http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showforum.php?fid/4/General Mac / Sailing related topics. enTue, 02 Sep 2008 17:15:41 GMTTue, 02 Sep 2008 17:15:41 GMThttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssFusionBB 2.2 (www.fusionbb.com)http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/576/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/576/ Anyway, I've removed their posts but some of the "last edited tags" have changed. ]]>Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:19:55 GMThttp://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/571/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/571/
The idea would be to get as many local MacSailing members together (hopefully with their boats) to kick fenders and have a few drinks, BBQ's etc.

I'd probably look at holding it on the UK South Coast around the Solent area, but all members who can get there would be welcome... maybe we could even get some of our US-based friends over.

Maybe this idea won't float... however it would be a lot of fun!!...

What do you guys think??? ]]>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:34:15 GMThttp://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/567/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/567/
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Definitely worth a look.. ]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:41:08 GMThttp://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/558/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/558/Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:34:10 GMThttp://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/541/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/541/
Question1?? The AIS output is 9 pin (4 + 5) serial port. The Keyspan input is 8 pin Mini-D connection. Mac stores/shops no longer offer the 9 pin serial to mini-DIN8 adapters.
Can I just 'solder'-up from a standard 9 pin serial cable, splice in an 8 Pin Mini-DIN? ... and I suppose just leave the ground wire 'float'?

Question2?? Have been using successfully a Keyspan 2 port serial to USB adapter .... Is this going to work with both GPS *and* AIS input? ]]>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:23:49 GMThttp://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/540/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/540/ I'm looking at a MacBook and GPSNavX for use offshore on my boat and am concerned about the Mac's resistance to the salt environment. I've heard horror stories relating to (dare I say the word) PCs.
Does anyone have direct experience re the durability of the Macbook in this environment?
I can protect it well from spray and serious vibration.
Thanks.

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Anyone have some suggestions about what the next step should be. I am not interested in the Shipmodual unit. The Actisense is Mac ready.
thanks ]]>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:03:03 GMThttp://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/521/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/521/Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:40:31 GMThttp://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/520/http://www.macsailing.net/fbb/showtopic.php?tid/520/Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:44:12 GMT