Geoff Posted April 3, 2021 Author Share Posted April 3, 2021 18 minutes ago, GPSguru said: Here you go Geoff, they are pushed together and can be quite tight Thanks Ian. I really pushed hard today, but they seem solid so I thought there was perhaps a tab to depress. I am able to get the switches out, but whilst I could not find anything stopping the holders from separating I just could not shift them. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GPSguru Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, Geoff said: Thanks Ian. I really pushed hard today, but they seem solid so I thought there was perhaps a tab to depress. I am able to get the switches out, but whilst I could not find anything stopping the holders from separating I just could not shift them. Geoff. The old trick was to place them on the edge of a table with the one you want to remove hanging over the edge. |Then gently tap to holder to be removed using a a small pin punch right at the join on the table edge ............... However, in comparison to the price of the switches, the holders are cheap to replace. You will not find a better switch 👍 Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) Thanks again Ian, I am sure that I could get it apart the way that you have said. As I am swapping a deep narrow panel for a wide shallow panel I had thought that I would run the switches in two shorter tiers. I will have to cover the hole left by the Chinese panel. I have now decided to leave the 7 wide Carling panel as it is and mount a vhf radio (if I can get one at a decent price - new or used) and make a carbon fibre panel to fit them into and cover what is left of the existing hole. I may well fit new activators (switch tops) as they do seem to be available. Geoff. Edited April 4, 2021 by Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 I have cut some 10mm closed cell foam insulating panels and glued them in between the WH roof ribs. I shall stick another layer of the same material underneath and fill/seal all the joints to the ribs and roof perimeter. I have laid up a couple of thin FG sheets which I intend to cover with pvc roof lining material and fix to the underside. Sadly the weather is going to take a turn for the worse this coming week which will probably slow me down- if that is possible!!! I also need to buy a vhf set, where is the best place for a bargain. There are a couple listed on the bay around the £200 mark, but what is the best value decent set likely to cost? Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Geoff said: I have cut some 10mm closed cell foam insulating panels and glued them in between the WH roof ribs. I shall stick another layer of the same material underneath and fill/seal all the joints to the ribs and roof perimeter. I have laid up a couple of thin FG sheets which I intend to cover with pvc roof lining material and fix to the underside. Sadly the weather is going to take a turn for the worse this coming week which will probably slow me down- if that is possible!!! I also need to buy a vhf set, where is the best place for a bargain. There are a couple listed on the bay around the £200 mark, but what is the best value decent set likely to cost? Geoff. You just gotta hit lucky mate, I bought my standard horizon with inbuilt GPS on offer at £130, a month later they were £200... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 https://www.youboatmarine.com/cobra-mr-f57b-e-fixed-vhf-radio-2386-p.asp?gclid=CjwKCAjwx6WDBhBQEiwA_dP8rbwSVgwmP9shZ5XAw7Oj7nauH1I9qb4y6PJPNVS22lHJoPQE6u8WjhoCRREQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 https://www.foxschandlery.com/standard-horizon-gx1400gps-fixed-vhf-with-dsc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 https://www.prscomms.co.uk/webshop/marine-fixed-radios/28-lowrance-link-5-9420024118733.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share Posted April 4, 2021 Thanks for info Steve. I have to be honest, but I do not have a clue when it comes to Modern equipment. I am not looking for the cheapest, but the best value for money, I do love a bargain. Geoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 Standard Horizon have a good rep, that's why I bought one.... The 1400 has built in GPS so there it supplies it's own position data when deploying the red button. A few extra pounds sees you with AIS as well, though I believe that's receive only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 I recently bought a Cobra F77 for the wee boat. Have fitted the VHF up inside the roof of cuddy but not sorted the antenna fitting yet. Was a simple process to get it ‘attached’ to the boat Ofcom licence and an MMSI number issued. They sorted a ‘t’ number for the original handheld VHF that I had, meaning it can be used on other boat / kayak. Cobra F77 Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 The Cobra F57 in @suzook12 post requires an external GPS. The F77 has it’s own internal antenna which may or may not be a consideration for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 (edited) Hi OC, the Cobra's were some of the ones that I was looking at on the bay. I would like to find one with the GPS, DSC and AIS options included, but I shall have to wait and see what turns up. Glad to hear that you managed to get yours fitted and registered so quickly. Geoff. Edited April 5, 2021 by Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Geoff said: Hi OC, the Cobra's were some of the ones that I was looking at on the bay. I would like to find one with the GPS, DSC and AIS options included, but I shall have to wait and see what turns up. Glad to hear that you managed to get yours fitted and registered so quickly. Geoff. Ahh, you’re after a posh one then 😆. Ofcom online was very simple to add new VHF to current licence. I did think it would be hassle but actually very quick. There is a chat option if you need to clarify anything with them. Also a good opportunity to review all the information that’s registered as Coast Guard has access to this in case they need to send a search party to a distress from an MMSI station. You no doubt know all this so apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted April 5, 2021 Author Share Posted April 5, 2021 1 minute ago, OrkneyCorkney said: Ahh, you’re after a posh one then 😆. Ofcom online was very simple to add new VHF to current licence. I did think it would be hassle but actually very quick. There is a chat option if you need to clarify anything with them. Also a good opportunity to review all the information that’s registered as Coast Guard has access to this in case they need to send a search party to a distress from an MMSI station. You no doubt know all this so apologies. Thanks for your comments OC. I do not yet have a boat registered or a VHF license, so I am totally unaware about what exactly I do need to get sorted in the next month or so. I am not really after a posh one. As it will be the last one I ever buy I would like all the goodies, but want a real bargain. Geoff.☺️ OrkneyCorkney 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 53 minutes ago, Geoff said: Thanks for your comments OC. I do not yet have a boat registered or a VHF license, so I am totally unaware about what exactly I do need to get sorted in the next month or so. I am not really after a posh one. As it will be the last one I ever buy I would like all the goodies, but want a real bargain. Geoff.☺️ I’ve heard there are some bad delays at ofcom, so you must as well register now and join the waiting list Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 5, 2021 Share Posted April 5, 2021 All happened online very smooth. You can print off the licence. The portable VHF (which had been the main radio on the Orkney) had to have a new licence in its own right to get the T number so it can officially be used on other boats (the kayak) as well as a back up on the main boat. I was registered already so perhaps that’s why the process was easy and quick. Now getting the owner details changed on the SSR number for the sailing boat was a different matter - took ages and there’s a fee. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrkneyCorkney Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 14 hours ago, Geoff said: Hi OC, the Cobra's were some of the ones that I was looking at on the bay. I would like to find one with the GPS, DSC and AIS options included, but I shall have to wait and see what turns up. Glad to hear that you managed to get yours fitted and registered so quickly. Geoff. Still need to fit antenna on cuddy roof but want to get boat out of garage to determine exactly where to drill holes etc. As we’ve had snow on ground for last two days it doesn’t look like I’ll be doing it for a while. Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 https://www.bosunbobs.com/en/gb/Standard-Horizon-GX2200E-AISGPS-Fixed-VHF-Marine-Radio/m-2135.aspx?PartnerID=29&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UnitedKingdom&gclid=CjwKCAjwjbCDBhAwEiwAiudByyG9V6QMlvFn7kzCXW5m8yef4Dow41i_-7f_2VnseWz2_oxX08LdcxoCBrQQAvD_BwE This is the SH with both AIS and GPS Just bare in mind the AIS is receive only, if you want TX and RX AIS then you need an AIS unit.... An AIS that talks to your plotter would show you where any boats are in relation to you Geoff and OrkneyCorkney 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 https://www.cactusnav.com/standard-horizon-gx2400gpse-fixed-with-built-p-30683.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwjbCDBhAwEiwAiudBy_vTHKvTPzcaW9PvlFE_chRtACeEaXZsTGoVAHOh0M0jVpUpXu_jyxoCiLkQAvD_BwE slightly different model Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted July 20, 2021 Author Share Posted July 20, 2021 As I posted elsewhere I was unable to take my boat to the Hamble meet as the insurance company insisted that I needed a survey prior to getting cover. The suirvey was carried out this morning and I should get a copy by Friday. No point in posting any more pics as she still looks the same!!! Geoff.☺️ Andy135, Saintly Fish, suzook12 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 One step closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzook12 Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 Getting there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 hours ago, Geoff said: As I posted elsewhere I was unable to take my boat to the Hamble meet as the insurance company insisted that I needed a survey prior to getting cover. The suirvey was carried out this morning and I should get a copy by Friday. No point in posting any more pics as she still looks the same!!! Geoff.☺️ Got any pictures? Andy135 and Geoff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captin slows old outlaw Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 On 2/4/2021 at 4:52 PM, Geoff said: As the pre Offshore Outlaws forum members all know, my project is not a fixer upper, but a new build 18' fast fisher that I started in the early days of Christendom. I have been working on this boat on and off for the last 6 years. The boat was laid up and kept in the yard at my friends fibreglass works. He has just sold his workshop and is moving into smaller premises. Rather than take my boat there I decided that that I would get it home as all the FG work is finished (and has been for a while). The boat is now sitting on its trailer on my driveway. When the weather gets a bit warmer work on her should restart. Watch out Pete - I am sneaking up on you. Geoff. im not doing a thing im to hot Geoff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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