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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 12-12-2023, 10:14
Replies: 31
Views: 4,512
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Watermaker Owners: What's your TDS/ppm????

Our system, based upon CruiseRO (actually half the parts are from them), gave us about 170ppm between Ensenada and Mazatlan. Up in Canada we were seeing under 50ppm (a lot of fresh water in...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-08-2023, 07:15
Replies: 51
Views: 4,837
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Fuel polishing

I have 4 way selector valves for my fuel input and fuel return, which essentially acts as the same as manifolds. These have selections of "Port", "Starboard", "Main" and "Off" (not sure why I would...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-08-2023, 23:42
Replies: 51
Views: 4,837
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Fuel polishing

Yes, but accidents happen.....This past weekend, for reasons we won't get into here...while rinsing fish blood and guts off the deck, an open deck fill caused one of our tanks to get contaminated. I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-08-2023, 23:38
Replies: 51
Views: 4,837
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Fuel polishing

Yes, I have looked at your diagram while researching all of this. Very impressive!



I should also mention, that my input and return lines go to 4 way selectors that switch between my 3 tanks...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-08-2023, 14:31
Replies: 51
Views: 4,837
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Fuel polishing

I am trying to design a fuel polishing system for my boat. I have the following design, but a have a couple of questions....


In my previous revision, I had at mark "A", a 3-way valve to swith...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 13-05-2023, 21:31
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Help! Clevis pin size difference.

I talked to a former rigger today, and looked at some more detailed pictures of the tang, and I think that I will go up the mast tomorrow and try to remove the tangs. If all goes well, I will take...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 12-05-2023, 23:04
Replies: 6
Views: 783
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Help! Clevis pin size difference.

Hi,


I am in the middle of re-rigging my Whitby 42 with sta-lok fittings. My cap-shrouds have 3/8 wire. The new sta-lok fork has a 5/8 pin. When I went to install the new shroud, I found out...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 17-02-2023, 12:29
Replies: 9
Views: 1,434
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
What type of fish is this?

We took these pictures a few years ago while sailing between La Paz, MX and Galapagos Islands.

Does anybody have any idea what type of fish this is? I though Mahi Mahi, but the fins are unusually...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-02-2023, 10:47
Replies: 1
Views: 357
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Installing a fridge door

I have a whitby 42 with a large top loading fridge. There are 3 levels within it, so I need to remove the stuff on top to access the lower shelves. Also, it is so deep that my wife and I can't reach...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-11-2021, 23:20
Replies: 7
Views: 965
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Raritan 1992+ PhII Parts and rebuild kits

Pm Sent
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 22-09-2021, 12:43
Replies: 81
Views: 7,828
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY - Ends Oct 5th

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultra-anchor-ring
https://www.ultramarinewest.com/products/ultra-flip-swivel


These would make a great addition to our boat! Our anchor comes up twisted...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-06-2021, 08:10
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Losing coolant

Only the main heat exchanger has coolant in it. The other two just use sea water.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-06-2021, 00:53
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Losing coolant

I figure I lost about 2 litres on each occurance. The engine is a Ford Lehman 80.


I have put the newly service heat exchanger back on, and have also replaced the fresh water pump (shouldn't it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 29-06-2021, 09:59
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Losing coolant

Here is an update:


I had the heat exchanger serviced. It was apparently really plugged but after the chemical bath to clean it....no leaks. It is actually in really good condition.....

...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-06-2021, 08:19
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Losing coolant

I agree that the heat exchanger sounds like the culprit. The thing that confuses me is that it has only shown up when the engine is cold and has been sitting for days (it has only happened twice). ...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-06-2021, 00:19
Replies: 13
Views: 968
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Losing coolant

Twice now, I have gotten to my boat to notice that the coolant in the reservoir is severely depleted. This has happened twice over the last 2 months. I have topped it off and checked the levels...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 08-06-2021, 10:09
Replies: 51
Views: 6,359
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: engine dies after 2 hour run

I am by no means an expert, but here is my 2 cents.


When this happens you may want to try bleeding the engine. It is generally a very simple procedure. If it is an air issue as others have...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 08-06-2021, 00:18
Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Low friction rings for furling line

Although the picture I posted was of a LFR lashed to a stanchion, on my boat the furling line actually rubs up against a turnbuckle on the bottom of one of my shrouds. I figure that it would be the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-06-2021, 09:25
Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Low friction rings for furling line

I have not tried any ideas yet, but am heading down to the boat in a few hours....all my line and the rings are there, so I haven't tried anything yet.

Breaking Waves....I get the idea from your...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-06-2021, 14:56
Replies: 28
Views: 6,566
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Low friction rings for furling line

I purchase a couple of antal low friction rings that I would like to use for my furling line, but I am not sure how to attach them to my stanchions.


I found this one image from cruising world...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-05-2021, 17:27
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: Mizzen sheet bridle replacement w/ dyneema

Great idea...and simple!



I am hitting myself for not thinking of this :banghead:


This is what I love about CF!!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 25-05-2021, 17:03
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Mizzen sheet bridle replacement w/ dyneema

I own a whitby 42 ketch. One of the curious items on the whitby is the bridle for the mizzen sheet. It looks like this (this is not from my boat):...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 27-04-2021, 17:06
Replies: 123
Views: 9,009
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: E-MARINE GIVEAWAY ends May 3rd.

https://www.emarineinc.com/sol-go115w-w/-victron-energy-mppt-charge-controllers-75/10.html


This would make a great addition to my boat to offset some of the draw of my fridge/freezer!

Thanks...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-02-2021, 14:22
Replies: 82
Views: 195,804
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: HF-SSB Radio, Proper Installation Tips/Techniques, etc.

Thanks for the quick response!


Thanks for the offer of the test regime. I passed your message off to my rigger and he should be able to get the measurements in a week or so (when the weather...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-02-2021, 12:48
Replies: 82
Views: 195,804
Posted By DenisHeinrichs
Re: HF-SSB Radio, Proper Installation Tips/Techniques, etc.

Hi,


I have a Whitby 42 ketch with an M802 + AT140. Currently, one of my main mast backstays has isolaters on it and it used as the antenna. In addition to this there is a short wire connection...
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