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Forum: Kadey - Krogen 08-13-2023, 11:10 AM
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Forum: Kadey - Krogen 08-13-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 874
Posted By Ftbinc
Manatee cracks in stateroom

Hi all.
Our OMA has cracks just in front of the hatch on the verticals

Does anyone have any ideas where these came from and how to fix? When someone walks on the deck the cracks do not seem to...
Forum: Liveaboards 08-09-2023, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,671
Posted By Ftbinc
Thanks

Thanks for the suggestions. We are trying to keep the depth less than 13 inches. Anybody have one that meets that depth requirement?

Thanks!
Paul
Forum: Liveaboards 08-09-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,671
Posted By Ftbinc
Microwaves and convection ovens

Hi all

What size/brand/model microwaves do you have?

What size microwave/convection ovens do you have?

We are redoing the galley on our Manatee and need to replace our counter top one
...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-14-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Ftbinc
PRODUCT UPDATE This is a grill for a Norcold...

PRODUCT UPDATE
This is a grill for a Norcold DE-0061
It is the bottom grill, black plastic
https://rvfridgeguys.com/productimage.php?product_id=314&current_image=1
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 05-12-2023, 07:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,770
Posted By Ftbinc
I replaced the cable with dynema line and put...

I replaced the cable with dynema line and put some fussing weights on the line at the low point. I pick up the door with the line and it drops into place. Seems to solve several problems
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 05-12-2023, 06:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 274
Posted By Ftbinc
Free Norcold lower plastic grill

We replaced our fridge and the new one came with a lower grill that we don’t need it is black plastic and came from a Norcold that looks like a small apartment fridge.

It’s free for the shipping...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 10-23-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,100
Posted By Ftbinc
Squealing fenders

How do others handle squeaking fenders? The Admiral is complaining it wakes her up at night. We use 24 inch balls because of the shape of the Manatee’s hull.

We are thinking of covers for the...
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 09-29-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,581
Posted By Ftbinc
Manatee galley project

Hello fellow Manatee owners.
I have some questions about our galley structures
1. To the left of the stove, there is a round rather deep compartment with a round hole in the lid. We have been...
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 06-15-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,958
Posted By Ftbinc
Thanks. Velair has one at 21000 btus and 115 AC....

Thanks. Velair has one at 21000 btus and 115 AC. Does anyone have experience with them
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 06-15-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,958
Posted By Ftbinc
Another project on our Manatee

Hi all.

Our manager has a 16000 but Marine air unit. Nor sure the age. It works and all the pressures and flows are to spec, but it just does not due the job out in the Chicago sun we have...
Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 19,139
Posted By Ftbinc
What convection microwave did you acquire? We...

What convection microwave did you acquire? We have been thinking of doing the same thing.
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,888
Posted By Ftbinc
Both my wife and I went through MLS and were...

Both my wife and I went through MLS and were pleased with the program. Good material and help was available if needed. Both have Masters with sail endorsements.
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 05-06-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
Posted By Ftbinc
I mounted the hinges prior to cutting the...

I mounted the hinges prior to cutting the door!!!! Made alignment easy compared to after....

Used a panel saw for the it and cut about 7/8 of an inch off off total (including the saw kerf)

I...
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 05-05-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,857
Posted By Ftbinc
Manatee head doors

Hi all

We purchased OMA with a one piece head door, instead of a Dutch door found most other manatees we have seen. I have successfully separated the door into two halves and RE- mounted. The...
Forum: General Discussion 10-26-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,094
Posted By Ftbinc
So did you piss off your SO? Do they know it...

So did you piss off your SO? Do they know it would drive you crazy trying to figure it out? (Old regatta trick- put some hardware in you competitors sails so when hoisted it falls to the...
Forum: General Discussion 10-23-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 9,294
Posted By Ftbinc
Oma. Grandmother in German. Think of a kindly...

Oma. Grandmother in German. Think of a kindly older German, slightly stout, woman. Now look at a KK Manatee. Not a svelte younger woman with striking lines but more like an Oma, that will protect...
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 10-11-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,645
Posted By Ftbinc
Thanks for everyone’s advice. Work on OMA has...

Thanks for everyone’s advice. Work on OMA has stalled. - back issues. The walls are in the windows are in and the back gangway/door has been fit, but still need to route a 1/16 out of the mortise...
Forum: General Maintenance 10-11-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,270
Posted By Ftbinc
I’ll second Markplastics. Mark will work with...

I’ll second Markplastics. Mark will work with you. Replaced my Manatee windows this year. Mark knows his stuff and answers his phone or calls back.
Big caution on making templates - use a stable...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-26-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,925
Posted By Ftbinc
I was very surprised when I installed the vesper...

I was very surprised when I installed the vesper unit that it could function as a bridge between 2000 and 183, as a WiFi access point, router, and a class B AIS transceiver. I actually found it 3...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-24-2020, 05:04 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,925
Posted By Ftbinc
The vesper needs a computer to access all the set...

The vesper needs a computer to access all the set up options. It is a little cumbersome on initial setup, but keeps the app on iPads really clean and easy to use.
If your Mdf, airmar and vesper are...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-23-2020, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,925
Posted By Ftbinc
Sorry to hear. They may be hope still. I take...

Sorry to hear. They may be hope still. I take it you do not have the 183 option on your airmar unit. your phone app does not support nmea 2000

The vesper does convert 2000 to 183. How is...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-23-2020, 06:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,925
Posted By Ftbinc
How do you have the airmar220 connected to your...

How do you have the airmar220 connected to your vesper unit? Physically connected? The documentation says it comes with NMEA 2000 std. and NMEA 183 as an option. Are you connecting via 2000...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-22-2020, 11:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,925
Posted By Ftbinc
Let me know your progress Paul

Let me know your progress
Paul
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-22-2020, 11:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,925
Posted By Ftbinc
Hi. I think I can help a little here It...

Hi. I think I can help a little here

It sounds like you have IPv4 address set to 192.168.15.1 on The vesper (that is the vesper’s address. Your onsite WX APP should have a different address (That...
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