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Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-01-2024, 06:04
Replies: 15
Views: 2,543
Posted By SKMT
Re: How to stop clothes from smelling sour?

Looks like a strong consensus on the vacuum bags.

So no point in trying computer fans or desiccants?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-01-2024, 09:08
Replies: 15
Views: 2,543
Posted By SKMT
Re: How to stop clothes from smelling sour?

1. Salt. Pretty clean.
2. No
3. Washing machine / air dry. But' i've had same issues after laundromat/dryer.
4. No
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-01-2024, 08:05
Replies: 15
Views: 2,543
Posted By SKMT
How to stop clothes from smelling sour?

My clothes and linens get a sour smell whether they are stored in droors, passive vented closet, or just sitting in a pile on a shelf.

Live on the hook in a hot/humid environment. Boat is always...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-01-2023, 11:52
Replies: 1
Views: 601
Posted By SKMT
PTFE in bottom paint

Need to repaint the bottom of my skiff.

Comparing West Marine PCA Gold vs. Blue Water Coppershield 45. They have basically the same copper content. Neither have a real anti slime biocide. The PCA...
Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 09-10-2022, 06:50
Replies: 202
Views: 22,916
Posted By SKMT
Re: Official TS Ian/Hurricane Ian thread

I've always felt Stuart & Ft. Myers are actually the safest places to be in FL during hurricane season for this reason. But do you need to get all the way to the other coast? Or do they just anchor...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-08-2022, 16:23
Replies: 2
Views: 571
Posted By SKMT
Flat paint for swim platform?

I finally repaired some damage to my swim platform thats been there since I bought it. So now i need to paint it.

I'm unsure of what paint to use? The platform has those big non skid pyramids on...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-05-2022, 09:40
Replies: 11
Views: 2,113
Posted By SKMT
Temporarily seal leaky inflatable patch?

My friend sold me a roll up hypalon dinghy for $40. It has a leak from what looks to be a pvc patch. This is a pure back up dinghy. Considering I just put a brand new outboard on my skiff, I would...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-04-2022, 04:40
Replies: 17
Views: 5,469
Posted By SKMT
Re: Induction Hot Plate Startup Wattage?

Ok any more testimonials to the minimum "pulse wattage" for low heat operation? So far I've seen 600-700 & 800.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-04-2022, 08:51
Replies: 17
Views: 5,469
Posted By SKMT
Induction Hot Plate Startup Wattage?

For those of you with induction hot plates, what wattage does it start up at? I did some brief reading and it appears they start at a set wattage even if you just want low heat (at least the model I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-04-2022, 08:32
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By SKMT
Re: Lehr Outboard Bogs Down

I topped off the 10lb tank and it still bogs after about 10-15 minutes.

Posted on the Lehr FB group yesterday, bit no responses.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2022, 17:30
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By SKMT
Re: Lehr Outboard Bogs Down

80 degrees. It's a 10lb fiberglass tank, but its only about 1/5th full.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-03-2022, 06:19
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By SKMT
Lehr Outboard Bogs Down

I have a 5hp Lehr propane outboard that came with my trawler. I starts right up. And runs fine thru the rpm range, but then after awhile it tends to bog down at full throttle to the point I might as...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 16-03-2022, 20:29
Replies: 1
Views: 489
Posted By SKMT
Heat Welded PVC dinghy longevity?

I know glued pvc dinghy lifespans are short in hot/humid climates. I'm looking for 1st hand experience regarding the heat welded variety? Are heat welds nearly bulletproof? Or on par with the glued...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-02-2022, 14:50
Replies: 0
Views: 618
Posted By SKMT
Water collection growth: algae or mold?

18 months ago I set up a series of hoses off my hardtops that gravity feed thru a 1 micron sock filter into my tanks. The sock filters seem to stay permanently damp. I replace them about once a month...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-11-2021, 06:00
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By SKMT
Re: Maxing out inverter wattage?

Well totally mixed responses on whether 1000w load on a 1000w inverter would be hard on the inverter...

How about my batteries? I have about 1100ah of new lead acid. Would an hour of continuous...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-11-2021, 15:42
Replies: 5
Views: 832
Posted By SKMT
Maxing out inverter wattage?

I have an old Freedom 10 1000w inverter. Couple questions:

1. I've ran appliances / power tools that are rated 10-20% over 1000 watts, but never popped a breaker/fuse. Does the inverter just give...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-09-2021, 10:08
Replies: 39
Views: 4,254
Posted By SKMT
Re: Solar controller amps vs. what goes in battery

Do you know how much of a concern it is to possibly exceed the shunt rating by about 25% for half a second on engine start up?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-09-2021, 07:16
Replies: 39
Views: 4,254
Posted By SKMT
Re: Solar controller amps vs. what goes in battery

The issue was monitor related. My engine negatives would ideally go to the monitor shunt, but it says 500a max, and I suspect my cummins starting amps are in that range. So engine negatives go to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-09-2021, 12:13
Replies: 39
Views: 4,254
Posted By SKMT
Re: Solar controller amps vs. what goes in battery

It's been on my boat toy list. But with the battery monitor i always could just flip on off whatever i wanted to measure, and compare the difference
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-09-2021, 09:46
Replies: 39
Views: 4,254
Posted By SKMT
Re: Solar controller amps vs. what goes in battery

Yes it does make me suspicious of the monitor.

Well guess i finally have a reason to buy an amp clamp. Recommendations on the brand/model with the right price/capability?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-09-2021, 09:22
Replies: 39
Views: 4,254
Posted By SKMT
Re: Solar controller amps vs. what goes in battery

Battery bank is new lead acid 1075 ah. I have a 10 year old 500w array with a xantrex/trace c40. And then i just installed 1200w of new panels spread across 3 40amp mppt rich solar controllers.

...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-09-2021, 06:09
Replies: 39
Views: 4,254
Posted By SKMT
Solar controller amps vs. what goes in battery

Is it normal for the actual amps going into the batteries to be 30% less than the amps displayed on a solar controller?

I have a battery monitor, so i can turn off all loads and see how many amps...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-07-2021, 10:03
Replies: 29
Views: 11,950
Posted By SKMT
Is "marine epoxy" any different than regular epoxy?

Is there anything special about "marine epoxy". I'm not talking about epoxy for water tanks or to cure underwater. Just an epoxy for gluing/sealing stuff on a boat -- is there any reason to pay for...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-07-2021, 06:37
Replies: 17
Views: 2,542
Posted By SKMT
Voltage drop solar controller to batteries

What % voltage drop should I be aiming for when sizing the wire gauge between mppt controller and batteries?

400 watts of panels. About 8-10ft from controller to 12v bank.

Putting the maximum...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-05-2021, 17:08
Replies: 17
Views: 1,265
Posted By SKMT
Re: A/C from battery solar (actually realistic scenario?)

Surprised nobody with a big array on a fancy catamaran hasn't chimed in on this. I've read some posts on here by some people with massive lithium banks.
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