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    Lehman 120 rebuild or replace in 2024?

    the Dutvhc company mentioned by mambo42 has 6 ford Lehman engines for sale now
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    Running on board generator

    2 X 24/3KV Victron. 10 year warranty 20 KW Li batteries from eco-lithium. same price as gel batteries Mistubishi AC, Induction cooking , 1800 W solar, 90 amp 24V alternator Kabola Diesel heating (radiators and forced air)
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    Running on board generator

    Why run a generator...extra noise, extra maintenance, extra fuel. why not use the inverter.......
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    Lehman 120 rebuild or replace in 2024?

    and who is that shop in the Netherlands.... TIA
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    Cost to take a trawler...

    www.mvdirona.com James and Jennifer
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    Grounding Video

    one more reason why I feel so much better haveing a STEEL barge
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    Heat pump combo washer/dryer

    we have an LG washer/dryer combo yes it is ventless yes it pumps out water when drying Heavy stuff like jeans dont get fully dry, so a little bit longer on the line No this combo is not 300 LBs but 125 Lbs Yes it is a normal European home model, 220V working happily on a Victron Multiplus (...
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    diesel heater choice

    we opted for a Kabola...Heating and hotwater combo they have a nice air unit, really small, using the hot water to generate the hot air. No need to buy a spare unit, because kabola is build to last
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    House electrical

    20 KWH battery bank ( 24V) Lithium 1800 W solar 90 amp house alternator ( 24V) Mitsubishi split air kabola hot water and heating ( diesel) hotwater heater ( engine heating) feeding the Kabola normal household 220V fridge Lighting 1/2 on 24V other 1/2 on 220V Microwave Induction...
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    Liveaboard Recommendations?

    here https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1924-dutch-barge-22m-8966871/ or https://www.apolloduck.com/boat/burden-brothers-74-barge-for-sale/752226 or https://www.apolloduck.com/boat/barges-luxe-motor-for-sale/746094
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    Cruising the French canals

    BUY a local boat....or buy a share in a boat ..look to the DBA website.....barges.org many a good steel boat is available, especially in The Netherlands
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    Cruising the French canals

    in comparising the "loop" is just over 5000 miles....so a country 1/3 rd size of Ohio has the same cruising as the 'loop'
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    Cruising the French canals

    many options Look to the DBA website. 1500 members cruising Europe barges.org Canal du Midi is fun, but oval shaped locks, and many many 'bumper boats" Been there done that in out 61 steel inland boat. Now cruising the Netherlands. more waterways and more fun
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    Do I dump my Siren Marine Alarm

    1) the WIFI connection is UNRELIABLE 2) I have always wondered why Victron is NOT marketing the alerts they provide for FREE. when companies like Siren charge 2 arms and one leg 3) I have my Cerbo's and Venus units connected to the 4G router with a cable. 4) I have the power to the 4G router...
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    Utility budget for coffee?

    21 KW Lithium batteries...4 X 13" * 8 1/2" * 23 " that is NOT much space
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    Utility budget for coffee?

    We decided we do not want to worry about food, coffee, showers, heat, cooking. Two burner induction cooking, Heating/hotwater by Kabola (diesel), AC/ some heating by Mitsubishi split air, long hot showers. 90 Amp 24V alternator, 3500 W Solar. 21 KW Lithium house bank. NO generator.
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    Dry bilge??? Raise your hand.....

    Just any cheap diaphragm small pump with a small hose to a 'pickup' with a small sponge as filter /pickup on a timer
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    Dry bilge??? Raise your hand.....

    dry and clean 61 ft steel boat from 1930
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    Older Boat Question

    LOL. wow this got me laughing. we dont consider our boat old and it was build 1930 !!!
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    Custom Scale Model

    Yes we did so. Put together a 3d drawing then found online a 3d printer who could make a 2 ft print of the drawing. the 3d drawing....lots of measuring, curses, lots of coffee and beer 3D printing $150 found them online. Cleaning up 3D print, scalpel, magnifier, Bottled sun (bright lamp)...
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    Question about flying the US flag

    In the Netherlands it is the habit to fly the BIGGEST flag as possible, quite often you see where the flag even touches the water. The bigger the better. Again don't forget this is an INLAND vessel, so CEVNI apply. Again don't forget this is a RENTAL, which means NO ICC is needed.
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    Question about flying the US flag

    Most likely the rental company will even have put up a US flag since they know you are American. ( yes it is LEGAL to fly the colors of the captains nationality INSIDE the Netherlands on a Dutch boat
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    Question about flying the US flag

    1) seeing a US flag on a boat in the NL is not an uncommon sight. 2) the ONLY thing the police, customs and immigrations want to see is your passport, IF you enter through one of the ports of entry. 3) since it is a rental boat it will be very obvious, it never would have made an ocean crossing...
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    Question about flying the US flag

    BY law in the Netherlands, you can EITHER have a Dutch Flag ( registration) But most likely since it is a for hire boat UNDER 50 feet, so chances it is Dutch Flagged/ ( registered in het cadaster) are NILL BUT Dutch Law, allows you to fly the flag of the nationality of the Captain. ( IN the...
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