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On Aug 25, 6:09*pm, "Roger Long" wrote:
... I wish it was that good. *Strider has nice lines but she is fairly heavy. *I get 8 mpg at max continuous RPM and 5.71 at cruising speed. *I tend to run near the top end. ... Nice graph. It shows 5.4 at max and 8 at cruising, no? I thought you had a fast running 18hp Yanmar like mine. Shouldn't it show 16 @ 34 or so for continuous (DIN 6270A)? -- Tom. |
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No, mine (2QM20) is the older engine. Maximum RPM is 2800 (up to 1 hour
according to the rating) and Maximum Contiuous is 2600. My prop is also matched to the boat which isn't always the case with sailboats. That raises the fuel consumption because the engine is actually producing its rated horsepower at maximum RPM. I'm getting more speed and bucking ability but I'm paying for it. -- Roger Long |
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Jeff, thanks for the write-up
jeff wrote: Thumbs up to the EnGenius 362 EXT USB WiFi with 7 dB antenna (about $65 from Keenan Systems) which has been able to connect up with the 'net almost wherever we are. Thumbs down for not providing a native Linux driver. (And I suppose a thumbs up to those who neglect to turn on security on their routers!) Does it matter that much? Some systems you have to re-configure often, some don't work as well with security enabled; and it doesn't seem likely that there's any big reason to... other than keeping Wilbur and his sockpuppets from downloading porn via your connection ;) FWIW I'm seeing a lot more secured wi-fi in the metro areas of the SouthEast. More than half actually. Wayne.B wrote: I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT fromwww.wlanparts.com It is not quite as easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet down feed. I can attest that Wayne's system works very well, pulling in clear wi- fi from unbelievable distances. I think he's getting on line via some of those nuclear subs from the other thread ;) FB- Doug |
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On Aug 26, 3:03*am, "Roger Long" wrote:
No, mine (2QM20) is the older engine. *Maximum RPM is 2800 (up to 1 hour according to the rating) and Maximum Contiuous is 2600. ... Ah yes. I've got 2GM20s and they never get 20hp -- 18 max, 16 continuous -- and they rev a lot higher as well... According to the manual they consume, more or less, 0.065 gallons per horse power per hour from 22 to 32 rpm. I suppose they cost less, otherwise the QM seems like the better beast... -- Tom. |
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On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:27:53 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:
On 2008-08-26 09:45:24 -0400, said: Wayne.B wrote: I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT fromwww.wlanparts.com It is not quite as easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet down feed. Hmmm. I missed this. How does this work? I've a Mac laptop that I'd like to use for light work: mail & such. The EOC-3610S-EXT is a long range WiFi bridge with an ethernet interface. It supports Power-Over-Ethernet (POE), so it can be mounted remotely with no wiring other than the ethernet cable. Configuration is done via your laptop web browser. No driver software is required. You need 110 volt power for the POE injector which can be obtained from a small inverter, also useful for powering the laptop. |
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On 2008-08-27 08:28:23 -0400, Wayne.B said:
On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:27:53 GMT, Jere Lull wrote: On 2008-08-26 09:45:24 -0400, said: Wayne.B wrote: I still use my 362 once in a while but our real workhorse is now a Engenius EOC-3610S-EXT fromwww.wlanparts.com It is not quite as easy to configure as the 362 but it requires no driver at all, has minimal co-ax losses and gives a more stable conection. The 3610 can be mounted at the top of the mast if you wish, with a POE ethernet down feed. Hmmm. I missed this. How does this work? I've a Mac laptop that I'd like to use for light work: mail & such. The EOC-3610S-EXT is a long range WiFi bridge with an ethernet interface. It supports Power-Over-Ethernet (POE), so it can be mounted remotely with no wiring other than the ethernet cable. Configuration is done via your laptop web browser. No driver software is required. So, I could set it for "bridge" operation, toss it on the deck with the antenna high to extend my range to -- how far? I seem to be getting about a half mile, line of sight, at the marina with the internal antenna. You need 110 volt power for the POE injector which can be obtained from a small inverter, also useful for powering the laptop. What's this POE injector? Sounds like a separate unit. -- Jere Lull Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/ Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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On Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:39:49 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:
So, I could set it for "bridge" operation, toss it on the deck with the antenna high to extend my range to -- how far? I seem to be getting about a half mile, line of sight, at the marina with the internal antenna. Yes. Using a 9 db omni-directional antenna 20 ft off the water, I have maintained solid connections at 3 to 5 miles. That assumes an outdoor AP on shore with a decent antenna also. Indoor APs usually top out at 1/2 mile or less depending on the situation but sometimes more. I can access my own indoor AP from about 1,000 ft, going through a wall, glass doors and pool screening. The POE injector inserts power into the ethernet cable to operate the bridge. It consists of a small wall wart transformer going to an even smaller box with ethernet in/out jacks. |
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