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Forum: General Discussion 12-01-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By BelleAurore
I’m looking at flow sensors. Big difference in...

I’m looking at flow sensors. Big difference in price for 40gph vs. 100gph
Forum: General Discussion 11-29-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By BelleAurore
Diesel Fuel Return

I’m looking for information on how much fuel my Detroit 4-53 natural engines return to the tank per hour of run time. I know they burn (approx numbers) 6.9 GPH @ 2000 RPM with 8.0 knot cruise. They...
Forum: General Discussion 11-25-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 741
Posted By BelleAurore
Ferrule crimping tool… Eureka

Just wanted to share a new (to me) tool that’s simplifying my wiring life. So many devices require you to twist a stripped wire then to carefully push the twisted strand into a small and difficult to...
Forum: General Discussion 11-09-2022, 08:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,680
Posted By BelleAurore
Thanks and good comments. I believe it would be...

Thanks and good comments. I believe it would be easy to overtighten these and cause minor fractures that turn into cracks… and I agree these LRC bowls have seen good long service. If I have to...
Forum: General Discussion 11-08-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,680
Posted By BelleAurore
Cracked Racor bowl

Noticed a new slight fuel drip from one of my Racor filters so I removed the petcock thinking the problem was an o-ring at the bowl that needed replacement. I put on a new o-ring and after adding a...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 02-04-2021, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 983
Posted By BelleAurore
Battery Explosion

Recently I had one of my thruster batteries explode. Battery is a maintenance free only 3 years old. Battery was one of two 12 volt batteries wired in series. Batteries were purchased at the same...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-04-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 836
Posted By BelleAurore
I installed a SMS100 that gives me basic but...

I installed a SMS100 that gives me basic but vital info. I’ve not as yet set up my alerts but look forward to having that part up and running.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-04-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 677
Posted By BelleAurore
Same here, installed the new Easy View 5 and was...

Same here, installed the new Easy View 5 and was able to leave the older Easy View in place.
Forum: Cruising and Events - Gulf Coast 07-04-2017, 08:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,836
Posted By BelleAurore
We have been in a covered slip at Maximo for four...

We have been in a covered slip at Maximo for four years and just signed a new lease for a covered slip when the renovation is complete. Maximo is undergoing a 25M upgrade. Currently the marina has no...
Forum: General Discussion 08-31-2016, 10:36 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,332
Posted By BelleAurore
See LarryM's post above. That's the luan door...

See LarryM's post above. That's the luan door skin. Perfect solution.
Forum: General Discussion 08-31-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,332
Posted By BelleAurore
I'm not suggesting one use the actual luan (with...

I'm not suggesting one use the actual luan (with cardboard) door. That would be pretty bumb... We buy sheets of thin wood (luan wood) that's maybe 3/16" thick at most. Rip it into 2" wood strips....
Forum: General Discussion 08-31-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,332
Posted By BelleAurore
Lots of good posts here. I'm suggesting the 1/4"...

Lots of good posts here. I'm suggesting the 1/4" plywood is good if you float and level bad spots. Minimizes too much messy sanding. Use luan door skin cut in 2" wide strips (available from most home...
Forum: General Discussion 01-10-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,446
Posted By BelleAurore
We have two escape hatches in our 1978 Hatteras...

We have two escape hatches in our 1978 Hatteras large enough to exit, but I have been researching fire hoods that are designed to provide a short period of air for emergency fire escape. It's not...
Forum: General Discussion 03-02-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,904
Posted By BelleAurore
I'm in the middle of a helm refit. We are...

I'm in the middle of a helm refit. We are installing a new N2K backbone with numerous Maretron sensors. Actisense EMU-1's to get analog engine data to N2K. Eliminating all gauges except ones in...
Forum: General Discussion 03-02-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,033
Posted By BelleAurore
I have to agree with Scary... Have had boats...

I have to agree with Scary... Have had boats forever, but we fell in love with trawlers over the Hatteras 48 LRC's. First time I saw one it was like "now that's a boat." We spent a few years looking...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 03-02-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,039
Posted By BelleAurore
How about using calipers on widest diameter in...

How about using calipers on widest diameter in multiple locations. But, you would need to know the manufactured oversize tolerance. All rope has a larger measured diameter than nominal diameter when...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 03-02-2014, 01:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,039
Posted By BelleAurore
I agree with taking it to a chandlery. Or, locate...

I agree with taking it to a chandlery. Or, locate a shop that makes and sells rigging gear (sail boat and/or crane lifting slings). Rigging shops typically sell lots of rope of all varieties. With so...
Forum: General Discussion 03-02-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,970
Posted By BelleAurore
Koodos on thebrassworks.com. Talk to Mary.

Koodos on thebrassworks.com. Talk to Mary.
Forum: General Maintenance 03-02-2014, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,943
Posted By BelleAurore
I can't see something like that lasting more than...

I can't see something like that lasting more than a few months before corrosion starts. Then you have new holes in your wood.

What is on the door now? Chances are anything not specific for marine...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 03-02-2014, 11:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,175
Posted By BelleAurore
This is very helpful. I'm also interested in any...

This is very helpful. I'm also interested in any experience with Cruise Aire
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 12-15-2013, 07:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,507
Posted By BelleAurore
Maretron N2KView

Henry, I'm installing a similar system except older Detroit require an Actisense EMU-1 to get engine data close enough to N2K for a Marathon connection and true conversion. I'm considering the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 10-27-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By BelleAurore
Nobeltec Trident & Furuno MaxSea

In the middle of a major electronics upgrade. Have already installed a furuno MFD12 on flybridge with hub, fish finder, 12kW radar, GPS receiver and now planning for the pilot house. Definitely want...
Forum: General Discussion 01-29-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,347
Posted By BelleAurore
This past weekend a dock neighbor's wife climbed...

This past weekend a dock neighbor's wife climbed to the top of their mast to pull cable without wearing a safety harness. I said nothing as her husband described her as the 'risk taker.' Really!!! ...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 01-29-2013, 04:15 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,253
Posted By BelleAurore
So all this just reaffirms why I plan with paper...

So all this just reaffirms why I plan with paper charts, plot my course on my electronic chart, then keep my paper charts close at hand. Maybe the best invention is the track feature... You just have...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 01-27-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,253
Posted By BelleAurore
Chart plotter accuracy is a huge subject that I...

Chart plotter accuracy is a huge subject that I would like to understand better. Our 40 sedan's Raymarine plotters often have errors in channel markers. Furuno in our trawler and a friends Garmin...
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