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Bellinghamster
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
Yesterday, 06:48
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Why coolant overflow tank no work?
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Bellinghamster
Re: Why coolant overflow tank no work?
Yep, exactly what Lepke said.
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
Yesterday, 06:42
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Dye for Sanding Gelcoat
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389
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Bellinghamster
Re: Dye for Sanding Gelcoat
Prussian blue doesn't have a grit, it's a very opaque ink in a non-drying oil, used to identify high (or low) spots of mating surfaces (precision machined, scraped or ground surfaces). You use a...
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Construction, Maintenance & Refit
23-03-2024, 20:06
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Filling/repairing small gouges in hull
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616
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Bellinghamster
Re: Filling/repairing small gouges in hull
You can't gelcoat over an epoxy repair, though. Polyester resin (including gelcoat) won't adhere well to epoxy laminating resin or thickened epoxy filler).
You can gelcoat over polyester layup...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
16-03-2024, 18:41
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MASTHEAD CRACKS FeFeill SPAR
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358
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Bellinghamster
Re: MASTHEAD CRACKS FeFeill SPAR
Yikes! Definitely don't go sailing with it like that! The forestay attachment looks like it's preparing to let go. I'd run the headsail halyard to a bow cleat as a backup and make arrangements to...
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
14-03-2024, 08:22
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For Sale or Trade:
Flexofold 20x15RH 1.25" shaft
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385
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Bellinghamster
Re: Flexofold 20x15RH 1.25" shaft
Bump - Still for sale. Price drop: $600 obo, or trade for a LH 18 to 20" dia x 12-15" pitch folding or feathering prop.
Forum:
General Classifieds (no boats)
14-03-2024, 08:18
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For Sale or Trade:
Varifold prop 22"x14" RH 1.5"
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681
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Bellinghamster
Re: Varifold prop 22"x14" RH 1.5"
I still have the prop - price drop: $800 obo. or trade for an 18 to 20" dia x 12 to 14" pitch LH Flexofold (or LH blades only) or a Maxprop ;)
Location: Bellingham, WA.
Forum:
OpenCPN
10-03-2024, 10:42
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Installing Garmin Radar with RADAR 5 plugin without adapter
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330
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Installing Garmin Radar with RADAR 5 plugin without adapter
I recommend using RJ-45 terminations to re-make the connection rather than soldering. Crimp a shielded RJ-45 plug on the radar cable and a shielded keystone jack on the end of the cable to the...
Forum:
Marine Electronics
04-03-2024, 07:39
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What type of connector is this?
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248
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: What type of connector is this?
AMP (now TE Connectivity) CPC series, specifically this: https://www.te.com/usa-en/product-205838-1.html.
Forum:
Lithium Power Systems
19-02-2024, 09:10
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Lithium mini batteries
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5,296
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Bellinghamster
Re: Lithium mini batteries
100AH Group 24 size now with bluetooth: https://www.litime.com/products/litime-12v-100ah-group-24-smart-lifepo4-lithium-deep-cycle-battery-built-in-100a-bms-1280wh-energy
(no affiliation, I don't...
Forum:
Engines and Propulsion Systems
17-02-2024, 12:48
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Acceptable prop shaft wear?
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2,095
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Bellinghamster
Re: Acceptable prop shaft wear?
I agree with PaulS - old-style packing glands don't really care what diameter the shaft is, as long as it's smooth and round. I'd run that shaft for years without a second thought. (assuming the pic...
Forum:
Construction, Maintenance & Refit
03-02-2024, 10:38
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Skeg Repair at Bronze Fitting
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325
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Bellinghamster
Re: Skeg Repair at Bronze Fitting
It sure looks like the previous "repair" was some filler applied over top of old bottom paint. If so, then no surprise it didn't adhere well. If so, then all the similar filler (over paint) needs...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
28-01-2024, 19:20
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What is this sink drain part?
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1,274
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: What is this sink drain part?
Before seeing the last post, I would have bet money that it was some sort of checkvalve (likely a buoyant ball in the cylinder) to keep seawater from spitting up through the drain when crashing...
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Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
27-01-2024, 13:04
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147
Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator
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10,031
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator
As for mounting a temperature sensor, whether it be thermistor, 1-wire TO-92 package, thermocouple or thermostat - high temperature epoxy to 'pot' it in the barrel of a ring lug has worked for me. ...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
26-01-2024, 07:51
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147
Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator
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10,031
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Bellinghamster
Re: Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator
I'm not sure why you want to stack so many regulators, and don't know the current needed (i.e. are going to to send field current off the bulk-regulated rail, or directly off the input?). ...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
26-01-2024, 07:18
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Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
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1,955
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Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
Glad to hear it! Ideally, when things are stabilized (running for half hour or so, box reasonably cold) you want the "cold progression" (i.e. frost line) to cover the whole evaporator, but not down...
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Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
25-01-2024, 17:41
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Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
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Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
The nameplate wattage of the "system" would include the fan power. Fan current (therefore power) likely increases with voltage. The fridge compressor current will decrease with voltage, so I find...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
25-01-2024, 10:39
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Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
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1,955
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
So that's a Danfoss BD35 compressor. From (questionable) memory, it should draw about 3.5A (compressor current at 12VDC, not including fans) so you're likely significantly overcharged and the...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
25-01-2024, 08:05
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Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
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1,955
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Fridge evaporator plate has no frosting after coolant recharge
How did you determine how much refrigerant to add and what was your setup used for adding it?
Yes, overcharge is possible. Or you might have introduced some air w/ moisture into the system that's...
Forum:
Health, Safety & Related Gear
24-01-2024, 08:14
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8
Onboard Alarm Panel
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556
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Onboard Alarm Panel
Anchor alarm - most modern chart plotters and even some old GPSs had an anchor watch alarm. Set a "ring" (distance) around current position and the alarm goes off if you venture outside it. Device...
Forum:
Health, Safety & Related Gear
24-01-2024, 08:01
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Onboard Alarm Panel
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556
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Onboard Alarm Panel
exhaust overtemp
engine overtemp
low oil pressure
proximity alert (AIS, Radar)
shallow depth
off-course / heading
high windspeed
watch timer / alarm clock
uninvited "guests" boarding...
Forum:
Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
23-01-2024, 07:55
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4
Kink in waste inlet hose. Add elbow or new hose with new hole
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377
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Kink in waste inlet hose. Add elbow or new hose with new hole
Less fittings is better, especially 90 degree elbows. It looks to me like if you moved or angled the hole (or a bit of both) slightly you could get rid of the existing 90 (which appears to be...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
22-01-2024, 08:45
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33
Removable Inner Forestay - Advantage?
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3,795
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Bellinghamster
Re: Removable Inner Forestay - Advantage?
This setup seems rather ideal (with the exception of added potential failure points in the "tension" lineup), and similar to what I was thinking of setting up. Do you hoist this on a masthead...
Forum:
Monohull Sailboats
22-01-2024, 08:24
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33
Removable Inner Forestay - Advantage?
Views:
3,795
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Removable Inner Forestay - Advantage?
This setup seems rather ideal (with the exception of added potential failure points in the "tension" lineup), and similar to what I was thinking of setting up. Do you hoist this on a masthead...
Forum:
General Sailing Forum
22-01-2024, 07:57
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54
Recommend me some ripping yarns about sailors crossing the Atlantic Ocean or similar
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3,943
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Recommend me some ripping yarns about sailors crossing the Atlantic Ocean or simi
I don't remember the title, but probably all the books about Shackleton and the Endurance would be good. Maybe 'Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage'. The world doesn't make men like him...
Forum:
Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
21-01-2024, 19:50
Replies:
147
Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator
Views:
10,031
Posted By
Bellinghamster
Re: Open Source Arduino Alternator Regulator
I'm intrigued. Have nearly started the same project a couple times but too busy with other priorities so mentally prepared for a Wakespeed instead. The price of them has jumped up significantly, so...
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