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3 changes: 2 additions & 1 deletion docs/.obsidian/core-plugins-migration.json
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"publish": false,
"sync": true,
"canvas": true,
"bookmarks": true
"bookmarks": true,
"properties": false
}
7 changes: 4 additions & 3 deletions docs/checklists/01_before_sailing.md
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- [ ] Download charts for the area in Orca
- [ ] Download any media planned to be consumed while offshore
- [ ] Charge all battery packs and flashlights
- [ ] Set up sea bunk with lee cloth
- [ ] Charge handheld VHF
- [ ] Set up sea bunk(s) with lee cloth
- [ ] Fill alcohol stove with fuel
- [ ] Stow bow anchor in anchor locker
- [ ] Put cork on heater exhaust and turn off heater circuit
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* [ ] Turn chartplotter tablet charging on
* [ ] Install [[navigation#Cockpit chartplotter|chartplotter tablet]]
* [ ] Remove engine frost guard (if using)
* [ ] Stow dehumidifier (if using)
* [ ] Ensure engine seacock is open
* [ ] Close seawater tap

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- [ ] Stow [[electrics#FLINsail|FLINsail]]
- [ ] Stow anchor daymark
- [ ] Stow "silencer fender" from mast
- [ ] Tie fenders securely to handrails on _both_ sides
- [ ] Stow inner forestay if necessary (adjust to *6* if using)
- [ ] [[sails#Setting up the Parasailor|Set up Parasailor]] if planned to be used
- [ ] Remove headsail furler safety line
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- [ ] Life vests on
- [ ] Apply sunscreen
- [ ] Harbour departure briefing
- [ ] Set/remove fenders as appropriate for the departure plan
- [ ] Set or deflate and stow fenders as appropriate for the departure plan
- [ ] Place short boathook into cockpit
- [ ] Free tiller
1 change: 1 addition & 0 deletions docs/checklists/02_daily_checks.md
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- [ ] Fuel filters
- [ ] Download latest GRIB files and update weather routing
- [ ] Try to get a noon sight if offshore
- [ ] Mark noon position to paper chart
- [ ] Make water if conditions allow
- [ ] Check that hydrogenerator and windvane are in correct positions
- [ ] Write and publish the day's [\[b\]log entry](https://github.com/meri-imperiumi/log)
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### Preparing to anchor

- [ ] Check weather forecast and ensure that anchorage has appropriate protection
- [ ] Check weather forecast and ensure that anchorage has appropriate protection (especially regarding waves or katabatic winds)
- [ ] Check chart for appropriate depth and swinging room
- [ ] Check other vessels for appropriate swinging room
- [ ] Double-check chart data with depth sounder
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## On deck

- [ ] [[engine#Stopping the engine|Stop the engine]]
- [ ] Install fenders as needed
- [ ] Inflate and install fenders as needed
- [ ] Switch slip lines to tied shore lines. Keep slip lines as (loose) backup if needed
- [ ] Ensure adequate distance from pier by pulling the boat
- [ ] Add chafe guards to lines as needed
- [ ] Tie tiller to the pushpit
- [ ] Stow flag
- [ ] Lower and stow flag
- [ ] Stow boathooks
- [ ] Stow [[sails#Parasailor|Parasailor]]
- [ ] Stow staysail
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- [ ] Turn VHF off
- [ ] Open front hatch for ventilation
- [ ] Open heads seacock
- [ ] Install engine frost guard (if needed)
- [ ] Install engine frost guard (if needed)
- [ ] Install and run dehumidifier (if needed)
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- [ ] Close galley sink seacock
- [ ] Close motor seacock
- [ ] Install frost guard (if needed)
- [ ] Install dehumidifier (if on shore power)
- [ ] Check bilge water level
- [ ] Empty fridge and all perishables
- [ ] Take out trash
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- [ ] Pump bilge empty (if needed)
- [ ] Close and lock companionway washboards
- [ ] Ensure shore power cable is connected if using frost guard
- [ ] Ensure shore power cable is connected if using frost guard or dehumidifier
- [ ] Ensure all shore lines are well tied and not chafing
10 changes: 7 additions & 3 deletions docs/checklists/05_mast.md
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# Dropping the mast

- [ ] Remove Genoa from roller and pack away
- [ ] Turn off VHF and AIS
- [ ] Turn off VHF and AIS circuit
- [ ] Unplug mast cables and bring to deck
- [ ] Remove roller furling line
- [ ] Drop anchor to sea level
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- [ ] Remove and stow spinnaker boom
- [ ] Remove and stow Rodkicker
- [ ] Replace lazy jacks with messenger lines
- [ ] Remove and stow boom
- [ ] Remove and stow boom using main halyard and topping lift
- [ ] Remove aft solar panels
- [ ] Lower the windvane servo rudder into water
- [ ] Attach shroud bag to mast
- [ ] Remove and stow lower shrouds
- [ ] Remove and pack bottlescrew safeties from stays and upper shrouds
- [ ] Attach and hoist mast crane to spreader level
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- [ ] Attach bow mast support to pulpit
- [ ] Lift mast gently and move mast foot to bow
- [ ] Secure mast to bow support and solar arch
- [ ] Tie shrouds etc to mast
- [ ] Tie shrouds etc to mast
- [ ] Hoist anchor
- [ ] Hoist windvane servo rudder
2 changes: 1 addition & 1 deletion docs/index.md
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- Air draft: 13.37m
- Displacement: 5500kg
- Ballast: 2600kg
- Hull speed: 6.9kt
- Hull speed: 6.4kt loaded, 7.1kt empty

8 changes: 4 additions & 4 deletions docs/systems/electrics.md
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* Autopilot
* Personal computers

In situations where batteries are running low, it is a good idea to disable some or all of these.
In situations where batteries are running low, it is a good idea to disable some or all of these. Actual consumption is visible in VictronConnect or VRM.

## Storage

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#### Deploying the hydrogenerator

- [ ] Turn on the hydrogenerator controller (switch in technical compartment)
- [ ] Turn on the hydrogenerator controller (switch on the rear bulkhead starboard of the companionway)
- [ ] Untie the hydrogenerator control rope and lower it gently into water
- [ ] Tie the control rope so that the generator is upright
- [ ] Check from controller app or VictronConnect that hydrogenerator is producing power
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### Shore power charger

The boat's shore power connection runs to a [Victron MultiPlus 500VA](https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/multi-500-va) inverter-charger. Shore power cord is located in the anchor locker. It has a CEE plug. There is a CEE to Schuko adapter in the lazarette as needed.
The boat's shore power connection runs to a [Victron MultiPlus 500VA](https://www.victronenergy.com/inverters-chargers/multi-500-va) inverter-charger. Shore power RS692 plug is located in the anchor locker. The shore power CEE cord is typically in the lazarette. There is a CEE to Schuko adapter in the lazarette as needed, as well as an extension cord.

The shore power connection is isolated with a galvanic isolator.
The shore power connection is isolated with a Victron galvanic isolator. This is located next to the shore power main breaker in the hull side of the technical compartment.

## Monitoring

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The autopilot can be set to steer a compass course or a wind angle.

In addition to the course computer, the autopilot can also be controlled remotely via both Signal K and the [[navigation|Orca app]].
In addition to the course computer, the autopilot can also be controlled remotely via Signal K.

## Remote monitoring

The state of boat systems is continuously logged to multiple online services, and can be remotely monitored via:

* [Victron VRM](https://vrm.victronenergy.com)
* [Saillogger](https://saillogger.com/)
* [PostgSail](https://iot.openplotter.cloud/monitoring)

This is handled by the combination of a Victron Cerbo GX system and Signal K.
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## Cockpit chartplotter
We use a Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 waterproof tablet as the cockpit chartplotter.
Install the tablet to its holder in the cockpit and enable charging via the "tablet" switch next to the companionway.
Install the tablet to its holder in the cockpit and enable charging via the "tablet" switch next to the companionway. This will charge the tablet with 9V.
The tablet will receive navigational information including AIS targets from the boat WiFi network.

## Planning a coastal/inland route
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- [ ] Scroll through the route and check for any difficult spots or needed optimizations
- [ ] Double check the route with another chart source
- [ ] Move waypoints from autoroute as necessary
- [ ] Check the harbour guide for any suitable anchorages or safe harbours on the way and mark them on the chart
- [ ] Check the harbour guide or [No Foreign Land](https://www.noforeignland.com/) for any suitable anchorages or safe harbours on the way and mark them on the chart

## Planning an offshore route

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