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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 04-05-2021, 13:10
Replies: 28
Views: 9,389
Posted By Ip485
Re: Diving compressor

Coltri MCH6 - comes in either petrol or electric, mine is electric.


Will run on 6Kw Genset with soft start, and 8Kw without.


Fills a bottle in about 25 minutes.


Compact, and, I have...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-02-2021, 14:01
Replies: 99
Views: 11,798
Posted By Ip485
Re: Hot shower options good enough for the girlfriend to move in

To be fair it seems to me sometimes Harbour Masters want exactly this. In other words strictly you arent meant to live aboard, but the Harbour Master knows a lot do, and as long as they dont make it...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-02-2021, 12:59
Replies: 99
Views: 11,798
Posted By Ip485
Re: Hot shower options good enough for the girlfriend to move in

I use a Ebber Hydronic heater. It is tiny and very simple. Runs enitrely off diesel with a very small current draw. If your existing calorifier has a feed off the engine's hot water, just plumb it...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 07-02-2021, 11:21
Replies: 16
Views: 2,399
Posted By Ip485
Re: Lifepo4 Charging

Some useful thoughts, I am very grateful.


I will ocnsider 800AH, I have room.


Realistically I only have room for two chargers. I have two at the moment and can use them at the same time to...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 07-02-2021, 03:29
Replies: 16
Views: 2,399
Posted By Ip485
Re: Lifepo4 Charging

Thank you.


Its 12V.


The largest chargers readily available appear to be 100A / 12V.


I was thinking of two of these;
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-02-2021, 10:21
Replies: 16
Views: 2,399
Posted By Ip485
Re: Lifepo4 Charging

240V 32 Amps and 8Kw Genset
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 06-02-2021, 09:51
Replies: 16
Views: 2,399
Posted By Ip485
Lifepo4 Charging

For a 600 or 800 AH bank what is the highest sensible charge rate (I understand they can pretty much absorb everything you chuck at them) and if I am correct are there any really "larger" chargers...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-07-2020, 01:03
Replies: 114
Views: 27,337
Posted By Ip485
Re: Manual vs electric head?

I think with electric it is worth going the whole hog and having freshwater vac. system. You have the added advantage of no smell. I have found them very reliable. We have two on board and realtively...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-07-2020, 00:50
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By Ip485
Re: Yanmar Fuel

Thank you all - will report back
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-07-2020, 13:21
Replies: 5
Views: 729
Posted By Ip485
Yanmar Fuel

Engine is a 110 HP turbo Yanmar. Diesel tank, to Racor 500 FG filer with 10 micron cartridge, lift pump and Yanmar engine fuel filter. Last week experienced a loss of power, engine would only rev. to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-04-2020, 12:50
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By Ip485
Gel, colour matching and alternatives?

I have some damage on the hull where a fender came adrift and the pontoon has rubbed through the gel coat.



I could apply some gel and either get a custom match or the best match possible.

...
Forum: Our Community 16-03-2020, 12:29
Replies: 23
Views: 2,857
Posted By Ip485
Re: Boat for Florida Keys

Island Packet??


You might struggle on the budget for a large one, but drawing 5 foot 3, it was desgned for the Keys and we dive off the sugar scope.


Great live-a-board.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 27-12-2019, 01:49
Replies: 20
Views: 5,927
Posted By Ip485
Re: Dymo Labels

I use a brother label printer. The labels have great sticking power, are waterproof (should you use the for other things) and dont come off. Once in your inventory it has all sorts of uses. The WiFi...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-12-2019, 13:20
Replies: 6
Views: 2,189
Posted By Ip485
Re: Correct Curtsey flags....for Sint Maarten and Saint Martin, and Jamaca.

What about if you see a white ensign?
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-12-2019, 01:17
Replies: 17
Views: 4,209
Posted By Ip485
Re: Barnicles on glass of Graco Strainer

Just add some copper sulphate. Its very toxic to marine molluscs and marine invertebrates generally and will keep the system clean.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-12-2019, 14:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By Ip485
Re: Help with BVI and surrounding Islands Please

Thanks for the replies so far.


It is from the UK so not the best time of year for delivery and anyway there would be a fair amount of wear and tear and a much longer passage than the 10 days on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-12-2019, 06:30
Replies: 7
Views: 1,484
Posted By Ip485
Help with BVI and surrounding Islands Please

Any help or thoughts truly very gratefully received.


I am considering having a 50 foot yacht shipped to St Thomas in January.



I may need to keep the yacht somewhere in the area for up to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-12-2019, 14:37
Replies: 40
Views: 10,408
Posted By Ip485
Re: Hi, new here, and a dinghy davit question

Mines on davits on a reasonably large seagoing yacht (50 foot).



I think it is worth checking the load restrictions for your davits. Mine will support the tender full of water but without the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-11-2019, 04:42
Replies: 1
Views: 474
Posted By Ip485
Re: Air conditioning

It will make a lot of difference to a cabin if the cabin can be closed off. I have a similiar output in the aft cabin and with the door closed it works great and saves running the other units.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-11-2019, 02:02
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By Ip485
240V mains etc

My IP I am told my IP accepts various input voltages from shore power. My Genset is 8KW 240V. The boat is wired for standard UK 240V supply internally.


With plans to cruise further afield I am...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 27-09-2019, 01:35
Replies: 34
Views: 13,485
Posted By Ip485
Re: How to mount a new winch on mast

Yes, indeed, unfortunately I dont have one and it didnt seem justified for just this task. I could have taken the teak to a workshop but the hole saw has worked - just requires going slowly!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-09-2019, 12:58
Replies: 34
Views: 13,485
Posted By Ip485
Re: How to mount a new winch on mast

Strangely I am just remounting my smallest winches on teak circles - because they need raising so the handle is completely clear of the stainless cockpit canopy - long story.


What I can say is...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 26-09-2019, 00:54
Replies: 34
Views: 13,485
Posted By Ip485
Re: How to mount a new winch on mast

Mine are all mounted on teak and absolutely fine.


I agree that aluminium might be even better, but it would make of it a far bigger job, and probably for little gain.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-09-2019, 11:38
Replies: 111
Views: 17,744
Posted By Ip485
Re: Boat size recommendation. Go large or go home?

I guess the IP would be considered about 50 foot.



I think for serious cruising for 2 with guests of another 2 sometimes, it is perfect for us. It gives room for all the toys, frills and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 19-12-2018, 00:54
Replies: 5
Views: 874
Posted By Ip485
Anchor Chain

I am interested to know whether to replace my anchor chain?


I have 100 metres of chain with a 56KG Rocnar, and the IP is about 23 tons.


The chain looks in reasonable condition but there is...
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