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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-08-2023, 08:42
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By Frankly
Re: Changing autopilot from old Benmar to Pypilot, to integrate in Open CPN

"A picture is worth a thousand words". You have an entirely different Benmar drive system (Looks like a hydraulic unit). The Standard Power Unit that I use is a smaller drive with a shaft for a...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-08-2023, 07:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By Frankly
Re: Changing autopilot from old Benmar to Pypilot, to integrate in Open CPN

That motor is somewhat custom in both mounting arrangement and the first gear in the speed reducer train is actually cut into the end of the motor shaft. The units I have examined showed various...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-08-2023, 15:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By Frankly
Re: Changing autopilot from old Benmar to Pypilot, to integrate in Open CPN

I don't have any experience about the DIY Autopilot electronics but do have considerable experience with those Benmar drive units (I have 6 if anybody wants to have a really first class AP drive...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-08-2022, 06:31
Replies: 182
Views: 19,042
Posted By Frankly
Re: Lightning prevention system.

Within a foot or so. The other aluminum box is a homemade surge protector for the mast lights. The hull mounted copper ground plate is sitting right below that location.

Some pictures in my...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 25-08-2022, 06:16
Replies: 182
Views: 19,042
Posted By Frankly
Re: Lightning prevention system.

As in all things lightning, no guarantees.

I installed a two radio switch (VHF) that in the center off position connects the center coax conductor direct to the ships lightning ground system (got...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-08-2022, 19:41
Replies: 41
Views: 5,810
Posted By Frankly
Re: Arcing in 30 amp shore power cord? (Picture)

This is not going to help your problem but might others that read this thread. A few weeks back I was working on my boat (mostly cleaning interior surfaces). I was running the 12,000 BTU AC to keep...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 01-08-2022, 07:05
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By Frankly
Re: How much weight can go on the mast ?

in bygone days the crew would often hoist a cannon to the top of the mast to reduce rolling at anchor (probably before aluminum masts).

Might consider what could be located around the radar just...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-07-2022, 09:00
Replies: 79
Views: 11,613
Posted By Frankly
Re: Electrical Panel replacement

I have a 1991 IP and while the original wiring jacket/ insulation have lost some flexibility it is just not a big concern. This assumes the OM used reasonable quality electrical cable. If the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-07-2022, 09:31
Replies: 16
Views: 2,622
Posted By Frankly
Re: Island Packet 29 - would you take it far Offshore?

If you dig around a bit there was an IP29 that a couple of guys sailed from Rock Hall MD over to Europe. I also think I remember 15 or so years back a delivery Capt making a similar trip except he...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-07-2022, 19:17
Replies: 83
Views: 7,910
Posted By Frankly
Re: good source for ss backing plates?

I second Chotu. Aluminum (Tefgel on the screw threads), G10, Starboard, anything except mild and stainless steel. Gaul a threaded stainless on stainless connection once. You will not be looking to...
Forum: Navigation 17-07-2022, 18:41
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By Frankly
Re: Raytheon question

AFAIK no current RM production have Sea Talk connections/ interfaces (don't quote me on that, lot of stuff). My ST to STNG converter has handled this so far. IMO there is no overriding reason to...
Forum: Navigation 17-07-2022, 14:55
Replies: 6
Views: 1,290
Posted By Frankly
Re: Raytheon question

I have been using a similar sweet of equipment since 2005 (assuming that is a radar and or chartplotter). A few years back I did upgrade the autopilot to the new RM Evo line and added a Sea Talk to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-07-2022, 14:27
Replies: 31
Views: 2,596
Posted By Frankly
Re: Wiring size thread

Fuse it at 2 amps and find something else to worry about. Next standard size above 125% of full load current is a pretty common applied ROT.


Frankly
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-07-2022, 08:04
Replies: 7
Views: 1,310
Posted By Frankly
Re: How to clean up battery connections

For maximum protection the wires should be fused near the battery connections. A single battery connection over to a distribution block is a cleaner set up.


Frankly
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-07-2022, 08:39
Replies: 31
Views: 2,596
Posted By Frankly
Re: Wiring size thread

Short circuit and ground fault are two distinct failure modes. Not a lot of opportunities for ground fault conditions on a fiberglass yacht but the same logic applies (if the positive conductor...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2022, 20:01
Replies: 31
Views: 2,596
Posted By Frankly
Re: Wiring size thread

Typical reasons for over sizing wire, voltage drop, physical protection, what is on hand ...

Selecting the overcurrent protection with some sensitivity to the load served typically not original...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2022, 18:20
Replies: 31
Views: 2,596
Posted By Frankly
Re: Wiring size thread

I think you are below the ABYC radar looking for your answer. 1 or 2 amp ATO/ ATC fuse and #16 duplex would be my suggestion. If the coils are in close proximity just install a terminal strip with...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-07-2022, 13:12
Replies: 13
Views: 952
Posted By Frankly
Re: Twisted Pair?

A few years back I was adding a NMEA 0183HS connection and had an existing run of duplex cable left over from some previous whatever. Decided nothing to loose and maybe some considerable effort to...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 11-07-2022, 10:54
Replies: 18
Views: 2,296
Posted By Frankly
Re: Dodger refurb

Years back, after being jercked around by a local canvas shop, decided to give it a shot on my own. I paper patterned off the existing unit and it all worked out fine. Wouldn't want to hang out my...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-07-2022, 11:01
Replies: 6
Views: 1,141
Posted By Frankly
Re: Advice for panel manufacturer

Three years into Renogy 100 watt rigid panels (older larger and new compact design). Have worked with no problems, just get them in the sun. Shade is not your friend when making electricity.
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-06-2022, 20:29
Replies: 32
Views: 6,009
Posted By Frankly
Re: Modifying a mini split A/C with marine condenser?

I operated a 8,000 BTU window AC mounted in a below decks space by installing an air flow capture hood (centrifugal blower) on the exhaust air stream for 12 years on an intermittent basis and while...
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-06-2022, 07:22
Replies: 13
Views: 1,376
Posted By Frankly
Re: Raymarine electronics rewiring

The big improvement in AP performance came with the introduction/ addition of heading rate sensors. In the RM line they were optional in the S line, included with the X versions, and I think all the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-06-2022, 12:41
Replies: 19
Views: 2,302
Posted By Frankly
Re: How to power Seatalk ng network directly rather then through my acu 200?

At my age "brain farts happen more and more often". "Read what the poster said not what you think he said".


For any lighter AP brothers that might be interested on my ACU 100 (RM chose not to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-06-2022, 11:13
Replies: 19
Views: 2,302
Posted By Frankly
Re: How to power Seatalk ng network directly rather then through my acu 200?

Typically the only device on that network drawing any current is the autopilot power/ control unit. Think about powering your AP actuator drive motor through that #16/18 power lead in that STNG...
Forum: Marine Electronics 21-06-2022, 17:14
Replies: 51
Views: 5,669
Posted By Frankly
Re: Why is it so hard to find a decent TV??

Probably 10 years back when TV went digital I trucked over to Best Buy and started down the aisle for small TVs looking at the voltage on the wall warts for one labeled 12VDC. First one I found that...
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