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Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-12-2021, 00:13
Replies: 13
Views: 1,459
Posted By KRMS
Re: advice on tall winch handle

Google winch handle and look at the images to identify brands to order and try.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-12-2021, 00:08
Replies: 13
Views: 1,459
Posted By KRMS
Re: advice on tall winch handle

I’m surprised that none of the replies you’ve received give any real help. There are some makes of winch handles that are more cranked up than the standard flat bar with handle type. We did start...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-06-2021, 23:01
Replies: 41
Views: 7,013
Posted By KRMS
Re: Filling Bottom of Anchor Locker

The traditional solution is to make a wooden duckboard to fit the triangular shape of the bottom of the locker, tall enough to lift the chain off the bottom.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 28-07-2020, 10:11
Replies: 23
Views: 5,133
Posted By KRMS
Re: Need mooring buoy tips

Forgive me if I’m not getting the right impression of your mooring arrangement of others have already told you this:
If you simply run a warp from the cleat on one side of the bow through the ring...
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 28-07-2020, 09:52
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By KRMS
Re: No Feed

Thank you. All working now.
Forum: Forum Tech Support & Site Help 28-07-2020, 00:41
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By KRMS
No Feed

220154

I’m trying to use the CF on a new phone having not logged in from the app for many months. I’m logged in but most of the tabs have no content. It knows the threads I’m subscribed to but...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-10-2019, 23:23
Replies: 59
Views: 12,862
Posted By KRMS
G70 chain vs G4

Sorry I haven’t read all the replies as I’m on a poor connection.

I’m replying because I have a similar combination to what you are proposing: Lofrans Cayman windlass* with a 8mm/5/16 gypsy, 80m...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-10-2019, 00:23
Replies: 59
Views: 12,323
Posted By KRMS
Re: towing a large Dinghy - or not?

I appreciate that this thread is about a Large Dinghy but most of the replies are adamant about not towing any dinghy. I disagree. We tow our 9 foot dinghy pretty much everywhere (behind a 40 foot...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-07-2019, 03:47
Replies: 5
Views: 1,899
Posted By KRMS
Re: Throttle tension adjustment?

Just had a response from Lewmar tech support:

Hello Keith,

No it is not required. It is there for some engines so it know if it is in gear or not but rarely used so no need to worry about...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-07-2019, 01:38
Replies: 5
Views: 1,899
Posted By KRMS
Re: Throttle tension adjustment?

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I wonder if someone could help me further with this throttle control.

Whilst the binnacle is Whitlock, as is the leaflet shown, the mechanism is branded as Lewmar. I’ve had it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-07-2019, 23:26
Replies: 5
Views: 1,899
Posted By KRMS
Re: Throttle tension adjustment?

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. I hadn’t known whether the adjustment was at the lever or at the engine. Once I knew it was the lever I was able to find this diagram:

196732

Best...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-07-2019, 10:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,899
Posted By KRMS
Throttle tension adjustment?

We are on a Moody 44 powered by a Volvo MD22 engine with a Morse style single lever throttle forward/reverse lever (with push button neutral).

The engine vibration (although not excessive) seems ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2019, 22:13
Replies: 2
Views: 681
Posted By KRMS
Re: Antifouling - time before launch

Thank you
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-06-2019, 21:08
Replies: 2
Views: 681
Posted By KRMS
Antifouling - time before launch

Please could someone remind me how long before launching a boat it ok to have applied ablative antifouling (specifically Hempel Tiger Extra). Is it ok to do the antifouling and the boat to remain out...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2019, 08:31
Replies: 48
Views: 4,806
Posted By KRMS
Re: Where can I find new terminals for this cable?

If the OP wasn’t too busy trying to be smart he might listen to the advice being given. No one is trying to teach you how the internet works, merely to say that even having a complete new cable made...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-01-2019, 09:17
Replies: 84
Views: 22,726
Posted By KRMS
Re: Docking lines, 3-strand vs braided

3 strand good for strength, cost effectiveness, wear resistance, stretch etc etc BUT do bear in mind that they can be noisy. Octoplait is good for use whilst you are on board.

We don’t worry about...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-01-2019, 09:04
Replies: 19
Views: 2,852
Posted By KRMS
Re: Raw pump leaking on Perkins 4.108

I’d replace the whole pump but keep the original so that you can perhaps refurbish it. Not a difficult job but you’ll need a decent press for those bearings.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-01-2019, 09:12
Replies: 31
Views: 17,711
Posted By KRMS
Re: Use Start or House Battery to run Windlass?

Here’s another thought. We have sets of batteries: the usual engine start plus domestic bank and also a bow battery (for bow thruster and windlass). This works in keeping Cable size/volt drop down...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 15-01-2019, 09:04
Replies: 65
Views: 23,175
Posted By KRMS
Re: Choosing an undersized Rocna Vulcan or correct sized Delta anchor according to gu

You could elect to use grade 70 chain and go down a size to reduce load on the windlass
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2018, 07:04
Replies: 25
Views: 6,420
Posted By KRMS
Re: Setting up a new VictronConnect MPPT 75/15

So this is the info form the manufacturer’s tech support:

Keith,
As you are primarily using solar as a backup system the parameters shown are suitable, however to optimise the performance...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2018, 06:02
Replies: 25
Views: 6,420
Posted By KRMS
Re: Setting up a new VictronConnect MPPT 75/15

Advice from Multicell was Bulk 14.8V, Float 13.8V. After a follow up call with the Multicell guy that responded to my query I’ve updated the Absorption Voltage to 14.8V. He basically said 14.4V ok...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2018, 05:57
Replies: 25
Views: 6,420
Posted By KRMS
Re: Setting up a new VictronConnect MPPT 75/15

Ok understood. That temperature sensor is I think connected to the Balmar regulator (so is associated with charging by the alternator). I’ll address the temp sensor location next spring (which will...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2018, 05:54
Replies: 25
Views: 6,420
Posted By KRMS
Re: Setting up a new VictronConnect MPPT 75/15

Two of the 260 Ah batteries shown in the photo. https://www.multicell.co.uk/agm-batteries.html

The SC is about 6 foot away (which is as near as reasonably practical). Do I care about battery...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2018, 04:10
Replies: 25
Views: 6,420
Posted By KRMS
Setting up a new VictronConnect MPPT 75/15

Thank you, particularly for making your replies simple! I have emailed the battery manufacturer for advice on the correct voltages etc.

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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-09-2018, 22:31
Replies: 25
Views: 6,420
Posted By KRMS
Setting up a new VictronConnect MPPT 75/15

Seeing other posts on the forum often just lets me know how little I know about a topic. In this case setting up a solar controller.

A couple of months ago I added a 160W solar panel to our boat....
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