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Pat Anderson
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ssobol":3ifj7cec said:
I am thinking I could buy this Quantum Bytes mini computer, $170, install CE, and drop it in place of the laptop, 32 GB on-board storage, and I could place the charts on an SD card. I could do this now, and have redundancy with the laptop as a backup. Bad idea?
Captains Cat
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Pat, Active Captain has very current updates from boats headed down the ICW for the winter. If it's integrated with your chart plotter, it will be very helpful. Their FB page also has very current info, before it even gets in AC.
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Captains Cat":1omr2iu7 said:
Charlie, Active Capatin is integraged into both Coastal Explorer running on my PC nav system (now the primary system) and on Navimatics on my iPad. I spend a fair amount of time talking about it in the third installment of three on my blog Daydream's Loop. You might find it an interesting read!
thataway":1hm79y04 said:
Some of the newer micro computers are pretty much sealed units, no fans, just some connector ports. With a solid state drive I don't see how they would be any less robust than a laptop. The fact that you would have some separate components (monitor, keyboard) might make them more long lived because if one part fails it can be replaced more easily.
ssobol":1tqap46u said:
Hard to know. Just something to think about. These are not potted, and thus not sealed up to the standards of some marine electronics.
There is one teardown video of a unit which has very close to the same specs, is built in a cylinder, and does have a mini fan. (but no apparent vents). That unit appeared to have somewhere about 50 soldered connectors, and several ribbon cables on its chassis--all of which can be points of corrosion. On the other hand, it is cheap, and could be kept in a container with a moisture absorber until ready to use.
One friend had been using laptops, but decided she wanted a big computer built in--the corrosion came on fairly fast, even though the boat was kept 99% of the time in its slip. Some of the megayachts use very specially built computers, and other folks have just used a quality computer. I know of some who have sprayed the boards with a very light coat of corrosion inhibiting material.
If I was doing the trip--and wanted a back up--I might consider the mini. But I don't use my computer as primary navigation tool. Instead use specific marine chart plotters, MFD/Radar/Sonar and the laptop for other purposes.
Pat, This is probably the storage yard I remembered from the 2006 trip.
http://www.gladesboatstorage.com/rates.htm
It looks like they store about anything. $2.50/ft per month, for trailer at 30'= $75.00 plus $25/ month for a truck, so about $100/month for truck and trailer.
http://www.gladesboatstorage.com/rates.htm
It looks like they store about anything. $2.50/ft per month, for trailer at 30'= $75.00 plus $25/ month for a truck, so about $100/month for truck and trailer.
Pat Anderson
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Discovery":18lftbwm said:
Looks like we have a winner in River Forest Marina in La Belle, $75 a month for truck and trailer. There is a boat ramp about a mile away.
Pat Anderson
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Nice installment, and shows your excellent logic well!
I thought about your last comment about TV--and thought "weather and local news"--we have a 11" 12 volt TV we occasionally use, with a small rabbit ears antenna, which we occasionally use--but you all have the computers--and I phones so that probably does better for those.
We also really enjoy satellite radio--and that is one of our "essentials" for the boat...especially for a long trip.
I thought about your last comment about TV--and thought "weather and local news"--we have a 11" 12 volt TV we occasionally use, with a small rabbit ears antenna, which we occasionally use--but you all have the computers--and I phones so that probably does better for those.
We also really enjoy satellite radio--and that is one of our "essentials" for the boat...especially for a long trip.
We have been using the NuWave induction with the 1000I Honda for several years, and it works fine up to about Medium (275 degrees). We determined the draw with the Kill-0-watt amp/watt meter:
At rest, the induction plate draws 58 watts, so you don't want to leave it plugged into an inverter.
At Low and low medium, the current draw is 600 watts. The current draw increases to 786 watts at 275 degrees, and remains there until 370 degrees on the read out. Then it jumps to 985 watts, at 375 (Medium high).
Hi uses 1065 watts which is beyond the capacity of the Honda EU 1000i.
We find that we can cook almost anything at 270 degrees, Just below Medium--but the Honda EU 1000 is starting to work hard at 785 watts, but can be used up to 370 degrees on the read out of the plate.
It is possible that our unit is bigger physically than Pat's. The top of our induction plate is 12 1/2" and the frying pan is 7" on the bottom and 10 1/4" on the rim.
We got other induction cookware at Target at a good price.
At rest, the induction plate draws 58 watts, so you don't want to leave it plugged into an inverter.
At Low and low medium, the current draw is 600 watts. The current draw increases to 786 watts at 275 degrees, and remains there until 370 degrees on the read out. Then it jumps to 985 watts, at 375 (Medium high).
Hi uses 1065 watts which is beyond the capacity of the Honda EU 1000i.
We find that we can cook almost anything at 270 degrees, Just below Medium--but the Honda EU 1000 is starting to work hard at 785 watts, but can be used up to 370 degrees on the read out of the plate.
It is possible that our unit is bigger physically than Pat's. The top of our induction plate is 12 1/2" and the frying pan is 7" on the bottom and 10 1/4" on the rim.
We got other induction cookware at Target at a good price.
Hi Pat and Bob. The Nu-Wave induction cooker has recently caught my eye since they are advertising a "New" design, lower wattage unit, (I believe is the plug), and have been thinking I might be interested. Would you mind posting the model number or name you are using and approximate age, as I think the new one is about a year old at most.
Thanks,
Harvey
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Thanks,
Harvey
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Robert H. Wilkinson
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thataway":200qg6on said:
Bob, I considered one of these but I remembered reading something about induction cooking in my "Metronic" literature - or somewhere - cautioning people with a pacemaker or defibulator. Maybe that was a full size kitchen stove?
They also warn against standing too close to a transmitting antenna - would a VHF be a concern?
Rob
From the FAQ section on the Nu-Wave website. http://www.nuwavepic.com/
10. How much wattage is required in order to operate the NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop?
The NuWave PIC uses much less energy than a conventional gas or electric range. 1300 watts at the highest temperature setting (Sear) is all you need to enjoy portable, precise induction cooking. The cooktop may be plugged into any standard electrical outlet.
For those cooking on the road or open water, operation of the NuWave PIC requires 10.83 amps when used on an RV or boat.
Please note this information is based on line voltages registering 120V. Consult the chart below for wattage use varying by setting.
Temperature Setting Watt Setting
Low(100F~170F) 600W
Med.Low(175F~270F) 600W
Med(275F~370F) 800W
Med.High(375F~420F) 1000W
High(425F~560F) 1200W
Sear 1300W
And their answer to the pacemaker question:
8. Is the NuWave PIC safe for use by those with pacemakers?
Scientific tests have proven that induction cooktops do not pose a risk to health. However, persons with a pacemaker should keep a minimum distance of two feet from the NuWave PIC while it is operating. Those who use oxygen should also remain a safe distance from induction cooktops. And as an added safety precaution, aerosol (spray) products should not be used in proximity to the NuWave PIC.
10. How much wattage is required in order to operate the NuWave Precision Induction Cooktop?
The NuWave PIC uses much less energy than a conventional gas or electric range. 1300 watts at the highest temperature setting (Sear) is all you need to enjoy portable, precise induction cooking. The cooktop may be plugged into any standard electrical outlet.
For those cooking on the road or open water, operation of the NuWave PIC requires 10.83 amps when used on an RV or boat.
Please note this information is based on line voltages registering 120V. Consult the chart below for wattage use varying by setting.
Temperature Setting Watt Setting
Low(100F~170F) 600W
Med.Low(175F~270F) 600W
Med(275F~370F) 800W
Med.High(375F~420F) 1000W
High(425F~560F) 1200W
Sear 1300W
And their answer to the pacemaker question:
8. Is the NuWave PIC safe for use by those with pacemakers?
Scientific tests have proven that induction cooktops do not pose a risk to health. However, persons with a pacemaker should keep a minimum distance of two feet from the NuWave PIC while it is operating. Those who use oxygen should also remain a safe distance from induction cooktops. And as an added safety precaution, aerosol (spray) products should not be used in proximity to the NuWave PIC.
Our unit is several years old--we have used it on the boat 2 summers. It is the "Nu-Wave cooktop precision induction 2" No other model number on the unit, except a serial number.
Rob,
Both Marie and I have pacemakers (mine is a combo defibrillator/pacemaker)--Marie has had hers (replaced about every 8 years) since 1980. She still has the original leads--(and this may be a world record for length of time for that type of pacemaker's leads functioning) We have never had a problem with any induction or micro wave appliance, Radar, or radio of any type--including 600 watt SSB and a variety of VHF radios (Ham) up to 100 watts output. We don't stick our pacemaker on the induction plate--and a powerful magnet in close proximity will alter the output as used for testing the pacemaker. We have regular 1500 watt microwaves in the house, in some boats and in the RV.
I did not test our unit on "high' or "Sear" today--since we would never use those settings on the boat. Our actual current consumption was very close--considering that our AC mains voltage was 121.5 volts and the line frequency was 60 hz (not really relevant, but I check it anyway). The important issue is that you can run an induction burner on the Honda EU 1000i and a 1000 watt inverter (if you have some pretty hefty batteries, and a way to charge them!) What we like, is there is minimal heat produced in the cabin during summer cooking, and our main stove is the Wallas, which can heat up the cabin on a summer day!
Rob,
Both Marie and I have pacemakers (mine is a combo defibrillator/pacemaker)--Marie has had hers (replaced about every 8 years) since 1980. She still has the original leads--(and this may be a world record for length of time for that type of pacemaker's leads functioning) We have never had a problem with any induction or micro wave appliance, Radar, or radio of any type--including 600 watt SSB and a variety of VHF radios (Ham) up to 100 watts output. We don't stick our pacemaker on the induction plate--and a powerful magnet in close proximity will alter the output as used for testing the pacemaker. We have regular 1500 watt microwaves in the house, in some boats and in the RV.
I did not test our unit on "high' or "Sear" today--since we would never use those settings on the boat. Our actual current consumption was very close--considering that our AC mains voltage was 121.5 volts and the line frequency was 60 hz (not really relevant, but I check it anyway). The important issue is that you can run an induction burner on the Honda EU 1000i and a 1000 watt inverter (if you have some pretty hefty batteries, and a way to charge them!) What we like, is there is minimal heat produced in the cabin during summer cooking, and our main stove is the Wallas, which can heat up the cabin on a summer day!
Pat Anderson
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Well, I just pulled the trigger on a DJI Phantom 3 standard drone, prop guards and a carrying case. I will have about two weeks to learn to fly it here in Arizona where I have a big open field with no trees around! So, assuming I don't crash it, look for some aerial shots when we start on our Loop around April 1st!
Have you got it FAA registered? Numbers on the drone. Hopefully it will not fly off or you will have difficulty landing on the boat.. I can see that these could be a lot of fun and in some cases very useful. There was a discussion on the trawler list about "invasion of privacy" issues.
Saw one of those in WalMart today.
Saw one of those in WalMart today.