A lot of plate coolers use Ti as the plate material so don't see why not use it for keel coolers but certainly does appear to be a bit of over kill.
We plan to explore all of the Bahamas, and then if my dreams come true French Polynesia.Really coming along, maybe stated early and I missed it, any intended destinations planned once all up to snuff?
Thanks, and no.Oliver is great -- and fits the name too. She's beautiful. One question/concern: Can you lower the ladder on the swim platform from the water? A while back a friend went into the drink so I ask... That's a great looking boat though for certain.
On our way to Sailfish Marina, then tomorrow early were going head home to Fort Lauderdale. Saw Bucky, and O.C divers boat, but my iPad was downstairs.
No problem, both of your boats were spotless!!! Thanks for the complements. We're more then excited, we went from dreamers to owners. An amazing feelling!Sorry we missed you when you passed by. MV Oliver is an awesome little ship. I'd loved to have gotten a return wave from an N-47.
Ti has several advantages in plate coolers, lighter weight, thinner plates, and higher flow velocities. The risk of corrosion, erosion, and greater biofouling resistance is a plus compared to CuNi but the thermal conductivity is less than CuNi but better than SS. It is a good material for plate coolers but only buys bragging rights for a keel cooler since good old fashioned copper pipe would make a far better keel cooler for way less money.
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Rick, do you think the reason for Ti over copper might be the stronger resistance to deformation ...
Thanks for the suggestion next time were out in the Bahamas anchored I'll make (try) everyone do that. Your not able to access the ladder, but the platform itself is pretty close to the water so I really don't think it matters.Am I reading this correctly, you can't access the boat ladder from the water? May I politely suggest that you give some consideration to getting each member of your family,starting with the skipper, to jump into the water and see if they are all able to get themselves back on the boat without assistance. We did this with our family, jumping from the bow then swimming to the stern and getting themselves back on the boat. The five year old couldn't do it, so I modified and extended the ladder till she was comfortable being throw overboard, by her brothers, knowing she could clamber back on board. At some stage kids will go over board(well mine anyway) and you may not be around to help them. Lovely boat by the way.
Thanks for the suggestion next time were out in the Bahamas anchored I'll make (try) everyone do that. Your not able to access the ladder, but the platform itself is pretty close to the water so I really don't think it matters.
Yeah you could always grab one of the posts from the removable railings.Let us know what you find. The swim platform and ladder arrangement on your boat is common to many Nordhavns. As you say, the low swim platform may be the key to successful access. I think some boats have grab handles, and many have railings on the swim platform too.
Hydraulics on a Nordhavn are normally cooled by engine coolant, just like on a front end loader.
Yep all nordy's are like that. First picture is Stabilizer cooler, second is main engine cooler.On my Nordy, I believe there is one keel cooler for the main engine and one for the hydraulics (stabilizers). I'm not sure if that is what you meant by hydraulics, but the stabilizer cooler is much smaller than the one for the main engine.
Also shots of the new canvas. All together it was $6500.00 that included dink cushions all deck, hatch, and window covers. Oh and the flybridge.
Yep all nordy's are like that. First picture is Stabilizer cooler, second is main engine cooler.
Well of course given you order the boat with the dry exhaust. I totally agree with you on having dry exhaust over wet.I believe only the dry stack exhaust designs use the main engine keel cooler, the other boats are wet exhaust. Having owned both designs I can add that I prefer the Dry Exhaust since you do not have to deal with the transom exhaust coming into the salon. This brings me to the question why people would build a large Nordhavn (68 and above) and go with wet exhausts? I wouldn't mind giving up a little space in the saloon for the exhaust ducting and eliminating those exhaust fumes at water level. Just my opinion. John T. N3522 La Tempestad