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Forum: Marine Electronics 21-08-2021, 11:11
Replies: 0
Views: 491
Posted By GrahamO
Trying to find a Raymarine E7 MFD

If anyone has a working E7D or ES7 gathering dust somewhere after an upgrade please pm me.
Thanks!

Graham
SV Leela
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-06-2021, 11:43
Replies: 0
Views: 207
Posted By GrahamO
Looking for RAY55 VHF

I'm trying to get hold of a used Raymarine RAY55 VHF. All I need is the main unit but happy to buy a complete pkg as well. If you have one hanging about taking up space I would be happy to purchase...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-04-2021, 14:56
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By GrahamO
Re: ?? Hot water backing up

Thanks everyone. That is very helpful. To clarify one point. The hot water is not backing up during the heating process. It backs up regularly and briefly when the system pressure is low but still...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-04-2021, 13:48
Replies: 4
Views: 746
Posted By GrahamO
?? Hot water backing up

I have a tricky problem with my plumbing that I could use some advice on.
I have hot water backing up the water heater cold water feed line at the bottom of the pump/accumulator cycle, just before...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-04-2021, 18:08
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Micron 66 and the Panama Canal ❓

Our micron66 seems to have disappeared faster than I expected after the canal but that is a VERY subjective evaluation.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-04-2021, 12:09
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Micron 66 and the Panama Canal ❓

Not forgotten but still no hauled out. There is barely any anti-foul left to worry about. We will switch to Micron CF when we get to Fiji in a couple of months.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-04-2021, 12:06
Replies: 16
Views: 2,725
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Li-ion Upgrade questions

Thanks to all for the helpful input. We went for the following setup in the end:

3off Lithionics 125a/h batteries
Victron DC/DC charger for starter battery
Victron 100/50 Blue Solar controller...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2021, 09:05
Replies: 17
Views: 2,900
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Boat Mods for Blue Water Cruising

We use cylindrical fenders but it doesn't really matter all they are doing is creating drag. The chain is to sink them a bit. I just tie them to the chain with a bowline. We have only lost one so...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2021, 08:59
Replies: 17
Views: 2,900
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Boat Mods for Blue Water Cruising

With the narrow transom, rear solar and Hydrovane, Leela is not an ideal fishing platform and I'm not a very enthusiastic fisherman I'm afraid - all too gory in small spaces..... I use a short rod in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2021, 15:25
Replies: 17
Views: 2,900
Posted By GrahamO
Boat Mods for Blue Water Cruising

I originally put this slide pack

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b2UkOB03UAoN19O-Bux6swEOnfqZI0kG/view?usp=drivesdk

together for the Bristol Owners group but it strikes me that most of what...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 29-03-2021, 15:15
Replies: 109
Views: 18,721
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Countries illegal to sail into with copper paint?

Tetra Butyl Tin (TBT) is the widely banned chemical, not Copper.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-05-2020, 13:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,725
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Li-ion Upgrade questions

Thanks and Urk...
First reaction was "think I'll just get a couple more solar panels..... But, pressing on - it is a bit unfortunate that this article has not been rewritten to separate the very...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-05-2020, 14:16
Replies: 16
Views: 2,725
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Li-ion Upgrade questions

Thanks two rocks. Nit pick accepted. Thought I could edit the title but apparently not.... Victron looks ideal.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-05-2020, 14:02
Replies: 16
Views: 2,725
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Li-ion Upgrade questions

Thanks, I think the correct settings on the Balmar regulator should prevent sudden disconnects? How do you separately charge the starter battery from a common power source?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-05-2020, 13:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,725
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Li-ion Upgrade questions

Thanks D,
Great info but need to solve the starter battery charging issue. I would prefer 400Ah but that requires a completely new battery box and that is not a project I want to tackle at anchor in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-05-2020, 12:19
Replies: 16
Views: 2,725
Posted By GrahamO
Li-ion Upgrade questions

Good morning,
I am upgrading my sailboat to Li Batteries, primarily to get more efficient charging and I have a number of configuration questions that I would very much appreciate help with.

My...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-11-2019, 12:56
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Micron 66 and the Panama Canal ❓

We overnighted in Gatun Lake during the canal transit. Several months and several thousand miles the Micron66 is absolutely fine.

Thanks again for all your input.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-11-2019, 12:50
Replies: 0
Views: 437
Posted By GrahamO
Old Lewmar Winch Parts?

I am trying to get hold of a lower crown plate for an early ST55. Part number: 15055645. Does anyone know of a potential source?

Thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-06-2019, 07:26
Replies: 146
Views: 17,652
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Would you get rid of a self steering wind vane if you had one?

WARNING -Looks like a servo pendulum system to me. This does NOT provide a backup rudder.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-02-2019, 13:54
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Micron 66 and the Panama Canal ❓

Thanks gray. That is a useful data point.

Graham
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-11-2018, 04:17
Replies: 21
Views: 3,310
Posted By GrahamO
Micron 66 and the Panama Canal ❓

We selected Micron 66 without reading the small print about not using it in fresh water. Even then it was not really a concern until I talked to Interlux tech support:
Q - "Does it completely stop...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-11-2018, 06:23
Replies: 84
Views: 16,253
Posted By GrahamO
Re: how connect two bilge pumps to ione thru hull

This is also my preferred option. No interdependence and a good warning (wet feet....)
Forum: Our Community 29-10-2018, 06:48
Replies: 84
Views: 9,917
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Progressive Lenses on Deck?

I cannot stand progressives full stop and bifocals are scary on a boat as the transition line always seems to be where I want to step.
My solution has been progressive contact lenses. They are...
Forum: Navigation 26-10-2018, 07:37
Replies: 210
Views: 25,220
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Are paper charts as a backup still necessary?

Lightening strike?
Rollover?
Major power system failure?

All unlikely but do happen.

We have the same level of electronic redundancy but I still keep a set of passage planning charts, a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-09-2018, 05:56
Replies: 18
Views: 2,703
Posted By GrahamO
Re: Blue Water Engine Spares Recommendations

Thanks,
My searching techniques clearly need refreshing....
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