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.

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

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

On Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:45:24 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

I think he's getting on line via some
of those nuclear subs from the other thread

Now you've done it - they'll be encrypting their access points before
you know it.

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.

wrote in message
...

I suppose they cost less, otherwise the QM seems like the better beast...

It's a wonderful beast. My installation is very smooth and, with just two
cylinders firing at 2300 2400 RPM, it has much the cadence of a big, slow
turning, diesel. I love listening to it.

--
Roger Long

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.

--
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/

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.

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/

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.