(This is a follow-up on part #1) Electrical circuits Adapting the electrical circuits Here are the different circuits on board, as originally designed by the shipyard: Blue: 240V ACWhen connected to shore power or running the generator (same input), the boat AC circuits are powered. These AC circuits include the 12V battery charger, the water … Continue reading Designing an electric saildrive (part #2)
Sail boat electronics – 2026 update
A bit of context We had experience with SIMRAD/B&G electronics and also Garmin from our previous boat: designing a new NMEA2000 (N2K) network is quite easy... even mixing brands is (usually) not really a problem (as long as all devices support N2K communication standard, the standard NMEA cables and connectors... and as long you don't … Continue reading Sail boat electronics – 2026 update
Designing an electric saildrive (part #1)
The concept The concept is quite simple. Seen as a black box (see above), the propulsion system receives electrical power from the battery and turns the propeller. Add some control with the throttle and some output to a display and yet we have a system that can do its job. Let's open the box. We … Continue reading Designing an electric saildrive (part #1)
Going electric ⚡ with RIM DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
TL;DR: we do believe in electric propulsion systems - but this one did not work for us (and we tried hard for 3 years) We are not fans of diesel engines - we like to run them only when necessary to get in and out of the marina (or in and out of an anchorage.) … Continue reading Going electric ⚡ with RIM DRIVE TECHNOLOGY
Fixing the steering on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49
State of the steering in early 2023 We got our new sail boat (Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 Performance, now called Mikasa) in February 2022 and we had to motor her from Antibes to Marseilles: no working genoa, and only a few days to do the passage. Before leaving the dock, I had surveyed the steering … Continue reading Fixing the steering on a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49
We all have a positive and encouraging role to play
We do not choose our emotions, but we can decide what to do with them. We can leave the anger and fear drive our society and our lives or we can use the energy generated by these emotions to look for solutions instead of culprits.
09NOV19: We will be at Geneva boat show
You would like to spend some time traveling/sailing with your family but you are still wondering where to start to prepare your adventure? If that is the case, we will happily see you at the Geneva boat show, on the 9th of November. We are looking forward to sharing our experience and getting you started.
Positive Feedback
Since I am self-employed and I am trying to sell my services I appreciate more every feedback or recommendation that I receive, with this article I want to encourage you to give feedback when something or someone is important for you and to think about others feedback.
Boat schooling on SV Soledad
We went through the design thinking loop for several iterations, adapting our boat homeschooling technique to our needs. After some iterations, we would like to share with you what is working for us
agile4life event in Las Palmas
3 weeks ago, I gave my first conference about Agile4Life. What an opportunity to inspire others sharing our journey! I really enjoy sharing some of my passions: family, agility and sailing.
