System. The Entry Level Wind system is recommended for yachts 35ft or under. Your boat's battery will power the display, but the wind speed and direction information is delivered by the wind transmitter that sends data from the top of your mast wirelessly. Absolutely self-powering and no wires will be trailing down the mast. The Speed Wind Depth NMEA System includes both analogue and dual digital displays, an NMEA interface for linking to other systems, wind transmitter, depth transducer, hull transmitter, speed and depth transducer.
If you are a racing enthusiast, the Race Master System by will provide you easily with the essential data including compass heading, boat speed, depth, wind shift indicator, line bias and race timer. It is submersible to 10 meters, shock resistant and lightweight. It can be customized to add wind and GPS information.
Another recommended Tacktick instrument is the Remote Display & Control. While it can function as a remote control for your Micronet displays, it is also an independent, wireless, palm-sized display for all the data in your system. Great for your racing team, since you can add as many handsets as you need for crew members.
The brand also offers the Micro Compass, which would also be great for racing, especially on dinghies and other similar sports boats. It gives all critical information including small wind shifts that you need to win the race. Sailors love the Micro Compass, because its tactical scale gives you clear stable figures corresponding on port and starboard tack.
Wiring failures have been a frequent problem in marine vehicles for a long time. This innovator of wireless solar-powered marine technology has made a huge difference in marine industry and sports. About two years ago, it joined forces with another big name in the field, Suunto, which is a leading manufacturer of marine compasses and sports precision instruments. With this team-up, you should, indeed, brace yourself for more exciting marine gear soon.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6341200
Their high-precision products are made for cruising, racing, keel and sports boats, and dinghies. For cruising, their line range from the basic Entry Level Wireless Wind System to the all-in-one Speed Wind Depth NMEA System. The Entry Level Wind system is recommended for yachts 35ft or under. Your boat's battery will power the display, but the wind speed and direction information is delivered by the wind transmitter that sends data from the top of your mast wirelessly. Absolutely self-powering and no wires will be trailing down the mast. The Speed Wind Depth NMEA System includes both analogue and dual digital displays, an NMEA interface for linking to other systems, wind transmitter, depth transducer, hull transmitter, speed and depth transducer.
If you are a racing enthusiast, the Race Master System by will provide you easily with the essential data including compass heading, boat speed, depth, wind shift indicator, line bias and race timer. It is submersible to 10 meters, shock resistant and lightweight. It can be customized to add wind and GPS information.
Another recommended Tacktick instrument is the Remote Display & Control. While it can function as a remote control for your Micronet displays, it is also an independent, wireless, palm-sized display for all the data in your system. Great for your racing team, since you can add as many handsets as you need for crew members.
The brand also offers the Micro Compass, which would also be great for racing, especially on dinghies and other similar sports boats. It gives all critical information including small wind shifts that you need to win the race. Sailors love the Micro Compass, because its tactical scale gives you clear stable figures corresponding on port and starboard tack.
Wiring failures have been a frequent problem in marine vehicles for a long time. This innovator of wireless solar-powered marine technology has made a huge difference in marine industry and sports. About two years ago, it joined forces with another big name in the field, Suunto, which is a leading manufacturer of marine compasses and sports precision instruments. With this team-up, you should, indeed, brace yourself for more exciting marine gear soon.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6341200
Prepare Your Dinghy for the Start of the Season
Whilst dinghies may be smaller than many of the craft that take to the water at the start of the season, they need just as much attention when it comes to repair and maintenance. If you're negligent in giving your dinghy the 'once over', you may suffer consequences later on with costly repair bills, the inconvenience and hassle of having to put things right and the prospect of an insurance claim - which may not be covered if poor maintenance has caused the damage.
In order to help you keep your dinghy and trailer in prime condition and so avoid future problems, Towergate Insurance - one of the UK's leading dinghy insurance providers - offers some tips.
Rigging - a common claim is the mast coming down due to rigging failure. Although there's no formal requirement to undertake rigging checks, it's worthwhile doing so. Look out for signs of corrosion on the blocks, pulleys, shackles, hooks, clamcleats etc, plus replace any sheets, control lines, halyards and wires that look worn or frayed.
Try not to put rigging away soaking wet and regularly pay attention to blocks. Look out for slow-running sheaves, shackle elongation, extreme rust, metal stretching and stress cracks in the metal or plastic cheeks. Cleaning your block thoroughly will prevent most problems. Avoid leaving blocks damp with saltwater. Lubricants such as Teflon or dry silicone are good at keeping dirt out of the mechanical workings.
Consider what the dinghy will be used for and change the rigging accordingly - for example, the demands of sea racing differ to lake cruising. If a dinghy is raced hard, the standing rigging may need changing after two seasons (level of wear will dictate).
Sails - do they have any tears or nicks? Because of the lightweight nature of Spinnaker sails they easily tear and a small hole can become a larger problem if ignored. Check thoroughly and patch if necessary.
Hull - are there any scratches, grazes or dents? It could make the difference between the boat being watertight or not. Repair where required and also put the rudder and centre-plate through their paces.
On the move - are you reliant on your trailer getting you from A to B? Despite their importance, trailers are often overlooked during a pre-season check. Are the bearings lubricated with waterproof grease? Does the ball-hitch work (locks down the tow bar) and is the breakaway cable in place (keeping the trailer attached to the vehicle if the ball-hitch fails)? Trailers have been known to detach themselves from their vehicles leaving dinghies careering across lanes of oncoming traffic.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6030814
In order to help you keep your dinghy and trailer in prime condition and so avoid future problems, Towergate Insurance - one of the UK's leading dinghy insurance providers - offers some tips.
Rigging - a common claim is the mast coming down due to rigging failure. Although there's no formal requirement to undertake rigging checks, it's worthwhile doing so. Look out for signs of corrosion on the blocks, pulleys, shackles, hooks, clamcleats etc, plus replace any sheets, control lines, halyards and wires that look worn or frayed.
Try not to put rigging away soaking wet and regularly pay attention to blocks. Look out for slow-running sheaves, shackle elongation, extreme rust, metal stretching and stress cracks in the metal or plastic cheeks. Cleaning your block thoroughly will prevent most problems. Avoid leaving blocks damp with saltwater. Lubricants such as Teflon or dry silicone are good at keeping dirt out of the mechanical workings.
Consider what the dinghy will be used for and change the rigging accordingly - for example, the demands of sea racing differ to lake cruising. If a dinghy is raced hard, the standing rigging may need changing after two seasons (level of wear will dictate).
Sails - do they have any tears or nicks? Because of the lightweight nature of Spinnaker sails they easily tear and a small hole can become a larger problem if ignored. Check thoroughly and patch if necessary.
Hull - are there any scratches, grazes or dents? It could make the difference between the boat being watertight or not. Repair where required and also put the rudder and centre-plate through their paces.
On the move - are you reliant on your trailer getting you from A to B? Despite their importance, trailers are often overlooked during a pre-season check. Are the bearings lubricated with waterproof grease? Does the ball-hitch work (locks down the tow bar) and is the breakaway cable in place (keeping the trailer attached to the vehicle if the ball-hitch fails)? Trailers have been known to detach themselves from their vehicles leaving dinghies careering across lanes of oncoming traffic.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/6030814
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Thursday, 24 November 2011
Three Tips to Remove a Jammed Line From a Sailboat Winch
You and your sailing crew are short tacking up a narrow channel with shoals to the left and moored boats to the right. You get your crew ready for the next tack, come about--and the head sail sheet jams onto the sailboat winch! What would you do next?
Jammed turns on a head sail sheet winch-called "overriding turns"-are caused by a sheet line that leads at a downward angle to the winch drum. When this happens, the wraps on the drum can bunch up so tight that they are almost impossible to remove. Use one of these fast, easy methods to remove an override:
1. Luff Up Method
a. Point up into the wind for a few seconds to luff the head sail and take tension off the sheet.
b. Remove the turns by hand.
c. Fall off the wind and build up speed for the next tack.
2. Line and Block Method
a. Tie a rolling hitch onto the jammed sheet between head sail clew and winch.
b. Mount a snatch block aft of the jammed winch.
c. Lead the line to the snatch block and to an open winch.
d. Grind on the winch to remove all tension on the jammed sheet.
e. Remove the override by hand and re-wrap the sheet onto the winch.
3. Emergency Method
a. Cut the jammed sheet forward and aft of the winch.
b. Lead the bitter end of the cut sheet through the block and around the sailboat mast.
c. Tie a rolling hitch onto the leeward sheet. You can tack with this rig until you clear all dangers.
Prevent Future Sheet Jams
Avoid future overrides by leading head sail sheets in an upward direction to the sheet winches. Use one of these easy techniques:
* Reposition each Genoa block along the track to bring it closer to and lower than the sheet winch.
* Insert an intermediate block between the existing Genoa block and the sheet winch.
Sailboat winch overrides are part of life on any small cruising or racing sailboat.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2381009
Jammed turns on a head sail sheet winch-called "overriding turns"-are caused by a sheet line that leads at a downward angle to the winch drum. When this happens, the wraps on the drum can bunch up so tight that they are almost impossible to remove. Use one of these fast, easy methods to remove an override:
1. Luff Up Method
a. Point up into the wind for a few seconds to luff the head sail and take tension off the sheet.
b. Remove the turns by hand.
c. Fall off the wind and build up speed for the next tack.
2. Line and Block Method
a. Tie a rolling hitch onto the jammed sheet between head sail clew and winch.
b. Mount a snatch block aft of the jammed winch.
c. Lead the line to the snatch block and to an open winch.
d. Grind on the winch to remove all tension on the jammed sheet.
e. Remove the override by hand and re-wrap the sheet onto the winch.
3. Emergency Method
a. Cut the jammed sheet forward and aft of the winch.
b. Lead the bitter end of the cut sheet through the block and around the sailboat mast.
c. Tie a rolling hitch onto the leeward sheet. You can tack with this rig until you clear all dangers.
Prevent Future Sheet Jams
Avoid future overrides by leading head sail sheets in an upward direction to the sheet winches. Use one of these easy techniques:
* Reposition each Genoa block along the track to bring it closer to and lower than the sheet winch.
* Insert an intermediate block between the existing Genoa block and the sheet winch.
Sailboat winch overrides are part of life on any small cruising or racing sailboat.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/2381009
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