Forum: Power Systems
05-05-2017, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,327
Doug,
I believe the main reason for...
Doug,
I believe the main reason for jacketing is to stop the engine room heating up too much and prevent burns if you/hoses/wires touch the hot bits. I have Yanmar 4LH-DTE's and used header-wrap...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-05-2017, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,034
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Forum: General Discussion
05-02-2017, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 8,860
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2017, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 8,963
Janice, Interesting project. I can certainly...
Janice, Interesting project. I can certainly understand why you want a transom door. A few considerations:
Opening out and hooking in the open position saves space.
Do you significantly weaken...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
04-15-2017, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,708
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-05-2017, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,626
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
04-05-2017, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
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Forum: General Maintenance
04-05-2017, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,626
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
04-04-2017, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 7,757
GFI's and other safety measures aside, isn't...
GFI's and other safety measures aside, isn't there something counter-intuitive about a hose-bib mounted within inches of 110v or 220v outlets? I know it is common practice in thousands of marinas,...
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Forum: Power Systems
03-27-2017, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,673
All of the above. Suggest you familiarize...
All of the above. Suggest you familiarize yourself with the whole system now, at your leasure, while tied to the dock. There will come a time when you need to do something "in anger" like draining...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
03-14-2017, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,456
When redoing my a/c systems I found that 4" PVC...
When redoing my a/c systems I found that 4" PVC waste pipe made excellent ducting. Foil-coated bubble-wrap makes good easy insulation. I made a varnished mahogany trunking where part of the ducting...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-06-2017, 05:31 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,109
Swamp: I would expect the 1,000 gallons to...
Swamp: I would expect the 1,000 gallons to eventually heat up and the ice maker to stop working - question is how long this would take. A much smaller water reservoir should work if you include a...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
03-03-2017, 05:51 AM
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Replies: 64
Views: 6,552
Alaskan: I suggest keeping a close eye on the...
Alaskan: I suggest keeping a close eye on the hi-pressure lines, esp. the one from the pump to the membrane. 800+ psi can make for a lot of pulsing and vibration and chafe. Probably preaching to the...
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Forum: Power Systems
02-27-2017, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,573
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
02-20-2017, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,095
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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts
02-12-2017, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,821
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2017, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,876
I ALWAYS nip down into the engine room for a...
I ALWAYS nip down into the engine room for a quick inspection each time I start a main engine or generator from cold. I then look over the side to verify good flow of cooling water. Hourly checks are...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2017, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,876
I can just see the tears running down Murphy's...
I can just see the tears running down Murphy's face when he is told about an engine on a boat starting, generating electricity and (hopefully) stopping all by itself, unsupervised, and without...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-25-2017, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,876
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Forum: How To Use The Forum, Site News & Account Concerns
01-24-2017, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,892
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Forum: How To Use The Forum, Site News & Account Concerns
01-23-2017, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,892
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Forum: How To Use The Forum, Site News & Account Concerns
01-23-2017, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,892
Janet,
Thanks for your response. I have...
Janet,
Thanks for your response. I have followed your instructions to the letter and am still experiencing the same problem.
FYI: Of the two Trawler apps on Playstore, I installed the one with...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
01-22-2017, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 7,031
I have a small impeller pump mounted on a board...
I have a small impeller pump mounted on a board which can be connected to Fumoto valves on the oil pans on my two engines and generator. Connection is by clear hose that I hang up to drain afterwards...
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Forum: How To Use The Forum, Site News & Account Concerns
01-22-2017, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 3,892
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
01-22-2017, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 7,575
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