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Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-05-2020, 10:42
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,554,100
Posted By ardoin
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

Off grid. I'm using "House BMS" and that has worked well. I have 5 solar pannels, two small on the rail, two med on the bimi, and one larger on the dodger - I'm guessing 820watts and a D400 wind...
Forum: Lithium Power Systems 12-05-2020, 09:56
Replies: 7,793
Views: 1,554,100
Posted By ardoin
Re: LiFePO4 Batteries: Discussion Thread for Those Using Them as House Banks

After almost 9 years with my LiFePO4 bank and over 3000 cycles it is beginning to lose power. I can still run my boat on solar and wind for up to a week without a generator or alternator. I used...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-06-2018, 10:58
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
Re: SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

I've also asked the importer to get me quotes on the larger motor. If the cost for a head unit vs a new more powerful motor is not that much then I'll upgrade.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 21-06-2018, 10:54
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
Re: SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

Spectra has identified the pump head... Now I have to see if the importer I use in Grenada can get me a quote and ETA.
According the Spectra tech support my head unit is:

PL-PMP-100MAG ROTARY...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-06-2018, 11:32
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
Re: SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

Magnet spins with head unit remove and power on and it has torque, but the when the head unit is on, the head unit doesn't pump. I've disassemble the head unit from the pump to test this. No...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-06-2018, 11:02
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
Re: SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

Head unit is not pumping to the mag coupling. Just send SPECTRA a message to see if they have replacement head units or replacement pumps. I'll post and update once I hear from them.
THANKS!
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-06-2018, 09:27
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
Re: SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

Motor is:
Bodine Elec Company
Type: 42A7BEPM
A: 24.6
V: 12
HP: 27
AMB C: 40
INS: F8
Time: 2HR
RPM: 1700
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-06-2018, 08:23
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
Re: SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

I partially disassembled the configuration so I can get to the motor. I ran the following test: supply from service port and a 5GAL bucked with the hose primed and the bucket 3 ft above the pump......
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-06-2018, 14:52
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
Re: SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

Yes, It still spins. Was PO's installation guessing it is from the late 1990's
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 13-06-2018, 13:05
Replies: 25
Views: 4,521
Posted By ardoin
SPECTRA Catalina feed pump

It appears that my feed pump has stopped pumping water. Does anyone know who manufactures that pump? I have yet to take the system apart. The pump has SPECTRA on the case, but I doubt they...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-01-2018, 15:37
Replies: 53
Views: 6,020
Posted By ardoin
Best water tight running lights?

I have the old Hella SS running lights on the bow of my boat, but my boat has a very wet nose at sea and the Hella SS lights are "not" the most water tight made.
I'm tired for repairing the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 24-07-2017, 14:22
Replies: 83
Views: 37,022
Posted By ardoin
Re: Geico vs Boat US Insurance

Boat US was great in the US, they processed claims quickly and fully (I never had a claim but many friends did after lighting strikes and severe thunderstorms). If you go overseas, then you will...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 24-07-2017, 14:12
Replies: 127
Views: 21,399
Posted By ardoin
Re: Retirement and boat purchase dilemma

Don't plan on visitors. Plan for the two of you and who cares about the rest. Make them sleep in the cockpit. As for cash flow and funds, get a financial advisor. 300K is very little money and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 22-07-2017, 16:34
Replies: 127
Views: 17,016
Posted By ardoin
Re: Month 10 Expenses of Cruising and Living on the Boat

Thanks for the data. I'm running about 2K per month and that includes a new outboard for the dink and a few expensive repairs in foreign countries. Last month was the cheap one at only 1100.00...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-07-2017, 16:26
Replies: 68
Views: 10,044
Posted By ardoin
Re: New boat vs Used boat

Used!!! New boats are not rigged for offshore (in general) and the depreciation over the first year is best for someone else to bite. You can get older used boats for cheap and then spend $$ to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-04-2017, 08:33
Replies: 28
Views: 4,907
Posted By ardoin
Re: Grease blockage in the Galley Sink (how to prevent)

Solved with boiling water followed by a gallon of warm water to force it all out.
I'll try the TSP in a couple months it may be safer than Lye.
No I don't pour grease down the drain, but when...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-04-2017, 16:06
Replies: 28
Views: 4,907
Posted By ardoin
Re: Grease blockage in the Galley Sink (how to prevent)

Never thought of using TSP or Lime to turn it into soap.
Bends and curves are required. My pipe is stainless with two bends before it dives down to a normal hose and out the thru-hull. ...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-04-2017, 13:57
Replies: 28
Views: 4,907
Posted By ardoin
Grease blockage in the Galley Sink (how to prevent)

Yes we all have this problem, over time grease build up in the drain pipe and since it floats on water some of it always stays in the plumbing (as most of us have thru-hull drains below the water...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 16-03-2017, 17:09
Replies: 47
Views: 9,012
Posted By ardoin
Re: Biggest argument while cruising

Agree 100%
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 01-03-2017, 17:10
Replies: 101
Views: 28,422
Posted By ardoin
Re: Following Seas Dangers?

I hate the phrase "fair winds and following seas!" People who say that have never been in following seas! Fine at 6 to 10 ft, not fun above 16 ft. And I've never had fair winds with a 16+ft...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-03-2017, 16:46
Replies: 94
Views: 77,577
Posted By ardoin
Re: Liveaboard Marinas around Chesapeake Bay (Baltimore or Annapolis Area)

I was at Eastport Yacht Center. Nice location and the price is not that bad. Floating dock is usually booked up for a year or more. It is also a working marina with a really nice bathhouse.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 01-03-2017, 16:33
Replies: 26
Views: 7,402
Posted By ardoin
Re: Pride Goeth Before the Fall

Karma points are like money in the bank... I try to earn as many as possible and they pay off. Kindness and forgiving are worth a lot. Sometime they pay off in strange ways. I always "spit" in...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 24-01-2017, 11:20
Replies: 105
Views: 25,470
Posted By ardoin
Re: Run Over by a Fishing Boat!

I carry a whistle on the dink at all times. I don't think my whistle would have done anything. An air horn may have helped.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 24-01-2017, 11:18
Replies: 105
Views: 25,470
Posted By ardoin
Re: Run Over by a Fishing Boat!

For long periods of time I am outside of cell phone tower range. I carry a real AIS transiever. The cell phone apps are great, but the are receiving second hand information and providing it to you...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 24-01-2017, 11:01
Replies: 105
Views: 25,470
Posted By ardoin
Re: Run Over by a Fishing Boat!

Cell phone AIS doesn't transmit and it received AIS from the internet (that could be old data). While the apps are awesome, they are not realtime. And you apple phone (or Android) is not...
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