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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-08-2022, 10:24
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By JimMann
Re: Stuck without marina, north Wales UK

Thanks for that!

Turned out I had a friend with a mooring ball at Port Dinorwic and offered to us but Aberystwyth Marina just got back to us and offered us their fuel birth until they can find us...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 09-08-2022, 04:07
Replies: 3
Views: 625
Posted By JimMann
Stuck without marina, north Wales UK

Hi,

Just hoping someone can help..

We were due to Moor up our 37ft Bruce roberts (long keel) in a boatyard/marina in Preston for autum and winter but a boat sank on the pontoon leaving us with...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2022, 06:20
Replies: 22
Views: 2,952
Posted By JimMann
Re: To shunt or not to shunt

The issue will be my discription.. 😂

Off is key unturned, on is key turned supplying power to instruments and ignition
Is engine start
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2022, 06:11
Replies: 22
Views: 2,952
Posted By JimMann
Re: To shunt or not to shunt

The off is the unturned key position, wasn't sure what it called 😊
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2022, 05:36
Replies: 22
Views: 2,952
Posted By JimMann
Re: To shunt or not to shunt

I'm only wanting to see how many amps the alternator is producing as I have another system for monitoring everything else

Thanks
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2022, 05:11
Replies: 22
Views: 2,952
Posted By JimMann
Re: To shunt or not to shunt

Thanks for that

Does this wiring diagram look anywhere near correct?

https://ibb.co/5hC7tXS
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2022, 04:20
Replies: 22
Views: 2,952
Posted By JimMann
Re: To shunt or not to shunt

https://ibb.co/F4rNYNC]

This is a pic of the unit

I realize it needs one, it was working before without one as far I know, hence me wondering if the bridge is the shunt.

just making sure I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-05-2022, 03:33
Replies: 22
Views: 2,952
Posted By JimMann
To shunt or not to shunt

https://ibb.co/F4rNYNC

Hello

I've been redoing my boat electrics and got a bit confused when it got to my cva amp meter as Ive been told I need a shunt but there was no shunt before?

Is the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-03-2022, 05:46
Replies: 7
Views: 3,770
Posted By JimMann
Re: How to disassemble an older Hood roller furler?

It's the inner spacer that keep them in place I think.

I'm disassembling to replace but I'd like to sell the seafurl to help pay for the new one if possible ��

I'll know if I'm right in the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-03-2022, 05:42
Replies: 7
Views: 3,770
Posted By JimMann
Re: How to disassemble an older Hood roller furler?

Yep, I had to cut the stainless wire as I assume they were swaged on to fit
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-03-2022, 05:18
Replies: 7
Views: 3,770
Posted By JimMann
Re: How to disassemble an older Hood roller furler?

I think I've figured it out

Just gotta push out inner bits out and the pins should fall out I assume as that's all holding them in?

Thank you
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-03-2022, 03:29
Replies: 7
Views: 3,770
Posted By JimMann
Re: How to disassemble an older Hood roller furler?

Did you figure this out? I’m in the same boat..
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-03-2022, 14:03
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By JimMann
Re: Avon seasport 3.45 + yamaha 55hp 2 stroke

Congratulations
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-03-2022, 14:01
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By JimMann
Re: Avon seasport 3.45 + yamaha 55hp 2 stroke

I've got 40hp now, should do the trick

Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-03-2022, 08:23
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By JimMann
Re: Avon seasport 3.45 + yamaha 55hp 2 stroke

I did consider this but I know someone with a seasport 4.50 which would definitely take the 55hp and it has the same transom, the ribs just longer

It doesn't really matter but it would save me...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-03-2022, 07:40
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By JimMann
Avon seasport 3.45 + yamaha 55hp 2 stroke

Hi everyone,

Just a quick stupid question if you don’t mind..

So I acquired a great condition Avon seasport 3.45 and I already have a Yamaha 55hp but I’m told these ribs are 40hp max. 😔 I see...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-08-2021, 12:22
Replies: 1
Views: 736
Posted By JimMann
Bmc 3.8l

Hi,

I’m wondering if anyone has any idea of the fuel efficiency of a BMC 3.8l 4 cylinder engine? Approximate LPH would be very useful!

Thanks for looking :biggrin:
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-03-2020, 16:59
Replies: 23
Views: 3,922
Posted By JimMann
Re: Tell me why this is a bad idea

Thats exactly what I needed, problem solved.

Thank you, much appreciated
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2020, 17:49
Replies: 23
Views: 3,922
Posted By JimMann
Re: Tell me why this is a bad idea

I think I’ll put in a tank and do the same, makes sense

Thanks for that
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2020, 10:52
Replies: 23
Views: 3,922
Posted By JimMann
Re: Tell me why this is a bad idea

Ah yes, thanks for that!
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2020, 10:44
Replies: 23
Views: 3,922
Posted By JimMann
Re: Tell me why this is a bad idea

Hi,

The bathroom sink I could prob get away with as it’s borderline but the previous owner had the shower drain going into the bilge and the sink he had was very shallow but raised quite high,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2020, 08:28
Replies: 23
Views: 3,922
Posted By JimMann
Re: Tell me why this is a bad idea

I just want the sink to drain automatically since it’s under the waterline

Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2020, 08:13
Replies: 23
Views: 3,922
Posted By JimMann
Tell me why this is a bad idea

I have 2 sink that are now below the waterline, I have 2 spare pumps and wondered if this method was sound?

Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2020, 05:47
Replies: 61
Views: 7,206
Posted By JimMann
Re: 12v water heating setup

1, water outlet 2, pressure relief valve? 3, water intake

Could this be correct? I assumed 3 was the drain

Thanks
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2020, 05:00
Replies: 61
Views: 7,206
Posted By JimMann
Re: 12v water heating setup

Thanks for your reply!

I also have 1000w plus wind to dedicate to this project, that’s why I thought it wouldn’t be an issue. I expected to have to supplement the power during the winter, my plan...
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