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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-07-2015, 21:46
Replies: 183
Views: 28,254
Posted By MarcW
Re: Composting heads for long term Cruising?

Hi westsailwill.
We can get a month out of a coir fibre brick (compressed fibre from gardening store here in Australia ) so 6 bricks would cover you haven't used peat for years, we have used our...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-06-2015, 22:45
Replies: 4
Views: 1,562
Posted By MarcW
Re: volvo 2030

Hi we have a MD2030B neutral rev should be 3900rpm, max operational rpm between 3200 and 3600rpm.

We can neutral rev to 3850rpm and underway in flat water 3350rpm.

Hope that helps
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 22-02-2013, 18:29
Replies: 10
Views: 3,913
Posted By MarcW
Re: whitsundays with a dog

Hi Peter we travelled up to Cairns from Bundaberg last year not many spots to walk a dog legally.
That beening said we have a 10 yr old kelpie which we exersized by swimming, the toilet issue is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-05-2012, 01:40
Replies: 34
Views: 18,938
Posted By MarcW
Re: Overheating Volvo Penta MD2040

Take care with power tools with the brass of the heat exchanger easy to damage. I used a .17 air rifle cleaning rod with a brass brush did a great job.

I have found my major overheating problem...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2011, 00:22
Replies: 122
Views: 30,685
Posted By MarcW
Re: Heaving To With a Fin Keel...

Photos below are from my trip across the Australian Bight in November 2010. We hove-to in 35 - 45 knots 80Nm from the South Australian Coast due to heavy seas 6m +. A cross swell which we punched...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-07-2011, 23:08
Replies: 20
Views: 4,092
Posted By MarcW
Re: top speed motoring?

My Farr36 with 29hp volvo at 1700rpm 5 knots, cruises at 2500rpm 6.5knots, 3200-3400rpm tops out at 7.6 knots loaded about 6.5ton.
You need to jump over and have a look at the prop then an engine...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 17-05-2011, 15:20
Replies: 29
Views: 5,880
Posted By MarcW
Re: Manson Supreme Rock Slot, Part 1

We use a 15kg manson and used the rock slot all the time. Cruising around Aus for the last 9 months have had the chain jammed on the bottom more than once but not the Manson. We have yet to trip...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 22-02-2011, 12:38
Replies: 29
Views: 7,191
Posted By MarcW
Re: Stockless Anchor

Daryl, talk to the guys at Port Lincoln Yacht Club when we when through in November the anchor you have posted was top of the list for the area. The sea grass is extra heavy and our manson took more...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-01-2011, 22:59
Replies: 111
Views: 22,622
Posted By MarcW
I agree with the above. :popcorn:Anchors...

I agree with the above.

:popcorn:Anchors which one the one you have no anchor is prefect.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-01-2011, 21:06
Replies: 111
Views: 22,622
Posted By MarcW
We use a Manson Supreme with not issue in mud,...

We use a Manson Supreme with not issue in mud, rock, sand but weed can be a issue.

Has been used, Geraldton WA to Tasmania over the last 8 months.

Very happy with our 15 kilo Manson Supreme ,...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 13-01-2011, 12:36
Replies: 14
Views: 2,665
Posted By MarcW
Paul, Have heard of others and meet one yacht...

Paul,
Have heard of others and meet one yacht owner that has registered in NT he was SA, keeping a low profile.
The SA yacht just had Darwin on her stern. (yachts look better with out all the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-01-2011, 12:14
Replies: 6
Views: 4,171
Posted By MarcW
Mister Seldon uses this method Quote ...

Mister Seldon uses this method

Quote

The folding rule method”
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The following materials are required:
1. A 2 metre long measuring rod
(a folding rule is recommended)
2. Adhesive tape
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-01-2011, 04:30
Replies: 30
Views: 4,955
Posted By MarcW
Same on this ship but only 2 POB,s

Same on this ship but only 2 POB,s
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-01-2011, 12:06
Replies: 464
Views: 100,900
Posted By MarcW
Ralph I just used what I had sikaflex 291. ...

Ralph I just used what I had sikaflex 291.
Will be looking into other materials once it fails may take a while its been on for 5 months (cleaned with soft brush only).
May glue a plastic strip...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 01-01-2011, 12:29
Replies: 464
Views: 100,900
Posted By MarcW
Natures Head mixing issue. We added a bead...

Natures Head mixing issue.

We added a bead of sika, 2 beads in hieght on the ridge behind the number one holes this solves the mixing issue.

Replaced the seals with new rubber which seems to be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-12-2010, 23:53
Replies: 7
Views: 3,284
Posted By MarcW
Sounds like you have lost your voltage sensoring...

Sounds like you have lost your voltage sensoring wire or a loose connection of same on your regulator / alternator.
16 volts is what I get if I open circuit the reg.
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-12-2010, 22:28
Replies: 5
Views: 1,734
Posted By MarcW
Telstra / Bigpond is the way to go for all Aus...

Telstra / Bigpond is the way to go for all Aus get hold of a RFI CD2195 6.5/3dB antenna and a patch lead to suit.

On the east coast you should get good coverage, more sparse the population it...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 18-11-2010, 13:13
Replies: 27
Views: 6,781
Posted By MarcW
For me its getting at least some reasonable...

For me its getting at least some reasonable weather/wind for the first few days of a passage to get your act together. (watches, sleeping and eating)
We crossed the Australian Bight west to east a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-11-2010, 12:29
Replies: 12
Views: 10,500
Posted By MarcW
I got my hands on ST50 Vane and Cups off a dealer...

I got my hands on ST50 Vane and Cups off a dealer 5 months ago maybe they are still on the market here in Aus anyway.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-11-2010, 15:45
Replies: 8
Views: 7,755
Posted By MarcW
My 2 cents. To much refrigerant would frost the...

My 2 cents.
To much refrigerant would frost the suction line right to the compressor ie larger of the 2 pipes. The system being only moved this frost would take may be 1 to 2 hours to appear if...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-11-2010, 13:13
Replies: 4
Views: 9,382
Posted By MarcW
I found these filters in Port Lincoln Australia. ...

I found these filters in Port Lincoln Australia.

Fleetguard FF5030 Fuel Filter.
Fleetguard LF3874 Oil Filter
Perkins 140517050 Oil Filter have no Fuel Filter number.

These...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 01-11-2010, 19:11
Replies: 1
Views: 2,009
Posted By MarcW
Gallivant First Big Trip

No taking small steps just crossed the Australian Bight from Esperance Western Australia to Coffin Bay South Australia.

SPOT Shared Page...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-10-2010, 23:38
Replies: 48
Views: 14,247
Posted By MarcW
Check out OZEfridge www.ozefridge.com.au, we have...

Check out OZEfridge www.ozefridge.com.au, we have one but have yet to hook up the fresh water cooling.
The system requires around 50L tank of fresh water to add additonal cooling to a sytem.
We...
Forum: OpenCPN 20-10-2010, 03:31
Replies: 123
Views: 26,494
Posted By MarcW
Ive used Globalstar and have gone over to...

Ive used Globalstar and have gone over to Iridium, 4 years ago it took 5 phone calls to arrange a tyre at Alice Springs.
Imagine Sat phone emergency call you would not get your position out.
As...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-10-2010, 19:47
Replies: 32
Views: 6,872
Posted By MarcW
On Gallivant we have an Ampair Pacific 300 great...

On Gallivant we have an Ampair Pacific 300 great operation and quiet only noise is when it feather in >30knots or reg cuts it out in high wind. Combined with 2x60watt cig panel supplies our live...
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