This page documents the changes to this website since Jun 6,
2008.
Changes to the SV Whoosh section of this website are not
recorded here. There is a separate
Update Log for the Whoosh
pages.
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Mar 9, 2010 |
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Low Volume Manifold |
I have modified the Low Volume Manifold to insure full flow
through the 1" ID pipes. |
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Mar 6, 2010 |
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New Hatches in
Cabin Sole |
I have started to reclaim the space under the main cabin sole by
cutting hatches into that sole. |
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Feb 26, 2010 |
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Securing
Table Leaves |
After all these years I've finally gotten around to securing the
leaves on the table in the main cabin. |
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Feb 16, 2010 |
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More
Alpenglows |
I've started the installation of additional Alpenglow light
fixtures to provide better area lighting in the main and forward
cabins. |
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Recording
Barometer |
I've added a Weems & Plath barometer to the Nav Station. |
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Feb 16, 2010 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.90 is now available for download. |
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Feb 12, 2010 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.89 is now available for download. |
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Feb 2, 2010 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.88 is now available for download. |
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Feb 2, 2010 |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
Version 3.9 is now available for download. |
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Jan 24, 2010 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.86 is now available for download. |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
Version 3.8 is now available for download. |
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Jan 20, 2010 |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
Version 3.7 is now available for download. |
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Jan 16, 2010 |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
Version 3.6 is now available for download. |
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Jan 13, 2010 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.85 is now available for download. |
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Dec 31, 2009 |
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My Kindle |
I have done some experimentation with transferring non-Kindle
documents to my Kindle. Until Amazon.com gets around to
downloading the latest firmware to my Kindle, this transfer process
will have to involve converting the documents to Kindle format. |
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Dec 22, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.83 is now available for download. This fixes a few
problems with the Help process as well as adds for Help
documentation. This version also improves the file handling
for the Office 2007 environment. |
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Dec 13, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.82 is now available for download. This version adds a
form to calculate a position fix from 2 - 4 sight reductions.
This form replaces the Sight Fix Celestial subpage, which was
limited to two sight reductions. That sub-page has been
removed. |
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Dec 8, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.8 is now available for download. This version
implements a context sensitive Help process. |
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Dec 6, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Version 9.7d is now available for download. It fixes
several problems with sextant altitude corrections. |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
Version 3.5 is now available for download. This version
modifies the screens to fit on a netbook. It is also the first
version that has been tested under office 2007 |
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Nov 19 2009 |
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My Kindle |
I've started to use Kindle for PC to read books in my Kindle
libary. It has overcome one of the limitations of the Kindle
II - the ability to view detailed graphics. |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Solent Stay |
I finally had a chance to raise the stay sail and sheet it to
the newly installed sheet track. Everything looks good except
the sheet angle to the winch. I've declared the installation
over (for now). |
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Nov 14, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
I have released version 9.7 of this application which has been
reconifigured for the small display on a netbook. It is also
the first version I have tested for Office 2007. |
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Nov 11, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
I have released version 9.64 of this application which includes
a toolset for creating routes and integrates those routes with the
Ship Log. |
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Nov 5, 2009 |
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Composting Toilet |
I have replaced the original compact seat with the full-size
seat now being offered by Airhead. My butt is very pleased by
the upgrade. |
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Oct 29, 2009 |
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Finishing the Solent Stay |
Four years after rigging a Solent Stay on Sarah I
am finally completing the additional modifications to make this an
effective sailing rig. |
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Oct 17, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
The latest version (9.54) add a linear regression
analysis to the Sun Sight Reducton |
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Oct 15, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
The latest version (9.53) corrects a problem
in the Sun Ephemeris. |
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Oct 13, 2009 |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
The latest version (3.4a) corrects one bug in 3.4 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
The latest version (9.52a) corrects one bug in
9.52 |
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Oct 5, 2009 |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
The latest version (3.4) of BoatRecordsVBA is
available for download |
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Sep 28, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
Uploaded the latest version of this software for
celestial navigation and ships log |
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Sep 12, 2009 |
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BoatRecords |
I have uploaded a new version (3.19a) of this MS
Excel VBA application. This fixes a number of errors in the
previous version and provides a limit data validation for the
Inventory workbook |
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BoatProvisioner |
I have uploaded a documentation file on this as
yet un-released MS Excel VBA application. |
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August 30, 2009 |
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Hatch Awnings |
I've finished making awnings for the deck hatches
on Sarah. |
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August 26, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
I have released version 9.5a of this MS Excel
Application. |
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August 22, 2009 |
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Cabin Curtains |
I've completed all of the cabin curtains, now
onto the hatch and deck awnings |
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August 20, 2009 |
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BoatRecordsVBA |
I have released version 3.18a of the BoatRecords
application |
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August 13, 2009 |
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Sails & Canvas |
I've started work on a set of canvas projects
using Sunbrella Shade material. The projects include curtains
for the port lights, awnings for the hatches, and a deck awning. |
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August 3, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
I have uploaded version 9.4 of this Excel
application. This adds the Moon Sight reduction to the
program. However the Moon Sight does require a Nautical Almanac. |
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August 1, 2009 |
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OffShoreNavigationVBA |
I have uploaded version 9.3 of this Excel
application |
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July 28, 2009 |
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12VDC Upgrades |
Updated 12 VDC battery circuit schematic to
remove LectraSan. |
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July 24, 2009 |
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Yanmar after a
Year |
I've had my Yanmar 4JH4AE engine for about 1-1/2
years. I started to collect my thoughts on this engine and
installation. |
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My Kindle |
I have purchase a Kindle to provide a significant
portion of my on board reading library. |
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July 10, 2009 |
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Manson
Supreme Anchor |
I've replaced the 44# Bruce as my primary anchor
with a Manson Supreme 60. |
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July 5, 2009 |
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MS Excel for
Navigation |
I have updated the OffShoreNavigationVBA
application to include a Ship Log. Version 9.1a is the initial
release of the Ship Log. The application can be down loaded
from the link on the left. |
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June 30, 2009 |
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After One
Year |
Some thoughts on using a composting toilet for
over a year. |
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June 19, 2009 |
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Night Shuttle
Launch |
Added video of the shuttle launch observed from
the Titusville anchorage
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Shuttle
Launch from Cape Marina |
Also added video of the day launch of the shuttle
as observed from the Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, FL |
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June 15, 2009 |
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Heading North |
Sarah's northward journey appears to have come to
an end in New Bern, NC |
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May 27, 2009 |
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Heading North |
Sarah has left the Bahamas and we are working our way back
north, possibly to the Chesapeake Bay |
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May 13, 2009 |
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BoatRecords |
I have re-written my MS Excel Inventory and Maintenance Log
applications. |
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May 12, 2009 |
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The
Generator Lives Once More |
I was finally able to get the generator working through
MarinePro of Cocoa, FL |
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May 7, 2009 |
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Return
to the USA |
Sarah has returned to the USA from The Bahamas. Currently
berthed at the Cape Marina in Port Canaveral, FL. |
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May 2, 2009 |
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The Genset
Saga Resumes |
The generator failed once again, but this time it is the
generator side not the engine. |
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Mar 7, 2009 |
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Short Cruise in the Abacos |
Steve Angst joined me for a week and forced me to actually go
sailing |
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Strong Track Problem |
During that sail the Strong Track on the main mast started to
pull loose. |
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Feb 12, 2009 |
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Melbourne to the Abacos |
Sarah has been stuck in Marsh Harbor for the last month |
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The Genset Saga |
A new page on the saga of fixing my Northern Lights generator
while anchored in Marsh Harbor |
| Jan
3, 2009 |
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Melbourne to the Abacos |
Sarah is now anchored in Marsh Harbor, The Abacos |
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SOB Past Tracks |
I have developed yet another Excel VBA application. This
one to process the vessel tracking files generated by the SOB chart
plotting software. |
| Dec
27, 2008 |
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Melbourne to the Abacos |
Sarah and I are finally in the Bahamas after crossing from Ft.
Pierce, FL. |
| Dec
10, 2008 |
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Integrating Inventory &
Maintenance Log |
I have added a new page to provide documentation on the new
integrated applications for the Inventory data base and the
Maintenance Log workbooks. The first application allows the
maintenance log to update the inventory with parts usage. |
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Shopping
List |
I have also added a new report to the Print Form which will
generate a shopping list for items in a kit that are not at the
minimum quantity required. |
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Sailing/Excel/InventoryMaintenance.zip |
The updated Inventory/Maintenance workbooks can be downloaded
from the link on the left. |
| Dec
9, 2008 |
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Waypoint Management with Excel |
I have created a new Excel application to help me manage the
many waypoints I've acquired through various cruising guide books.
In particular these are the Dodge, Pavlidus and Exlporer waypoints
for my upcoming Bahamas cruise. |
| Dec
6, 2008 |
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Inventory & Maintenance Integration |
Added additional documentation on what happens when the
application is maintained on a removable storage device. |
| Dec
1, 2008 |
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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 |
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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. |
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Inventory Save/Backup Form |
I have added a page to cover the Save/Backup form that has been
implemented in version 2.86 |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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Beaufort to Bahamas |
I've added a page on our attempts to sail Sarah from Beaufort,
NC to the Bahamas. |
| Oct
29, 2008 |
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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 |
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Using MS Excel Onboard |
Corrected some errors in the calculation of Sun events (LAN,
sunrise, sunset, etc.) in the OffShoreNavigation workbook. |
| Oct
22, 2008 |
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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 |
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ICW to Beaufort |
The initial page for this cruise covers taking Sarah from the
Patuxent River, MD to Beaufort, NC |
| Oct
2, 2008 |
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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. |
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LED Cabin
Lights |
The DrLED bulbs I installed in 2007 are failing and being
replaced by SensiBulbs. |
| Sep
27, 2008 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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) |
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LED Cabin
Lights |
I've added descriptions of my experience with the products from
two LED cabin light manufacturers. |
| Sep
2, 2008 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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New Engine Box |
The new engine box is complete, but unfinished. |
| Aug
9, 2008 |
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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 |
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Wrigley
Field |
Added pictures and descriptions of the Aug 6, 2008 game with the
Houston Astros |
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Storage |
Added another under-shelf storage basket to the foot of the aft
bunk. |
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Engine Box Rebuild |
We made the first fitting of the side panels on the new engine
box |
| July
25, 2008 |
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Inventory Workbook |
Version 2.8 of the Inventory Workbook application is now
available for download. |
| July
22, 2008 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Storage Upgrades |
Added under shelf basket to the foot of the aft cabin berth. |
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