Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
07-20-2023, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,255
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
05-19-2023, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,804
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
01-23-2023, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,255
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
01-09-2023, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 18,848
Cerbo GX
I have a Cerbo GX in my my setup, I haven't had any issues and getting 3 bad units defies the odds. I'd echo DDW to look carefully at the power harness. The wires terminate with ferrules that are...
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
01-06-2023, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,255
Bluewater Trawler Rendezvous, Puget Sound '23
I'm working to revive our annual rendezvous for Puget Sound Bluewater RPH trawlers, we had several great events pre Covid. We have a list of about 8 owners currently and I'm reaching out to any...
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
12-29-2022, 11:13 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,316
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
12-29-2022, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,316
Fuel tank progress
There was interest in my progress on this tank. I've added photos to show various steps.
Top center shows interior as found. Two shots with darkened surface are after cleaning (scraping, Simple...
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
12-15-2022, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,316
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
12-15-2022, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,316
Fuel tank leaks and baffles
I'm dealing with pin hole leaks in my 200 gal. bow fuel tank. It has an existing access panel in the top but is divided into quadrants by baffles inside. I cut three 6" holes for the other sections...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
05-02-2022, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,082
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
03-04-2022, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,822
Salish Moon
Dieseldog,
We took this boat to survey in late 2015, a fellow named Ron owned it as "Off Duty" and kept it in Port Orchard. We found too many concerns and declined to pursue it. We did purchase a...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
12-13-2021, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 6,688
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
11-01-2021, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
If you start at the shore power inlet and main...
If you start at the shore power inlet and main breaker (it should a 2 pole with neutral on one) can you trace the neutral downstream? You might use a meter at that point and ring thru all possible...
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Forum: Bluewater Trawlers
11-01-2021, 11:27 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,382
I think I know your boat, I recall it was early...
I think I know your boat, I recall it was early 1970s with a single Bedford. We have a 1979 BW, the wiring was a cluster of original and PO alterations. I spent days chasing it out, ringing wires end...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-19-2021, 09:29 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,781
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Forum: General Discussion
07-02-2021, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,676
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Forum: General Discussion
05-31-2021, 03:30 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,306
My grill solution is a tank like the Trident...
My grill solution is a tank like the Trident 1410-0006, 1.4 gal and tall and skinny (about 6" dia). Secures easily into a corner in the cockpit and takes little space. I valve it off when not in use,...
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Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape
04-28-2021, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,003
PNW insurance rates
I just received my insurance renewal, we had a 10% increase in our rate vs. last year after 5 years with the provider and no claims. I'm curious what others in the Pacific NW are seeing?
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
04-09-2021, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,573
see Panbo Blog
I'm reading everything I can on the subject, the Panbo Blog has a two part post on his install and covers a whole shopping list of support components ($$$) needed for a safe and reliant system. You...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-15-2021, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 2,761
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Forum: General Discussion
06-29-2020, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 4,386
Blue Seas circuit wizard
Blue Seas offers a free app called Circuit Wizard that a useful quick reference for conductor sizing and circuit protection with calculator tools. ABYC standards are not a legal document like the NEC...
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Forum: Other Makes
06-20-2020, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,831
Skookum trawler 41
I'm not the owner nor have any financial interest, I just think its a interesting boat that happens to be at our YC. She's a veteran of many Alaska trips and a very capable coastal cruiser, Well...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-06-2019, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 27,650
Simon,
At what frequency have you renewed...
Simon,
At what frequency have you renewed bottom paint? And with what type, hard or ablative?
This will be a big switch for us moving from the river to POYC. I have a wet suit and hookah setup,...
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Forum: Kadey - Krogen
10-21-2019, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 100
Views: 20,508
Bw40?
Steven,
Congrats, hope we can see her about on Puget Sound.
What's become of Fortitude? If you've sold her please have the new owners contact me regarding future BW rendezvous. Thanks.
Keith B...
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Forum: Anchors and Anchoring
06-10-2019, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,856
My Lewmar windlass came with the magnet and...
My Lewmar windlass came with the magnet and sensor installed, I added a chain counter and set up the chain calibration per the manual. All that first season I had problems with setting the hook and...
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