On our way to French Polynesia, day 22
Almost there but now the wind decided to go away. Sigh. Ok, we are still moving but nowhere as fast as we have come used to...Info, UTC: 2019-07-03 08:47, Local timezone: UTC-9, Speed: 4.1 knots,...
View ArticleOn our way to French Polynesia, day 24
Yesterday no update. Some complex weathersystem was coming over and the wind kept changing, so I kept busy changing and trimming sails and watching the radar for squalls. Weather is fine again. Only...
View ArticleOn our way to French Polynesia, day 25
Almost there! We could had arrived already but we don't want to anchor in the dark. So we try to go as slow as possible, together with Ziezo, the other catamaran we were racing against for the last few...
View ArticleLithium advantages; The advantages of Lithium batteries
You probably have heard about the advantages of Lithium batteries over lead-acid batteries, like their low cost, their durability, their low weight, their fast charge ability and their capability to...
View ArticleLithium management; How to keep Lithium cells safe and healthy
A lot of questions answered: Why do you need a BMS? Why does a Lithium battery need a power interrupter? What happens when you overcharge, when you overdischarge, exceed temperature limits, or when the...
View ArticleLithium but-whatabout...; Common marketing inspired mistakes
In the previous article you have seen that proper management of Lithium batteries is not that simple. But then how is it possible that "simple" Lithium solutions are being sold and appear to be working...
View ArticleLithium implementations; A comparison between different implementations
There are several ways to implement lithium batteries on a ship. All of them have specific advantages and disadvantages. In this article you will find a detailed analysis and comparison.
View ArticleLithium-Hybrid; What is it and why do you want it?
A Lithium-Hybrid installation solves a lot of problems, is the easiest lithium conversion possible, and combines the best of lead-acid and lithium batteries. The result is a system which is far better...
View ArticleOpenHybridBMS; Open source BMS for lithium / lead-acid hybrid installations
The ultimate solution to use lithium batteries on marine vessels.
View ArticleCorona; Lock down in the Marquesas
Locked in Paradise!!! How long will this take. How will the future of sailing in French Polynesia look like?
View ArticleCoconuts; practical tips how to make your own coconut cream and much more
Here I share some ideas what to do with coconuts. Like how do you make your own coconutmilk, coconutcream, whipped cream from coconuts, etcetera
View ArticleWatermakers; Tips and Tricks
Many cruisers consider watermakers a necessary evil. It is a luxury to have fresh water all the time without having to fill up jerrycans from questionable sources a couple of times per week. But it...
View ArticleAisdispatcher.pl; Submit your AIS data to aggregation services
Do you roam in areas where MarineTraffic and ShipFinder have no coverage? Do you have an AIS transponder/receiver on board and access to internet? Then you could become an AIS station and cover the...
View ArticleMaxair/Coltri divecompressor mods; Tips and Tricks
If you want to use a Maxair or Coltri dive compressor on your boat, you might find some handy information in this article, like how to create reusable cartridges and how to modify the dive compressor...
View ArticleBMS-News; News about the BMS project
Follow our progress on the BMS project. Regular updates.
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