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Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-11-2021, 09:23
Replies: 13
Views: 1,926
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: 16" Max-Prop 3-blade feathering propeller

Cannot see if LH or RH.
Presume 17 spline?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 01-11-2021, 10:41
Replies: 80
Views: 14,136
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: 2 or 3 reef points???

Farrier F-41 cat. Launched 2017. Approx 16,000 lbs. single daggerboard.
6” mini keels 10ft. long
North Sails recommended an extremely deep second reef only on our new main.
Offshore Oregon we had...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 16-01-2021, 09:22
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,632
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

Does anyone have a PDF of LiFePo4 MSDS?
That’s hazardous material specs for shipping these batteries
Cannot find anywhere on manufacturer’s sites😂
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-11-2020, 11:48
Replies: 23
Views: 3,858
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Installing a deck hatch

I suggest you run a good bead of silicone and then partially clamp it down before it sets. This will allow the silicone to seal everywhere ( no voids). Once set you should then torque as needed.
Or...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-11-2020, 10:02
Replies: 94
Views: 11,451
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Is it stupid to take a racing style sailboat around the world?

If it’s a noodle mast with runners &/or checkstays - you’ll need to make sure you will never do an involuntary jibe in heavy weather- could lose the mast easily.
Ask previous owner how he managed...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 27-10-2020, 09:39
Replies: 34
Views: 5,712
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Is there an advantage to belonging to a local yacht club before going off cruisin

Short answer - no

Sailed from Vancouver to Mexico.
No need for club membership anywhere. Save your $300 per year!

UOTE=Gheinz;3262250]I am a member of a local yacht club but don't currently...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-10-2020, 15:03
Replies: 2
Want To Buy: 15-20 h.p. diesel
Views: 613
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: 15-20 h.p. diesel

David,
I have a Yanmar 2QM20 with gearbox and panel.
Been in storage for 10+ years ( the Yanmar - not me!)
Problem - it’s in Vancouver,
Graham
Forum: Americas 05-10-2020, 14:54
Replies: 9
Views: 1,816
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Surveyor / broker / buying consultant in Vancouver

Trevor Salmon of Aegis Marine is based in N. Vancouver.
Highly recommended ( my previous experience)
604.313-4074
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-04-2020, 17:11
Replies: 9
Views: 1,606
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Lithium cells for sale. Lifepo4 260ah $150-$225

Hi,
Am interested in 8 of the new; or perhaps all 12 if price break?
Are bolts/jumpers included?
How many in each shipping case?
Thanks
Graham
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 07-10-2019, 10:21
Replies: 12
Views: 1,821
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Is there a market for used LiFePO4 cells?

Thanks for the uninvited put down.

I have 2 traction banks and a house bank of 700ahr. Thunder sky’s
For the last 3 years.
May I politely suggest you stop trolling this forum until you have...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 07-10-2019, 10:00
Replies: 12
Views: 1,821
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Is there a market for used LiFePO4 cells?

I would be interested in going in with you.
I need 2-4 yttrium 700ahr. Cells,
I’m in Vancouver BC
Cheers
Graham

QUOTE=evm1024;2991168]With a major cruise coming up in the next year or few I am...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 28-07-2019, 12:54
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,551,632
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

I have 4S Winston 700Ah Yttrium for 2 years. No problems. No BMS
Graham
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-02-2019, 08:17
Replies: 49
Views: 9,604
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Group purchase of 8D 300ah Lithium batteries

Hi Paul,
I need some T’Sky/Winston modules.
Not sure if they sell 700ah. LifePo4 with Yttrium.
I have 36 in my electric powered catamaran.
Currently in Mexico; but leaving boat here and heading...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-06-2018, 17:22
Replies: 15
Views: 2,511
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: How important is Battery control system?

OP asked for importance of a control system - many replies are for monitoring system.
Monitoring is imperative (if you want your batteries to last)
Control is optional.
BMS systems normally mean...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-06-2018, 08:39
Replies: 114
Views: 27,762
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Catamarans Lost South Of Equ. Over Past Years

The Privilege (sp?) line had centre nacelles also.
Presume no tramp attachment points left? That may help in identifying.
Trying to be helpful - unlike .......
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 12-06-2018, 10:56
Replies: 17
Views: 2,948
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: preferred channel marker and direction

If I remember correctly; when travelling along the ICW, red markers should be left on the inland side.
That's because there could be confusion when returning from the ocean through an inlet - you...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-04-2018, 08:36
Replies: 20
Views: 9,514
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: $2500 2000 amp hour lithium battery pack

Pointless, uninformed comment:
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-03-2018, 08:27
Replies: 56
Views: 8,428
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Using low-voltage water heating elements as a diversion load.

I am about to do this on my cat - although using 48v traction LiFePo4 banks.
Not very efficient to heat water; but the best way to use excess solar.
Missouri Wind & Solar (??) have both 12v. and...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-01-2018, 08:47
Replies: 79
Views: 12,175
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Offshore Nighttime Watch Guidelines

Jeff,
Good advice from many - however; you should never clip on to lifelines; run jack lines inboard fore & aft,
Graham
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-10-2017, 09:46
Replies: 19
Views: 5,154
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Never Used Boat Stuff

Cliff
Ship to address showed Blaine, Wa. as in Canada!
Of course it's not - in good ole USA
Graham
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 24-10-2017, 16:49
Replies: 19
Views: 5,154
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Never Used Boat Stuff

I live in Annapolis. Here's the list with the West Marine (website) or other website's asking price and // my price:

EEL Y Adapter 50A 125/250V male to 2 x 30A female: $269.99//$150.00


Hi,...
Forum: Our Community 18-09-2017, 08:44
Replies: 6
Views: 3,510
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Leopard 40 unbalanced sail plan

Check your rudder alignment - they should be roughly parallel
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-06-2017, 08:17
Replies: 39
Views: 6,389
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Items - Lewmar Winch Parts, Lewmar Hatch, Cleats

Hi,
Interested in hatch if still available,
Graham
Forum: Navigation 16-05-2017, 08:05
Replies: 19
Views: 3,891
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: A Canadian buying a New Zealand AIS from the U.S.

Why go through all the hassle of dealing with a U.S. Supplier?
I got mine from the Canadian distributor in Calgary. Haig is great to work with.
I also got the legal MMSI number within a couple of...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-11-2016, 12:31
Replies: 46
Views: 6,798
Posted By Gmcgyvr
Re: Square top main sheet loads

When you have sailmaker make new main; get the top batten of the square top feeding in from the luff, not the leech. Easy to remove when stowing away.
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