Cruisers Forum
 


Showing results 1 to 11 of 11
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: PutSon IV
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-10-2021, 18:03
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Charging Systems Inter-Connectivity

John,

It took me four years to get back to this thread. After reading Nigel Calders' Electrical and Mechanical Boat Maintenance, 4th ed. I completed my goals about three years ago. I installed...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-01-2021, 18:14
Replies: 48
Views: 13,130
Posted By PutSon IV
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-07-2020, 11:19
Replies: 28
Views: 8,250
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Perkins 4108 fuel pump anti stall device

I have this identical problem on my Morgan 383. Thanks to the person on the thread who recommended Transatlantic Diesel. Just ordered the assembly for $80. I'll keep the old one and try a regular...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-09-2019, 14:44
Replies: 99
Views: 16,864
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Jib very hard to roll in, no upper body strength! -- 2 threads merged

I had similar problems when I purchased my new old boat two years ago. The problem was two-fold: roller furler not completely wound and the sacrificial sail was entangling the the Genoa as it was...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2019, 14:49
Replies: 140
Views: 97,973
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: What would you do? Go or No-Go?

A friend in Hernando Beach, Florida, just completed upgrades to he and his wife's Tayana 37. I'm sure you can get it for less than $150K.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2019, 11:08
Replies: 93
Views: 9,977
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Help! I have been given a sailboat and don't know what to do

Don Casey's, This Old Boat is your bible. Nigel Calder's book for electrical.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-03-2019, 10:54
Replies: 93
Views: 9,977
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Help! I have been given a sailboat and don't know what to do

I can vouch for Don Casey's, This Old Boat. I have the 1990s edition that a friend gave to me. July 17, 2017, I purchased a 1982 Morgan 383. This Old Boat became my Bible for her restoration....
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-01-2019, 08:19
Replies: 67
Views: 20,094
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Bilge water flowing back to bilge

Sounds as though you're dealing with line size vs head pressure. If this is a large diameter line i.e. 1.5 Inches the head pressure is to great to overcome the vertical distance to discharge the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-11-2018, 10:50
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Charging Systems Inter-Connectivity

John61ct,

Thanks for your response. Yes, I am learning a lot. My YouTube research indicate that I need 2333 Ah for and 8-hour period of operations. Also, that I need to upgrade my solar panels...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-11-2018, 09:13
Replies: 7
Views: 899
Posted By PutSon IV
Charging Systems Inter-Connectivity

Currently have two 165 watts solar panels (don’t know wiring configuration, parallel or series), a Renogy Commander 12V/24V and 40 Amp Controller, a MicroSolar 2000/4000 watts Pure Sine Inverter, and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-11-2018, 19:06
Replies: 74
Views: 14,071
Posted By PutSon IV
Re: Favourite places to live on the hook

Gulf coast of Florida 1. Maximo Park Anchorage near GIWW, in St. Petersburg. Nice boat docks 5 min dinghy ride away. One mile south of Anchorage is a 65 ft bridge crossing over into Tampa Bay under...
Showing results 1 to 11 of 11

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 22:24.


Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.

ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.