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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-05-2022, 05:17
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Wood
REC ABMS kaput

Last fall I disconnected the cells for winter storage and left them in place.

I removed the cells for top balancing to commission this season. When I reconnected the REC ABMS the green LED...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 28-01-2022, 18:36
Replies: 225
Views: 17,277
Posted By Wood
Re: MANTUS MARINE GIVEAWAY - ends Feb 7, 2022

I'd like to try the bridle system
https://www.mantusmarine.com/mantus-bridle/
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 08-11-2021, 11:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,462
Posted By Wood
Re: What is this plastic junk?

WAG - Part of a containment boom?
Forum: Our Community 18-10-2021, 12:12
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By Wood
Fouled prop?

Hate when this happens.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 13-10-2021, 19:05
Replies: 70
Views: 7,727
Posted By Wood
Re: How How Do You Economically and Comfortably Go 100 Miles Inland?

When I travelled I had a monthly rental car.

My brother is doing this currently in West Virginia and is paying a little over $300 a month
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 02-10-2021, 11:18
Replies: 81
Views: 7,828
Posted By Wood
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - Ends Oct 5th

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultra-chain-grab?variant_id=685713167&options%5B345745311%5D=UCG10%20-%20ULTRA%20Chain%20Grab%20Size%2010%20for%203/8%22%20chain...
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-09-2021, 13:00
Replies: 7
Views: 736
Posted By Wood
Re: Ahoy from New Hampshire

Nice place to be. I'm at Great Bay Marine.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-08-2021, 13:39
Replies: 0
For Sale: Genuine Bruce 22kg
Views: 289
Posted By Wood
Genuine Bruce 22kg

$85

Galvy in very good condition. Nothing bent or twisted.

Can deliver between Portsmouth, NH & Boston
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-07-2021, 08:53
Replies: 57
Views: 50,453
Posted By Wood
Re: 2 stroke outboard starts but then dies when throttled or idle.

I recently had a similar problem with a 15hp 2s Merc that would die when throttled up then not start. In addition to the good advice above take a look at the fuel lines under the shroud. Loose...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-07-2021, 12:39
Replies: 1
Views: 1,180
Posted By Wood
Re: How to clean aluminum water tank

Clean it as in disinfect? I use sodium percarbonate 200 gallon tank I use about 5 pounds. Let it stil for a day or so then run it through the system and fill up with fresh water. Any residual is...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 13-07-2021, 17:23
Replies: 68
Views: 7,458
Posted By Wood
Re: I got scammed out of $1462 for S&H of a boat I am selling!

You cam also forward those emails to spoof@paypal.com where they get immeditye attention to shut down the scammer's sites / emails.
Forum: Powered Boats 10-06-2021, 13:14
Replies: 17
Views: 6,568
Posted By Wood
Re: Am I missing the boat with Bayliner?

I was told there is only one 4788 listed on the West Coast! $150K is probably doable for a mid 90's model.

I have a 1989 4588 and love it.

Bayliners Owner's Club is great t for model specific...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 03-05-2021, 17:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,903
Posted By Wood
Re: New LiFePo4 Not Taking Charge

3.2 volts could as low as 20% SOC. A 10 amp charger will take quite a while for voltage to rise. It will increase gradually until around 3.45v when you hit the shoulder and voltage will rise more...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-02-2021, 12:48
Replies: 3
Views: 1,080
Posted By Wood
Re: recommendations for marine rated CO alarms

UL 2034 is not marine specific

https://www.amazon.com/X-Sense-Compliant-Standards-Auto-Check-SC03/dp/B07SFW9PFV
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-02-2021, 15:06
Replies: 3
Views: 4,989
Posted By Wood
Re: engine compartment sound insulation

High frequency sounds will be attenuated with rock wool [fireproof] or similar. Low frequency attenuated by mass loaded vinyl. Not fireproof but has a zero flame spread rating.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 07-02-2021, 16:11
Replies: 16
Views: 2,399
Posted By Wood
Re: Lifepo4 Charging

Maximum charge rate will be per manufacturer. I have 560ah Ganfeng. Standard charge current is 0.5C I have 230amp charging capacity and don't use it all.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 29-12-2020, 14:54
Replies: 12
Views: 3,983
Posted By Wood
Re: Lithium and Alternators

An potentially economic alternative is the Sterling Alternator/Battery Charger:
https://sterling-power.com/products/alternator-to-battery-chargers-up-to-130a
.
I picked one up used on ebay for...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2020, 10:00
Replies: 12
Views: 3,088
Posted By Wood
Re: Black Smoke at startup

If you are running the engine every 30 minutes is it getting up to operating temperature? It takes my engines 20 minutes under load. idle speed.

I would not run it that frequently unless...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-12-2020, 07:35
Replies: 40
Views: 10,205
Posted By Wood
Re: Espar Hydronic 10 Diesel Heater System Design

I will depend on the fluid volume of your system and delta T. In my case, it's about 30 liters and the expansion coefficient indicates fluid expansion a little more than 1 litre.

The product you...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-12-2020, 18:58
Replies: 40
Views: 10,205
Posted By Wood
Re: Espar Hydronic 10 Diesel Heater System Design

I have the Planar 14TC and currently installing a 4 zone system. Planar has been rebranded Autoterm and has been selected by Winnebago USA for their motorhome installations.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-12-2020, 18:07
Replies: 17
Views: 9,534
Posted By Wood
Re: Establishing Residency via St. Brendan's Isle, Escapees etc

That's very bad news.
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 30-11-2020, 10:09
Replies: 34
Views: 3,833
Posted By Wood
Re: Do Cdn's know Tim Horton's

I understand that the average distance a person in Toronto is from a Tim Hortons is 63.5 meters.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-11-2020, 12:42
Replies: 278
Views: 100,904
Posted By Wood
Re: Diesel Heater Advice

I am currently installing a 14kW hydronic Planar heater. I haven't fired it up yet but I'm impressed with the quality of design & manufacture.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 23-10-2020, 18:29
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By Wood
Re: Balmar SG200 w/ bluetooth

-Sold-
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-10-2020, 07:16
Replies: 24
Views: 4,424
Posted By Wood
Re: How many BTUs of heating for 37' sloop?

I'm installing a 14kw diesel hydronic heater in my boat. I calculated heat loss at 32,000 btu's per hour with an outside temp of 25*F.

1500w is about 5,100 btu/hr.

Back of the envelop heat...
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