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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-03-2011, 17:35
Replies: 1
Views: 3,355
Posted By shibbershabber
Propane burner keeps shutting off????

Ive got a Force 10 three burner stove on my '77 Newport...

The back burner keeps going out after a few minutes.... not everytime, but enough to be a hassle. None of the other burners have this,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-01-2011, 20:09
Replies: 7
Views: 1,973
Posted By shibbershabber
thanks!

thanks!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-01-2011, 19:49
Replies: 7
Views: 1,973
Posted By shibbershabber
12vdc Cabin Lighting Issues

SO, I have a Newport 30mkII


The overhead lights in my cabin wont come on, making me think that the bulb has burned out... BUT if I tap on the light a little, it comes on!


Any guesses what...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 29-12-2010, 23:30
Replies: 387
Views: 54,931
Posted By shibbershabber
Ill be screwed... Depending on how the SHTF,...

Ill be screwed...

Depending on how the SHTF, I will be stuck... I will need bridges opened so that I can pass through, 2-3 of them I believe. :banghead:
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-12-2010, 20:53
Replies: 2
Views: 1,916
Posted By shibbershabber
French Guiana ?

Just wondering whats up with French Guiana????

I have searched here and over on sailnet and there doesnt seem to be much information??

Is there a reason for this? Is it bad sailing? Unfriendly...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-08-2010, 18:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By shibbershabber
Im not asking about the law, I know the law. ...

Im not asking about the law, I know the law.

Im asking about how the system works.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-08-2010, 18:26
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By shibbershabber
First boat... just checking everything out.

First boat... just checking everything out.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-08-2010, 15:51
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By shibbershabber
I traced the hoses back from the Y valve and...

I traced the hoses back from the Y valve and found another valve at the end.

I opened it and it worked fine. I couldnt tell where it was discharging from though... does it go out below the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-08-2010, 14:24
Replies: 10
Views: 1,842
Posted By shibbershabber
Y-Valve Not Working . . . or Am I an Idiot ?

I cant pump overboard!

When i switch my Y valve, the handle on the head goes up, but will not come down... as if it is blocked, or there is an incredible amount of pressure preventing me from...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-05-2010, 13:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,625
Posted By shibbershabber
just went out this morning and it worked... ...

just went out this morning and it worked...

I will get try the tests and see what happens.
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-05-2010, 22:17
Replies: 6
Views: 2,625
Posted By shibbershabber
The gauge shows 0.0 Uncle Bob: Im not...

The gauge shows 0.0


Uncle Bob:
Im not sure. I am comletely ignorant of how it is set up, how it works, etc.
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-05-2010, 20:27
Replies: 6
Views: 2,625
Posted By shibbershabber
Depth / Speed Monitor Not Working Properly...Help !

I have an older Autohelm Depth/Speed gauge on my Newport 30.

Currently the depth is displayed properly, but the speed is not shown anymore.

It has only done this once before, on the day that...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-05-2010, 11:56
Replies: 24
Views: 4,427
Posted By shibbershabber
Welcome, we are new liveaboards just up river...

Welcome, we are new liveaboards just up river from you on Hayden Island!

Always good to see more Oregonians making it to the site.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2010, 22:26
Replies: 33
Views: 4,697
Posted By shibbershabber
Thanks for all the replies! I couldnt have...

Thanks for all the replies!

I couldnt have done it nearly as well without this site.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 16-05-2010, 21:47
Replies: 14
Views: 15,079
Posted By shibbershabber
Yes. If you do not already have one of these......

Yes. If you do not already have one of these... GO GET ONE!

We all love it, and it works accurately too.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2010, 19:06
Replies: 16
Views: 4,857
Posted By shibbershabber
No AC or pets... The sensor is under the stove....

No AC or pets... The sensor is under the stove. The entire propane system was redone in 2004.

I do notice that once I open the door it shuts off faster than just a fan.


Hasnt gone off...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 16-05-2010, 18:58
Replies: 41
Views: 25,368
Posted By shibbershabber
We are a family of 4 living on a Newport 30......

We are a family of 4 living on a Newport 30... having never been on a boat before. Anything is possible. Sacrifices must be made though.

One Family, One Sailboat...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-05-2010, 19:13
Replies: 16
Views: 4,857
Posted By shibbershabber
the gas is off @ the tanks, the solenoid is off...

the gas is off @ the tanks, the solenoid is off and the burners were off.

I am not sure about condensation? We'll see next time I guess.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-05-2010, 01:10
Replies: 16
Views: 4,857
Posted By shibbershabber
Propane Alarm Will Not Shut Off !

The alarm for my propane system goes off, always in the night of course, for no reason.

There is no gas down there, everything is shut off too.

What could be causing this and how can I...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 05-05-2010, 19:11
Replies: 27
Views: 19,418
Posted By shibbershabber
Dry Ice in the Ice Box ?

I am looking for ideas to make the ice box actually cold... ANYTHING... some reduction in temperature. Its basically a cupboard.

I am planning on installing a refer system in it soon, but in the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-04-2010, 00:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,804
Posted By shibbershabber
I will keep an eye on it and see how it plays...

I will keep an eye on it and see how it plays out.

The batteries are gel batteries.

I will see if I can find the charger manual someplace
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-04-2010, 21:33
Replies: 16
Views: 2,804
Posted By shibbershabber
The charger and batteries are a few years old. It...

The charger and batteries are a few years old. It is a Xantrex charger. Im not sure of the details on the batteries though, they are unmarked.

I do not know the amp-hours, how can I determine...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-04-2010, 00:09
Replies: 16
Views: 2,804
Posted By shibbershabber
Mystery Electrical Issue...or Not ?

Alright, I am into week two of my first boat owning experience...

I am a liveaboard and spend 99% tied to the dock connected to shore power.

I periodically have a look at my gauge, in the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-04-2010, 19:29
Replies: 14
Views: 15,079
Posted By shibbershabber
I installed the monitor and calibrated it today...

I installed the monitor and calibrated it today so we'll see how it goes.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 21-04-2010, 19:26
Replies: 33
Views: 4,697
Posted By shibbershabber
Thanks for all the replies! Everyone around me is...

Thanks for all the replies! Everyone around me is trying to fill us with horror stories and all the many different ways that we could die while boating...

My favorite being from my stepdad today,...
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