Recent content by Pat C.

I have a Maxprop three blade feathering prop installed a couple years ago. they are very nice, significant reduction in drag when under sail (they say 10-15%), the reduction in drag is enough to feel it under sail compared to the old fixed 2 blade. As we are aware , they are also very...

I just installed one of these this winter. Ditto on the rudder sensor. I had mine out in 25+ knots several weeks ago, it did fine. I was well reefed though for the weather, as Christian noted, too much sail will overpower anything. Even a helmsman. My ACU is mounted high in forward area...

Always a good idea. Don't use zinc however. Magnesium or aluminum is appropriate. I use magnesium and seems to work well. As far as the heat exchanger goes, the only pencil anode available is zinc, if you use it no harm, it won't be much help for long though. I just break the zinc off and...

Grandpappy Marina for a long time, will watch for you.

Very nice. I have heard that switching to serpentine belts can help to lower alternator temperatures, didn't know if you have seen such an effect. My 100 amp alternator case runs at around 175F via infrared thermometer, it is down regulated to 80 amps max and usually runs at much lower amps...

As far as going up the mast, something to consider...

Here's a link for one... https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-potter-brumfield-relays/W31-X2M1G-4/PB2790-ND/1128464

I replaced mine thru a company called Digikey, they are PB switches, I think it stands for Potter Brumsfield. The info was posted on this site years ago, that's how I knew where to look. The amperage of the switch in question is stamped on the end of the toggle. They are thermal switches, and...

Good stuff. I can definitely say I've learned something today. Thanks for the post!

Nice to know about the stud removal tool, would be eve nicer if it worked for you. I did this a number of years ago, it was a cascading nightmare to finish. I was able to back out most the studs with vice grips, save for one. That one was replaced years later when the engine was out of the...

Replace it with 16000 BTU unit.

I own the same model boat you have and live in the same state. Years ago I owned one of the carry on Cruisair models, 7000 BTU. It would work okay if I closed the door to the V Berth and used an awning to shelter the unit and the bow from the sun. Noisy, bulky, if you can find one cheap as a...

That does make sense on first thought. Getting rid of the AC/DC bond solves the problem. Unless you have an inverter onboard it may be a way to go.

They are for 2 different things. Galvanic isolators stop stray DC current leakage thru the green wire. They stop galvanic current which is anything below 1.2 volts. ELCI is to protect against an AC ground fault leaking into the water if the current load doesn't trip a standard breaker. I...

You can mount it anywhere. I put mine as close as possible to the shore power inlet. That was a mistake because it's in a difficult location to test regularly. Wish I had extended the green wire to make regular testing easy.