Jeff Cote loves boats and in this series of podcasts, he speaks with like-minded industry leaders to discuss trends, technologies and cool products. You will have the opportunity to meet the faces behind the products you know and love, from around the world.
Rick has a great question about running a generator or a solar panel to top up the batteries. He asks, "Jeff, on minimal sunny days, should I run the generator to maximize the full charge into the batteries and let solar maintain? Or let solar charge and run the generator to complete the charge to 100%?"
22 Apr 2022
How Do I Know if My Boat’s Electrical Has a Bad Ground?
"Jeff, I have been watching all of your videos," writes Gerald. "My question, how do I know if my boat has a bad ground?"
15 Nov 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Ron Holland - Part 2 of 3
In part two of this three-part conversation, Jeff and Ron discuss choosing favourites, pushing the design envelope and the Prime Minister of England. Ron's book, "All The Oceans", is the autobiographical story of his life, designs, adventures and fascinating clients. He now lives in Vancouver, BC and Jeff had the honour of spending some time with him. Visit his website, https://ronhollanddesign.com/
8 Nov 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Ron Holland - Part 1 of 3
Ron Holland was born in New Zealand and started racing and designing sailboats at a very young age. At 21, Gary Mull, an American yacht designer, invited Ron to San Francisco where he had the opportunity to crew with some of the world's most competitive sailors. Ron went on to design and race his boats in the most prestigious races in the world.
Ron's book, "All The Oceans", is the autobiographical story of his life, designs, adventures and fascinating clients. He now lives in Vancouver, BC and Jeff had the honour of spending some time with him. Visit his website, https://ronhollanddesign.com/
19 Sept 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Precision Sails
Precision Sail Loft, based near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, is a sailmaker specializing in producing custom sails for all types of sailors Their commitment to quality, satisfaction, and innovation has helped them transform the future of sailmaking.
After 9 years of strong growth, they have 22 employees in the head office in Sidney BC as well as a Production Loft overseas to provide custom sails for sailors around the world.
Today Jeff is joined by Darryl Hodgson, President + CEO, and Ron McInnis, Director of Sales and Marketing.
Also available on YouTube, https://youtu.be/XgXISiz1lus
https://www.pysystems.ca/
https://www.precisionsailloft.com/
2 Sept 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Tim Charles - A Cool New Boat Design with Diesel Outboards
In this Dock Talk "excerpt" Jeff and Tim discuss a new boat build incorporating diesel outboard engines.
10 Aug 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - "All Things Solar" - Part 2 of 2
This episode of Dock Talk is part 2 of Jeff's conversation with Nigel Calder. Nigel is an author, off-shore sailor and all-around marine systems guru. In this two-part series, Jeff and Nigel discuss lithium batteries, grounding systems, lightning strikes, high output alternators, a new solar panel and an exciting new development in lead-acid battery technology. As well, Nigel is introducing his new Boat How To course designed to teach boaters how to be self-reliant on the water and save money fixing things yourself. https://boathowto.com/#aff=pysystems (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGZObGZGR0YyZFlCbzI3QndWZ2V5eEpRbVBuZ3xBQ3Jtc0tub1g4OFI0SUpITE5ac0pPVVN2Y0ZzdTF4MG1BLW53Z2JENnpmWTc4bnJfMEVvS1Y0NE15ZTByOVcxWW1ZM2d3elJwU1VqajJGLUpBUDl3TER1Ykt4VVRVdm5VM19RVkFYWGpTSzVKUjUwa09GT2kxVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fboathowto.com%2F%23aff%3Dpysystems)
25 Jul 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - "All Things Solar" - Part 1 of 2
Thank you for the wonderful feedback on our Dock Talk series with Nigel Calder. We heard you loud and clear - more Jeff, more Nigel and more Solar! In the first part of this two-part series Jeff, Nigel and special guest, Tom Whitehead, discuss the importance of a good solar controller and why some are very different from others.
Email Tom Whitehead for a PDF of his article on solar controllers, tom@oceanplanetenergy.com
18 Jul 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Stewart Jones of Pro-Tech Yacht Services
Like many of us, Stewart Jones was introduced to boating at a young age. His family built a boat when he was ten and the rest is history. He has a lifetime of rigging industry experience as well as offshore sailing. He runs Pro-Tech Yacht Services, a full-service rigging and metal fabrication shop in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Stewart has participated in three Victoria to Maui Races and was on the winning boat twice. He has also participated in two Admirals Cup Races in the UK, both on the boat “Pachena” from Vancouver. He has spent numerous years on the board of the BC Marine Trades Association and Boating BC. He has also been heavily involved with the West Vancouver Yacht Club, teaching sailing as a youth, serving as a board member, commodore and is now an Honorary Life Member. Today he will be sharing the future of rigging and some new innovations that are real game-changers.
Also available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bm4P4qZfjwQ
5 Jul 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - Part 2 of 2
Jeff continues his conversation with author, off-shore sailor and all-around marine systems guru, Nigel Calder. In Part 2 of 2, Jeff and Nigel discuss lithium batteries, grounding systems, lightning strikes, high output alternators, a new solar panel and an exciting new development in lead-acid battery technology. As well, Nigel is introducing his new Boat How To course designed to teach boaters how to be self-reliant on the water and save money fixing things yourself, BoatHowTo.
27 Jun 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Nigel Calder - Part 1 of 2
On today's Dock Talk, Jeff is spending some time with a gentleman who had a huge impact on his life, Nigel Calder. An author, off-shore sailor and all-around marine systems guru. In this two-part series, Jeff and Nigel discuss lithium batteries, grounding systems, lightning strikes, high output alternators, a new solar panel and an exciting new development in lead-acid battery technology. As well, Nigel is introducing his new Boat How To course designed to teach boaters how to be self-reliant on the water and save money fixing things yourself.
21 Jun 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Tim Charles - Crescent Custom Yachts
Jeff Cote and Tim Charles have worked on some really exciting boats over the years. Today they sit down and talk about industry trends, some really cool boat toys and Tim’s latest project with diesel outboards.
Tim Charles wears many hats; his official title is “Principal Marine Problem Solver & Builder of Cool Stuff”. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - Tim owns Crescent Yachts, Platinum Marine, Tactical Custom Yachts, Milltown Marine Services, WrapBoats, a boathouse construction company and a marina – to mention a few! He is a busy person and we appreciate that he was able to chat with us today.
21 Jun 2021
Dock Talk with Jeff Cote and Phil Whitehurst - CEO, Actisense
Join us for our BRAND NEW series called "Dock Talk with Jeff Cote".
Jeff loves boats and in this series of podcasts, he speaks with like-minded industry leaders to discuss trends, technologies and cool products. You will have the opportunity to meet the faces behind the products you know and love, from around the world. Our inaugural podcast welcomes Phil Whitehurst, CEO of Actisense. Founded in 1997 and based in the UK, Actisense specializes in remote data systems and NMEA marine electronics to make your journey on the water safer.
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