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Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-04-2024, 08:42
Replies: 72
Views: 9,900
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Moody 49 lost on bar at Bahia del Sol, El Salvador

Just to correct one point, of the many you make. After the disaster, the port authorities and police and Navy officials guaranteed and armed presence to secure Rum Truffle
Indeed an armed...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-06-2023, 17:43
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Alternator Belt Tension

That is what I believe I have to do, any recommendations?

Mark
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-06-2023, 17:42
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Alternator Belt Tension

The only photo I could show you is the end of a rod surrounded by a nut however:

File drawing attached

Thank you for taking the time.

Mark
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-06-2023, 11:26
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Alternator Belt Tension

Thanks but it NOT the standard bolts I am trying to address but the threaded bolt system used to control the belt tension.

It is a sort of worm drive arrangement.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-06-2023, 17:41
Replies: 10
Views: 751
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Alternator Belt Tension

I have a monohull with a YANMAR 3jH4 HTE. In addition to a std Engine Alternator it has a Balmar 185 Alt with external Reg. It has worked well for many years, now feeding my 5year old LiFePO4 Bty...
Forum: Marine Electronics 15-04-2023, 16:58
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By Mark Thurlow
3 pin 12v socket?????

I have an aftermarket 3 pin socket connected to a https://photo12v supply. It is graded up to 600v!

Can someone help me to if the make and more importantly link me to a place that cells the male
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-12-2022, 09:04
Replies: 0
Views: 357
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Simpson Davits Series 7

I have Simpson Davits on my Moody. I think they were fitted in 2008.

Until now they have worked flawlessly, but now the starboard up mechanism has developed a fault that on the up cycle the motor...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 24-06-2022, 15:22
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Skylink Iridium Cetus 100

Has any bought into the Iridium Certes 100 offering?

Experiences please.

Looking at Whats App Comms using data.

Mark
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-04-2022, 20:20
Replies: 4
Views: 1,301
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Owners with Boat on the UK SSR

Followed links, uploaded docs, got ack. Await confirmation of my claim to current SSR
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-04-2022, 15:24
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Thumbs up Re: Emergency repair windlass

Thank you. Stand down - repair going ahead - the key is about 5mm square and about 150mm long.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 09-04-2022, 11:02
Replies: 3
Views: 620
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Emergency repair windlass

Help please. In San Blas, Panama. Remote and little bandwidth. Lewmar v4-v5 windlass - drive key is mush! Need to make emergency key. I have starboard and sheet stainless.
Would really help to have...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 09-01-2022, 05:45
Replies: 30
Views: 6,973
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Pacific Puddle Jump and the Pacific Posse

Sadly, people have not read the question. These groups are about information.

For those that have used the groups info, recommendations please.

It is NOT about island resources: put “hobby”...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 08-12-2021, 15:09
Replies: 0
Views: 698
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Avon rib 9.9 Yamaha Central console

For Sale: Hypalon Avon 315 RIB fitted with a Yamaha 9.9HP FES 4 Stroke Remote with a central console steering, 703 remote and electric start.

Available now in Spanish Waters, Curacao.

Launched...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 08-12-2021, 14:56
Replies: 5
Views: 820
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Wanted in Grenada: RIB Dinghy

For Sale: Hypalon Avon 315 RIB fitted with a Yamaha 9.9HP FES 4 Stroke Remote with a central console steering, 703 remote and electric start.

Available now in Spanish Waters, Curacao.

Launched...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-07-2021, 10:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,268
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Mastervolt Mass Combi

Yes, a Victron Quattro.

I spent a long time trying to sort it. I was in remote places. In UK I could have sent it for fixed price investigation and repair; clearly I throw in the towel.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2021, 12:33
Replies: 8
Views: 4,347
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Fisher Panda 10 genset - need help identifying wires

It’s FischerPanda. External fuel pump is a good bet the other may be the internal front end temp sensor.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 07-05-2021, 19:18
Replies: 1
Views: 674
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Buying laid up tender and OBM

I am looking to buy a new tender and OBM. I am being offered a 2015 Achilles 350 LX and a Yamaha 2016 20HP F20.

Apart from one season of use 16/17 the tender has been hanging from a workshop roof...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-05-2021, 15:49
Replies: 22
Views: 2,096
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Use Of Relays

Gord and Stu,

I cannot find any markings or specs to show “continuous duty” or “up time” on the boxes or on the relays themselves. Does this they are NOT or the correct specification for my 24/7...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-05-2021, 09:48
Replies: 22
Views: 2,096
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Use Of Relays

I am on a long term full time cruiser monohull in the Caribbean.

I have been using a standard automotive 4 pin relay to switch through a 12vDC feed to my Freezer compressor so that I get the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-02-2021, 08:41
Replies: 17
Views: 2,538
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Complete Topcoat Painting Process - Need Advice

All the manufacturers have full instructions, so choose your product and follow the instructions: as different cleaners are required for different products.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 13-02-2021, 15:46
Replies: 2
Views: 849
Posted By Mark Thurlow
FISH ID CHART Or BOOK

We are fishing from a monohull cruiser in the Caribbean and the in the Pacific.

We do okay trolling but would like to get a good ID chart or Book that will help us ID what we catch and have a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-02-2021, 14:34
Replies: 27
Views: 2,787
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Thru-hulls -- ease my worried mind

More accurately: Ball valves can be added in many ways but the valve is closed when the handle is opposed to the angle of the flow ie 90 deg and open when inline with the flow, traditionally the...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-02-2021, 16:06
Replies: 31
Views: 4,439
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Stuffing Box - Setup and adjustment questions

Really sorry Sailor_Ed but you are wrong, It is NOT a grease reservoir, as these are supplied to be used with pre lubricated (graphite/Teflon) braid. It has a cap not a grease screw on it. If you...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-02-2021, 11:25
Replies: 31
Views: 4,439
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Stuffing Box - Setup and adjustment questions

NO,NO<NO. It is not a grease nipple or even a grease point. These stuffing boxes take Teflon coated braids that wear away over time.

The cap on top is a seawater flushing tube driven normally as...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 30-01-2021, 15:40
Replies: 24
Views: 7,744
Posted By Mark Thurlow
Re: Extensively refitted Moody 40 / 1998

This is a real bargain for a very good quality Ocean capable boat. Unless there is some flaw you should sell easily, especially after the refit.

Perspective buyers should not be put off by silly...
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