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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 09-07-2022, 20:50
Replies: 26
Views: 3,567
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Delaware Bay in a moderate southerly

We’ve done the D Bay a couple of times. Never had an issue heading down, always heading up. But going against that much possible wind? You are pretty much screwed no matter what tide you have. If...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-11-2021, 19:39
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Golden Echo
WIFI

Right after we purchased our boat and started living aboard we bought a wifi system that, at the time, was the “Bee’s Knee’s” of marine systems according to Practical Sailor. This was back in 2008 or...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 11-05-2017, 08:53
Replies: 11
Views: 4,482
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: 4 6v Golf Cart batteries in two banks

Trojan T-105's at Batteries Plus Bulbs have very good prices. Last time the batteries were $85.00 a piece.

Shop around. Trojan batteries are great batteries at a fair price. The first set I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-05-2017, 05:49
Replies: 32
Views: 12,998
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Battery switch & neg bus bar sizing

It pays to shop. If you don't need it in a hurry, there is a place in Annapolis that is Mail order and has good prices. PKYS is the name. I needed two small buss bars for an install of a large bilge...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 05-05-2017, 07:27
Replies: 76
Views: 27,396
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Looking for 40-50' Bluewater Monohull Sailboat <$200k

There is a very nice looking steel sailboat for sail at Cape Marina in Canaveral, Fla. it is in good condition, 45 to 50 ft and they're asking 95 K. Great hull design, great dodger cockpit layout...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 19-04-2017, 14:25
Replies: 32
Views: 6,879
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Avoiding unattended boat fires

Smart Plug is the way to go. I know they aren't the cheapest kit around but for sheer safety you can't really beat them. We installed ours shortly after purchasing our boat and have never had an...
Forum: Our Community 13-04-2017, 15:18
Replies: 33
Views: 15,801
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Diesel Fuel Odor in the Cabin

A few years ago we had a outboard fuel tank rupture in the cockpit locker of our sailboat flooding the bilge. We cleaned the bilge with soapy water but the smell of gasoline was still very strong....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-04-2017, 21:03
Replies: 12
Views: 3,944
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Thru Hull install question

Ok here is something you could construct cheaply.
All of this you can get at Home Depot or Lowe's.
Buy a pvc collar that will fit over the thru-hull on the inside and be longer than the thru-hull...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2017, 10:54
Replies: 45
Views: 10,456
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: DC Wiring Question - Fuse Placement

I don't know if this will help. Let's say the main from Battery to Buss is a 1/0 cable. ABYC best practices states this should be fused within so many inches from the battery. So a 1/0 cable is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2017, 16:07
Replies: 16
Views: 2,395
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: GA/SC marina for Sept/Oct

Best I can recommend is Brunswick Landing in Ga. decent sailing for day sails, close to town, good rates and Free Beer 24/7. Free laundry, free wine M-W-F 5 to 7. Good protection.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 07-02-2017, 09:18
Replies: 54
Views: 38,562
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Wood stove on a sailboat?

Hi SWWLY,

We have been heating our 36' steel sailboat with wood for the past 4 years. It is not messy, it is not dangerous. It is very cozy.

We have a Sardine, that we purchased from Navigator...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-09-2016, 14:28
Replies: 26
Views: 4,392
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Going to the Dark Side...Head Question

If you do decide to buy the trawler and the head smell does not go away after you replace all the hoses. If the interior of the boat is permeated with that head oder you can use natural charcoal to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-08-2016, 11:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,897
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Short From Bus Bar...

Butler,

Anyone can do basic wiring (i.e.) getting the red wire and the black wires where they are suppose to go.

BUT, you must get the basics. If you want to learn get the following book:
...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 17-06-2016, 19:31
Replies: 47
Views: 16,019
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Installing shore power and wiring

Here are some things to consider when wireing AC in a boat.

1. Safety First
I know this is common sense but you'd be surprised.
2. Plan your system out specifically for your boat. Make wiring...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-06-2016, 09:29
Replies: 354
Views: 55,845
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: How good is the Rocna?

The boat we currently own came with a 45 lb CQR. After getting tired of plowing through the anchorage when the wind picked up I read an article on AAC and found that they use their storm anchor as...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-05-2016, 08:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,911
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: edson pedestal and emergency tiller?

And don't forget wind and current will be against you!!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-05-2016, 08:28
Replies: 16
Views: 3,911
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Edson Pedestal And Emergency Tiller?

Can you see the bolt? If yes get any long stick like a dowel and put a wad of butyl tape on the end. Push said wad against said bolt and lift it out. What?? No butyl tape. West Marine sells it for...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-05-2016, 06:41
Replies: 31
Views: 6,242
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: How am I supposed to wire Batteries properly?

The best and easiest way to do this is to have all the negative called from your batteries end at a buss bar somewhere in your engine compartment or anywhere there is easy access. Have all negatives...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 16-05-2016, 14:18
Replies: 61
Views: 10,383
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Floating bakery on boat - a good idea?

This is happening in the salt ponds on Block Island. The guy trolls around the moored and anchored boats yelling "Andiamo" letting people there know he's available if the want pasteries. He also...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-05-2016, 06:28
Replies: 40
Views: 17,620
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: How do I wire cabin lights in one circuit?

I rewired my boat 5 yrs ago. So far no issues. You should consider splitting your circuits into port and starboard. This way if you have a problem at night with one side chances are the other side...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-02-2016, 10:29
Replies: 1
Views: 745
Posted By Golden Echo
Should I Replace?

The batteries in my house bank are 4, 6 volt making one big 12 volt bank. I don't seem to get the same distance from them and the case are a little expanded. They are 8 or will be 8 years old this...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-11-2015, 14:59
Replies: 31
Views: 4,343
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: When would you switch to Battery 1?

I have the 2 bank system Mr Hawley has described and it works perfectly. The only difference is that I have my start battery connected to my house bank with a Xantrex Echo Charger. This limits the...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-11-2015, 14:50
Replies: 71
Views: 11,761
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Rocna made in PRC

Hear, hear....Purchased a 60 lb Mason Supreme. Very good quality fair price a holds like no other anchor I've owned.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-11-2015, 20:42
Replies: 15
Views: 2,562
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Fridge About to Give Up The Ghost???

Thank you for that suggestion. I have that manual but was not reading it correctly. We are cruising and its possible we are overloading the box. Also I think it might need defrosting.
Thanks!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 28-10-2015, 12:54
Replies: 15
Views: 2,562
Posted By Golden Echo
Re: Fridge About to Give Up The Ghost???

Not sure how cold it gets. Lent my son my laser temp meter and haven't seen it since. Over this past summer my wife had to defrost it twice due to iceing it may need it again.
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