Showing posts with label cruising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cruising. Show all posts

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Rocna Anchors and BOTCWINDSOLAR

We have renewed our agreement with Rocna for the  Gulf of Mexico and Carribean

www.botcwindsolar.com
www.rocna.com

As we know we always have the best products and renewed our commitment to Rocna ...".Rocna's mareketing plans always involve the small Mom and Pop Business ....With Paddys knowledge and understanding of what happens under water and the concerns of .....real or planning cruisers needing in anchoring .....this is a great union of  real  Gulf of Mexico/Carribean  Knowledge and superior engineering .....BOTCWINDSOLAR has fantastic record of proven engineering preformance with thier  wind generators and desalinators .....the word of mouth experiences of cruisers praising the engineering innovations on Paddy's Generators and Desalinators can only be described as  AMAZING!  .......By joining Rocna's name with Paddy[BOTC ] .......we see nothing but  another growing year for our Anchors in the Carribean.....If you are in the Carribean contact Paddy at BOTC for quote on a Rocna Anchor  deliveried to your current port  ."

The Ronca Story

Rock Solid Innovation

Super High Holding PowerTesting demonstrates that a Rocna possesses stopping power vastly superior to equivalent weight plow or claw types in soft sand or mud, due to the large blade area coupled with the blade's concave shape, which offers the greatest resistance of any form.

The Rocna is an SHHP type anchor. Super High Holding Power is a standard which requires double the holding power of a benchmark HHP type, or four times the holding power of a "standard stockless" type. For details of RINA classification, please click here.
Instant setting A Rocna always attains the correct attitude for penetration, and with its combination of chisel tip, roll-bar, and skids, is rapidly buried on most seabeds – typically within one meter (three feet)
Large blade area and chisel blade tip On a boat weight matters, and in a Rocna anchor every gram of metal is put to use. A large concave surface blade area offers superior holding power, and the chisel-like blade tip easily penetrates weed, grass, and kelp.
Roll-stableA Rocna is not susceptible to sudden 'trip out'. Owing to its optimized geometry, it remains embedded, and does not roll out on load-reversal or if dragged under extreme load.



No roll-out: this Rocna has been intentionally dragged beyond yield, and its load veered by 90 degrees
Ease of use A Rocna self-launches and locks home on most bow rollers. A tight curve radius between the shank and blade give a positive lock, preventing movement at sea. The slotted shackle attachment point allows single-shackle fixing, and special holes are positioned for a buoyed retrieval line and tandem anchor, if required.
Roll-bar A Rocna’s roll-bar ensures that the anchor will turn itself to the correct attitude for setting, every time. The skid-rails then direct the blade into the seabed. This also eliminates the need for dedicated tip-weight (an inefficiency common in other designs)
VersatilityThere is a Rocna to suit your boat, whether she's a small runabout or a vessel displacing 50 tons. Larger sizes can be custom designed for your vessel (please enquire)
AppealA Rocna has a distinctive and smart look that complements and enhances any craft.
Rugged strengthThe heavy-duty construction of a Rocna is attained through clever design and the use of high quality steel. A Rocna is rock solid with no moving parts, eliminating complex adjustment systems and potentially dangerous failure points.
DurableA hot dip galvanized finish covers the entire surface of every Rocna with protective zinc, including the interior of the hollow rollbar.
 
 
The Rocna was designed to address the limitations shared by all older and most newer anchors available. These designs suffer from a combination of the following:
  • Limited resistance and holding power due to small blade areas (inefficient distribution of weight).
  • Blade shapes designed to furrow, i.e. to move through the ground.
  • Poor penetration in difficult seabeds such as kelp and grass.
  • A tendency to roll-out under heavy or veering loads, especially common in claw and Danforth-style flat blade types.
  • Poor designs that do not consider stowage on your boat’s bow, resulting in slack fits that allow movement at sea which can be damaging as well as annoying.
  • Insufficient strength in the shank or other load-bearing sections.
  • Moving parts, i.e. a reduction in strength and a hazard to personnel.
The Rocna successfully addresses each and every one of these points, amongst others.

for ordering , sizing and shipping contact

BOTCWINDSOLAR
www.botcwindsolar.com
piratesbotc@gmail.com
409-457-2049
Skype:  patrick.delaney77551

We ship world wide !!!!!

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see it in action at the link above .......


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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

400w BOTC Wind Generator

This up and going the S/V Swiftsure , this vessel will be heading to Toga in less than 3 weeks
Fair and Following Seas to Capt Jared ....

Why Choose a BOTC unit?

"Jared , after looking around the GOM and seeing all the units Paddy had made  ,I just couldnt stand the noise from my &^%#  unit .....and then there was the manufacturing , when Paddy says it is the best ...."it is the best made unit for marine usage out there " these days , and of course he answered each and every question in a slow logical way .....thanks Paddy ......BOTC is the best ...and of course the "bang for the buck "  ....Best value generator on the market ....$650 to $950usd ..you cant beat it "

email us at piratesbotc@gmail.com



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Friday, October 12, 2012

Nothing to do with sailing , this is about life in General


When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.He then asked the students if the jar was full.
 
 

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.He then asked the students again if the jar wasFull.

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.Of course, the sand filled up everything else.He asked once more if the jar was full..the students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

 

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.The students laughed..

 

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

 

The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

 

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car..The sand is everything else---the small stuff.'If you put  The sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

 The same goes for life.If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

 

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

 

Spend time with your children.
 

 

Spend time with your parents.

 

Visit with grandparents.

 

Take your spouse out to dinner.
 

 

Play another 18.

 

There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.

 

Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.

 

Set your priorities.

 

The rest is just sand. One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.

The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

 The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.
 
 

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Cockpit Table

another under 100 buck things to do on your boat

I thought about a new table in the cockpit , thought about joining some wood and then the hassle and heart ache took over and I said let me think about this ........
I was in Waly world and bamm....it hit me ....... cutting boards .......so I found one made not from bamboo but hard wood ....20 bucks
stain I have
Varnsh I have
bought a hinge from Home depot

and here it is
 
it took a total of actual work 13 minutes ......drying time not included ....
 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Another Under 100 buck project !!!!! $14 bucks

Simple easy to do

boarding ladder steps
1by 3 in board for  steps
Board ...........9 bucks
SS bolts....... 4 bucks
Stain we all have
Varnish we all have

Cut boards to length , sand stain and varnish then mount on boarding ladder
IT  IS SO MUCH EASIER getting back in the boat after a moonlight skinny dip  with these

Everyone should do this !!!!!!!!
409-457 2049
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one of the Most powerful words " Thanks"

"thanks for everything , very knowledgeable and open "
"we made 5 gallons are clean water in 12 minutes , it works great ! thanks......." 

and Thank you to our customers for your thoughts and efforts , we just recieved another container of parts for  assembly , Thank you
409-457-2049
Call us at anytime for honest and open answers to all questions
409-457-2049
 

Friday, September 21, 2012

BOTC Desalinator RO System

Great quality  BOTC   DESALINATOR  being Hand deliveried by Nance and myself to Capt Jarred for S/V Swiftsure [his Ketch] as he prepares for his trip to TONGA                      $2500 deliveried
409-457-2049   www.botcwindsolar.com  
From the box opening
pressure controller in Shiny Stainless
Box controller
 
Lines , hoses , comes with 4 pre filters and 2 monbrane filters , filter wrench
 
this units came with a 12v pump unit
sea flow high pressure pump included
Menbrane cannister [Target cokes and hot pretzel not included ]
It is all there ready to be installed for $2500
You can beat the prices
 
Nance with the PPM tester included
Everyone needs this at these prices everyone can afford one !!!!!!!!    call or email for complete specs
piratesbotc@gmail.com      409-457-2049 

and Yes America ,we built this business by ourselves , one unit at a time , day by day ,design by design change , constantly modifying and improving our designs and products , providing a great warrenty , standing by our products ,making our cruising dream affordable for all , paying for everything in CASH , being debt free , and most importantly  by word of mouth
Call us anytime for questions    409-457-2049

Monday, September 10, 2012

BOTC 10ft AL RIB for $1400.usd

BOTC 10 AL RIB Dinghy  with anchor locker
$1400.00usd    you can beat the quality or price ........
409-457-2049  or email piratesbotc@gmail.com or www.botcwindsolar.com
 
Great buy Great quality great price !
409-457-2049

BOTC Dinghy Bait Booard $120

 
BOTC  Dinghy Bait Board    $120usd  deliveired lower 48
Took 3 months but finally got product up and ready for sale
this is really cool
www.botcwindsolar.com    or 409-457-2049 or email Paddy at   piratesbotc@gmail.com
 
you are going to love this .......I use it for a small table in the dinghy

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Bottom Cleaning the easy way


Home made Dive Unit for Bottom cleaning your boat
I made this is about 2 hours and it works ......for under $200 bucks

NT[Northern tool] small compressor $69   110v
 
 

NT   5  gallon air tank        $35


Home Depot Air separator              $15

NT 50  ft air hose             $30
 


Misc items   Home depot              $20
Pawn shop           regulator   Mouth piece    $26

 

It is over $100 bucks but close enough

Compressor goes to  5 gallon air tank [water will stay in compressor tank ]  ,   5 gallon airtank bolt in  separator , Separator to hose , hose to regulator ………..put on mask , add some weights in your pocket  ,insert in your mouth piece and have at it

It works  I will add pictures this weekend

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

BOTC Dorados Cowl Vents air flow only


BOTC    Dorados  Set of qty 2   ONLY $155

 409-457-2049   www.botcwindsolar.com  
                      

 
Air-Only Dorado
Deck cowl ventilator with build-in Air-Only ventilator.
Available in red or blue cowl inside.

The cowl and dorade box made of extremely UV-stabilized plastics.
 
 
Model
Air flow
Ø, mm
Cut-out
Ø, mm
Free flow area cm2
Dimensions
H x W, mm
DSD
65
95
24
220 x 160
 

Packed in box: 18cm x 23cm x 17cm
   
 
SPECIFICATION: Air-Only Dorado
Models: DSDR and DSDB
Image
Part Code
DSD1
DSD2
DSD3
DS3
DS2
DS1
DS6
DS4
DS5
o-rings ds1/2/3
made of silicone
DS7
Diameter of cut-out is 95 mm.
Height is 100 mm.
The pipe should be cut of up to necessary size.

                  www.botcwindsolar.com    

                 piratesbotc@gmail.com    
email me and I will send out complete specs

                           409-457-2049

As always callmme for any and all questions 

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

BUYING a wind Generator tips on what to buy .....awesome !!!!


Just a little history , I bought 3 wind generators from 3 different companies over 18 years and they all failed in 2 to 5 yrs . On one of my trips back to china[where I lived and worked for 22yrs ] I passed a Factory that made Wind generators , I stopped in and had improvements made so it would be come a  real marine harsh enviroment generator …and that’s this all started ….the generators , the pvc inflatables , the solar panels , desalinators , dorados , solar vents , hard shell dinghys ,all came from my need to get great quality equipment at affordable pricing  for myself , then the guy in the slip next to me said " Can you get me one ...and so on and so on   ….[ so I thought to myself  hey I am already in china …..why not make my passion my life work ....lol ]  www.botcwindsolar.com 

Wind Generators :
I found out that most companies were using a standard roller bearing , not lip sealed so I had them put in a NSK radial lip seal bearing for harsh enviroments

Then I had them replace the buna nitrate oring with a Viton oring for harsh enviroments


Then I had the housing mounting plates moved so the motor was evenly balance onto the mounting bracket .......all units I brought that failed had a severe balance problem

The housing unit I had changed to be enclosed thus improving life

The motor ....I had them hand wound or slow wound so the copper content is higher and will last longer


The blades were then changed to a more long lasting composite material for longer life and to maintain balance

then I included a controller that just wires up easiliy ........

Then we placed several units on supply boats here in the Gulf and we have had no mechinical failures in 3 yrs .We have produced around 3478 units to date .I offer a 3 yr warranty so you get the harsh marine enviroment unit , advanced bearing by NSK , Viton oring , interior grease and lide is by exxon mobile not CPC , protected housing unit , harsh enviroment motor , powder coated mounting unit , composite balanced  blades and a controller with switch and fuse .....


call me for any questions 409-457-2049

if you live around Kemah / Galveston bay area I will bring one to show it to you …I am so convinced you will want to purchase more on my  products needed for cruising........ and be not just satisfied .........but completely happy for $950.00 ……..I will send you a unit  in the lower 48 and  pay for shipping on the unit if you write an open honest review of my unit ,our service and my company and tell every single person about us ….We have sold thousands all thru word of mouth ,we are finally advertising on the internet , at www.cruisingoworld.com  , www.bwsailing.com and www.cruisingoutpost.com .
www.botcwindsolar.com  , www.botcwindsolar.blogspot.com , you tube , botc wind solar .