Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-10-2024, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,355
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-08-2024, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 1,355
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Forum: General Discussion
02-09-2024, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,323
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Forum: Grand Banks
02-09-2024, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,085
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-09-2024, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 1,813
I watched a fellow re-floor a trawler floor /...
I watched a fellow re-floor a trawler floor / sole about a year ago.
He gave me a small piece of scrap stock and this is what I wrote on the back:
1/2" plywood Teak & Holly sole. $320 for a 4x8...
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Forum: Marlow - Mainship
02-09-2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 4,508
I'm going to take a different approach for MY...
I'm going to take a different approach for MY answer to this one... no flaming please ... for my "alternative" advice!
I have a 2000 Mainship 390 single screw with bow thruster. RH prop... so...
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Forum: Fuel Check
02-02-2024, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,779
Four thoughts for you:
1) I've often...
Four thoughts for you:
1) I've often thought that I would install a tertiary (third) fuel filter IF I ever had problems...
Racor 30 micron > Racor 10 micron > to my CAT 3126's engine-mounted...
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Forum: Marlow - Mainship
02-02-2024, 06:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 1,598
We full time liveaboard our Mainship 390.
I...
We full time liveaboard our Mainship 390.
I have often thought of getting a "TALL Directors Chair" for this purpose.
I googled the above string of text and lots of tall folding chairs came up....
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2024, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,905
I participate in 3 online forums: This one,...
I participate in 3 online forums: This one, MTOA, and AGLCA. I recommend joining AGLCA even if you do not plan to do the Great Loop... and attend one or two in-person "Rendezvous" events where...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2024, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 3,592
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Forum: General Discussion
01-29-2024, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 4,084
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2024, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 2,391
Lots of good answers to this one!
I'll add...
Lots of good answers to this one!
I'll add my thinking to the mix...
You wrote "... running to a safe port..."
Generally I like to be in a protected harbor, and I don't like "getting caught...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-26-2024, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 3,598
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
01-22-2024, 05:07 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 4,220
1. We have a Mainship 390, single screw, and...
1. We have a Mainship 390, single screw, and it's rudder is honestly not very responsive. Going through a narrow bridge with any significant current running is a bit hairy, for example. SO, the...
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Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape
01-08-2024, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 60
Views: 7,659
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Forum: Power Systems
12-22-2023, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 2,756
We have a 2000 Mainship 390 with a single CAT...
We have a 2000 Mainship 390 with a single CAT 3126.
I change its oil and CAT oem CAT filter every 200 engine hours. Fast 'n' easy job.
SAE 30 "straight 30" labels are found in more than one...
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Forum: General Maintenance
12-04-2023, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 3,593
The only thing I will add is a pipe wrench is...
The only thing I will add is a pipe wrench is often used in pairs ... with a second one. So that the threaded joint you intend to loosen (or tighten) is the only thing that turns.
When you...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
11-29-2023, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 3,257
MPPT Sizing
My mfgr: Victron Energy
My...
MPPT Sizing
My mfgr: Victron Energy
My vendor: emarineinc.com
I am quite certain the model numbers of the Victron MPPT are made up of the
Maximum Voltage on the input side from Solar PVs |...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-13-2023, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,536
Lots of good advice given.
The only thing...
Lots of good advice given.
The only thing I would add to the mix is to physically get onboard as many new and used boats as you possibly can. The AGLCA's "Rendezvous" events every spring and...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-13-2023, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,555
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Forum: General Discussion
11-11-2023, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 2,198
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Forum: Power Systems
10-27-2023, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,149
What I have done for years...
Don't laugh at this old IT guy... but I keep a MANUAL maintenance log... standard fare as you can buy at West Marine or online. Two pics show examples of virtually every project and observation...
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Forum: Liveaboards
10-16-2023, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,325
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Forum: Welcome Mat
10-16-2023, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,354
Yes.
Welcome aboard to the forum.
No RED...
Yes.
Welcome aboard to the forum.
No RED flags from my POV.
A good surveyor is a must in any situation like this.
Start the process of shopping for insurance, as the older boats may be an...
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Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage
10-16-2023, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,778
The online tools (Navionics & Aquamap for...
The online tools (Navionics & Aquamap for example) can also help you time Hells Gate effectively... easier than the book IMO.
We like:
Sheepshead Bay Yacht Club for a rental mooring ball...
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