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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-07-2021, 08:40
Replies: 12
Views: 6,458
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: E-rigging.com reviews?

I ended up purchasing my chain from a local hardware store here in cocoa, Fl. They're called travis hardware and consistently have the best prices I can find for anything metal related. All my...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2021, 12:20
Replies: 14
Views: 2,145
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Exhaust system in sailboat

Yeah that hose will get changed. Unfortunately almost every hose will end up being changed. Good for the long term, bad on the bank account.

The bent PVC you see in the picture is one of the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2021, 09:40
Replies: 14
Views: 2,145
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Exhaust system in sailboat

Thanks for the input everyone. Glad you all told me what I sort of already knew. I guess if defender has it for $20/ft, I'll just pony up and buy exhaust hose. No sense in cheaping out now



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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2021, 07:15
Replies: 14
Views: 2,145
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Exhaust system in sailboat

Hello all and good day!

So I recently pulled my old perkins 4.236 because the engine bed was made of steel and looked like swiss cheese. Anyway I rebuilt the engine, engine bed and entire mounting...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-11-2020, 12:01
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Fuel polishing filters?

Thanks for the info everyone. I bought a new housing today. I'll post results as soon as its installed.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-11-2020, 10:25
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Fuel polishing filters?

I filtered all the water out that I could with the fuel polishing system, then I put in some additive that mixed the rest of the water into the fuel to be burned off. Now i never get any water in the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-11-2020, 18:14
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Fuel polishing filters?

Peter, thanks for your reply. I have changed the seals on my fuel caps and it seems to have solved the issue of water getting into the fuel. My task now is removing what's already in there. I have...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-11-2020, 17:26
Replies: 7
Views: 1,153
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Fuel polishing filters?

A while ago the seal on my fuel cap must have been leaking a d let a bunch of water into my tank. I've been battling the fuel bug ever since. So I've built a fuel polishing system with a regular...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-06-2020, 11:28
Replies: 4
Views: 1,067
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Groco Paragon Jr Fresh Water Pressure Pump

Thanks for the info, much appreciated!
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-06-2020, 21:21
Replies: 4
Views: 1,067
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Groco Paragon Jr Fresh Water Pressure Pump

I am also interested to hear if anyone has experience with the paragon JR pump.

The other option I’m looking at is the belt driven diaphragm pump by jabsco. I have a bilge version of this and so...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-12-2019, 06:11
Replies: 1
Views: 532
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Tohatsu 15 carb help

I have a 2017 tohatsu 15 and I left it and my dinghy at the dinghy dock at my local sailing club for a couple days. When I returned the cowling was mostly off and the carb had been smashed. All of...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 20-10-2019, 08:45
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: LiFePo4 info and help

Anyone?
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 19-10-2019, 12:00
Replies: 2
Views: 948
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
LiFePo4 info and help

Hi again everyone. I’ve been reading and researching endlessly and am still having trouble fully grasping every aspect of this system design and how everything all talks and plays together.

I was...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 16-09-2019, 12:51
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: LiFePo4 bms?

Thanks for the info guys, all points make sense so far. It will definitely make life easier to go with one battery!

Wow, I’ve been reading your thread CatNewBee...makes me realize how much I have...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 16-09-2019, 08:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: LiFePo4 bms?

A 100 amp load over 30 feet is going to take some serious wire. I’m worried this could potentially shorten the life of the motor.

As far as the REC system goes, what all did you need to get it up...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 16-09-2019, 07:03
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: LiFePo4 bms?

In order to build one large battery wont I need larger capacity cells? I’ve read that it isn’t good to go with cells over 200ah because the internal mass of the battery isn’t supported well and...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 16-09-2019, 06:09
Replies: 11
Views: 1,966
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
LiFePo4 bms?

First off I know LiFePo4 has been talked about a lot, but the mobile search sucks, and living aboard, my phone is my main internet browsing instrument. Also the main threads are soo long it’s...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 13-09-2019, 11:48
Replies: 91
Views: 22,141
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: LiFePo4 -- Parallel or Not?

I am in the early stages of reading/learning/planning for a lifepo4 bank. I think I’ve decided on 16 CALB 200 amp cells that I’d run 4s4p. Basically making 4 200 amp 12v batteries that I’d then wire...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-08-2019, 04:58
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: For sale: 12” & 9” B&G Zeus 3

As of now both units are sold. If either deal falls through I’ll update this thread. Thanks everyone who was interested, much appreciated!
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 31-07-2019, 06:15
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: For sale: 12” & 9” B&G Zeus 3

The Zeus 12 is spoken for, anyone interested in the 9?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 30-07-2019, 06:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: For sale: 12” & 9” B&G Zeus 3

I can explain better through PM, but basically it’s one of the perks of my job.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 27-07-2019, 06:04
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: For sale: 12” & 9” B&G Zeus 3

Bump. I can take pics of the Zeus 9 also if anyone wants.

Also it just occurred to me that maybe I should have put this in the sale section not the electronics section. Sorry in advance if it has...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-07-2019, 13:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,231
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
For sale: 12” & 9” B&G Zeus 3

As the title says, I have a 12” Zeus 3 and a 9” Zeus 3 for sale. Both are brand new in box never opened.

The 12” retails for $3,499 before tax. I’m asking $3,000 + shipping.

The 9” retails for...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-05-2019, 19:34
Replies: 26
Views: 14,373
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Water Pump Pressure Switch

Hmm also good to know. I took my pump out and fiddled with it and it seems to be working fine now but still runs slowly after I open an outlet occasionally. Next time it starts acting up again I’ll...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-05-2019, 19:30
Replies: 26
Views: 14,373
Posted By Kalimniosjohn
Re: Water Pump Pressure Switch

Wow I may have to switch from the v-flow pump to a par max pump and add an accumulator tank. I’ve read many threads on these things and never seen this before. Thanks!
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