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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-01-2010, 14:48
Replies: 4
Views: 3,398
Posted By Michael Jones
Yeah. Good point. Sounds do-able if I can't...

Yeah. Good point. Sounds do-able if I can't find ready-made.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-01-2010, 14:46
Replies: 4
Views: 3,398
Posted By Michael Jones
Wow. Nice variety. Might be something that will...

Wow. Nice variety. Might be something that will work there.
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 04-01-2010, 14:24
Replies: 4
Views: 3,398
Posted By Michael Jones
Where to Find Quick Release 'Lock Pin'

My Bruce anchor uses a 1/2" diameter x 7" pin to lock the anchor to the pulpit and I have looked all over the internet and can't find a replacement. Any ideas? This is a pin that goes through one...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-12-2009, 10:49
Replies: 9
Views: 2,065
Posted By Michael Jones
'Checking' Hoses - When to Replace?

How does one `check' a hose to see if it needs replacing? In particular, I have various hoses on my boat that are older hoses with no ABYC rating on them. They are heavy duty hoses, some with fabric...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-11-2009, 19:11
Replies: 2
Views: 3,464
Posted By Michael Jones
Salt Water Mixing w/Coolant, Heat Exchanger

Hi all- My coolant overflow bottle was overflowing and turns out I have salt water getting into my coolant. I assume it could be one or a number of the tubes in the heat exchanger has corroded...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 31-08-2009, 14:57
Replies: 0
Views: 1,723
Posted By Michael Jones
Windlass Foot Switch Source

Need a new foot switch and none of the ones I see online seem to be quite like the one on my '89 35' Egg Harbor with a Maxwell 1500 windlass. Probably the original switches. Not sure if they were...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 26-08-2009, 08:43
Replies: 12
Views: 2,231
Posted By Michael Jones
Of course! Thanks.

Of course! Thanks.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-08-2009, 15:26
Replies: 12
Views: 2,231
Posted By Michael Jones
Thanks for staying with me on this Richard but...

Thanks for staying with me on this Richard but you may have exceeded my competency! What is rage? Is that a typo (range perhaps?). I did a quick googling but didn't see anything connected with...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-08-2009, 16:01
Replies: 12
Views: 2,231
Posted By Michael Jones
I'm getting back to this issue as my return trip...

I'm getting back to this issue as my return trip to the boat gets closer. So, with regards to the frost on the line at the compressor disappearing, are you saying that the fact that frost initially...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2009, 12:32
Replies: 12
Views: 2,231
Posted By Michael Jones
Hmmm. Unfortunately, I cooled the system down...

Hmmm. Unfortunately, I cooled the system down initially with shore power before leaving the slip so when I tried the engine system the holding plates were already frozen. All I can say is after...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-07-2009, 09:04
Replies: 12
Views: 2,231
Posted By Michael Jones
update

Was back on the boat last month and the good news is the r12 was still in the system-completely charged still. However, when I have the refer in the engine driven mode, the compressor will begin to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-05-2009, 15:34
Replies: 15
Views: 3,661
Posted By Michael Jones
Raymarine nightmare

Couldn't agree more about Autohelm/Raymarine although I have the electric linear drive unit. And their tech support guy (Trevor Townsend) made things so much worse when my unit took a dump. I asked...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-04-2009, 20:23
Replies: 12
Views: 2,231
Posted By Michael Jones
Refer Compressor Seal- Heal Thyself?

Had the refer guy out today to see why the engine driven system hasn't been cooling. It was out of r12 and he didn't find any leaks. Will come tomorrow to charge system and thinks the seal(s) in the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-12-2008, 14:31
Replies: 6
Views: 2,857
Posted By Michael Jones
Thanks Bill, However, the DSR website says,...

Thanks Bill,

However, the DSR website says,

'Marine SSB's that are capable of having their frequency remotely set by the AirMail software include the Icom M710, Icom M700pro, Icom M710RT, ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-12-2008, 12:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,857
Posted By Michael Jones
email via Kenwood TS440S?

I haven't done much searching but thought this would be the best place to start. Is my Kenwood TS440S capable of receiving email with the appropriate modem/software/blessings? If so, where can I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2008, 15:47
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Michael Jones
I have on of NIgels books on board and will check...

I have on of NIgels books on board and will check that. I'm sure there is info on the web I can find too regarding this.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2008, 14:42
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Michael Jones
Yes on your assumptions. So what kind of power...

Yes on your assumptions. So what kind of power savings are we talking here? Is there a (simple) formula, a rule of thumb, for the energy savings in powering direct from the batteries instead of...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2008, 14:11
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Michael Jones
Ah! You have my attention!

Ah! You have my attention!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2008, 12:23
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Michael Jones
But I don't understand what the advantage would...

But I don't understand what the advantage would be to getting any 12v appliances if I have 110 available, which I do with either shore power or my inverter?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2008, 11:51
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Michael Jones
My dvd, tv and laptop I plug into the 110...

My dvd, tv and laptop I plug into the 110 outlets. My refer and freezer run off of 110 (hardwired) or the engine compressor. My handheld spotlight and handheld gps use rechargeable batteries. So...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-12-2008, 10:18
Replies: 16
Views: 4,483
Posted By Michael Jones
What to plug into 12v DC outlets?

I have 5 12v DC outlets on board and nothing to plug into them! I have two cigarette lighter outlets and 110 ac outlets as well and use them for a variety of things but don't know what I might need...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-12-2008, 05:55
Replies: 13
Views: 24,355
Posted By Michael Jones
Thanks Chuck and Don.

Thanks Chuck and Don.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-12-2008, 13:35
Replies: 13
Views: 24,355
Posted By Michael Jones
Using RO water to top off batteries?

Is it okay to use Reverse Osmosis water from my water maker to top off my batteries instead of distilled water?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-10-2008, 16:46
Replies: 3
Views: 1,670
Posted By Michael Jones
Source for hatch support spring?

I have a circa 1986 `Super Hatch' (don't recall make) that uses a spring to hold it in the open position, as well as prevents the hatch from being over-extended. Need to find a replacement but have...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-10-2008, 09:42
Replies: 21
Views: 4,003
Posted By Michael Jones
Thanks all!

Based on everyone's response I will continue using cable ties but practice the fine art of snipping them properly. Thanks for all the ideas!
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