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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
10-12-2022, 16:52
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Advice needed : Survey found electrolytic corrosion
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ski69sail
Re: Advice needed : Survey found electrolytic corrosion
Hi There
Nice looking yacht.It ticks an awful lot of boxes....It is possible to get the corten steel lab tested to see the quality of the construction metal...Personally corrosion is so incredibly...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
27-11-2022, 16:58
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Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
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ski69sail
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
Hi Ericson 38
Thanks for your interest...Are there any other differances that would be worth menchining............ thanks heaps Ray
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
27-11-2022, 12:57
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Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
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ski69sail
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
Hi Skipper Pete
My wife thinks its also a wonderful idea ... except for the cost..Sorry yet another and another and another cost...
I dont intend to sell this vessel ... so it feels like a cheap...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
26-11-2022, 23:59
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Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
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ski69sail
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
Thanks Skipper Pete.
Your opinion gives me lots of encouragement..Playing around on my actual yacht motor is very stressful... So haveing another motor to break is sounding like an OK idea. There...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
26-11-2022, 20:37
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Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
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ski69sail
Re: Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
Thanks Heaps.
So the other option was to recondition the 4JH2-HTE in the garage And keep it as a spair.
Im thinking that the worst that could happen is that atleast Ill actually learnt about the...
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Engines and Propulsion Systems
26-11-2022, 14:33
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Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
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ski69sail
Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp AND 4JH2-HTE 75hp the differance between these two engines
Hi And Thanks
My current yacht has the Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp , And I have purchased a seperate 4JH2-HTE 75hp to pull apart and play with in my own time in the garage. I also intend to keep it as a...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
17-11-2021, 01:52
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Insurance for tropical waters Australia
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ski69sail
Re: Insurance for tropical waters Australia
Hi There... I was with Edward Williams last year...After renewing our insurance with them for another year I recived a notice telling us that the underwriter had gone broke. So now I had no cover and...
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Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape
14-10-2021, 12:37
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Category 1 NZ Vessel
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2,147
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ski69sail
Re: Category 1 NZ Vessel
Hi There..
Happy to have a chat on the phone about your issues.... too much to cover on a publis forum...Personal Message me your PH number... of messanger..etc
Ray...............
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
29-07-2021, 15:44
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Help...Hydrovane 2nd Generation , 40yrs old for my 43 foot yacht
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ski69sail
Help...Hydrovane 2nd Generation , 40yrs old for my 43 foot yacht
Hi There
Hydrovane 2nd Generation...40yrs old
I am wondering if anybody has had experience sailing with this old model. Would it be suitable for my 42 foot yacht. I intend to mount it off...
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Seamanship & Boat Handling
22-07-2021, 02:21
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Help...Hydrovane 2nd Generation , 40yrs old for my 43 foot yacht
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ski69sail
Help...Hydrovane 2nd Generation , 40yrs old for my 43 foot yacht
Hi There
I was wondering if anybody would have some advice please.. Im wondering if a Hydrovane ...fixed drive action model ..2nd generation ...that uses a flywood wind paddle...it is ...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
17-04-2021, 14:17
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What paint to uae? ⛵⛵
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ski69sail
Re: What paint to uae? ⛵⛵
Hi There
Sorry you need to search for the Carbogard distributor . same paint supplyer as Altex ..just a different can
Ray
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
16-04-2021, 13:15
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What paint to uae? ⛵⛵
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ski69sail
Re: What paint to uae? ⛵⛵
Hi There
Go and see your Altex Paint Wholesaler... they will often give you a discount if you complain enough...Say that they were recommended to you... They can also send around a rep it you need...
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Anchoring & Mooring
25-08-2020, 14:19
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Mantus swivel affects anchoring with Manson Supreme
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ski69sail
Re: Mantus swivel affects anchoring with Manson Supreme
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Thanks for a great and informative post.
Ray
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Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
10-07-2020, 15:14
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Yanmar control panel dead-trouble shooting hints?
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5,453
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ski69sail
Re: Yanmar control panel dead-trouble shooting hints?
Hi there
I have a yanmar 4jh3-te that displays a similar issue.
That is complete electrical loss after a few hours run time...the fault disappears with a turn on and off with the key..
Been...
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Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
23-04-2020, 22:17
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Warmest Oceans On Record Adds To Hurricanes, Wildfires Risks
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578
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ski69sail
Warmest Oceans On Record Adds To Hurricanes, Wildfires Risks
This was a great post... one that helps to explain the new norm of constant
drought , although warmer aggregate temperatures which translates into more moisture in the atmosphere.
So...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
26-11-2019, 00:48
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Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
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5,743
Posted By
ski69sail
Re: Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
Hi John
So just to recap......
I can run the Eclectic D400 at 24 volts through the factory provided 24 volt charge controller, then through the Orion 24/12-70 to my 12 volt battery bank ???
...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
25-11-2019, 17:04
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Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
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5,743
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ski69sail
Re: Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
Hi There
So Im thinking this DCDC24 to 12volt charger may just work ??
Victron Orion Voltage Converter (Non-Isolated / 24V - 12V DC / 70A)
Part No. VC-ORI241270020
Feed Back Please !!!!...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
25-11-2019, 11:54
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Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
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5,743
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ski69sail
Re: Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
Hi oleman
I have already installed solar.. 2 x 240 watts of 24 volt solar pannels. With two charge controlers ..... so I have a good understanding of the complexity.
The issue with wind is the...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
25-11-2019, 11:36
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20
Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
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5,743
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ski69sail
Re: Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
Hi There
I have talked to Eclectic about changing the Stator from 24 to 12 Volts. And also i need a new charge controller.
It is possable , but it is rather expensive and after talking to a...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
24-11-2019, 16:27
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20
Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
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5,743
Posted By
ski69sail
Re: Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
Hi There
So..... Do you intend to use the Wind Turbine to charge a 24volt battery system and then use the charge controller to conect to the house bank ??
I dont believe its possible to use one...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
24-11-2019, 13:22
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20
Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
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5,743
Posted By
ski69sail
Installing 24volt Wind Turbine ...into ..12volt system insatllation
Hi There
I purchased a second hand 24 volt Eclectic D400 wind turbine.. But it seems impossible to install it into my 12volt yacht battery system.
Does anybody have any ideas on how to do...
Forum:
Oceania - Australiana
01-10-2019, 03:17
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25
Cat 1 nz and work arounds...
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3,932
Posted By
ski69sail
Re: Cat 1 nz and work arounds...
Hi There
Ive been down this road. Spent many years on the riddle. And have opted for Aussie Registration. My vessel is also in New Zealand. I also have an Australian and Kiwi passport.
If you...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
23-08-2019, 14:02
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13
How long should Interlux Interprotec 2000 barrier coat protect my iron keel?
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3,722
Posted By
ski69sail
Re: How long should Interlux Interprotec 2000 barrier coat protect my iron keel?
Hi There
I was told to waterblast with at least a 5000psi waterblaster prior to sandblasting... This removes any salt residue..Salt under your paint sucks in moisture through the paint. It and...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
10-07-2019, 17:51
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14
Chartering in New Zeland
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1,292
Posted By
ski69sail
Re: Chartering in New Zeland
Hi There
I might be happy to charter my Yacht...would have to sort out the details
thanks Ray
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
24-05-2019, 21:54
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13
I know, I know, old story about antifoul...
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8,546
Posted By
ski69sail
Re: I know, I know, old story about antifoul...
Hi There
Carbogard..Its the same paint as Altex, but cheaper as it is for the shipping industry
I use a hard anti foul and keep it clean with a little swimming..
Their reps do a fantastic job...
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