OPEN CPN | Using Satellite Charts & Overlays
Topic: Using Satellite Overlays for Coastal Navigation
Where to find and download satellite charts
Installing and configuring SAT plugins (GE2KAP, MBTiles, etc.)
Real-world use in remote anchorages
Troubleshooting chart overlays
Topic: Using Satellite Overlays for Coastal Navigation
Where to find and download satellite charts
Installing and configuring SAT plugins (GE2KAP, MBTiles, etc.)
Real-world use in remote anchorages
Troubleshooting chart overlays
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OPEN CPN | Installing OpenCPN, Connecting GPS/NMEA, and Use Cases
Installing OpenCPN on Windows, Mac
Connecting USB GPS, NMEA 0183/2000, and AIS receivers
Basic navigation setup for cruisers
Live demo + Q&A Live demo + Q&A
TIME NOON 12:00 PM PACIFIC TIME
Getting Started with OpenCPN
Topic: Installing OpenCPN, Connecting GPS/NMEA, and Use Cases
Installing OpenCPN on Windows, Mac
Connecting USB GPS, NMEA 0183/2000, and AIS receivers
Basic navigation setup for cruisers
Live demo + Q&A
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Marine Watermakers Seminars Part 2
โ Marine Watermakers Seminar Series Segment 2: Installation & Operation at Sea
๐ฏ Goal:
Walk through real-world installation examples and best practices for operating a watermaker offshore or at anchor.
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Planning your install:
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Where to mount filters, pump, membrane
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Seawater intake, brine discharge, electrical wiring, thru-hulls
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Electrical & power considerations:
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Running on solar/wind/battery banks
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Generator integration
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Operating the system:
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Startup sequence, flushing, water testing (TDS meters)
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Manual vs. auto flush
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Tips for conserving water onboard
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Demo or video of a full operation cycle if possible
Suggested Q&A focus:
โCan I run this on solar?โ, โHow do I winterize it?โ, โWhere should I place the intake?โ
Topic: โ Marine Watermakers Seminar Series: Segment 2: Installation & Operation at Sea
Time: Jul 17, 2025 12:00 Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Marine Watermakers Seminars Part 1
โย Marine Watermakers Series PART 1
JULY 10ย Segment 1:
Watermaker Fundamentals & Choosing the Right System
๐ฏ Goal:
Help Ocean Posse members understand how watermakers work, key system types, and how to select the right one for yourย cruising plans.
Topics:
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How a marine watermaker works (reverse osmosis, prefilters, high-pressure pumps, membranes)
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System types:
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Manual vs. automated
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AC vs. DC vs. engine-driven vs. belt-driven
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Capacity needs vs. real-world usage (liters/gallons per hour vs. cruising crew size)
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Space, power draw & installation considerations
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Top brands & comparisons (Spectra, Schenker, Rainman, Eco-Sistems, DIY builds)
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Case studies from cruisers โ real usage feedback from different boat types
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