We're lucky people, and we have so much, but - oh! the things we still need...

Wish List

1. Solar panels (Solara?), regulator, etc. We're into smaller independant companies rather than the BP/Siemens choices. 4 100 watt panels? BP4170s 175 watt panels are amazing - is anyone doing monocrystalline panels this well outside the major companies?
2. Spectra watermaker - we have one 60 gallon tank, but we do plan to be going cross-Pacific, so the more watermaking ability, the better!
3. Computer - best for boating, run off 12 volt power.
4. ShipModul - MiniPlex-42BT Bluetooth W/Extended Configuration Capabilities
5. Graphics program - the best, with training.
6. The whole world's worth of charts with free updates.
7. 10 year subscription to a weather service that would overlay the weather reports on our navigation software (Nobeltec Navigation Suite)
8. Great computer speakers with low power needs
9. Marine WiFi antenna - HyperLink (www.hyperlinktech.com).
10. Radar overlay program for Nobeltec
11. Sonar overlay? we haven't seen this in action.
12. New mattress for the main berth.
13. New marine head, complete replacement of the entire area.
14. New covers for every single thing - all of the old ones are shredding!
15. SSB - maybe Icom IC-M710? Something equipped to handle email... A Pactor IIex or IIpro Modem and Pactor III Firmware upgrade (we haven't researched this stuff nearly enough, but it comes highly recommended, and seems like a good idea). Or KVH TracVision 4 (or G4) so we can get cable internet access and a simpler SSB.
16. Personal EPIRBs - ACR Aqua Fix
17. Big, bad-ass EPIRB - ACR Global Fix Cat I.
18. Wind generator - Rutland 913? We like that one for its quiet, incessant operation. If you know of a better one...
19. Wind generator mounting posts for the stern
20. Exploding life boat for serious emergencies and a complete ditch bag to bring along
21. 12-volt inversion system that is sufficient to our needs - sine wave, 3000 watts?
22. Solid stansions to which we can attach solar panels and fuel/water canisters.
23. Mast steps to reach the top of the mast.
24. Den Haan Anchor Lamp 12 inch oil lamp
25. Low-tech water purifier - Canister (made by us, probably) in two chambers, top and bottom, connected by a tube. Painted black, with a large top opening and a plunger that can be lifted and then a spigot in the bottom chamber. Fill by pouring water in, let sit in the sun, open the spigot to remove the water. Open the top, lift the plunger and scrape out the salt and other material that is left.