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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-12-2022, 16:52
Replies: 26
Views: 3,003
Posted By 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
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By 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
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2022, 12:57
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By 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
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By 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
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By 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...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-11-2022, 14:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,733
Posted By 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
Replies: 34
Views: 6,742
Posted By 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...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-10-2021, 12:37
Replies: 11
Views: 2,147
Posted By 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...............
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 29-07-2021, 15:44
Replies: 0
Views: 511
Posted By 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...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-07-2021, 02:21
Replies: 0
Views: 332
Posted By 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
Replies: 11
Views: 1,251
Posted By 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
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-04-2021, 13:15
Replies: 11
Views: 1,251
Posted By 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...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 25-08-2020, 14:19
Replies: 22
Views: 4,885
Posted By 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
Replies: 14
Views: 5,453
Posted By 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...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-04-2020, 22:17
Replies: 0
Views: 578
Posted By 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...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-11-2019, 00:48
Replies: 20
Views: 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 ???
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2019, 17:04
Replies: 20
Views: 5,743
Posted By 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 !!!!...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2019, 11:54
Replies: 20
Views: 5,743
Posted By 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...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2019, 11:36
Replies: 20
Views: 5,743
Posted By 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
Replies: 20
Views: 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
Replies: 20
Views: 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
Replies: 25
Views: 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
Replies: 13
Views: 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
Replies: 14
Views: 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
Replies: 13
Views: 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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