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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 09-11-2023, 12:35
Replies: 1
Views: 562
Posted By Makr0
Watermaker annoyance

Hi all

I’ve been chasing a water maker weirdity for a few months.

My tds will be anywhere from 450-750 PPM when starting the unit if I run it for about half an hour, sometimes, the ppm will...
Forum: Marine Electronics 05-09-2023, 17:02
Replies: 0
Views: 248
Posted By Makr0
B&G DST800 no depth data

I have been troubleshooting this issue for hours, reading every forum messing around with my NMEA 2000 Network, cleaning the unit itself . Etc. etc.

I have a Zeus 3, and a DST800, my boat is in...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-07-2023, 11:03
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By Makr0
Re: New WakeSpeed and Balmar Alt, Lost my dash Tach??

Thanks for the tip on N2K, I’ve got the info showing on the chart plotter. Oddly when I try to connect the analog vdo tach the alternator acts all kinds of weird, constantly changing the field. It’s...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2023, 23:33
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By Makr0
Re: New WakeSpeed and Balmar Alt, Lost my dash Tach??

Got it thanks…

I connected it. The tach is way off now, and it weirdly threw the wake speed off too. Oh well more research ahead
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 14-07-2023, 19:56
Replies: 9
Views: 1,328
Posted By Makr0
New WakeSpeed and Balmar Alt, Lost my dash Tach??

:facepalm:Hey Folks

I'm just finish up an install of a balmar xt alternator and a WS500 regulator on my beta 43.

Everything is working well except I've lost my dash Tacho, I have a left over...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-02-2023, 19:17
Replies: 8
Views: 1,526
Posted By Makr0
So What do I do with my big alternator?

Hey folks

I’ m struggling with my install plan with my Balmar xt 250 and a wakespeed ws500.

I have a 1200ah lifepo4 house bank(my boat came with all propane and tubing completely removed....
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 10-09-2022, 21:16
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By Makr0
Re: Tiller arm conundrum off centre notch

Oh yeah I did. With the key slot in the right place it worked great.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-05-2022, 08:33
Replies: 7
Views: 951
Posted By Makr0
Re: Adding a second battery … I have no idea how to do this well

My understanding is it’s bad to mix lifepo4 batteries with different capacities
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 10-05-2022, 21:07
Replies: 7
Views: 951
Posted By Makr0
Adding a second battery … I have no idea how to do this well

Hey all

I’m in the process building 3, 310 ah lifepo4. They will replace my 4x 100ah drop in Lifepo4 bank.

I know I can’t combine them into one mega bank. So I’m going to have the original bank...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-05-2022, 15:49
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By Makr0
Re: Tiller arm conundrum off centre notch

The arm is off to the machinist. I have the good fortune of having a marina neighbour machinist.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-05-2022, 22:53
Replies: 5
Views: 540
Posted By Makr0
Tiller arm conundrum off centre notch

Hey all I need a second set of eyes on this.

I have an old Alpha 3000 tiller arm I’m going to use for a b&g ram.

It fits my rubber post perfectly except the notch pits It 35 degrees off centre....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-02-2022, 18:54
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By Makr0
Working on my overly complex electrical without making it worse.

I am looking for a little bit of Internet advice

I need to install a B&G T2 Ram It’s peak amperage is 50 Amps.

My boat electrical system is a little bit eclectic to say the least. The main...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-01-2022, 14:20
Replies: 2
Views: 556
Posted By Makr0
Port Spreader moved Fore and aft... tighten rig?

Hi I have an isomat mast, with one set of spreaders. I can't really find any info about this online.

My port spread has about a centimetre of play fore and aft. I can see the gap is leave from the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-12-2021, 18:02
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By Makr0
I give up! How do I size a spinnaker?

I have a fast passage 39.

I would like to purchase a used asymmetrical Spinnaker but I have no idea how to size one. Every site and video seems to say something different.

Can someone break...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-12-2021, 19:14
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Makr0
Re: ISO: NautikFlor in Vancouver

Thanks!

I’ll have to check with Harbour Chandlers.

I did call nautikflor, left a message. Same as email no response. Hopefully they are out sailing.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 20-12-2021, 00:28
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Makr0
ISO: NautikFlor in Vancouver

Hey folks

Does any one know where I can order Nautikflor in Canada? My floor looks like hell I need to give it a face lift. I’ve put a request into Nautikflor‘s website a few weeks ago but I have...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-12-2021, 22:27
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Makr0
Re: How/ what do I need to cap this??

Thanks for the help. I have a temp plug until the weekend.

The line is gone, I’m happy to say there is no Propane on the boat, with the exception of the Alaska Heater and the engine the boat is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-12-2021, 14:35
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By Makr0
How/ what do I need to cap this??

Hey All

I am starting a galley refit, I removed my Wallas diesel Stove top. The original installer decided to no put a shut Off valve on the fuel line so I need to cap it.

I have no idea how...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-11-2021, 14:54
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By Makr0
Re: Redport Wifi Extenders without Optimizer

Yeah I tried I reset, but the sizeable scorch mark on the redport pcb tells me she’s not coming Back without me trying to replace a blown resister.

About 20 seconds ago I got a message back from...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-11-2021, 13:50
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By Makr0
Redport Wifi Extenders without Optimizer

Hey Everyone.

I have a Redport Wifi Extender on my boat, I've never really used it due to my cellular modem but being I'm an IT person I decided to start looking at it and see how I would...
Forum: Marine Electronics 19-11-2021, 20:23
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By Makr0
Re: Alpha 3000 Pin out?

Found the answer here
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f121/alpha-3000-manual-14677.html
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-11-2021, 13:28
Replies: 1
Views: 281
Posted By Makr0
Alpha 3000 Pin out?

Hi All
I’m trying to get an old Alpha 3000 unit up and running but I can’t find. Any documentation on the pin out.

Can some one help me out?
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-11-2021, 21:27
Replies: 0
Views: 440
Posted By Makr0
Nature Power AC Wind Turbine MPPT controller on Display

Hey All

I have a Nature Power Wind Turbine, I’m not sure of the model but it’s a few years old.

It is an AC turbine.

The MPPT controller stopped giving me a read out a while back of its...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-10-2021, 14:50
Replies: 13
Views: 1,365
Posted By Makr0
Re: Not sure about Solar read out on Victron

Very Cool. This all make perfect sense now!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-10-2021, 14:14
Replies: 13
Views: 1,365
Posted By Makr0
Not sure about Solar read out on Victron

Hey All

My new boat came with a 400 w solar array Victron Smart Solar MPPT 100 | 30

The previous owner enjoyed doing DIY electrical, that for the most part seems sound but is ugly. In one note...
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