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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 15-07-2022, 20:59
Replies: 52
Views: 11,329
Posted By seabreez
Re: Crew wanted to sail the Northwest Passage

I am interested, I am in electronics and electrical and mechanical repairs of all kinds of marine equipment and boats, have a master 60 ton ticket going for my 60 ton plus. Have done 31 years in...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-06-2022, 17:01
Replies: 12
Views: 3,136
Posted By seabreez
Re: Sailing from Baltimore to Lake Ontario

I think you mean Boldt Castle on Heart Island...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-05-2022, 17:39
Replies: 28
Views: 4,086
Posted By seabreez
Re: What's this part called and how is it supposed to seal?

You have to sand, clean until all metal (brass) shows on both mating surfaces. Cleanliness is very important to solder properly. Once soldered, take care in lifting the cloth and the excess solder...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-05-2022, 17:33
Replies: 28
Views: 4,086
Posted By seabreez
Re: What's this part called and how is it supposed to seal?

Simple to fix!!! Lower to level of the coolant until the level is below the radiator fins. drop a cloth to protect from hot solder. Take sandpaper and sand the mating surfaces. Then take plumber...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-05-2022, 17:06
Replies: 21
Views: 4,695
Posted By seabreez
Re: How to test AIS output

On a Class A AIS... yes another vessel can send you a signal and you will see it. We had two units working on each side of a dock and both were telling the other that they were too close. We have to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-05-2022, 16:58
Replies: 21
Views: 4,695
Posted By seabreez
Re: How to test AIS output

I am in the process of installing four AIS Class A units on four different vessels for the same company. I have three done. The speed that these units communicate is called a baud rate. Click on the...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 28-04-2022, 18:02
Replies: 12
Views: 2,180
Posted By seabreez
Re: Battery posts or just a bolt?

I find that the less connections you have the better. Having said this if you use bolts, make very sure you do not punch through the bottom of the hole you bolt in. The second recommendation is if...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-04-2022, 19:52
Replies: 50
Views: 5,063
Posted By seabreez
Re: Alternator showing 28-29 volts open circuit

If you have a 12 volt battery system then you have a 12 volt alternator. The voltage coming out of the alternator should be 13.2 to 14.7. Some will go to 17 volts. An alternator wire should go...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-04-2022, 19:36
Replies: 77
Views: 7,795
Posted By seabreez
Re: PL 259 coax connector

I second the motion here. I install numerous VHF antennas and AIS systems and I solder all my connections and also add dilectric lube to prevent corrosion. Never had problems. Take time to do a good...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-04-2022, 19:31
Replies: 29
Views: 3,480
Posted By seabreez
Re: Butt connectors for #10 stranded wire

The block you show is a terminal block usually in a computer or similar unit. Somewhat protected but vulnerable to moisture and corrosion. If you are looking for heat shrink butt connectors and with...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-04-2022, 19:20
Replies: 57
Views: 4,774
Posted By seabreez
Re: how to loosen BIG nuts?

Use a nut splitter... really is a great solution on boats. Check this link

https://www.amazon.ca/Splitter-Damaged-Removal-Splitting-Extractor/dp/B08HSX4JRS/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=B08HSX4JRS&psc=1
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-04-2022, 19:11
Replies: 13
Views: 1,298
Posted By seabreez
Re: can I attach a gauge to this AND then get Temperature reading?

One of the wires is a thermistor for heat gauge and the second one is a ground for an electric choke. once the engine starts the choke is on (wire grounded) and when the engine warms up the electric...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 17-04-2022, 17:38
Replies: 7
Views: 2,595
Posted By seabreez
Re: What to do regarding overdue boat?

You are all right... and you all have your perspective on this. As an x Coast Guard Auxiliary for 31 years and 716 rescues, I must tell you that we appreciate reports of missing or overdue vessels....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-04-2022, 17:08
Replies: 123
Views: 10,679
Posted By seabreez
Re: Controversial Electrical Post - That’s your warning

I am in the process of doing a second vessel. The first was a 50' Tugboat and the second is a 70' 200 passenger Cruise Vessel and I completely did them with copper thinned wire and heat shrink...
Forum: Great Lakes 17-04-2022, 16:35
Replies: 32
Views: 5,023
Posted By seabreez
Re: thunder bay or duluth to st lawrence

Please email me at seabreez500@gmail.com I can be a very good crew for anyone going from Kingston east of Montreal to get through the locks and high current areas. I live in Summerstown Ontario.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 10-04-2022, 18:38
Replies: 9
Views: 1,390
Posted By seabreez
Re: Mounting horns below radar dome

I want a conch shell. Been trying to get one. Where can I get one?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-03-2022, 16:02
Replies: 55
Views: 10,985
Posted By seabreez
Re: Stray Electrical Current Detection

There is no wire to the sacrificial anode. The anode works in water and is sacrificed by friction... similar to a comb through your hair...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-03-2022, 09:34
Replies: 18
Views: 2,309
Posted By seabreez
Re: How To Patch a hole on Atomic 4 Gas Engine

The last picture you attached shows what happened. The hole is the engine block that is missing a piece of cast iron. In the hole shows a shinny part which is the crankshaft journal, where the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-03-2022, 16:06
Replies: 10
Views: 1,939
Posted By seabreez
Re: 2007 Beneteau 343 Wiring Question

[QUOTE=RubiRecon;3586095]Hello All!

First, I am a long time reader, first time poster. Second, I need to apologize for starting a thread for a subject that is, for the most part, a beaten horse. ...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 13-02-2022, 06:41
Replies: 15
Views: 1,650
Posted By seabreez
Re: Spare Prop Storage On-Board

I made a bracket and bolted it to the bulkhead, then mounted the prop, nuts and locks and the special wrench to it. All in one spot. Mounted once and has been there for ten years, never used......
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-02-2022, 05:53
Replies: 30
Views: 7,424
Posted By seabreez
Re: To lube or not to lube….that is the question.

I second the motion here. I made mine with three threaded rods and two 2, 1/2 plates. The one behind the prop has a u shape slot ro slide it behind the prop. Then three holes for the threaded rods....
Forum: Marine Electronics 03-01-2022, 14:09
Replies: 40
Views: 5,196
Posted By seabreez
Re: Alternators need engine revs to work

That mechanic knows what he is talking about. At 1200 rpms is the optimum charging rate / speed / less wear and tear...
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-01-2022, 13:30
Replies: 40
Views: 5,196
Posted By seabreez
Re: Alternators need engine revs to work

First thing to do is with the engine off... try and turn the alternator pulley by hand. If you can turn the pulley by hand... the belt needs to be adjusted. Next take a voltage reading. Engine off...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-12-2021, 13:24
Replies: 68
Views: 9,709
Posted By seabreez
Re: Portable Generators Can Kill

I have been running gas generators, lawn mowers, chain saws, diesel generators, propane heaters, stoves and torches, inboard and outboard engines gas and diesel. It is not the generators that kill......
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-12-2021, 17:31
Replies: 23
Views: 4,347
Posted By seabreez
Re: Lightning Strike on a For Sale Boat

Things to check... If the lightning came down the mast, it will have followed the copper wire number 6 down to the keel. Check the end connections, if the connection is black, the current surcharge...
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