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Your technique of using two magnets, one inside the conduit pulling the new pull string in place and being tugged along by a second magnet manipulated outside the conduit, is quite an interesting idea. Is it original with you? I don't recall hearing of it before. I do not know if it is an original ...

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The MMSI recommendation that the number stays with the boat and that you can only do an end user change of that number once or twice can add additional headaches and expense. My Icom M402: This function is not available when the MMSI code has been programmed by the dealer. This code programming can ...

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On my 17' and 21' Outrages, both had factory strings in the wiring chases. Neither were usable as over the years they had been wrapped up in the other wires.

My 15' Whaler was the easiest. The wiring tunnel was so big and smooth that wires could be pushed through with no tools.

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I had a heck of a time trying to run the wires to replace my mast light (plastic mount broke over the winter). Since I was buying a new light I decided I wanted the light at the rear of the T-top to allow for a future RADOME installation up front. Between the bundles of wires already in the pipes, t...

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When my current batch of flares expire this year, I will be replacing them with the electric version. Flares are a real pain to get rid of, especially some of the bigger SOLAS versions.

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Hopefully those that have used Twin City in the past will continue to get the great service we have had previously.

http://www.lakelandboating.com/scuttle-extra/beacon-marine-acquires-twin-cities-marine

http://www.beacontcm.com/

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Three simple red, hand held flares will suffice.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/33/175.130

http://www.boatus.org/distress-signals/requirements/

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Now we look at those specifications, found in 46 CFR Part 160 - LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT Again we are looking too deep these are commercial regulations. [Those sections are where you find the governing specifications for what constitutes accepted flares.--jimh] If you backup a little on that link to ch...

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Duane's cited table (linked above) is not quite authoritative. We have to turn to the Code of Federal Regulations to look for the actual regulation that endorses use of flares as day distress signals. Let's hunt this down. First we find that required distress signal carriage varies with the type of...

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jimh wrote:I don't think pyrotechnic flares qualified as a daytime distress signal, either. Can we get an expert opinion on that?

They do. The distress flag was only required if you did not have an approved signaling device, e.g. flare.

TABLE - Visual Distress Signal Requirements for Vessels

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Remember for this device to qualify, you still need a daytime visual signal, unless you never go out at daytime. The device sells with a daytime distress flag (orange flag with a black ball and square shapes) When combined with a daytime distress signal flag (included in package),this electric flare...

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There is a good presentation from Lowrance that originated in the dawn of the HDS series that explains what data is carried between devices on what network connection. The presentation is actually a series of slides in a PowerPoint presentation, and it is called HDS SYSTEM OVERVIEW. The file used t...

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Correct with the wire not connected. But I still needed to overcome the baud rate settings. True test will be tomorrow when I turn everything back on and see if they all communicate after a day of rest. Then I add more to the mix; fuel flow sensor and fuel level sensor [but they are on a NMEA-2000 n...

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There are multiple settings on the HDS Gen3 that will change in both units if adjusting either device.

For example, setting the number of engines, fuel tanks and fuel tank size instantly reset the settings on the other unit.

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NMEA 2000 network; Ethernet cable direct between the units; and, if wireless has anything to do with it, both are on the same WiFi network.

And I forgot, NMEA 0183

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Solved [the problem of lack of NMEA-0183 communication between devices]. Part of what had me stumped was the Northstar and the Icom had communications. They were working as expected when I winterized the boat, then I removed the electronics for the winter. Between my upper electronics cabinet and th...

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jimh wrote:To test the NMEA-0183 TALKER signal from a device, connect the NMEA-0183 TALKER signal to a terminal. ...

Sounds like an interesting project. I still have a Windows 98 laptop with a serial port that I keep around for tuning my bike's fuel injection and spark.

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I did find a work around to display AIS data from one VHF/AIS radio to two HDS Gen3 MFD's simultaneously. I piggy backed the NEMA wires from the second HDS to the first HDS. This did not work initially. It took several attempts at resetting the NMEA port 1 baud rate, including turning off HDS #1 whi...

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Dual HDS Gen3 devices that are networked via NMEA-2000 and Ethernet cable do not share AIS data. I don't understand this statement. Neither HDS Gen-3 is the originator of any AIS data. How could they share something neither of them originates? AIS data comes from an AIS Receiver and the data output...

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When one of two networked HDS Gen3's are interfaced [using NMEA-0183 direct serial connection in a point-to-point connection] with a VHF with AIS output capabilities, only the physically connected HDS will display AIS vessels. Networked by Ethernet cable direct, by NMEA 2000 network, and by WiFi wir...

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[The solution is] not [to be found in] a Gen3 setting.

The 0183-only Icom and 0183-only Northstar were connected as they were originally and still did not work.

[HDS] Gen-3 settings seem to work a bit differently, anyway.

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One of my VHF radios is a Icom IC M-504 . Here is the manual: Icom IC M-504 manual Last season I had this set as my DSC distress radio. My Northstar 952 was interfaced with the Icom to provide position and time data. The radio worked fine and always displayed the Northstar's position and time on the...

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Sounds like your theories of having 0 or 3 boats in the stable applies to women as well.

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Obviously we'll have to wait to see how this pans out. This is from yesterday not far from my general area. Boaters still missing, U.S. Coast Guard search continues A good reason to wear a life jacket although it may not help if no one knows you are in the water. A good reason to make sure your hybr...

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Re a boarding ladder with only a center vertical member and steps open on the outer sides, as illustrated above: I always thought a ladder of that type was used for a boarding ladder with divers due to the divers wearing fins on their feet. While wearing fins on your feet, a ladder with open sides ...

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Lowrance HDS Gen 3 software update 3.5 This Software update will give the following features: --use of the TotalScan Skimmer Transducer, HDS-Gen-3 only (TotalScan Skimmer Transducer scheduled to start shipping March 2016) --support for the Precision‐9 compass, HDS Gen-2 Touch and HDS Gen-3 --WM‐3 S...

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No - loosely. Pompier - french for fireman, pompier ladder - meaning an open style T ladder, as was used back in the day by firefighters.

Note, last I heard the FDNY was still using pompier ladders as a confidence builder during basic training.

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Here are two observations: Remote access to the HDS is available using the Lowrance GoFree app . Just about anything you can do with HDS menu keys can be done with an iPad and wifi access mdash including turning the HDS off, but for obvious reasons, the app does not give you turn back on capabilitie...

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Waypoints. Haven't figured out why yet, but the waypoints are not automatically going from one unit to the other (or displayed if that is actually what is going on). When I first connected the two units with an ethernet cable and the N2K grid, HDS #2 displayed the waypoints and routes from HDS #1. T...

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Nothing beats a manufacturer that stands behind their product.

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Getting back aboard could be a problem as the boat swim ladder cannot be deployed by a swimmer in the water. If the sea state was so severe that I was thrown overboard, I would anticipate the reboarding the boat from the water might be difficult due to the motion of the boat in the waves. You bring...

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That must be a pain having those dangle around during regular boating, and could be literally a pain in the neck when they wrap around in the water. Who would have something dangling around on a boat? Certainly not me. I, too, always have a sailor rigging knife in my pocket connected to my pants wi...

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My inflatable PFD is rated at 36 pounds. My radio and PLB are on 1 foot tethers. The whistle weighs maybe an ounce. The light is a necessity since I boat at night (and was a requirement when I was running charters), so that is a non concern. The knife, personal opinion. I carry one, never know. I kn...

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Rob--I used: --1/2" black KING Starboard --template made out of cardboard until I got it right --I had some 3/4" plastic stock that I ripped to 3/4" square and made cleats that run across the bottom and top of the console --the cleats are set so that when the flush mount panel lays in...

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Mine, and I will weigh the other items when I dig my floats out.

jimh wrote:--light
--whistle
--main knife
--PLB locator beacon transmitter
10.4 ounces, and it floats

--VHF Marine Band transceiver (hand-held)
9.1 ounces, and it floats

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"Pigs" are used to clean pipelines among other things. So perhaps the reference here is to slide a short length of pipe that has the the same outside diameter as the cut pipe's inside diameter, into the cut pipe to reinforce it. AKA spline http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpQWj6Ke9uY

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JohnW wrote:Don't overlook the OUTRAGE 17. It sounds like it might be a good fit for what you are looking for.

Especially if you were on the east coast - since I have a nice one available.

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I found this video that was very close to my installation. Commissioning a Lowrance Outboard Autopilot There are some differences from what is on the video to what I actually experienced. Starting at 1:10 is the calibration sequence for the virtual rudder feedback. In the video the tech centers the ...

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All menu items show the Point-1AP What I am trying to elicit from you is what the NMEA-2000 device listing shows. How does the device list show the POINT-1AP name? Not sure I understand what specifically you are asking. But, on several different screens under multiple menu items for example, Compas...

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If you add the Lowrance autopilot to the mix, the autopilot control is a menu item on the HDS, and it takes up a bit of real estate. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/Lowrance/Autopilot/Lowrance_autopilot_menu_zpszjhfoooj.png But if you "X" out of the Outboard pilot me...

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In order to take full advantage of networking multiple HDS Gen3 displays, they need to be connected to a NMEA 2000 network and with a Lowrance specific ethernet cable that is to be connected between the two units. Two Gen3 MFD's networked. There are quite a few items that are not shared between the ...

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When you do a NMEA-2000 device listing, what name does the POINT-1AP show as its network identity? All menu items show the Point-1AP It would seem a bit strange to buy a more sophisticated heading sensor whose price is equal to about 60-percent of the total OUTBOARD PILOT system cost--and you alrea...

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Since I am not a NMEA 2000 wiz, I assume that if you want to add this sensor, you need an existing unused [network backbone port]. Correct?

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Re the POINT-1 compared to POINT-1AP: my back-and-forth with Lowrance only yielded that the Point 1-AP was sufficient for use as an external GPS receiver, was designed specifically for the OUTBOARD PILOT kit, and, although it could also be used for RADAR overlay, it was not suitable for MARPA use. T...

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Adding a second multi-function display adds some cables. Adding the autopilot definitely adds some cables. http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/Lowrance/Autopilot/Lowrance_autopilot_21_zpsw4ai5yk8.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l173/porthole2/Boats/Lowrance/Autopilot/Lowranc...

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To add to my post above, I can turn off the merc icon if I go to settings, advanced, user features

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For those following along, the necessary hydraulic fittings were about $22 from [an on-line seller].

TELEFLEX / SEASTAR MARINE HF5536 Hydraulic Steering Tee 3/8" T Ends - 1/4" NPT

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My jacket - whistle, light and knife. When I am alone I add a Standard HX300 waterproof floating handheld and an ACR PLB Other jackets have whistles and lights. My wife and I use inflatables, but we also have Mustang work vests that will be used at times. And when conditions warrant it, I have a Mus...

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My older Icom only puts the distress call out with position info and then switches the radio to 16 for you to make the real call [i.e. a voice MAYDAY]. With the Standard Horizon GX2200 I can broadcast the nature of my distress [Undesignated, Fire, Flooding, Collision, Grounding, Capsizing, Sinking, ...

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[Re entering an MMSI into a DSC radio} my older Icom M402 manual states: The 9-digit MMSI (DSC self ID) code can be programmed at power ON. This function is not available when the MMSI code has been programmed by the dealer. This code programming can be performed only 2 times. My Standard Horizon GX...

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