Website Update Log

In June, 2008 I inadvertently deleted my update log pages (thought they were the ones from the old website format).  I could have re-converted the old files, but I decided that since those page references are no longer valid I will just start a new log with the next set of changes.  So the first record in the new log is for the June 6, 2008 update.

Dec 1, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Inventory & Maintenance Integration I have started on new page which provides a download link and documentation on the Excel workbook I have developed to integrate the Inventory and Maintenance workbook applications previously provided for download.

 

Nov 23, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Inventory I provided version 2.86 of the Inventory Workbook application for download.  Currently it is only available with the populated Inventory I have created for Sarah.  I will release blank workbooks when I release version 2.9.
Inventory Save/Backup Form I have added a page to cover the Save/Backup form that has been implemented in version 2.86
Categories Form I have added a page on the form that is used to manage inventory Categories and Sub-Categories.  This form is available in version 2.86 and later.

 

Nov 18, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Electronic Chart Error On the way to Florida on I discovered that at least one set of my electronic charts was out-of-date and in serious error.
Managing Waypoints with Excel I've started a new techniques web page on using MS Excel to manage waypoint list for multiple char plotting systems.

 

Nov 17, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Beaufort to Bahamas I've added a page on our attempts to sail Sarah from Beaufort, NC to the Bahamas.

 

Oct 29, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
HYPERterminal I've added a new page to the Techniques group describing how I use the HYPERterminal program on a Wintel PC to troubleshoot and validate my NMEA network.

 

Oct 28, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Using MS Excel Onboard Corrected some errors in the calculation of Sun events (LAN, sunrise, sunset, etc.) in the OffShoreNavigation workbook.

 

Oct 22, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Bahamas Cruise 2008 I've started a new series of pages to cover the planned cruise to the Bahamas over the winter of 2008/2009
ICW to Beaufort The initial page for this cruise covers taking Sarah from the Patuxent River, MD to Beaufort, NC

 

Oct 2, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Shore Power Changes Added a new page to document changes to the 125VAC electrical system on Sarah.  Initial upgrade was to replace the source selector switch.
LED Cabin Lights The DrLED bulbs I installed in 2007 are failing and being replaced by SensiBulbs.

 

Sep 27, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Maintenance Log I've added another Excel application.  This is a workbook to maintain a maintenance log for any system on Sarah.

 

Sep 13, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
The Downside of Resiliency I have configured a lot of resiliency into my electronic navigation system.  Sometimes that resiliency can make troubleshooting problems more difficult.

 

Sep 11, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Ship Weather Reports I discovered that the ship weather reports Excel template is also a neat way to view weather reports in the vicinity of a major tropical storm (Ike)
 LED Cabin Lights I've added descriptions of my experience with the products from two LED cabin light manufacturers.

 

Sep 2, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
New Engine Box I've added sound proofing to the inside of the engine box panels.  More work will be required to achieve any significant reduction in the engine sound, but for now the engine box is complete.

 

Aug 22, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Electronic Pilot Charts I've discovered that I can use SnagIt to simplify the process of capturing the Pilot Chart image and transferring it to a graphic format that can be imported into Fugawi.

 

Aug 18, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Composting Toilet I've completed one cycle of filling the compost chamber and have re-charged it with a brick of COIR instead of Sphagnum.  Of course I had my problems doing this.

 

Aug 13, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
New Engine Box The new engine box is complete, but unfinished.

 

Aug 9, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Using MS Excel Onboard Updated the Off Shore Navigation workbook link to version 8.51.  I removed the activation of a userform for the navigation functions as it was not working properly.

 

Aug 8, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Wrigley Field Added pictures and descriptions of the Aug 6, 2008 game with the Houston Astros
Storage Added another under-shelf storage basket to the foot of the aft bunk.
Engine Box Rebuild We made the first fitting of the side panels on the new engine box

 

July 25, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Inventory Workbook Version 2.8 of the Inventory Workbook application is now available for download.

 

July 22, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Engine Box I've finally re-started work on the new engine box.  The first step was to build a mock-up.

 

July 9, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
New Manifold After two weeks without A/C or refrigeration onboard, the new manifold has been installed and everything is nearly back working.

 

June 26, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
LectraSan Removal After the composting toilet had been in used for several weeks I started the removal of the remaining components of the old Raritan PHII toilet, which included the LectraSan sewage treatment system.

 

June 13, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Composting Toilet I failed to read and follow the instructions on using the composting toilet and the result was a lot of unpleasant odor in the head.  Correcting this problem involved finding a local source for Sphagnum (Peat Moss) and learning more about the product.

 

June 7, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Shower Stall Light I finally added a light to the shower stall on Sarah.  Now I don't have to take a shower in the dark.

 

June 6, 2008  
Page Modified Description of Change
Storage Upgrades Added under shelf basket to the foot of the aft cabin berth.