Black water tanks, poo-tanks, crude tanks or ick tanks. Keeping track of how full they are is not a fun task.On this and our last catamaran the tanks are wall mounted above the heads and only hold 81 liters (21 US gallons, 0.69 Barrels). This limited storage means we have to be aware of what we are holding in between pump-outs while at the dock or “sails to the pump-out” when you are anchored. This level tracking can cause some anxiety among members of the crew. *cough* Caroline *cough* Over the years we have developed several methods of checking tank levels without sensors. We have used our 2-million candle power flash-light, aiming it down through the roof of the tank to highlight and create shadows of the level of the “stuff” inside. We have also had an embarrassing overflow happen. We have also counted the flushes we were allowed per…
We have blue courtesy lights on our lagoon 450. They cast a warm blue light in the cockpit, the walkways to and from the…
I am putting these notes here for others. S/V Fizzgig, a 2015 L450F was commissioned as a 240VAC 50Hz EU boat. We are in…
We replaced the old 15kg OEM spade anchor on Waponi Woo with a 65lbs Mantus anchor. The Mantus has a large hoop that, when…
Internet WiFi = There is a small bar or something with open wifi. This would be great but every other cruiser in the anchorage…
Internet WiFi = There was NONE. Tiny town. 4G = Telcel: We saw 50mbps down and 50mbps up. Seriously. It was freaking awesome. It…
Internet La Cruz: WiFi = the WORST – Used my KVH IN THE MARINA. No 4G Paradise Village: Pretty decent during the day. At…
Internet No WiFi. No 4G in the bay. There was 4G in San Blas Voice Verizon via Telcel: Caroline called me several times on…
Internet $2/device/day. Use a rocket or other receiver to rebroadcast to the boat to save monies. Reasonable speeds during the day, slow at night.…