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Forum: Our Community 09-01-2022, 15:49
Replies: 100
Views: 15,165
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Success stories from inexperienced buyers of large boats

I think I would also wager that the vast majority of people out on the water today that do a significant amount of cruising full time or not come from jumping into this with little to no knowledge...
Forum: Our Community 07-01-2022, 18:53
Replies: 100
Views: 15,165
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Success stories from inexperienced buyers of large boats

I think your giving yourself too much credit. Just because some asks a question here premised on the fact that they have no experience in what they are asking about doesn’t mean they are going to...
Forum: Our Community 07-01-2022, 14:32
Replies: 100
Views: 15,165
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Success stories from inexperienced buyers of large boats

I just curious, isn’t that exactly what CF is here for? I mean if your not here to share what you have learned over the past 30 years so others may benefit from your said experience then why are you...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-04-2021, 17:14
Replies: 49
Views: 7,288
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Basic Electrical for a Boat?

This is what your looking for.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0147TM944/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-09-2020, 22:19
Replies: 26
Views: 7,807
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Boat Yards and DIY

I used Clearlake Marine Center. No hassles at all about doing my own work. Stayed on the boat while on the hard and did my part of the work.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-08-2020, 19:20
Replies: 8
Views: 688
Posted By TCM1968
Battery monitor ?

I have a twin diesel m/v that has two dual purpose 8d batteries that are both starting and house batteries. I want to put a battery monitor on them. When I start the engines it can be around 1400...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2020, 17:47
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Boat Broker

The first reply to this thread was correct, I needed to vent my experience. I had and have no desire in this instance to search this forum to read someone else’s past venting rant.

You however...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2020, 09:23
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Boat Broker

Also the point to this thread isn’t really timelines that are out of ones control, but more of a question as to a broker has had a boat listed for 9 months. And has no idea what works and what does...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2020, 09:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Boat Broker

Here we go again... another reply from someone who can’t reply to a thread without insulting the OP first. And acts as if his time is being waisted by replying as if he’s obligated to do so.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-06-2020, 07:55
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By TCM1968
Boat Broker

I’m curious as to weather or not I am alone in my thinking. We are currently in the process of buying another boat. During our first experience buying our first boat I came away with a not so great...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 10:33
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

I have no intent on using solar. I believe the others interest are not to run 5 16k BTU units at the same time as I do. Solar would be quite doable for one smaller unit.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 10:30
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

This is an irrelevant comment. Is there a prize or something I am unaware of on this forum for number of posts? Otherwise I don't see your point of this argument? I'm not trying to win an episode of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 10:23
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

Definitely will, I have reached out to a Frigomar dealer to get some feedback on my options, waiting on their input now.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 09:26
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

Now I think we are on the same page :) I think this assessment is spot on. Surge is an issue for me as I have five 16K BTU units on my boat that at some times of the year need to all run at the same...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 08:30
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

The difference your not considering with this comparison is the variable speed ability. Yes it may be true that when both are at max output of 16000 BTU's then the amp draw is close to the same, but...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 08:16
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

"Personally, aircon is a luxury, I would rather do without, just don't need it living out on the hook."

Not sure where you are but here on the the Gulf coast of South East Texas in the summer...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 06:08
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

Compressor motors can a do draw 7 to 10 times the running amp draw during start up. They want to be at full speed and torque the instant you apply power. A soft start device will control the voltage...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 18:18
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

Thanks this is exactly the info I was looking for. I guess I should have done a better search of the forum first.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 17:30
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

I have seen this web site and I suppose I’ll just have to call them. I was really hoping there was someone here with actual experience with them instead of just relying on the sales pitch from the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 16:58
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

I appreciate the reply, but you must have misread my question because I’m not really interested in what you think I can afford or not. I simply requested if anyone here is familiar with these units...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 14:31
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

Do you happen to know the cost of the unit? Although I need 120v not 230v.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 12:12
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

I agree, certainly in marine systems where power is limited a considerable amount of the time. The after market soft start is only about $175 so it couldn't be half that for them to design it in the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 11:46
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Newer technology A/C systems

Thanks for the responses. I have 5 units on my boat and was hoping that these newer A/c's would allow me to run all five with less amp draw as I can only now run 3 at the same time while on gen power...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 10:04
Replies: 68
Views: 8,045
Posted By TCM1968
Newer technology A/C systems

I have a couple reverse cycle A/C units that need replacing. I am interested in the newer technology units that run with variable speed inverter compressors. I am curious as to why there seems to be...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-10-2019, 10:28
Replies: 266
Views: 33,526
Posted By TCM1968
Re: Liveaboard Fees - again

My problem is not with the live aboard fees, it is with the narrative that live aboards are undesirable users of marina facilities, or sub par humans with trashy boats and therefore the fee is...
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