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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 07-11-2022, 21:16
Replies: 34
Want To Buy: Owners = Headaches
Views: 5,174
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Owners = Headaches

Selling a boat right now

BUYERS = HEADACHES
maybe we should conclude with

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BOATS = HEADACHES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: Our Community 02-11-2022, 05:38
Replies: 273
Views: 25,260
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Encouraging live aboards

ok so how about this?

Collect all of the old boats that are not being used or sea worthy to be used to clear out the mooring fields to make anchoring room for the cruisers - chuck em on a big...
Forum: Our Community 31-10-2022, 18:33
Replies: 273
Views: 25,260
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Encouraging live aboards

ok so I am on the fence - Don't poor people have to live somewhere??

Living on a boat takes effort and a passion to want to, restoring an old boat that would otherwise go to waste even more so,...
Forum: Destinations 12-08-2022, 19:10
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Help me find my magical place in the world please

Thanks,

This is a location I haven't thought about will do some research - cold is not a problem - cost of living is the deal - the cheaper then the less I have to come back to Australia and work.
Forum: Destinations 30-07-2022, 19:56
Replies: 16
Views: 2,030
Posted By MrMagoo2
Help me find my magical place in the world please

Hi to all of those well traveled cruisers.

Please help with suggestions.
I am looking for my perfect place in the world to spend 6 months of the year when not working.
I seek somewhere with; ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-12-2020, 00:37
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Max BATTRY LOAD LIMITS Whilst CHARGING

Hi Stum,

Thanking you for the advise. Like most forums I take advise with a grain of salt choose what to keep and what to discard based on quality and knowledge of reply's.

Another big thank...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-12-2020, 23:46
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Max BATTRY LOAD LIMITS Whilst CHARGING

Thank you - you have directly answered my question as asked. My testing on lower voltage and amperage resulted in this same conclusion.

FYI - Spot on to the post that mentioned the generator...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-12-2020, 03:10
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Max BATTRY LOAD LIMITS Whilst CHARGING

Thanks for your reply.
Can I clarify my question a bit more clear?

I have a battery bank able to handle 20 a/h continuous output with a peak of 55 a/h for a short time. I wish to load this bank...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 27-12-2020, 02:31
Replies: 14
Views: 1,681
Posted By MrMagoo2
Max BATTRY LOAD LIMITS Whilst CHARGING

Hi All,

Hoping someone with knowledge can help with a little info.

I seek the limits that can flow directly through as a load on an average agm battery say of say 60 amps while charging.
...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-12-2020, 00:25
Replies: 41
Views: 5,473
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: one fridge freezer or separate units

May I ask one more thing if one had a choice of fridge or freezer but not both on a 20 day ocean crossing - what and why would you choose. I errr towards a freezer if need be's so I can carry enough...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-12-2020, 00:21
Replies: 41
Views: 5,473
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: one fridge freezer or separate units

Thanks Chotu.

I expected as much. I assume running one compressor that does the job then cools both the fridge and freezer compartment at the same time with the compressed gas is more efficient...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 07-12-2020, 23:23
Replies: 18
Views: 2,335
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: best bench top material for sea going yacht - floor vinyl?

guys thanks for all of the reply's,

I have gone with floor vinyl stuck straight over the old Formosa. It looks a treat for practicality. Non slip. I need to be carefully of putting hot stuff on it...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-12-2020, 23:12
Replies: 41
Views: 5,473
Posted By MrMagoo2
one fridge freezer or separate units

Hi all, seeking views and choices to advantages for installing one fridge freezer unit with separate compartments (75l portable type with top opening) or putting in two completely separate smaller...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-09-2020, 04:06
Replies: 61
Views: 6,741
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: What necessary (Or comfort/luxury) supplies do you suggest for a blue-water passa

IF you want a winner,

hide some treat food that your both like and don't tell your other half. break it out at the half way point or at that perfect anchorage. I have a spot built into the bilge...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 16-09-2020, 03:34
Replies: 18
Views: 2,335
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: best bench top material for sea going yacht - floor vinyl?

Thanks Guys for all of your information,

I have used the Bunnings tiles on the floor and they have come up a treat. I will second using some different glue or at least making sure the floor...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 10-09-2020, 21:54
Replies: 18
Views: 2,335
Posted By MrMagoo2
best bench top material for sea going yacht - floor vinyl?

Hi all,

Seeking suggestions for a material to do kitchen bench tops and eating table.

Points to consider. I will be using portable cooking devices (electric frying pan, induction stove top and...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 31-08-2020, 21:34
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: Experienced Boaters with electric engines share your stats

Thats tops thanks for the time and info,
this is the info I am seeking. I am trying to engineer a 3kw very high torque motor geared 3:1 to run the prop at 1800 rpm (motor at 600 rpm) and am keen to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-08-2020, 07:10
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: why did you choose? Batteries and inverters greater than 3kw

Thanks guys for the insights.

Here in Australia we have a product marketed as carbon lead batteries. Looking at their specifications and weight they seem to be the same a these lead foam...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 24-08-2020, 08:21
Replies: 4
Views: 793
Posted By MrMagoo2
Experienced Boaters with electric engines share your stats

Hi,

I have been researching electric engine information I find hard to acquire stats on the outcome of the projects from those who have gone before and would much appreciate it if you have the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 24-08-2020, 06:56
Replies: 77
Views: 13,072
Posted By MrMagoo2
Re: We Have No Gas Cooking Just Electric, Anyone Else Set up This Way? Thoughts???

May I ask has anyone used a multi cooker in the galley? They seem to be the next wonder system for cooking and very versatile. may of them claim to be around 1 - 1.5 kw at 240v ac so 30 amps at 48V...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-08-2020, 06:39
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By MrMagoo2
why did you choose? Batteries and inverters greater than 3kw

Hi Guys,

Why did you chose the batteries you have? Two things I seek if you wish to share your experiences?

I know their is many thread on this topic. I just seek the reasons why cruisers...
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