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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-02-2024, 04:42
Replies: 35
Views: 4,200
Posted By kryg
Re: alt.dinghy: A place to talk about choices beyond RIBs

After having owned 3 inflatables two where zodiac’s that failed :banghead:.
I bought a used Ocean Craft full aluminim build dingy including the tubes, shorten it by 70 cm, to fit the foredeck so I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-01-2024, 14:40
Replies: 41
Views: 5,631
Posted By kryg
Re: Biggest and best Wind Generator?

Agreed D400 have one now for 5 years quiet and robust as stated works when the wind is up night or day. I also have 720 watts of solar panels . In my experence one should have both.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 18-12-2023, 17:09
Replies: 31
Views: 4,502
Posted By kryg
Re: Watermaker Owners: What's your TDS/ppm????

Yesterday I just made 200 litres of fresh water PPM 188, I would change the pre filter 20 micron at 250-300 PPM Max, I would never use water at 300 PPM. also, I have installed an inline product water...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-12-2023, 06:44
Replies: 51
Views: 7,458
Posted By kryg
Re: Runaway diesel engines

:thumb: impessive Video THANKS
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-06-2023, 17:38
Replies: 3
Views: 435
Posted By kryg
HOW - Washable pleated water filters cartridges?

How to clean washable pleated 5 and 20 micron water filters cartridges used in filtering seawater for my water maker?

See attached photos;

I tried using Oxalic Acid 62.5 grams added per...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-04-2023, 06:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By kryg
No Spark for Yamaha 4 hp outboard

Need some help... with my Yamaha 4 hp Outboard motor, changed to new spark plug, no spark but experienced electric shock from the spark plug cable. I tried everything yet can't get the motor to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2023, 01:13
Replies: 1
Views: 355
Posted By kryg
How to remove water marks from Varnished table

I left the cockpit table out overnight some time ago. It rained overnight, and the rain water was trapped under place mats. This left a discoloration on the varnish. I tried heat gun, this did not...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-04-2023, 19:08
Replies: 7
Views: 863
Posted By kryg
Fortress Anchor FX-85 Launch?

I have a monohull and an Excel Anchor on the bow as the prime anchor setup.
Question; as a spare and storm anchor, I have a Fortress Anchor FX-85 in its bag.
This anchor is cumbersome to launch and...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 14-03-2023, 01:58
Replies: 156
Views: 36,955
Posted By kryg
Re: Anyone with experience using "hull shield" ultrasonic antifouling system?

Best advice - Go to Ultrasonic sensor nordkyndesign.com (https://nordkyndesign.com/ultrasonic-antifouling-system/)



I installed one custom build from NZ I'm happy... Before you buy one, get...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-02-2023, 19:29
Replies: 13
Views: 4,117
Posted By kryg
Overheated 12volt Cigarettes connector plugs

I have a vexing problem with overheated 12volt Cigarettes connector housings and power plugs. They get so hot they melt.

My boats' system is all 12 volt and I have a number of female 12 volt...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-02-2023, 16:41
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By kryg
Re: YAMAHA OUTBOARD 4a HP TROUBLE SHOOTING

Thanks everybody, you would never pick it, fault found!

Thank you all for adding me with ideas to solve my OB mystery.

The problem would you believe was a faulty inline after market fuel ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-02-2023, 16:37
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By kryg
Re: YAMAHA OUTBOARD 4a HP TROUBLE SHOOTING

Thanks TIN TIN - JUST Wonderful,

I tried to find this Parts Manual with no success.

Thank you for adding me with ideas to solve my OB mystery.
The problem would you believe was a faulty...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-02-2023, 15:20
Replies: 61
Views: 5,788
Posted By kryg
Re: AGM as house Bank

Last two years - 4 x 215amp AGM batteries, Plus 720 watts of solar panels, Plus 400 watt Windgenorator run everything. I Don't rely on alternator, to charge 2 battery banks. Also, no changes were...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-02-2023, 11:37
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By kryg
Re: YAMAHA OUTBOARD 4a HP TROUBLE SHOOTING

Good list Tin Tin,

Thanks. Below are my comments on your list.



Air vent or tank hose / bulb clogged. Will check Air Vent
Hose to carby has deformed or rubber has degraded (Ethanol...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-02-2023, 11:17
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By kryg
Re: YAMAHA OUTBOARD 4a HP TROUBLE SHOOTING

Hi Bill O:

I'm using top good fuel 94, no ethanol mix, with 2 stroke oil and OB internal tank.

Thanks Kryg
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-02-2023, 03:34
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By kryg
Re: YAMAHA OUTBOARD 4a HP TROUBLE SHOOTING

Agreed, this created the problem in the last time, it was flacks of rust contaminated gas. Tank is clean also I installed an inline filter to prevent this recurring.

Thanks Just in case I will...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-02-2023, 03:31
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By kryg
Re: YAMAHA OUTBOARD 4a HP TROUBLE SHOOTING

It's worth a try, thanks. I once had the same problem when I was a kid with an old motorcycle.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-02-2023, 01:31
Replies: 14
Views: 969
Posted By kryg
YAMAHA OUTBOARD 4a HP TROUBLE SHOOTING

My Yamaha 2 stroke 4 HP outboard motor suddenly stops and will not restart.
I checked fuel -OK, and changed to new Spark plug.

After a day motor restarts and motor works for about 4-5 min's then...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 31-01-2023, 15:18
Replies: 63
Views: 29,304
Posted By kryg
Re: Torqeedo v. ePropulsion v. Elco Outboards

Thanks!! Good info, based on experience.

Thank you for sharing real world e-OB use. I have been on the fence waiting for e-OB to increase HP and range to match Gas OB. Physics plays a road block...
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-01-2023, 00:20
Replies: 28
Views: 4,700
Posted By kryg
Re: Starlink vs. HF radio

I have reinstalled an HF Icom SSB M802. I will keep it in a few years it seems Star Link will triple or more the number of Sats in orbit at that time cost will come down as a result of more users and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-01-2023, 23:53
Replies: 30
Views: 5,174
Posted By kryg
Re: Cooper Coat on an Alu hull - yes or NO ?

I have an Aluminum 50' Sail boat, I was not happy with antifouling on offer only lasted a few weeks in the summer. For this reason, I did look into in to finding a solution some years ago. I found...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-01-2023, 15:40
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By kryg
Re: What happened to my Furuno & Vespermarine screens?

Ok will do, Bill,

I will first contact both companies and get their recommendations. And hopefully replacement polarizing film recommendations, if not parts. I expect this will not be so easy....
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-01-2023, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By kryg
Re: What happened to my Furuno & Vespermarine screens?

Thanks, Ted, I have look into polarizer film, now you pointed me to one of the solution possibilities.

I discovered there is plenty of general info on Google, to replace damaged polarizer film. ...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-01-2023, 13:55
Replies: 6
Views: 702
Posted By kryg
What happened to my Furuno & Vespermarine screens?

My boat has been laid up going through an extensive two-year rebuild. Yesterday, I was surprised and disappointed to notice a significant discoloration on both the Furuno GPS and Vesper marine...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-12-2022, 14:55
Replies: 129
Views: 15,902
Posted By kryg
Re: interesting failure- dyneema rig terminal

I fully rerigged my mast with Dyneema as well. The problem I note is the stays are out of line to the mast wall. Because your Tang fittings act as a lever as your stays are too far away from...
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