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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-02-2024, 22:12
Replies: 8
Views: 712
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Victron Multiplus II, 16A shore and Power Assist fusing dilema

Also, on the Multiplus, there is an option to limit the amount of current the inverter/charger can draw from shore power. Its even possible to do this remotely with the optional control panel. It...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-02-2024, 20:19
Replies: 19
Views: 1,616
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Corrosion on maststeps, problematic?

May i ask why people dont use aluminum machine screws drilled and tapped for attaching things to the mast?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-02-2024, 20:07
Replies: 21
Views: 1,704
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Battery Voltage Sag

My Balmar SG-200's have not been at all accurate on the SOH of my batteries. I had a defective Firefly that had been hooked up to my SG-200 for half a year or more and failed to capture its...
Forum: Our Community 01-02-2024, 08:59
Replies: 117
Views: 9,712
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Growing ChatGPT use on the site.

Thats exactly what i thought. My first impression was that it was being trained as a subtle advertising tool to recomend products in a way that seems authentic. Internet advertising 3.0?
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 02-01-2024, 18:30
Replies: 138
Views: 15,721
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Modern lithium setup for boats

Where? you seem to have a mental disconnect maybe from being on a large sailboat for too long. In northern Alaska in the winter adding a couple hundred watts on a ridiculous arch that adds weight...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 02-01-2024, 09:01
Replies: 138
Views: 15,721
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Modern lithium setup for boats

Thanks for your unending patience. Its slowly starting to sink in.

Ha! yes i have watched Sail Life from when he was on Obelix. To be honest, I cant stand boats like Athena. Im slanted...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-01-2024, 19:19
Replies: 7
Views: 1,515
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Old boat insurance???

Im still covered by Geiko here in the US. Costs have been going up over 10-15% the last few years, year over year, but they havnt cancelled me yet. Just recently renewed, but i have been with them...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 01-01-2024, 19:11
Replies: 138
Views: 15,721
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Modern lithium setup for boats

Those portable packs are nice and i think a perfect match for small boats, RV's and pickup trucks etc...where you stay close to civilization. When im thinking of systems to add to my boat, im trying...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 31-12-2023, 19:51
Replies: 138
Views: 15,721
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Modern lithium setup for boats

you forgot tow power generators like the Watt and Sea. From everything im hearing they are a great way to constantly add 5+ amps while sailing, which for a cruiser can be significant when doing long...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-12-2023, 17:37
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: VRM Portal connection Q?

Thanks for the replies. My marina only offers wifi to the apartment residents not boaters. I actually just found a great video explaining the GX LTE modem and how to get it connected. Seems like...
Forum: Marine Electronics 23-12-2023, 16:14
Replies: 6
Views: 474
Posted By BAD ORCA
VRM Portal connection Q?

For those of you who are using the Victron remote portal to access your system when away from the boat, how are you connecting the Victron comms to the internet on your boat 24/7 when your away?

I...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-12-2023, 11:38
Replies: 19
Views: 1,866
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Glow plug power source?

Interesting. I think the only downside is if its slightly too cold and engine wont start and someone keeps cranking the engine with the raw water intake open. Sounds like i probably dont need them...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-12-2023, 10:10
Replies: 87
Views: 8,669
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Can I Get Cans of Corned Beef in Cabo San Lucas or LA Paz Mexico?

I think its much better with random veggies than tuna or chicken for sure. Perfect cruiser food. Grab whatever veggies you can locally from wherever you are, cook them and pan fry some corned beef...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-12-2023, 10:03
Replies: 7
Views: 494
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: “Hazy” port windows.

It almost looks like some sort of chemical burn or something like that. I have seen that type of opaque white hazing before. Sometimes you can polish some of it out if it hasnt gotten too deep into...
Forum: Our Community 21-12-2023, 09:14
Replies: 27
Views: 1,964
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Diesel surveyor Southern California?

Try asking in the Erickson yacht forums if you haven't already. Think there are a few SoCal guys there also. I'm in Los Angeles and there are no competent or ethical diesel mechanics up here. We...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 21-12-2023, 09:06
Replies: 87
Views: 8,669
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Can I Get Cans of Corned Beef in Cabo San Lucas or LA Paz Mexico?

How much of it do you carry aboard? I love it. So easy to mix with whatever vegetables' are available. I usually have 30ish cans aboard myself.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-12-2023, 16:01
Replies: 21
Views: 1,915
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Mast Step Makers

Thats a great Cruiser fix. You could do that just about anywhere in the world with basic hand tools.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-12-2023, 13:43
Replies: 19
Views: 1,866
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Glow plug power source?

Thanks, Yes i was going to go with 1/0 for my starter cable with a 250 amp fuse.

I still have a little confusion though. Sorry at work reading fast so maybe i missed the answer, but can i just...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-12-2023, 12:53
Replies: 19
Views: 1,866
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Glow plug power source?

My Cole Hersee relay is also 80 amp relay but everything i read recently suggested the glow plugs might draw maybe half of that in amperage. If my starter cable and glow plugs are on same...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-12-2023, 11:12
Replies: 19
Views: 1,866
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Glow plug power source?

Ok, that might be where its located, at the starter. Its the only wiring circuit i have not examined closely yet.

I will be relocating my alternator and starter pos+ connection to the house and...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-12-2023, 10:36
Replies: 19
Views: 1,866
Posted By BAD ORCA
Glow plug power source?

Just curious, i'm away from the boat so cant check until the weekend, but where do glow plugs usually get their power from?

Im redoing all my wiring aboard except the instrument panel for now. ...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 20-12-2023, 09:35
Replies: 21
Views: 1,915
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Mast Step Makers

I couldn't find any. Oh defiantly avoid working with Rig-Rite. These guys are a bunch of freaking jerks. Tried working with them but they did everything they could to piss me off and avoid getting...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-12-2023, 11:53
Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Purpose of separate load/charge busses?

Yup pretty much what im doing. I started yesterday by removing the circa 1980 distribution panel and labeling the wires. next weekend i will pull every wire AC and DC and replace them all with new....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-12-2023, 09:41
Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Posted By BAD ORCA
Re: Purpose of separate load/charge busses?

Interesting! Thanks for the replies.

It seems much of todays modern electronics also seem to have a pretty wide voltage range as well which is nice since i will need to upgrade pretty much...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-12-2023, 12:50
Replies: 14
Views: 1,745
Posted By BAD ORCA
Purpose of separate load/charge busses?

Is the main purpose of having a separate load and charge bus mainly to provide a constant voltage to sensitive electronics, and to also protect from voltage spikes?
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