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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit Yesterday, 10:11
Replies: 30
Views: 1,595
Posted By phorvati
Re: Just say NO to Prop Speed!

I haul out every 2-3 years. Always had to chisel hard barnacles off my max prop with the scraper. I put prop speed in sept, 2022, the last time i had a quickhaul. Love it. I dove down about a month...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-04-2024, 06:29
Replies: 23
Views: 878
Posted By phorvati
Re: Perkins 4108 Stalled and won’t start

when replacing my old black iron tanks with aluminum, I had the welder add a drain plug. and a large cleaning port on top that allows me to reach in and get to most corners. I already had to use...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-04-2024, 20:30
Replies: 23
Views: 878
Posted By phorvati
Re: Perkins 4108 Stalled and won’t start

Those rotary distributor type Injection Pumps make the engine die instantly bc air bubble gets distributed to all cylinders very quickly. I added a primer bulb with bypass so I can use it to prime...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 11-04-2024, 13:38
Replies: 24
Views: 2,756
Posted By phorvati
Re: Starlink

Thank you so much. that answers my question. This is great for Southern New England.
I bought the standard Gen 3 phased array and set it up last night on the boat (at a dock). pretty sweet. I...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 10-04-2024, 13:04
Replies: 24
Views: 2,756
Posted By phorvati
Re: Starlink

this page https://www.starlink.com/service-plans
seems to differentiate between mobile inland and maritime.

if you coastal hop are you violating service agreement of mobile inland plan, the one...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-03-2024, 13:13
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By phorvati
Re: SIRIUS XM WEATHER SERVICE

I use charter package 37$/month, but its an old subscription and doesnt exist any more on Sirius XM. I have Raymarine RS100 receiver. Works very well for seeing squalls, gulf stream, storm tracks,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-03-2024, 11:21
Replies: 34
Views: 2,932
Posted By phorvati
Re: Compost head use?

it does get stuck on rare occasions. Ive had 250lbs guy catch air while trying to go #2 on my Airhead 100+ miles offshore. It went well.

But cleaning the bowl is not like regular toilet. For...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-03-2024, 19:43
Replies: 7
Views: 359
Posted By phorvati
Re: G-Flex for teak caulking?

Its not TDS. 1/4" might be a lot. I think mine is 1/8" or 3/16". But everywhere i replaced caulking, TDS held well. Gflex will fail under the sun. I tried it on small cauges, and holes.
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 17-12-2023, 15:20
Replies: 63
Views: 9,429
Posted By phorvati
Re: Another one: aground at pounce inlet and rescued

There is no such thing as safe inlet in any condition. Any implies storms, gales etc etc. There are times when some of those inlets you mentioned are not safe, especially the ones involving fast...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 08-12-2023, 16:21
Replies: 14
Views: 1,492
Posted By phorvati
Re: Cleaning Water Tanks

my metal tanks had inspection ports big enough to reach into deep corners. I was surprised as to the amount of rubbery film on the surfaces. I had no mold just this gummed up film. I sprayed...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-12-2023, 06:51
Replies: 18
Views: 2,756
Posted By phorvati
Re: why is my vented loop leaking more and more

I took out the spring. Its just a nipple and hose. But i didn't run the hose overboard. Just looped it. It never leaked but it started more and more while engine is running. I guess I'll have to...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-12-2023, 07:22
Replies: 18
Views: 2,756
Posted By phorvati
why is my vented loop leaking more and more

I have it connected to a hose. and lifted as high up as it would go. but it's been getting worse and worse in terms of leaking while engine is running.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-12-2023, 05:46
Replies: 48
Views: 3,915
Posted By phorvati
Re: Primary Fuel Filter Vertical Separation Question

You put a tee with shutoff valves, to bypass the bulb during run time and switch back to prime. Works very well to fill my primary racor 900 series, and 2 secondaries. And I've used it countless...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 10-11-2023, 16:29
Replies: 2
Views: 610
Posted By phorvati
Cant use Cruisers forum app on Android 12

Samsung Galaxy S20, Anroid 12.
I just installed the app from google store and when I open it, I get "network error, please try again later"
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-10-2023, 15:22
Replies: 36
Views: 3,072
Posted By phorvati
Re: PSS Failure on only one shaft

Post pics of your set screws and rotor. Those have to bite and I am wondering if they are biting into fresh shaft.
Forum: Navigation 18-10-2023, 20:24
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By phorvati
Re: GPS rollover and raymarine GPS receivers

Don't want to mess with turning off AIS.


I have digital Yacht 150 that sends data to a PC running OpenCPN.

I will re-route that to ST8002 NMEA port.
OpenCPN is already getting same AIS/GPS...
Forum: Navigation 18-10-2023, 19:56
Replies: 5
Views: 798
Posted By phorvati
GPS rollover and raymarine GPS receivers

So I have a RS125, C120 MFD along with S3 course computer and ST8002 Controller.
RS125 GPS on Seatalk is showing 2003 for a date due to 1024 week rollover.

I have two other NMEA183 GPS receivers...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-10-2023, 12:00
Replies: 19
Views: 2,292
Posted By phorvati
Re: Fabricating bronze chainplates and tangs

Wouldn't bronze chain plate have the tendency to wear out where it mates with the clevis pin, deform, or stretch?

Also below is how I bent my 304SS chainplate after polishing. Purchased raw...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-10-2023, 10:39
Replies: 17
Views: 2,789
Posted By phorvati
Re: Clear reinforced hose for raw water?

Green/grey film will form on the inside. Raw water strainer is a better place to keep clean and use for visual inspection. I would get marine hard wall water hose rated for the purpose.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-10-2023, 10:33
Replies: 75
Views: 13,714
Posted By phorvati
Re: Realistic cost to refit a 50ft cruising boat

The fact that you are asking likely tells me you are not going to pull the trigger. You have to be a bit crazy and you have to be committed and really want to do it. And numbers will only deter...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-10-2023, 06:12
Replies: 20
Views: 19,373
Posted By phorvati
Re: Check valve for bilge pumps?

I have check valves on all three of my pumps. Rule 3700, rule 1500 and rule 360. They work, but I have not had a real emergency to see how things behave when stressed to the max. I clean valve,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-10-2023, 21:13
Replies: 1
Views: 468
Posted By phorvati
Re: registration issue

Whomever you talked to either doesn't know what he/she is doing, or you didnt communicate it correctly.
Official number 531952, net tonnage is 6. It comes up. Go here and enter the number for...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-09-2023, 15:56
Replies: 17
Views: 1,653
Posted By phorvati
Re: Profurl lc42 jib furler

Here it is, I think you are ok.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 28-09-2023, 20:10
Replies: 17
Views: 1,653
Posted By phorvati
Re: Profurl lc42 jib furler

My comment was a bit off topic but i wanted to point out potential issue. I was also just showing what types of failures and fatigues there can be as a result of salt water and wear over many miles....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-09-2023, 11:22
Replies: 18
Views: 3,235
Posted By phorvati
Re: Marine Air(dometic) passport II AC compressor cycling

So i ran the my AC, vector compact Vcp16k in heat mode extensively. As in 6 hours overnight and 4 hours during the chilly and rainy day. I did have some cycling which still bothers me so i would...
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