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Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-05-2021, 14:09
Replies: 27
Views: 5,376
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Best Credit Card for cruisers?

USAA is awesome debit card if you can get it.

Been around the world and no problem getting out cash and they reimburse first few atm withdrawals per month. Exchange rate is usually good also.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-05-2021, 14:06
Replies: 251
Views: 306,321
Posted By pianopraze
Re: "Bluewater" Boat Threads

Just read about people having hard time getting insurance because less people are sailing.

Think it would be good to encourage new people to get into sailing.

Helps us all.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 01-03-2021, 10:08
Replies: 24
Views: 6,608
Posted By pianopraze
Re: How to install shore power on a boat?

Thank you.

Question answered.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2021, 16:20
Replies: 24
Views: 6,608
Posted By pianopraze
Re: How to install shore power on a boat?

I did mention how this boat was wired completely wrong. Right?

Yeah I’m going to have to start over.

But I’m trying to squeak by until next tax refund a year from now. Then I will completely...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2021, 15:00
Replies: 24
Views: 6,608
Posted By pianopraze
Re: How to install shore power on a boat?

Yeah.

My boat don’t have any of that.

I think what I need to buy is something like this victron:
https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/victron-multiplus-inverter-charger-3000w-12v/
...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 28-02-2021, 11:33
Replies: 24
Views: 6,608
Posted By pianopraze
How to install shore power on a boat?

I searched the threads and none of them directly address this. Well one did and no one replied.

I have solar/ battery on boat self contained. I will upgrade that to modern good system later....
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-02-2021, 18:07
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Suzuki DF25A help

Put in a new Honda 25 hp with a five year warranty.

Love my new engine!

We moved the boat from Fort Meyers area across lake Okeechobee then and up the ICW to Merrit island.

It worked...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-02-2021, 18:20
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Suzuki DF25A help

This is beyond me.

Had local mechanic work on it. He can keep it running with starter fluid. Some sensor or bad fuel line? Just not getting enough gas. Probably simple fix but I’m not outboard...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-01-2021, 08:46
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Suzuki DF25A help

I’ve changed every filter.

Won’t be back to boat til end of February. Have a friend whose good mechanic looking at it while I’m gone.

Will update thread when I know more.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-01-2021, 20:29
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Suzuki DF25A help

Ok, update.

Changed both filters, changed spark plugs, no change. Did exact same thing.

No error codes. No check engine. No Flashing. Nothing. 3 beeps on ignition which just means engine died. ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-01-2021, 05:34
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Suzuki DF25A help

Running internal tank.

Have external tank for my dingie but it is different plug (tohatsu). Guess I need to buy one to try that.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 22-01-2021, 02:27
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Suzuki DF25A help

I tried pumping bulb while we were having the trouble. It made no discernible difference.

I put stable however it is spelled in correct amount in the fuel. I can’t find any references to it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2021, 17:12
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Suzuki DF25A help

Ok will listen for air.

Will post back after changing filters and spark plugs tomorrow if they cone in on time. Two hour round trip to Cape Coral and back once they call me telling me they are...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 21-01-2021, 16:11
Replies: 21
Views: 3,963
Posted By pianopraze
Suzuki DF25A help

Took my Prout snowgoose out for its first extended trial on engine. It was doing fine just around bay and at idle.

I’m going down canal and get to bridge. Waiting for opening I throttled down to...
Forum: Asia 17-01-2021, 22:11
Replies: 10
Views: 2,561
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Philippines advice please

Lived for 3 years south of Dumagete so extended every 90 days in Dumaguete.

Latest on travel restrictions can be found on living in Cebu website found above.

Be polite, don’t raise voice or...
Forum: Our Community 31-12-2020, 10:47
Replies: 68
Views: 10,338
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Cruisers: How do you stay fit?

Long walks to the marina bathroom.

Carrying water and fuel And provisions to the boat.

Scrubbing the deck.

Diving the anchor. Fishing. Snorkeling.

A million projects constantly need...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 31-12-2020, 04:09
Replies: 13
Views: 2,326
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Volcano Alerts

Fist worse hurricane season in years.

Then Covid.

Now volcanoes gone wild.

Much sympathy and love for the people’s of the Caribbean!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-12-2020, 16:57
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Best temporary heating?

Wife wants more.. but not yet.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-12-2020, 15:26
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Best temporary heating?

My 2 month old objects.

Makes sleeping hard.

Can't quite explain to him he just needs to grin and bear the cold on his face, he is warm enough under the blankets.

Not sure if the system...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-12-2020, 07:54
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Best temporary heating?

I have small battery bank. When I plugged the smallest electric heat I could find at walmart my system started caterwauling and turned off:...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-12-2020, 20:12
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Best temporary heating?

I like the idea of charcoal – coconut charcoal is part of my wife's culture, and would be easy to find.

Not sure how I would run a 4 foot chimney run though. Solar Panels are over where I would...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-12-2020, 15:58
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Best temporary heating?

I have two kids on board, including a baby born in October...

Need regular heat, not more kids!
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-12-2020, 15:51
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By pianopraze
Re: Best temporary heating?

Meaning no permanent instillation.

I was looking at those, how much current do they draw? One I saw used a car cigarette lighter type.

I could remove the wall AC unit (which I've never used as...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 24-12-2020, 08:51
Replies: 50
Views: 5,105
Posted By pianopraze
Best temporary heating?

Southern Florida is mostly warm but it’s dipping into 30s at night right now.

What is the best or at least good Temporary heating alternatives?

Preferably non electric. Don’t have a lot of...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-11-2020, 18:24
Replies: 10
Views: 863
Posted By pianopraze
Re: can't get on opncpn.org on old mac

You can instal linux on your old MacBook.

opncpn.org works with Linux.

Even old machines run fast with Linux.

If you like MacOS elementary is close: https://elementary.io

Just giving...
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