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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit Today, 05:26
Replies: 20
Views: 588
Posted By coopec43
Re: Forward Hatch - what? How to repair?

I've just got my Houdini hatch out of the back shed. (I know it is a Houdini because it says so on a stick on label)

Looking at it I now think it is Aluminum alloy too.:smile:

"I expect that...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit Yesterday, 21:56
Replies: 20
Views: 588
Posted By coopec43
Re: Forward Hatch - what? How to repair?

"this is a heavy brass hatch" Well now we know! (I thought it was SS)
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit Yesterday, 02:41
Replies: 3
Views: 209
Posted By coopec43
Re: Muffler questions

Have you considered a Vetus muffler?
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit Yesterday, 02:12
Replies: 20
Views: 588
Posted By coopec43
Re: Forward Hatch - what? How to repair?

Did you mention it is a Houdini hatch?


HATCH SEALSAs boats age, rubber window seals deteriorate. If there is a leak around the opening of your hatch, then you can buy a replacement seal. ...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-04-2024, 06:21
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By coopec43
Re: What effect does shade have on a solar panel output?

My two panels are in series but at one point the Port panel was shade free but the Starboard panel had one corner cell completely shaded by the boom.

The Build it Solar didn't test for that sort...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-04-2024, 06:04
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By coopec43
Re: What effect does shade have on a solar panel output?

Did you have a look at "Build it Solar" test results? Any thoughts? If you can go by their results a shadow from a mast stay wouldn't have much effect at all?
...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-04-2024, 04:59
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By coopec43
Re: What effect does shade have on a solar panel output?

I installed these panels just to keep the batteries "topped up".

I do plan to install X2 150W (1.2M X .9M) for charging the house bank

Incidentally do you keep your bilge pumps on "auto" all...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-04-2024, 04:32
Replies: 9
Views: 455
Posted By coopec43
What effect does shade have on a solar panel output?

I've mounted two 80W solar panels (in series 24V) on the aft cabin roof (under the mizzen boom) I've noticed the panels only get about 2 hours per day completely unshaded but this morning I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2024, 00:25
Replies: 15
Views: 1,357
Posted By coopec43
Re: Why barrier coat?

The cracks are only hairline cracks.


Next time I have it on the hard I could give the hull a couple of days to dry (in the summer heat), sand off the anti- fouling, epoxy/glass the area, x3...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 14-04-2024, 05:44
Replies: 15
Views: 1,357
Posted By coopec43
Re: Why barrier coat?

s/v Jedi (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/members/s-v+jedi-21780.html)

Your Sundeer 64 is aluminum from memory? I'm impressed with your knowledge of fiberglass yachts. Have you owned one...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-04-2024, 18:25
Replies: 109
Views: 8,353
Posted By coopec43
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Thanks guys for your advice! :thumb:

The message is loud and clear - -practice, practice and more practice.

Actually I think I am worrying unnecessarily as my Son docked the yacht with no...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-04-2024, 18:19
Replies: 109
Views: 8,353
Posted By coopec43
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

I'll look for a photo and if I find it I will post it.
Thanks for you help.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-04-2024, 04:10
Replies: 2
Views: 219
Posted By coopec43
Re: Problem with 18V l ion battery.

What about using a steel toolbox?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKbNIw9_szg
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 13-04-2024, 03:00
Replies: 2
Views: 219
Posted By coopec43
Problem with 18V l ion battery.

Today I was working on my yacht in the marina and was doing some light drilling work. I noticed some smoke coming from the battery. I looked at it for about 3/4 seconds and it appeared to be...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-04-2024, 01:50
Replies: 53
Views: 6,440
Posted By coopec43
Re: ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

more

Thank you so much for your excellent explanation of how RCDs work and how they are rated. I now know why I am still walking around!:biggrin:
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-04-2024, 23:25
Replies: 53
Views: 6,440
Posted By coopec43
Re: ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

Pete

Thanks for that.

I'm a bit dubious about the value of RCDs. I had one installed in the meter box of my city suburban house but that didn't stop me getting zapped while I was in the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-04-2024, 05:16
Replies: 53
Views: 6,440
Posted By coopec43
Re: ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

Pete

Apart from solar panels I have a 24V 60A alternator on the engine.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 11-04-2024, 05:02
Replies: 53
Views: 6,440
Posted By coopec43
Re: ELCI breaker before or after inverter?

I'm reading through every comment because tomorrow I am installing a 200A circuit breaker between the battery and the 24V 2000W/4000W inverter.

I am confused by the acronyms RCD/ELCI/GFCI Are...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-04-2024, 01:22
Replies: 109
Views: 8,353
Posted By coopec43
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

https://www.facebook.com/colin.cooper.940


Actually it was an experienced friend of my Son (Colin) who tried to dock Helen a couple of days ago. When we launched her Colin was skippering her...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-04-2024, 18:16
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By coopec43
Re: Finding deck leaks

You said the deck was f/g. Do you mean solid f/g>

But if it is cored then water could leak through (say) the Starboard hand rail mounting and then migrate and exit some distance away
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2024, 18:48
Replies: 109
Views: 8,353
Posted By coopec43
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Thank you for that.:thumb: (I most certainly will look at that thread) Cheers.:biggrin:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2024, 16:31
Replies: 109
Views: 8,353
Posted By coopec43
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Mal

She is a Bruce Roberts Mauritius 43. She has a fixed 3 blade prop.

What you say about reversing backs up our experience perfectly.

Maybe next time I visit the marina I'll see a whole...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2024, 15:57
Replies: 4
Views: 336
Posted By coopec43
Re: Finding deck leaks

What is the boat constructed of - wood, steel.....?

What about getting someone to hose water the deck while you are inside? (Pay particular attention to any hatches/windows)

What design is the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2024, 06:13
Replies: 109
Views: 8,353
Posted By coopec43
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

malbert73

Thanks for your advice.

The photo of the yacht was taken a couple of weeks ago when it was docked bow in.

I feel like I'm starting to drive a car - learning all about the gears,...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-04-2024, 03:41
Replies: 109
Views: 8,353
Posted By coopec43
Re: Docking long keel/heavy displacement yachts.

Well if I did fit a stern and bow thruster I'd only want them in the water while docking. Others get by without thrusters so I'll try to do likewise. :thumb:
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