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Forum: Marine Electronics 04-09-2022, 07:32
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Garmin Plotter Registration and Charts?

Some settings seem to be locked out because I'm not considered the owner of the unit
Forum: Marine Electronics 04-09-2022, 06:50
Replies: 5
Views: 453
Posted By Whiteoil
Garmin Plotter Registration and Charts?

Bought a used boat with a recently purchased plotter. If I deregister the former owner, can I register myself as the new owner without losing access to the charts? I believe they're on an inserted...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-06-2022, 06:08
Replies: 1
Views: 485
Posted By Whiteoil
Vovlo Penta D1-20 B overheating

2007' Bavaria cruiser with a Volvo Penta D1-20 B, changed out a plugged exhaust elbow preventatively (water inlet on the elbow was full of iron). Cleaned out the holes in the heat exchanger, and...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-06-2022, 08:58
Replies: 6
Views: 3,173
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: The pink stuff on gelcoat

It's this stuff...

https://www.thepinkstuff.co.uk/, specifically the paste

Seemed to work quite well on the black scuff marks
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 20-06-2022, 15:22
Replies: 6
Views: 3,173
Posted By Whiteoil
The pink stuff on gelcoat

Used the pink stuff gel coat looks super shiny. Good idea? Bad idea? Will look closer at the side of the boat I did yesterday but it took out the black scuff marks and actually cleaned it.

Maybe...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2022, 10:28
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

I left the charger off and it runs the fridge for 4 hours with a 20 percent discharge . So they still operate. I'm just unsure why the battery charger is humming away like it's the end of the world...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2022, 02:52
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

How could I confirm the batteries are cooked?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-06-2022, 02:01
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

Yeah I was considering flood lead acid batteries and top them up every so often. I'm not sure, could the bow thruster operate off 3 deep cycle batteries? Would the current battery charger be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2022, 14:35
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

Isn't this an odd choice for boat batteries?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2022, 14:32
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

Well with a couple lights on it's charging at 1.0a, and the voltage says 13.6 on one panel and the other panel reads 13.5. The charger only makes noise when I put a load, when the fridge cycles on or...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2022, 14:29
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

Yeah the bow thruster is connected to these batteries. I think the previous owners concern was having enough supply to the thruster but also utilizing them as the house batteries.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2022, 13:53
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

It's the original Bavaria charger from 2007, I've been living on the boat all summer this year so it's constantly recharging the batteries. The fridge and lights run off the battery and the battery...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2022, 13:47
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

How do you check that AGM batteries are still good? How many amp hours is each of these 506w batteries?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2022, 12:55
Replies: 31
Views: 2,707
Posted By Whiteoil
Are these deep cycle batteries? Why can't I check the electrolyte levels?

Recently purchased this boat. The battery charger is louder every time it runs now, so something is up. Went to check the electrolyte levels but wasn't able to see the water levels on these...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 05-06-2022, 03:12
Replies: 11
Views: 1,617
Posted By Whiteoil
Cleaning foam from berths

Hello, recently purchased a well maintained and sparkling Bavaria 30 from 2007, and currently living aboard in Scandinavia.

I washed the covers on the foam and noticed black and brown spots on...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-05-2022, 02:01
Replies: 6
Views: 55,790
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: What is this?

Thanks guys! Really appreciate that, I have been confused about it for a while.. curious why it's not installed
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-05-2022, 14:11
Replies: 6
Views: 55,790
Posted By Whiteoil
What is this?

What is this, what do I use it for? Found it on the boat I bought.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-05-2022, 14:02
Replies: 0
Views: 716
Posted By Whiteoil
Volvo Penta D1-20 knock?

Hey just got my Bavaria cruiser.. it's loaded with a Volvo Penta d1-20 with an S130-B drive attached, original from 2007 with about 680 hours.

Changed both fuel filters, engine oil/ filter and...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-05-2022, 06:01
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: What is this called and how do I adjust it?

Great thank you, I will refer to your thread with I replace my mooring lines. Thank you for such a great explanation. It's in Sweden, and ive got the bow facing the dock, then two small floating pier...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 07-05-2022, 05:57
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: What is this called and how do I adjust it?

Yup the soap made it possible, great idea. Cheers
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-05-2022, 02:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,423
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: How many hose clamps do I need on here?

what does inverted pose mean? yes will def be using stainless steel. Thank you
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-05-2022, 01:31
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: What is this called and how do I adjust it?

This is the midships mooring lines. It's a six point connection in a Swedish marina. The stern and bow lines act as springs. But it would be nice to tighten of the lateral movement. Because they're...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 06-05-2022, 00:58
Replies: 13
Views: 1,423
Posted By Whiteoil
How many hose clamps do I need on here?

Bavaria 30 Cruiser...

Spade rudder, wheel steering. This is where the rudder comes into the hull, surveyor said I should replace some of the hose clamps. Should I have 4 on here?

What am I...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 06-05-2022, 00:49
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By Whiteoil
What is this called and how do I adjust it?

I understand this takes the load of snapping motion... but I don't know what it's called. Also it's too high up for my use. I need to move the line through it but after 20 minutes to no avail I gave...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-03-2022, 07:00
Replies: 88
Views: 11,866
Posted By Whiteoil
Re: Is this a good first boat?

Neither does this one...
https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1988-pacific-seacraft-dana-24-7967114/

Really don't relish the idea of being on deck on a 24ft boat if I don't have to. Kind of figured...
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