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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-10-2023, 03:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: AC Breaker tripping but not on Generator power

Ok took the boat back home to my own dock which ahas a commercial pedistal purchesed and setup probably back in 2004. It has two 30 amp cord recepticals for boat cords. One has a 30 AMP breaker and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-09-2023, 05:23
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: AC Breaker tripping but not on Generator power

Thanks guys for your input. Some of your qustions I a a little vague on as I am not really an electrician. I can follow a wiring diagram and run wires, install stuff but having a real understanding...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-09-2023, 03:19
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: AC Breaker tripping but not on Generator power

This boat was built in 1965 there are no GFI outlets in the boat wiring. I do have dual digital AMP meters for each line. There does not seem to be any excess draw when running the AC while on...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-09-2023, 07:18
Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Posted By Squanderbucks
AC Breaker tripping but not on Generator power

Hi
Years ago I added a second 30AMP elecrical line and breakers system to my 38 ft powerboat. One 16K Dometic AC runs off Shore power 1 and a second runs off Shore Power 2 set of wiring.Each 30AMP...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 25-07-2022, 15:06
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Use primer bulb with Racor 500FG

All you need to know.
https://www.sbmar.com/articles/squeeze-bulb-priming-on-diesel-powered-boats/
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-07-2022, 09:23
Replies: 21
Views: 2,141
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Dinghy prop 4 blade super weirdness

The OP is starting off with a wrong first assumption. Two props with the same pitch and diameter but different numbers of blades are not equal. If they were why switch.
In general the fewer the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-07-2022, 08:38
Replies: 46
Views: 5,381
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Marine AC using fresh instead of raw water?

I see this quite often on the forum - not wanting a thru hull fitting. I just can’t get my mind around what the big deal is. It’s not like it is something that requires a lot of service or is trouble...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 11-07-2022, 16:17
Replies: 13
Views: 1,266
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Propeller shaft seal compression amount

My solution was to measure the "relaxed" distance from the Transmission coupler then Add the needed compression - ie 3/4". Cut a piece of PVC Pipe of 1-1/3" inside diameter to that longer...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-07-2022, 04:57
Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Crystals at heat exchanger end cap

End caps are typically sealed with large flat rubber gaskets with a central hole. The crystals you are referring to are salt crystals that slowly build up over time. That is normal. Periodically the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-06-2022, 04:13
Replies: 12
Views: 1,704
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: More Dometic aircon HP errors

At my home dock here in south Florida my canal water temp gets to 90F or above each summer. The units will not run as stated in the manual.

Also, I had a pump that would run fine for about 30...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-06-2022, 10:00
Replies: 13
Views: 2,238
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: The proper 'speed' to shift into gear

You should possibly check another source. Clunks can come from loose coupling and sometimes worn or shot engine mounts.
FYI
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-06-2022, 07:10
Replies: 14
Views: 2,100
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Repairing hole in coolant metal pipe

If the leak is not at a bend or at a joint then a permanent fix would be to cut the pipe in two near the hole leaving enough on each side of the cut to allow fitting a piece of hose with suitable...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-05-2022, 11:48
Replies: 36
Views: 4,483
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: a/c breaker keeps tripping

My experience tells me your issue is probably one of three things. Circulating pump is faulty. ( my last one did the same). Ran for 20 minutes and quit. Causing unit to overheat sad shut down or trip...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-05-2022, 02:12
Replies: 9
Views: 1,060
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Soft Spot on deck over V-Berth

Depending on how long you plan to keep the boat will affect method chosen.
Drying out a wet or rotten core will take months and only work if you can prevent further water entry while the drying...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-05-2022, 04:27
Replies: 28
Views: 4,562
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Alternator belt dust or unburnt diesel fuel?

I think you guys are missing another source and being misled by thinking there is one cause for the "black soot".
It is true that alternator belts produce a fair amount of fine black dust - mostly...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-05-2022, 18:12
Replies: 9
Views: 2,346
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Raymarine p70 vs p70s display

I have a Raymarine AP system on my powerboat and have used it for years. But back in 2019 I had a lightening strike and blew out all electronics and much of the electrical stuff as well. I had...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 10-05-2022, 18:56
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By Squanderbucks
Thumbs up Re: DIY Yards in Florida that allow blasting

Had my 38 fter blasted a couple of times in the 30 yrs I have owned it at CrackerBoy in Ft. Pierce. But that is not DIY. Requires entire bottom to be tented by plastic taped to hull and secured to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-04-2022, 07:21
Replies: 29
Views: 3,478
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Butt connectors for #10 stranded wire

Are you sure you need butt connectors. Butt connectors are for joining two pieces of wire together. Typically you need some type of crimp on lug either with a suitable sized hole.
Often like a...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-04-2022, 04:35
Replies: 18
Views: 2,596
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Yanmar 3YM20 exhaust diameter

Take it from me that you should not restrict the exhaust. I tried that with a couple diesels in my power boat when I repower Ed from gas to diesel. Ran it with the old gas exhaust and mufflers for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-04-2022, 13:36
Replies: 11
Views: 1,025
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Problem with obtaining position from laptop on VHF

You have a Garmin win 0183 In and Out at "normal" and High Speed. They try and KISS and forego any talk of BAUD rates. High Speed fro AIS and Normal for everything else.
Why not just use the 0183...
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-04-2022, 04:05
Replies: 31
Views: 5,408
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: need advice on new electronics

Starting from scratch to me this is a no brainer. Install an NMEA 2000 backbone and attach anything you want to it with adapters. Customization is easy and parts to interconnect the only other...
Forum: OpenCPN 10-04-2022, 14:40
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Cabling for Radar Plugin

Thanks.
I went through the process of hooking this up a couple of years ago and something did not work and the Garmin chartplotter locked up and I had a time getting it up and running again. ...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-04-2022, 10:38
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Cabling for Radar Plugin

Here are a couple of my dilemmas: 1. Radar LAN cable will not plug into the Amphenol Connector directly and I don't want to cut off the factory connector to the Radar so I can go back if not...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-04-2022, 07:43
Replies: 5
Views: 765
Posted By Squanderbucks
Cabling for Radar Plugin

Looking at the OpenCPN Radar Scanner Interface diagram for a setup with chartplotter included it shows 5 LAN cables in the diagram. My understanding is not all are the same type of cables - ie...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-04-2022, 04:43
Replies: 18
Views: 2,292
Posted By Squanderbucks
Re: Prop shaft wiggled - pulled out of coupler - key slot corrupted

As for loosing another month. Welcome to boating. Two ways to face boating - prevention on your own pace and at convenient times or wait for problems and they always appear at the wrong and least...
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