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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-02-2024, 09:15
Replies: 1
Views: 214
Posted By Dave-Zim
Sunsynk Inverters

Greetings all,
I've searched the forum busy can't find any info on Sunsynk.
Is anyone using one on their boat and if yes, how do they stand up in a marine environment?
I have run one at home for...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-05-2023, 01:39
Replies: 22
Views: 2,021
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Longevity of standard electronics?

Great feedbck, that you Captainrivet. Yes, I am thinking along the lines of not ticking the boxes and just asking them to do the cabinetry and plumbing / electrical. It's given me a lot to chew...
Forum: Marine Electronics 30-05-2023, 01:32
Replies: 22
Views: 2,021
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Longevity of standard electronics?

Hi, I'm in Zimbabwe, as we're a landlocked country, my nearest builders and ports / marinas worth any mention are in South Africa. So I'm looking to either have new built in SA or to shop further...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-05-2023, 02:15
Replies: 22
Views: 2,021
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Longevity of standard electronics?

Thanks all for the feedback.
Yeah, I've been looking around at new and used boats and it's really been quite a depressing affair. I had the impression piracy only occurred at sea but when going over...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-05-2023, 05:20
Replies: 22
Views: 2,021
Posted By Dave-Zim
Longevity of standard electronics?

Greetings all,

I've had a fair amount of experience on coastal ski boats and small sport fishing boats but we're now gearing up to taking the step up to a liveaboard sized yacht.
We all know, and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2016, 22:51
Replies: 18
Views: 4,006
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: reverse osmosis product water for servicing batteries ?

I live in Africa and the quality of our shop bought distilled water is questionable. Once had algae grow in a bottle. So now i collect rain water and store it for use during the year. I don't collect...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-11-2016, 00:31
Replies: 23
Views: 4,551
Posted By Dave-Zim
Electrical consumption and wire colour codes?

Greets all,

I'm trying to find accurate info on typical power consumption of variuos boat devices. Basically a list of all the common things on a boat and what they use. I'm also in need of a wire...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 17-11-2016, 10:35
Replies: 2
Views: 2,596
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Rabies...

Yes they are vaccinated against all the usual canine illnesses.And thank you. We live in Africa so we're perhaps a little more aware than some folks. But this gave us a wakeup call and certainly got...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 17-11-2016, 09:52
Replies: 2
Views: 2,596
Posted By Dave-Zim
Rabies...

Just had an incident in our own home where a stray dog came in to our home and caused all kinds of chaos. Two of our dogs went magoo and chased it out but not after there was spit and fur everywhere....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-11-2016, 11:45
Replies: 3
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: What size solar controller

That's only about 18 amps. In my neck of the woods TS60 Mppt controllers run about usd750. Why did you have such a big controller? I would think a 25 /30 amp controller would be more than sufficient...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-10-2016, 13:25
Replies: 14
Views: 1,490
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Measuring eng temp with IR guage

Sorry.....
Could I ask why everyone so keen on IR temp monitoring with hand helds instead of installing a good quality temperature gauge wherever the manufacturer indicates? Surely it's a pain in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-09-2016, 12:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,964
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: 12v speed control for Guest 900 fan

Use a 12v light bulb in series. Start with 5watt. Then try a 10 etc.
when you have the speed you want. You're done. Just cover it in putty or some other thing so the light doesn't keep you awake....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-08-2016, 01:52
Replies: 20
Views: 3,762
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Vacuum Sealing Snall Spares

Well,

From experience with my own wife, when it's that time of the month she can strip paint from 1000 yards just with that icy glare. Must remember to use it next hull cleaning.

:-)
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-08-2016, 01:59
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Forward facing Sonar

Sorry, just did a proper search of the forum and found all the threads. Please ignore :-)
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-08-2016, 01:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,121
Posted By Dave-Zim
Forward facing Sonar

Greets all,

Just thinking about forward facing sonar.

Been looking at various models and although pricey, seems if it saves a collision with a container / reef / whale it's worth the extra set...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-06-2016, 01:55
Replies: 38
Views: 5,455
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: New Boat - off to check the house battery bank.

I would start using them. Best way to tell if they work or not.
As you say, if they flunk out, your beer goes warm.
Although that's pretty bloody bad, it's not life threatening.
I assume you're...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-06-2016, 10:06
Replies: 33
Views: 6,942
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Things You Hear on the Radio

In the middle of Africa....
The landrover has rolled over and over.....over.
Roger that....
No... I'm not Roger....I'm Charlie....
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 10-06-2016, 21:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,516
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Noah's Ark collides with CG ship

Cow farts?
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 09-05-2016, 21:23
Replies: 4
Views: 1,348
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Condolences

Lol... I dare you to show your wife that!!
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 06-05-2016, 21:29
Replies: 365
Views: 182,286
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Catchy or Witty Boat Names

And my ski boat was called Jackaroo when I bought it. Changed it to N/A...
Causes some fun with officials.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 06-05-2016, 21:26
Replies: 365
Views: 182,286
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Catchy or Witty Boat Names

BOHICA....

Bend Over Baby Here I Come Again!
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 04-05-2016, 04:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,153
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Rotten Dacron

Yeah, I hear you. I was pretty upset when that 40lb Tuna waved a cheeky fin at me and swam away. Think that's the last time I use dacron for fishing line.
I figured it was a good choice as I've...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 03-05-2016, 23:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,153
Posted By Dave-Zim
Rotten Dacron

Greets all,
Recently had to throw all the dacron off my heavy rod as it was rotten.
50lb black dacron and i could break it with my hands. All 400 yards of it rotten.
Line has been on the reel for...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-05-2016, 12:52
Replies: 52
Views: 7,187
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Boatbuilding a multihull, budgets, paradigms, utter falsehood

Here here. Well said!
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-04-2016, 16:14
Replies: 15
Views: 2,829
Posted By Dave-Zim
Re: Keel Meets Shelf

+1 from me. They come outta nowhere just as you're about to fire up the grinder... 😀
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