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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-10-2016, 09:03
Replies: 58
Views: 9,197
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Friggin' Frigoboat Fridge Fairly Frigid, Far From Freezing

Thannks ramblinrod, donradcliffe, skipgundlach, Rich, John, leftbrainstuff, typhoon, and anyone else I may have missed.

I jumpered C-T terminals so the fridge would run constantly so I could see...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-10-2016, 06:44
Replies: 58
Views: 9,197
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Friggin' Frigoboat Fridge Fairly Frigid, Far From Freezing

OMG Kenomac. You've given me so much hope! Even my pet chicken thanks you!

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B2cythc-yw5EY2Z4aUY4UTFXMWM
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-10-2016, 06:28
Replies: 58
Views: 9,197
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Friggin' Frigoboat Fridge Fairly Frigid, Far From Freezing

You just posted this as I posted my response to others. Yes, I agree wholeheartedly about the seals. I read on Mr. Kollman's site that this is a prime issue and judging by the ice over and amount...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 11-10-2016, 06:23
Replies: 58
Views: 9,197
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Friggin' Frigoboat Fridge Fairly Frigid, Far From Freezing

Wow, I'm impressed by the response. Fast and furious typers you guys are.

OK, so just for those of you who want to theorize some more. Yes, it's a bin evaporator measuring 10"x10"x3", the fridge...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-10-2016, 20:17
Replies: 58
Views: 9,197
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Friggin' Frigoboat Fridge Fairly Frigid, Far From Freezing

I can't tell how thick the insulation is because, believe it or not, there is no access to behind the fridge. The galley is in a corner and the whole end is walled off.

I have owned the boat for...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-10-2016, 19:34
Replies: 58
Views: 9,197
Posted By BlackAdder
Friggin' Frigoboat Fridge Fairly Frigid, Far From Freezing

How's that for alliteration!?

So staight to the issue. My box temp was around 14°C (57°F) when the mechanical thermostat was on setting 6 which was completely unacceptable. So I cranked it up to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-09-2016, 04:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Troubleshooting charging system issue - dual alts

Thanks Sailmonkey, I had read that before in another post somewhere here on CF that disconnecting a wire while an alt is running will damage the diodes so you just confirmed that may be the case. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-09-2016, 17:42
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Troubleshooting charging system issue - dual alts

Oh boy, don't I feel silly now guys. :facepalm: You must think I'm a real newbie.

OK, I've had this boat for a year and a half and I never thought to find out what the red button does. Morse...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-09-2016, 12:07
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Troubleshooting charging system issue - dual alts

Wow smac! Good job on not overlooking the obvious. :facepalm: I never thought of that. Yes, that was at idle. But how can I charge the batteries at anchor, because when I put the throttle down...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-09-2016, 17:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,338
Posted By BlackAdder
Troubleshooting charging system issue - dual alts

Greetings CF'ers,

I have a Valeo CH8 alternator and the stock Volvo alternator on my Volvo D2-55B engine. Both alternators have a whole swack of wires on the back of them. Recently I noticed...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-09-2016, 22:48
Replies: 18
Views: 4,081
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Old sailor, Newbie question....

You're welcome.

I'm in the BVIs now and will be sailing over to Eustatia Island in the next few days. I'll tell Larry Page (co-founder of Google) that SV Gypsy Queen appreciates his handiwork!
...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 08-09-2016, 20:51
Replies: 158
Views: 14,065
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Sea Mile to Number of Posts Ratio

MarkJ is the only CF'er I've ever met in real life and he's pretty much the same 'character' that his posts convey. WYSIWYG with him.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2016, 13:09
Replies: 18
Views: 4,081
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Old sailor, Newbie question....

Great. This community is a wonderful resource and I'm just starting to give back from what I've learned owning my own Beneteau 423 for the past year and a half and now cruising full time for the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2016, 12:27
Replies: 18
Views: 4,081
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Old sailor, Newbie question....

Here's a West Advisor article on APs that explains in more detail than I ever could...

https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Selecting-an-Autopilot

I guess to further clarify your question...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-09-2016, 12:15
Replies: 5
Views: 2,720
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Photo: Why RO Membrane Maintenance is Important

Rich, you are too kind. Really. My next watermaker or Cool Blue I will buy from you on principle alone!

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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-09-2016, 10:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,720
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Photo: Why RO Membrane Maintenance is Important

Rich, quick question for you. I have an Aqua-Base XD-122 watermaker which has been sitting unused for 1.5 years at least and probably a good deal longer as I believe the PO said she never used it as...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-09-2016, 10:34
Replies: 18
Views: 4,081
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Old sailor, Newbie question....

I see no disadvantages. I think you will appreciate the autopilot once you've used it the first couple times. I would give him/her a name and you'll soon find it to be your most valuable crew...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-09-2016, 09:41
Replies: 32
Views: 8,511
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Skin Conditions - Pimples, Rashes and Itches

If I could get my watermaker running that could really help with the water situation so I'll have to start a separate thread on that. I've had 7 problems crop up at the same time and some of them...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-09-2016, 09:33
Replies: 32
Views: 8,511
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Skin Conditions - Pimples, Rashes and Itches

b., stop drinking coffee? I can't disconnect the IV bag from my arm.

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Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-09-2016, 09:26
Replies: 32
Views: 8,511
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Skin Conditions - Pimples, Rashes and Itches

Wow, the replies came fast and furious! Thanks all for the tips. My wife loves trying all natural remedies first and is a firm believer in coconut oil (I've read the recent thread started on that)...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-09-2016, 07:15
Replies: 32
Views: 8,511
Posted By BlackAdder
Skin Conditions - Pimples, Rashes and Itches

Question for all the experienced cruisers out there. My wife and I have been cruising the Leeward Islands for the past couple months, living aboard full time. We have both developed skin conditions...
Forum: Our Community 07-09-2016, 06:23
Replies: 19
Views: 3,234
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Hey Island Hoppers! St. Marten, or St. Barts?

My friend and I are are on a quest to find the world's best pina colada. We stopped in at the bar on Shell Beach in St. Barths and ordered 2 pina coladas without asking for the price because, hey,...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 19-08-2016, 05:38
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,642,855
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: The New Joke Thread

Yay!! Thanks Gord. Like clockwork.

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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-08-2016, 10:38
Replies: 12
Views: 3,047
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: Beneteau First 41s5

Harro, the link DDabs provided is amazing. You have to sign up for an account (free) and you are provided a login. I have a Beneteau 423 and was able to find exploded diagrams of the boat complete...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 18-08-2016, 06:10
Replies: 14,966
Views: 2,642,855
Posted By BlackAdder
Re: The New Joke Thread

By the way I'm a long time lurker here on CF and that was my first ever post so I would like to request my welcome greeting from GordMay.

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