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Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 17-04-2024, 16:30
Replies: 5
Views: 457
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Crystal Prop review or recommendation

I wasn't aware of Crystal Prop, only Prop Speed. I'd love to hear from users how it performs. $110 for a kit at Fisheries Supply is not bad, and the kit sounds like it's enough to do an 18" prop 3-4...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2024, 06:48
Replies: 8
Views: 480
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Why coolant overflow tank no work?

Yep, exactly what Lepke said.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-03-2024, 06:42
Replies: 19
Views: 1,342
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Dye for Sanding Gelcoat

Prussian blue doesn't have a grit, it's a very opaque ink in a non-drying oil, used to identify high (or low) spots of mating surfaces (precision machined, scraped or ground surfaces). You use a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 23-03-2024, 20:06
Replies: 17
Views: 1,510
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Filling/repairing small gouges in hull

You can't gelcoat over an epoxy repair, though. Polyester resin (including gelcoat) won't adhere well to epoxy laminating resin or thickened epoxy filler).
You can gelcoat over polyester layup...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-03-2024, 18:41
Replies: 4
Views: 385
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: MASTHEAD CRACKS FeFeill SPAR

Yikes! Definitely don't go sailing with it like that! The forestay attachment looks like it's preparing to let go. I'd run the headsail halyard to a bow cleat as a backup and make arrangements to...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-03-2024, 08:22
Replies: 1
For Sale or Trade: Flexofold 20x15RH 1.25" shaft
Views: 408
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Flexofold 20x15RH 1.25" shaft

Bump - Still for sale. Price drop: $600 obo, or trade for a LH 18 to 20" dia x 12-15" pitch folding or feathering prop.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-03-2024, 08:18
Replies: 2
For Sale or Trade: Varifold prop 22"x14" RH 1.5"
Views: 717
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Varifold prop 22"x14" RH 1.5"

I still have the prop - price drop: $800 obo. or trade for an 18 to 20" dia x 12 to 14" pitch LH Flexofold (or LH blades only) or a Maxprop ;)
Location: Bellingham, WA.
Forum: OpenCPN 10-03-2024, 10:42
Replies: 7
Views: 398
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Installing Garmin Radar with RADAR 5 plugin without adapter

I recommend using RJ-45 terminations to re-make the connection rather than soldering. Crimp a shielded RJ-45 plug on the radar cable and a shielded keystone jack on the end of the cable to the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-03-2024, 07:39
Replies: 2
Views: 278
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: What type of connector is this?

AMP (now TE Connectivity) CPC series, specifically this: https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-205838-1.html.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 19-02-2024, 09:10
Replies: 85
Views: 7,112
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Lithium mini batteries

100AH Group 24 size now with bluetooth: https://www.litime.com/products/litime-12v-100ah-group-24-smart-lifepo4-lithium-deep-cycle-battery-built-in-100a-bms-1280wh-energy
(no affiliation, I don't...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-02-2024, 12:48
Replies: 30
Views: 2,213
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Acceptable prop shaft wear?

I agree with PaulS - old-style packing glands don't really care what diameter the shaft is, as long as it's smooth and round. I'd run that shaft for years without a second thought. (assuming the pic...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-02-2024, 10:38
Replies: 4
Views: 351
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Skeg Repair at Bronze Fitting

It sure looks like the previous "repair" was some filler applied over top of old bottom paint. If so, then no surprise it didn't adhere well. If so, then all the similar filler (over paint) needs...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-01-2024, 19:20
Replies: 20
Views: 1,315
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: What is this sink drain part?

Before seeing the last post, I would have bet money that it was some sort of checkvalve (likely a buoyant ball in the cylinder) to keep seawater from spitting up through the drain when crashing...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-01-2024, 13:04
Replies: 167
Views: 12,437
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator

As for mounting a temperature sensor, whether it be thermistor, 1-wire TO-92 package, thermocouple or thermostat - high temperature epoxy to 'pot' it in the barrel of a ring lug has worked for me. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-01-2024, 07:51
Replies: 167
Views: 12,437
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator

I'm not sure why you want to stack so many regulators, and don't know the current needed (i.e. are going to to send field current off the bulk-regulated rail, or directly off the input?). ...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-01-2024, 07:18
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge

Glad to hear it! Ideally, when things are stabilized (running for half hour or so, box reasonably cold) you want the "cold progression" (i.e. frost line) to cover the whole evaporator, but not down...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-01-2024, 17:41
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge

The nameplate wattage of the "system" would include the fan power. Fan current (therefore power) likely increases with voltage. The fridge compressor current will decrease with voltage, so I find...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-01-2024, 10:39
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge

So that's a Danfoss BD35 compressor. From (questionable) memory, it should draw about 3.5A (compressor current at 12VDC, not including fans) so you're likely significantly overcharged and the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-01-2024, 08:05
Replies: 19
Views: 2,061
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge

How did you determine how much refrigerant to add and what was your setup used for adding it?

Yes, overcharge is possible. Or you might have introduced some air w/ moisture into the system that's...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 24-01-2024, 08:14
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Onboard Alarm Panel

Anchor alarm - most modern chart plotters and even some old GPSs had an anchor watch alarm. Set a "ring" (distance) around current position and the alarm goes off if you venture outside it. Device...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 24-01-2024, 08:01
Replies: 8
Views: 613
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Onboard Alarm Panel

exhaust overtemp
engine overtemp
low oil pressure
proximity alert (AIS, Radar)
shallow depth
off-course / heading
high windspeed
watch timer / alarm clock
uninvited "guests" boarding...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 23-01-2024, 07:55
Replies: 4
Views: 420
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Kink in waste inlet hose. Add elbow or new hose with new hole

Less fittings is better, especially 90 degree elbows. It looks to me like if you moved or angled the hole (or a bit of both) slightly you could get rid of the existing 90 (which appears to be...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-01-2024, 08:45
Replies: 33
Views: 4,098
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Removable Inner Forestay - Advantage?

This setup seems rather ideal (with the exception of added potential failure points in the "tension" lineup), and similar to what I was thinking of setting up. Do you hoist this on a masthead...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-01-2024, 08:24
Replies: 33
Views: 4,098
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Removable Inner Forestay - Advantage?

This setup seems rather ideal (with the exception of added potential failure points in the "tension" lineup), and similar to what I was thinking of setting up. Do you hoist this on a masthead...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-01-2024, 07:57
Replies: 54
Views: 4,043
Posted By Bellinghamster
Re: Recommend me some ripping yarns about sailors crossing the Atlantic Ocean or simi

I don't remember the title, but probably all the books about Shackleton and the Endurance would be good. Maybe 'Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage'. The world doesn't make men like him...
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