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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-08-2021, 07:42
Replies: 76
Views: 11,218
Posted By nickvh
Re: Which dinghy outboard to get?

We have used the 1103 Torqeedo and its nigh and day, even our kids can now start the motor. We have a spare battery so we are always ready. I am so glad to be away from outboards that never start.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 26-04-2021, 08:49
Replies: 123
Views: 9,019
Posted By nickvh
Re: E-MARINE GIVEAWAY ends May 3rd.

My two boys and I love to spend time at anchor, especially we love Treasure Island here in the Bay Area. Being able to not have to run the engine to keep our lights on (and cellphones charged) is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-04-2021, 13:39
Replies: 8
Views: 4,709
Posted By nickvh
Re: How to test DSC functionality on chartplotter

Has anyone had any luck with the coast guard test to above MMSI, i can send a test call fine but its just sits there saying acknowledge and no response as I had expected?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-03-2021, 06:56
Replies: 47
Views: 11,876
Posted By nickvh
Re: Battery Monitor Comparison - Victron BMV712 vs Balmar SG200

Have you looked at simarine, i installed this on four banks last year with shunts etc and after sorting out install errors I am very pleased with the single point monitor for everything.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 23-11-2020, 07:46
Replies: 84
Views: 13,051
Posted By nickvh
Re: Of Service to you, Professional Engineering Opinion on AGM vrs Lithium

We switched out 8 4D’s for 12 of the Firefly AGM and so far have good success, some minor installation changes were required but after looking carefully at the Lithium option The math will never add...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 31-08-2020, 15:54
Replies: 96
Views: 9,227
Posted By nickvh
re: TALOS Giveaway - EXTENDED TO SEPT. 7, 2020!

I would love to have this aboard our sailboat, especially with being at anchor recently watching the lightning all around us in the bay area and not having a clue if this was getting closer or...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 27-08-2019, 00:34
Replies: 353
Views: 37,641
Posted By nickvh
Re: Did I have to give way? Plus short-long blast.

I'm not sure why "Crossing Situations are also often misunderstood. Simply put, the vessel that’s coming from your starboard side has the right of way, and you are required to either alter course or...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-04-2019, 07:12
Replies: 58
Views: 6,556
Posted By nickvh
Re: Rewiring a UK boat to USA specs

Im going through the same process for our Jeanneau, we will use a mastervolt isolation transformer to take the two hot leads on a 50A shore power and send that into the boat as 250 using the same...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2019, 03:47
Replies: 64
Views: 27,258
Posted By nickvh
Re: Wiring of american to european shore power plug

Yes for sure, the shore power was previously hacked to use the L1/L2 for the 50A 250v onto the N and L wire of the 3 wire onboard system - i think that was done a couple of years ago with the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2019, 02:45
Replies: 64
Views: 27,258
Posted By nickvh
Re: Wiring of american to european shore power plug

Refrigeration, Reverse cycle heating, the usual range of pumps, electronics, Washer, Microwave and the 230v outlets for a range of smaller devices.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2019, 02:30
Replies: 64
Views: 27,258
Posted By nickvh
Re: Wiring of american to european shore power plug

Everything on board! Yes aware of the frequency potential issues, im trying to maintain the onboard 230v circuits to all equipment but using the IT to solve that problem. Seems like some users have...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-01-2019, 01:32
Replies: 64
Views: 27,258
Posted By nickvh
Re: Wiring of american to european shore power plug

I know this an old thread, but hoping for some guidance on what is not quite answered here. Seems like the split phase US power connected to the mastervolt or victron Isolation transformers should...
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