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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-05-2022, 19:29
Replies: 140
Views: 17,420
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Toilet Engineering

Ahoy Shipmates!

Thought I would jump in and reinforce the original poster's comments with my own (too) recent experience.

We own our first boat and this winter after a few years of using it,...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 11-11-2021, 14:50
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Team-O Back Tow Near Annapolis?

For anyone who is looking, this is the best review I've found, much better than the company's website:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNGfCVvUAZ4

Cheers,
Mike
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 07-11-2021, 12:40
Replies: 4
Views: 719
Posted By MCilenti
Team-O Back Tow Near Annapolis?

We've been searching for inflatable life jackets/harnesses and spent some quality time trying them on. We were surprised to find there was a wide-range of how each felt- some were very comfortable...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 25-07-2021, 11:32
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Propane Test Question

Ahoy Team,
I wanted to provide an update.

We took our oven off the mounts to install new mounts (I'll expand on this below). While it was off, I took the opportunity to soap test the flare...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-07-2021, 18:26
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Propane Test Question

Mike,
The pressure gauge is upstream of the regulator...in other words, it's measuring high pressure, so the 'settling' is going from high pressure down, not the other way.
Cheers,
Mike
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-07-2021, 15:36
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Propane Test Question

Steve- I didn't like the very cheap looking gauge that came with the regulator from Trident (come to think of it, I thought the regulator was pretty cheap too) so I installed a different (more...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-07-2021, 14:18
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Propane Test Question

Thank you guys for all of the thoughts, I really appreciate the outside perspective.

We have soap tested all of the connections with absolutely no observable leaks. As Bill wisely suggested,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-07-2021, 05:20
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Propane Test Question

Mike,
We've only just completed the install, so we don't have a large enough sample size to say it does it every time.

As Raymond said, the pressure drop is NOT while using it, but conducting the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 15-07-2021, 13:24
Replies: 20
Views: 1,878
Posted By MCilenti
Propane Test Question

Ahoy Team,

Looking for a quick gut check. We just completely replaced our entire propane system and conducted the standard pressure test.

The system pressure drops ~4-5 PSI over the first 4-5...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 02-11-2019, 09:50
Replies: 50
Views: 11,115
Posted By MCilenti
*WARNING* Wells Cove Marine - Kent Narrows, MD

We moored at the subject marina as part of a mini 4-day fall cruise a few weeks ago.

We found this marina was clean and well equipped. Floating docks were in great shape, restrooms/showers were...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-10-2019, 14:22
Replies: 80
Views: 26,478
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Best Marine Soldering Practices

Thanks for the advice all!

I assumed that the butane would be pretty hot and have no problem (in fact, I was worried about it being too hot!). Seems like there may be some that are more powerful,...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-10-2019, 10:55
Replies: 80
Views: 26,478
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Best Marine Soldering Practices

Ahoy Team,


Working on replacing my VHF, coax, and antenna...which means soldering the PL-259 connectors.


So, step one is buying a soldering iron. I appreciate the great list of wired...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 18-09-2019, 11:18
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Morse MIR?

Thanks Pete.


Several of those certainly look similar. I was wondering if anyone knew of an exact replacement for the original.


Cheers,
Mike
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 15-09-2019, 10:53
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By MCilenti
Morse MIR?

Ahoy Team,

Trying to find a replacement for the Morse "MIR" shifter/throttle that the boat originally came with.

I've seen this on a variety of boats over the years, but can't seem to find a...
Forum: Marine Electronics 12-09-2019, 05:01
Replies: 246
Views: 423,884
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Please Recommend a Quality VHF Masthead Antenna

Thanks Hartley!

I'll be doing the work without unstopping the mast so any information in advance of working aloft is a huge help!

Cheers,
Mike
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-09-2019, 09:20
Replies: 11
Views: 5,798
Posted By MCilenti
Re: ABI Manual Windlass Manual?

Sorry for the delay Rand...I just saw your post. Thank you for the extensive information; the photos make it very clear.


Some time soaking in PB Blaster got the brake unstuck and it's been...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2019, 17:56
Replies: 246
Views: 423,884
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Please Recommend a Quality VHF Masthead Antenna

All,
First, thank you for this thread...I've learned a tremendous amount that will help me as I seek to replace my VHF radio, antenna, cable system (a total system is how I'm thinking about it now)....
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 03-03-2019, 11:57
Replies: 11
Views: 5,798
Posted By MCilenti
Re: ABI Manual Windlass Manual?

Rand,
Thanks for checking in.

I've been spraying PB Blaster on the clutch side of the windlass each weekend we go out to see if we can break it free. Unfortunately, the end of the stainless...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-01-2019, 12:52
Replies: 2
Views: 834
Posted By MCilenti
Re: PE Water Tank Mounting

Thanks Oliver.

Definitely great advice for the sewage system...another overhaul that's near the top of the list.

The current project with the PE tanks however is for the potable water system.
...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 20-01-2019, 14:21
Replies: 2
Views: 834
Posted By MCilenti
Re: PE Water Tank Mounting

I wrote to Ronco and got this word back:
"You can have the tanks just sitting on the hull. Just make sure you have them secured down well enough that there is no movement of the tanks. If there is,...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-01-2019, 13:43
Replies: 2
Views: 834
Posted By MCilenti
PE Water Tank Mounting

Ahoy All!

Hoping for some advice on our latest project - We're in the middle of replacing the bilge mounted water tanks on our 1986 Bristol Channel Cutter.

The original water tanks were...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 11-11-2018, 05:23
Replies: 11
Views: 5,798
Posted By MCilenti
Re: ABI Manual Windlass Manual?

Rand,

Wow! Thanks so much for all of the thoughts.
1. Yes, if you have details about how/where you put the zerks that would be great.
2. Stupid question- which direction is it to loosen the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 23-10-2018, 12:28
Replies: 50
Views: 8,477
Posted By MCilenti
Re: Yanmar “Idiot” Lights Upgrade

Ahoy,
If I understand correctly, we're all talking about the standard Yanmar panel, correct? In my Yanmar manual it indicates there is an 'optional' panel which includes gauges.
I've been thinking...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 23-10-2018, 10:19
Replies: 11
Views: 5,798
Posted By MCilenti
Re: ABI Manual Windlass Manual?

Thanks guys, I appreciate the information. Alan- Definitely appreciate the great leads...I'll see what I can find by running that down.
Cheers,
Mike
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 21-10-2018, 17:39
Replies: 11
Views: 5,798
Posted By MCilenti
ABI Manual Windlass Manual?

Ahoy All!
We just bought our first (and dream) boat- a Bristol Channel Cutter.

She has a single speed ABI manual windlass...but it's been hard to find a manual. She needs some love and just want...
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