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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Lithium house and mini-lithium start

Thanks for the replies. In my design, there is a single common ground. Voltage spikes from the starter aren't seen anywhere, because the starter is connected only to the start battery (unless an...

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

02-04-2024, 14:09

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Lithium house and mini-lithium start

I forgot to add that I also have temp sensors for the alternator and one house battery attached to the regulator.

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

02-04-2024, 13:18

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Lithium house and mini-lithium start

Here is a more detailed (and revised) diagram of my proposed LiFePo4 battery configuration. I have attaced both a PDF, a Visio file.

Explanatory notes:

1. Alternator is the Beta 120 amp...

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

26-03-2024, 12:57

Replies: 26

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Lithium house and mini-lithium start

wholybee -- good point about the start battery. I'll see if I can find one that is small enough to fit where I need to put it. I need to stick to the Beta specs for CCA, but I'll do some digging. My...

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

26-03-2024, 12:53

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Lithium house and mini-lithium start

hlev00 -- Tx for your comments. I may not have mentioned, but the diagram was just to show the major components. Before I proceed I will create an actual wiring diagram with all the other bits and...

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

26-03-2024, 07:14

Replies: 26

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Lithium house and mini-lithium start

Thanks for the suggestions. The alternator is the 120 amp supplied by Beta. It's internally regulated, but Beta also supplies a device that attaches to the regulator and enables external regulation....

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

24-03-2024, 16:40

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Posted By LeighWebber

Lithium house and mini-lithium start

I have a 32' sailboat where space is at a premium. I currently have two 150 AH Group 31 AGM batteries that are just about kaput. These are selectable with the usual A/B/Both switch. My goal is to...

13-01-2024, 08:30

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Want To Buy: Raymarine type 1 or 2 linear drive

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Raymarine type 1 or 2 linear drive

I have a B&G T2 hydraulic ram for sale. See my post in this forum: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f64/b-and-g-autopilot-ram-t2-281490.html

23-11-2023, 07:27

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For Sale: B&G Autopilot RAM T2

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: B&G Autopilot RAM T2

The pivot is attached to the ram. By "pin" do you mean the tiller bolt? I don't have it, but it's available online for about $70.

21-11-2023, 12:40

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For Sale: B&G Autopilot RAM T2

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: B&G Autopilot RAM T2

It is the 12 V model.

20-11-2023, 15:18

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For Sale: TruePower 2000ps True Sine Wave Inverter

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Posted By LeighWebber

TruePower 2000ps True Sine Wave Inverter

TruePower 2000ps true sine wave inverter (https://www.promariner.com/en/p/07200/Inverter-2000W-12V-Pure-Sine). Good condition. Sells on Amazon...

20-11-2023, 15:13

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For Sale: B&G Autopilot RAM T2

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Posted By LeighWebber

B&G Autopilot RAM T2

B&G Autopilot T2 RAM (https://www.bandg.com/bg/type/autopilots/autopilot-drive-units/hydraulic-ram-t2-12v/). Lightly used, excellent condition. Retails for $2,499. Offered at $1,200 plus shipping....

Forum: Lithium Power Systems

10-11-2023, 09:41

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Lithium Batteries with direct alternator connection

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Lithium Batteries with direct alternator connection

I have a Sterling Alternator to Battery Charger (https://sterling-power.com/collections/alternator-to-battery-chargers) (130 amp). It works great with an internally-regulated alternator. Installation...

13-09-2023, 21:49

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For Sale: Astra III Professional Sextant with TRAD Mirror

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Astra III Professional Sextant with TRAD Mirror

(Chuckle) If you tried to use the traditional sight reduction method, the H.E. (height off eye) correction would be, ah, out of this world!

My guess is that in space you would use the sextant to...

13-09-2023, 21:22

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For Sale: Astra III Professional Sextant with TRAD Mirror

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Astra III Professional Sextant with TRAD Mirror

Even though I have no offshore trips planned, this is tempting. Irrelevant question: would a bubble horizon work on the ISS? In zero gravity, how would the bubble know when you are holding the...

Forum: Americas

11-09-2023, 10:42

Replies: 39

moving a US Boat up to Canada

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: moving a US Boat up to Canada

I recently bought a boat in Anacortes, WA and imported it to Canada. I did not have to pay PST because I am a US citizen. I did have to pay GST and import duty(9.5% I think). Import duty is not...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

08-09-2023, 13:33

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Protecting lithium batteries from high voltage

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Protecting lithium batteries from high voltage

My $.02 - I recently installed a Renogy 20 amp DCDC charger to charge the smallish Lifepo I use for the trolling motor in my dinghy. It is connected to my starter AGM battery with a sensor wire to...

27-08-2023, 21:52

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Mysterious Engine Failure

All your suggestions are completely new to me -- thank you for listing some of the alternatives. My hunch is that most rec boaters have no idea about any of this stuff. I consider myself to be a...

26-08-2023, 16:01

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Mysterious Engine Failure

Follow-up. When I tow my little Zodiac, I use a double tether. One goes to my boat's port after cleat, the other to the starboard. This keeps the dink nicely centered in my wake and very stable.
...

26-08-2023, 14:35

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Mysterious Engine Failure

Here's the solution.

After cleaning and inspecting everything, I went to the cockpit to try starting the engine. The engine compartment was still wide open, and I asked my 16 year-old son to watch...

26-08-2023, 14:16

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Mysterious Engine Failure

More comments:

Tin Tin - the raw water pump is gear-driven, so no v-belt involvement. FWIW, the v-belt was fine afterwards. Exhaust elbow hose popped off? No, it was firmly attached. You are...

26-08-2023, 13:44

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Mysterious Engine Failure

Hint: glen.225's idea about the smoke is on the right track. During the incident, my immediate fear was an engine room fire, in which case I had seconds to react or risk losing the boat completely. I...

26-08-2023, 13:39

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Mysterious Engine Failure

Great suggestions. Comments below.

Bill O: the smoke was black, not white, so could not have been steam.

Captbob47 - I snugged the dinghy up close before departing. Afterwards, the dinghy was...

26-08-2023, 13:05

Replies: 23

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Posted By LeighWebber

Re: Mysterious Engine Failure

Dipstick showed full. No sign of water in the oil.

26-08-2023, 12:36

Replies: 23