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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 05-02-2024, 10:48
Replies: 23
Views: 2,166
Posted By chowdan
Re: Charging LFP dropin questions

Chris - Thanks for this. I am not opposed to running a dcdc from house to start, but i still am hesitant about a BMS failure(or just it shutting down). The APM will protect the alternator in this...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 05-02-2024, 10:45
Replies: 23
Views: 2,166
Posted By chowdan
Re: Charging LFP dropin questions

I totally over looked this - good call out. Perfect reason for everyone to ignore my initial post and for me to go with a argoFET or a dc-dc charger from house to start.

Pure isolation, withing...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 04-02-2024, 16:16
Replies: 23
Views: 2,166
Posted By chowdan
Re: Charging LFP dropin questions

It's an unfortunate, fortunate thing to happen. I am looking at being able to do 600ah LFP rather than 440ah fireflies which will be nice for us.

How are you handling your start bank? Are you...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 04-02-2024, 16:13
Replies: 23
Views: 2,166
Posted By chowdan
Re: Charging LFP dropin questions

Yes, ACR is automatic charge relay from Blue Seas. It will only function as a pipe in both directions if the voltage is high enough(ie combined). This is the part that i've been trying to think...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 04-02-2024, 14:49
Replies: 23
Views: 2,166
Posted By chowdan
Charging LFP dropin questions

Hey all,

My firefly batteries from 2019 are starting to show signs of ending their life. I've probably got another season out of them. Being a full time liveaboard on a mooring ball in the PNW,...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-08-2023, 10:26
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By chowdan
Reupholstered in Jan, stains on fabric - best protector for stains?

Hey all

I redid my interior cushions back in January of this year, spent an ungodly amount of my life learning how to sew and get cushions that looked the way I wanted them too. I was incredibly...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-06-2023, 09:50
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By chowdan
Re: Teak decks - Bedding hardware ideas

I've been slowly doing this as well. It's been a slow process but worth it IMO. I've also slowly been cutting new grooves and recaulking. Have a lot of projects on the list of things to do, so this...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-06-2023, 09:43
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By chowdan
Re: Teak decks - Bedding hardware ideas

I thought dolphinite was only good on wooden boats? I pretty much only use butyl tape, sometimes I'll finish with a bead of 4000UV around things like port lights but really this is just cosmetic...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-06-2023, 16:31
Replies: 544
Views: 184,351
Posted By chowdan
Re: 12vdc Marine Computers

I was going to also suggest mac mini. I've got 2 macbook pro laptops that my wife and I use. THe other option that i dont know if anyone mentioned is an Intel NUC or similar machine.

I've got a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-06-2023, 16:25
Replies: 10
Views: 1,238
Posted By chowdan
Teak decks - Bedding hardware ideas

Hey all,

Boat has teak decks and some hardware such as cleats, tracks, hand rails etc are mounted directly on top of the teak deck and through bolted.

Typically re-bedding things, I'll...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-04-2023, 09:01
Replies: 9
Views: 1,342
Posted By chowdan
Reefing line suggestions (type)

Hey all

I am looking to replace my aged reefing lines. They appear to be trophy braid or similar(fuzzy outside, polyester line).

Currently they work fine, but are showing signs of age and due...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-04-2023, 08:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,523
Posted By chowdan
Re: Keel rebedding or engineered fix for this catalina smile on Catalina 36?

I haven't read all of the posts here except the comment.

The cracks in the keel stub/bilge turn are far more concerning than the smile IMO. If those cracks are in the laminate and not just in the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-04-2023, 21:02
Replies: 61
Views: 8,092
Posted By chowdan
Re: Let's Talk Seacock

I replaced all below water line thruhulls with these. I epoxied the grocco backing plates with threaded inserts as well. Highly recommend if you replace yours to spend the extra $ for these.

I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 12-04-2023, 20:47
Replies: 8
Views: 1,283
Posted By chowdan
Re: Interesting decking material for cockpit seats

No clue on that product. There's things like the faux teak (not a fan personally).

I personally would remove it and just paint on kiwi grip or something similar
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 10-03-2023, 08:33
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By chowdan
Re: Yamaha 4stroke 15hp users

Just circling back to this thread for updates

I ended up with a lovely 15Hp Suzuki that was a 2016 unit - absolutely wonderful engine.

End of Jan was on shore and came back to go home to the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2023, 12:44
Replies: 54
Views: 5,081
Posted By chowdan
Re: [Repower advice] How much HP is enough? Tartan 42

I've got a 4jh2-UTE - 100hp with turbo. Sat for way to long unused from previous owners and after our first fairly large long trip with it, had some issues with bad seals but nothing too bad to deal...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-03-2023, 13:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By chowdan
Re: Adding engine room blower - how do they prevent water from entering?

I was just thinking about this - I was thinking one of the vents with a flange on it and then throwing a clamshell over top of that facing down(maybe they make one thats all in one?). When i posted...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-03-2023, 13:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By chowdan
Re: Adding engine room blower - how do they prevent water from entering?

Interesting! Do you have any photos that you could share? I just stepped away to get some heads down time on work, but am very curious on this. I could very much fab up a GRP system if I hvae the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-03-2023, 12:10
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By chowdan
Adding engine room blower - how do they prevent water from entering?

Looking to add a engine room blower to our boat. The goal is primarily to reduce the compartment's heat build up during the summer months after the engine has shut down.

I've seen a lot of...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 22-01-2023, 08:22
Replies: 43
Views: 6,081
Posted By chowdan
Dinghy stole with new outboard - AGAIN - what do you use?

Hi guys,

Back in October I had my outboard stolen. I live aboard on a mooring ball full time, year round in the PNW. My outboard was not locked to the dinghy - its oil was mixing with water so i...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-12-2022, 09:21
Replies: 182
Views: 29,383
Posted By chowdan
Re: FireFly Battery Long Term Users - Speakup

I have had mine since 2019, full time live aboard - boat lives on a mooring ball in PNW with my wife and I full time living on it. Zero issues so far and have be out here since mid 2020.

Price...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-11-2022, 11:36
Replies: 13
Views: 1,682
Posted By chowdan
Re: leaking mast step wiring

Can you pull the wires and move the outboard of the compression post and use a few deck cable seals? Thinking about the blue seas round ones. If you get the wires out of the post a few inches you'll...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2022, 20:31
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By chowdan
Re: Injector heat shield & nozzle seat stuck in place

After about 1.5 hours of digging with the pick, i was able to break it free - having to rip a vertical line from bottom to top then peeling it away from the side wall. Took longer than expected -...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2022, 15:56
Replies: 2
Views: 355
Posted By chowdan
Injector heat shield & nozzle seat stuck in place

Hey all

Pulled my injectors as part of a larger engine overhaul and cleanup - it appears one injector heat shield and nozzle seat are stuck inside and did not come up with the injector.

I've...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 21-11-2022, 07:06
Replies: 8
Views: 676
Posted By chowdan
Back on the hunt

Well I'm back on the hunt. Seller messaged me the day before saying someone bought it.

Back on the hunt now. Appreciate everyones response though!
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