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Forum: Monohull Sailboats Today, 10:55
Replies: 9
Views: 457
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Bue smoke after Injectors replacements / Turbo

You sure it isn’t oil being burned? How long does the sheen stick around? Is there oily residue around the exhaust port?
Forum: General Sailing Forum Today, 10:51
Replies: 7
Views: 184
Posted By GreenWave
Re: FL Sales Tax

Where is your final home for this boat? You are going to pay tax one place or another so pay it where it will be the smallest amount. If you pay to Florida then you can file that in your new home...
Forum: Marine Electronics Today, 10:49
Replies: 8
Views: 291
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Why my boat kill phone charger cables?

I use corrosion X in every cable on my boat. And I dab some on the phone connection side with a qtip
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-04-2024, 10:00
Replies: 11
Views: 541
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Wheel cover with pedestal

And if you just want to cover the wheels then buy an RV wheel cover from Amazon. I bought two for less than. $30.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 05-04-2024, 16:48
Replies: 1
Views: 256
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Cockpit cushion recover in Norfolk/Hampton area

Don’t know about your area but i haven’t found any reputable canvas place with only a 2 week wait.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 05-04-2024, 16:47
Replies: 8
Views: 411
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Blackwater Diverter Valve Stuck

I would heat it up with a hair dryer or heat gun. Is it stuck open or closed? Or I guess holding tank or macerator
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-04-2024, 07:25
Replies: 128
Views: 12,876
Posted By GreenWave
Re: For those who are cheering on the City of Miami Beach

This, if applicable in every anchorage, is NOT a reason to just dump at anchor. It depends on the cove or bay. Some clear out with tides better than others. And you don’t want to make water when...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 01-04-2024, 09:34
Replies: 215
Views: 14,795
Posted By GreenWave
Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

Plenty of ways to ameliorate your concern. The have done it.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 30-03-2024, 07:42
Replies: 215
Views: 14,795
Posted By GreenWave
Re: With lithium do we actually need a dedicated starter battery?

I dumped a separate start battery last year when I installed Lithum. I have three ways to start my Yanmar. The LFP house bank, a jumper from my AGM Bow thurster bank, a portable Lithium jump pack. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 30-03-2024, 07:39
Replies: 128
Views: 12,876
Posted By GreenWave
Re: For those who are cheering on the City of Miami Beach

Spot on. Supply and Demand, Cause and Effect. There is plenty of livable land in the US and the world. Problem is everyone wants to live in the same area!
Forum: Our Community 15-03-2024, 09:08
Replies: 84
Views: 6,833
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Marinas using cameras for rules enforcement

Rules are rules so what’s the difference between using cameras and stationing people all over to monitor? I will tell you $ cost! !
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-03-2024, 07:27
Replies: 37
Views: 3,124
Posted By GreenWave
Re: How to de-install marine head for composting

Expanding foam… very cool tip!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-03-2024, 04:03
Replies: 92
Views: 10,999
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Help 100 Live Aboard Sailors Keep Their Homes By Offering Feedback on Mooring Fie

shanachie nailed it. If you can’t afford one place go somewhere else. Wyoming has plenty of space too. And SanFran does suffer from overpopulation. It is why the housing has been so much there....
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 05-03-2024, 16:48
Replies: 43
Views: 4,687
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Marina Corporate Buy-out? Alternatives?

Liability. That’s the key thing preventing this concept of “member owned”. And don’t think formation of some LLC will avoid the true costs to cover liability.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 05-03-2024, 05:47
Replies: 24
Views: 2,112
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Who Makes the Best RIB

Agree! Ours is a 2009 still going strong. Only other brand I might consider would be high field. Hypalon of course.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-03-2024, 08:03
Replies: 92
Views: 10,999
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Help 100 Live Aboard Sailors Keep Their Homes By Offering Feedback on Mooring Fie

This is a tough one. The key arguments though center around:
1) is the boat seaworthy and movable and hence truly a boat?
2) are the boat occupants complying with all local and federal regulations?...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-03-2024, 18:05
Replies: 57
Views: 5,943
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Zip Tie Recommendations

I have actually stopped cutting tails off in many cases. No cut no sharp edge plus they are easier to find later.
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-02-2024, 17:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,622
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Starlink Direct to Cell starting in 2024

And they have launched how many of these satellites?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-02-2024, 17:21
Replies: 3
Views: 498
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Raymarine Display Brightness problem

Maybe those are ST60s? How old are they? Age will do them in and the brightness fades. Probably time to replace.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 19-02-2024, 06:53
Replies: 30
Views: 2,984
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Dinghy tow lines, best products, type of line, etc.

Cant recommend towing a dink in any seas over five feet. Just asking for trouble.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-02-2024, 12:38
Replies: 38
Views: 2,506
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Need a NEW Yammer Starter

99% of the time it is connections. If a single click is heard then likely not enough juice getting to starter motor. If you are sure you have good batteries then check the connections from ignition...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-02-2024, 11:25
Replies: 38
Views: 2,506
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Need a NEW Yammer Starter

Try Mauripro online Based in Florida. I bought a new starter for my yanmar last year!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-02-2024, 11:16
Replies: 5
Views: 471
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Forcing Wakespeed to Float via software

I put a switch inline with the ignition power feed to the wakespeed. When OFF I can run engine and alternator does nothing so full power for engine use.
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 10-02-2024, 16:35
Replies: 49
Views: 3,352
Posted By GreenWave
Re: LiFePO4 (Redodo or Eco-worthy)

I’d go with Flightlead before ecoworthy or redodo. And a yugo is not the same quality as a Toyota yet both were qualified as safe to be in the roads
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-02-2024, 17:28
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By GreenWave
Re: Solar system with Victron installed: how do I configure the system?

Read all the manuals and then join the Victron community forum. Lots on YouTube as well
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