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So I have been chasing this project since I purchased my boat 5 years ago. (Island Gypsy 40 with twin Lehman 225 turbos). It has always been a want, no so much a need. I have good competency in electronics and computers so I am not confused as to what is required with the project. After...

Really well said Ted.

Really well said Ted.

Has anyone ever relocated the oil filter on their Lehman 225 turbo. My starboard engine oil filter is on the space between the hull and the engine. Total PIA to remove and replace. I’m looking for where I can get the unit (parts) to connect to the existing filter and then run the 2 hoses to...

It starts and runs fine all the way to 3000 psi no problem. To be safe it’s the only thing I have running when I fill a tank. We did some testing and it still had room for a couple of other ac things but it only takes 20 minutes to fill a tank and since I have a good house setup with 800 ah and...

And winner is........low voltage caused by low RPM's. Adjustment of rpm to move the Voltage from 195 to 220 fixed the problem and the Generator is running fine. Thanks for everyone's input.

Right now it is constant, I have only let it run for about 10 minutes on the generator.

From the hot legs

Yes it is.

Each leg is pulling 14.2 amps. I verified this while it was running under AC power.

My generator runs fine with a 110vac load. Recently I added a 220vac Compressor to fill my scuba tanks. When I turn in the generator and run the compressor only the generator start to throw a bunch of black smoke out the exhaust. It’s not oil as it dissipates quickly in the water. When I run...

I did exactly what you are saying I have 1/2 valves, top and bottom of my two tanks. My son works for an automotive fabricator and just so happens to always have nice stainless scrap that he has accumulated over the years. Sat down with my welder and in about an hour had 2 very nice canisters...

I did it this spring on the upper deck of my 40’ Island Gypsy. I filled all the holes with epoxy when I was done. Rough sanded the entire area, primed it and the painted all the edges. On top of the desk I had SeaDeck make me a complete rubber decking package which I put down for the finishing...

Great idea on the transformer. Never even thought of it. Great backup plan.

Thanks so much! I installed a 3 pole (to include the neutral) already to support the upgrade to the shore power conversion to 125 / 250 so I just need to add L2 from the generator to the 0/1/2 source selector and I should be good to go. Appreciate the info and the quick reply!

I am in the process of updating the power on my boat from 125 to 125/250 capabilities. I have finished the shore power conversion with the installation of new input connections and the addition of new breakers, etc. The 220V will support the installation of a scuba compressor that I am...

Great idea. I have a 15hp Honda outboard on the dinghy. I’ll have to see if there is someway to make it work. I did want to carry a boarding ladder with me when I think I’ll need it.

I bought a new 10.5' dinghy this year and am now looking to find a good boarding ladder. Besides using it to go to shore, we will use it to swim and dive off of. Any recommendations? Thanks,

This is what I love about this group. Lots of great information quickly! The 2 8D's are ok for now and the current charger and alternator setup works fine. I am in the process of rewiring the crazy mess that the PO left and make it simpler. I was thinking as an interim solution to put in a...

I have been working for the past year to upgrade and "clean up" my new to me 1988 IG 40. The current battery setup is simply 2 8D 200ah house/starter batteries(old school wet cell), one for each engine. It has a simple Perko 1/2/both switch, which is only used for the 2 house / starting...

I'm in the process of replacing the fresh water lines between my forward and aft tanks and found that there is no check valves between the two tanks. I ask this question since it appears that when I fill up either of the tanks the water will flow to the other tank and appear to fill both tanks...

Found it Well that was a fun Easter Egg hunt. Turned out the starter wire from the lower helm switch was bad. Ran a new wire from the switch to the beginning of the wire loom that entered the engine and everything is now fine. Thanks for you responses.

I have been undertaking some major overhaul on my new to me last fall, 1988 Island Gypsy 40. She is equipped with deal FL SP225. I am in the process of install new circuit breaker panels and verifying all the ships wiring. I disconnected the start and stop buttons at the lower and upper...

Sight Tube Material Interesting? I just purchased a 40 ft 1988 Island Gypsy. The surveyor told me that plastic tubing is not approved for sight tubes and red flagged it. I have a number of other issues that the surveyor found that need repairs and updates which in turn has caused me not to...

Thanks for the quick reply. Guess it is one of those nice to have kind of thing.