Sorry, I’ve been gone for so long…

[virtualburton]

Hi everyone,

I used to post here a lot, especially around electrical stuff but have been absent for about seven or eight months. I just wanted to let you know that I had an accident resulting in amputation of my left leg above the knee. I’ve been dealing with that, and it’s been going great. I am still living aboard and I am still able to sell single-handed so all in all it’s OK, but it certainly taken a lot of my time and I haven’t really had much time to post.

That said, I have just finished retrofitting the battery supply wiring and added a third LiPo battery on my Sun Odyssey 469 with the Victron Lynx system. Last year I added solar with two array and changed the Mastervolt 2000w inverter to a Victron 3000w inverter charger.

At some point, I will probably take some photos and write stuff up, but until then just wanted to let you guys know I’m still here and if anyone has any electrical questions about 469, 479 or any model for that matter, I’d be happy to help. Just send a message.

Here’s a photo from a couple of weeks ago:

[sitara]

Welcome back, bad news about the accident but great to see you back and sailing again.

[MalcolmP]

So glad that you are back sailing.

Wishing you well, enjoy.

Malcolm

[virtualburton]

Thanks guys!

[Charlie-Bravo]

Well done getting to grips with one of life’s major curve balls, sometimes things just happen and it is easy to become a catastrophist, and head downhill,  and sure the desire to keep sailing has helped, it has helped me in the past, and still does, even with lesser ailments.

Long may we sail, and bugger about fixing electrics, (and everything else that falls apart on a boat) I will be relying on your input in the future no doubt, and have noticed your absence.

Welcome back

CB

[rene460]

Hi Virtual burton,

Good to see you back sailing and on the forum so soon after such an event.

We have missed you and are all glad to see you back

Wishing you many more days of enjoyable sailing,

Rene460

[Chris Meyer]

Mar 27, 2024 19:04:01 GMT virtualburton said:

Hi everyone,

I used to post here a lot, especially around electrical stuff but have been absent for about seven or eight months. I just wanted to let you know that I had an accident resulting in amputation of my left leg above the knee. I’ve been dealing with that, and it’s been going great. I am still living aboard and I am still able to sell single-handed so all in all it’s OK, but it certainly taken a lot of my time and I haven’t really had much time to post.

That said, I have just finished retrofitting the battery supply wiring and added a third LiPo battery on my Sun Odyssey 469 with the Victron Lynx system. Last year I added solar with two array and changed the Mastervolt 2000w inverter to a Victron 3000w inverter charger.

At some point, I will probably take some photos and write stuff up, but until then just wanted to let you guys know I’m still here and if anyone has any electrical questions about 469, 479 or any model for that matter, I’d be happy to help. Just send a message.

Here’s a photo from a couple of weeks ago:

David,

Nice to have you back!   Sorry for what you have gone thru, but glad you are still doing well!

Chris

[virtualburton]

Thanks so much everybody! So very much appreciated.

David

[moonshadow]

Welcome back David! You have certainly had some challenges. It’s always good to hear your input.

[Trevor]

Hello David,

Very sorry to hear of what kept you away but wonderful you are back. Looking forward to seeing your write up about the Lynx bus system. I really like that stuff and it makes for a very tidy installation.

Regards,

Trevor