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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-01-2023, 15:18
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By amoret
Re: New switch panel

Thanks Jeff, very handy tool. I was just looking for such a thing.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-01-2023, 02:16
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By amoret
Re: New switch panel

Thanks Ping, makes a lot of sense. Yes, it's a rather uncomplicated, low drawing system on my small boat. Those 100A Mini BusBars look the way to go because it is a confined space behind the switch...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-01-2023, 02:00
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By amoret
Re: New switch panel

Thanks for the that boat poker. The current draw for the 4 led lights is 4 x .3a = 1.2a. If I use 7.5a wire and 5a fuse. Do you reckon that's safe enough? Just as well I posted this question, I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-01-2023, 11:49
Replies: 8
Views: 836
Posted By amoret
New switch panel

Hi there, I need to install a new switch panel with 6 switches. The problem is that I have much more devices than 6, more like 12. Is it OK to load more than one device on to a switch? I assume it's...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-11-2022, 17:58
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By amoret
Re: connect outboard to battery

Thanks Captjgw, yes, I've got the disconnect sorted with a plug. thanks for the tip about just 4 connections to the battery poles. I think I may be near my limit there.
cheers
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-11-2022, 15:27
Replies: 2
Views: 317
Posted By amoret
connect outboard to battery

Hi there,
I'm about to connect my Outboard motor (Yamaha 8 hp 4 stroke) to my battery for charging. Should I connect the wires directly to the battery terminals or can I connect the + and - wires...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-06-2022, 18:50
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By amoret
Re: Rudder Downhaul

OH, my mistake! I should have explained... my boat is a trailer sailer with a swing/pivot rudder. The pin will be removed and the rudder will be lifted for launching and retrieving. The pin is put...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-06-2022, 18:03
Replies: 6
Views: 540
Posted By amoret
Rudder Downhaul

Hi guys, I'm planning to 'oversize' drill a hole in my rudder, then fill with epoxy, then drill the 'required' 6mm hole through the hardened epoxy.
The idea is to pin the rudder in it's down...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2021, 16:04
Replies: 25
Views: 6,485
Posted By amoret
Re: Haul up dinghy with halyard

Thanks to all for the replies, and suggestions. Great to be able to do stuff with a bit of confidence and advice from others. Merry Christmas!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2021, 15:53
Replies: 25
Views: 6,485
Posted By amoret
Re: Haul up dinghy with halyard

Thanks, That's a great idea using the tackle
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-12-2021, 14:14
Replies: 25
Views: 6,485
Posted By amoret
Haul up dinghy with halyard

Hi there,
Probably a stupid question. But, would there be a problem if I was to haul my inflatable dinghy up on to the foredeck using the winch and spinnaker halyard or Jib halyard. The dinghy ways...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2020, 20:56
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By amoret
Re: Epoxy going yellow

Yes, guilty of leaving it bare. Thanks, now I know I need to paint over the repair. Thanks for the replied.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2020, 19:01
Replies: 5
Views: 748
Posted By amoret
Epoxy going yellow

Hi, I've used Wests epoxy resin and filler powder in the past to fix chips etc in my fibreglass boat deck, but it turns yellow and looks bad. Would polyester resin be better? Or can anyone suggest...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-07-2020, 21:06
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By amoret
Re: Rocna 6: suggested chain 6mm

Thanks for the replies, most appreciated
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-07-2020, 18:33
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By amoret
Re: Rocna 6: suggested chain 6mm

I should mention that the boat is 1200kg and there is not any windlass or winch. thanks
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-07-2020, 18:28
Replies: 6
Views: 935
Posted By amoret
Rocna 6: suggested chain 6mm

Hi, I recently purchased a Rocna 6 for my 25 ft trailer sailer. Rocna chart suggests 6mm chain. I've already got 8mm chain and 12mm nylon rope in good condition with high quality shackles. So, can I...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-11-2019, 21:32
Replies: 13
Views: 5,402
Posted By amoret
Re: Antifoul on trailer sailer

I'd rather not reapply and wont in the water more yhan couple of days at a time. Is there any harm in just leaving it?
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-11-2019, 19:46
Replies: 13
Views: 5,402
Posted By amoret
Antifoul on trailer sailer

Hi, I'm looking at buying a trailer sailer. The concern is that it's been moored in the past and antifoul applied to hull bottom. Is that a problem? Can I just leave it as is, or do I have to keep...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-12-2017, 19:11
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By amoret
Ram mount swing arm for plotter

Hi there, I'm about t install garmin plotter on the bulkhead by companionway. Using a ram mount vertical swing arm. Just wondering if I should put plate between mount base and bulkhead as I've...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 17-12-2017, 15:43
Replies: 18
Views: 8,602
Posted By amoret
Re: Screws or rivets hardware to boom?

Thanks to all for informative input. What a great forum this is! Looks like it's monel rivets with duralac for this project. Tools and materials readily sourced.
Just another query: what is the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-12-2017, 14:26
Replies: 18
Views: 8,602
Posted By amoret
Re: Screws or rivets hardware to boom?

Thanks, most helpful. Do you have suggestion for cheek block size or model? Harken or Ronstan are available here in NZ. Thanks again
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-12-2017, 13:01
Replies: 18
Views: 8,602
Posted By amoret
Screws or rivets hardware to boom?

Hi there, I have to install hardware to boom for #2 reefing line, but can't decide between stainless machine screws or monel rivets. I'm worried about the boom not being thick enough to take a decent...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-08-2017, 14:11
Replies: 0
Views: 710
Posted By amoret
Galley pump

Hi, I've just installed Rule Il280p pump in my freshwater tank. Just wonderig if anyone else has used it for potable water. If so, any problems etc

Many thanks in advance
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-07-2017, 03:49
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By amoret
Re: Water pump enquiry

Thanks Steve and Steve, yes, that all makes sense. Will make a product upgrade and when that fails maybe just stick to the hand pump. Ah well, more gadgets, more to go wrong.
Thanks again for the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-07-2017, 10:12
Replies: 5
Views: 848
Posted By amoret
Re: Water pump enquiry

Thanks Steve, do you have any idea how the motor could've shorted? I would like to avoid it happening again.

Cheers
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