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  1. PhilPB

    Hybrid Ship

    Today was the first time I've ever seen or heard about these. Very cool, first I saw it in Florence docked. Now it cruised right by us.
  2. PhilPB

    AC vs portable dehumidifier when leaving boat in Southern Florida

    I use a small dehumidifier and this was the interior temp and humidity after being closed up in South Florida. The cooler temp and lower humidity was after turning on the ac for a little over an hour
  3. PhilPB

    New Air Conditioner install

    NL 5kw
  4. PhilPB

    New Air Conditioner install

    Very pleased.
  5. PhilPB

    Florida slip - next Winter - fact finding mission!

    Soverel Harbour Marina in Palm Beach Gardens. Nice marina with shops and restaurants, 20-30 minute drive from Palm Beach International Airport. Also, short cruise to the Palm Beach Inlet
  6. PhilPB

    On Air Conditioning...

    I just finished an install of a Webasto FCF Platinum 16k btu 2 weeks ago and it is working incredibly well so far. Very pleased and it cools the hotbox salon quickly and keeps it cold. Yesterday it was 86° out and it cooled the main cabin to 73° within 15-20 minutes. After that I shut it down...
  7. PhilPB

    Finally identified fuel leak

    Definitely one of the less expensive items purchased! I did have my starter rebuilt instead of replacing.
  8. PhilPB

    Finally identified fuel leak

    I ordered the new pump in lieu of attempting to rebuild the 40 year old one as the new pump is $60 and figured why not. As for the new gaskets and seals....I followed my mechanic's instructions on what to order.
  9. PhilPB

    Finally identified fuel leak

    After a lot of searching, wiping and strategic placement of absorbent diapers, I have finally traced my very slow leak to the fuel lift pump. Called mechanic and sent him pictures. Called Trans Atlantic Diesels and ordered the pump, gaskets and seals per mechanic's direction. This has been an...
  10. PhilPB

    New wall treatments and how to attach on a 80 Mainship Trawler

    For the Sailrite headliner carpet I will use 3M Super Trim Spray Adhesive. I used this combo on a previous sailboat and plan to use it again. For the SeaGrass, it has a felt-like backing and I used Roberts indoor/outdoor carpet adhesive and applied it using 1/8" v-notch trowel.
  11. PhilPB

    AC vs portable dehumidifier when leaving boat in Southern Florida

    I installed a solar vent as well as run this dehumidifier which drains into the head sink. It's been over 2 years now and do not have any mold, mildew or smell. I am in South Florida. https://www.amazon.com/Levoair-Dehumidifier-Portable-Basements-Bathroom/dp/B092D3FJSD
  12. PhilPB

    New Air Conditioner install

    One of the interesting parts of this project is that I was going to also install a soft start for the new unit and add one to the old unit so the generator would handle both units starting and running simultaneously. I didn't add the option to either and the genny runs both units together with...
  13. PhilPB

    New wall treatments and how to attach on a 80 Mainship Trawler

    I had the same carpet on ours and the salon also had it on the ceiling. I removed it all and sanded all areas. The salon ceiling was sanded using 200 grit and finished with 600 grit and was then painted. The salon walls are now teak. The v-berth walls are now vinyl SeaGrass and the ceiling...
  14. PhilPB

    What are these hoses for?

    Looks like sanitation hose
  15. PhilPB

    New Air Conditioner install

    I completed the install and now have two units operating, new 16000 btu for the salon & the old 12000 btu for the galley and v-berth. Ran new ducting for both systems. It gets very cold now. Boat gets below 73 degrees inside while it's 89 degrees outside. Very pleased.
  16. PhilPB

    Spring 2024 Old Mainship Projects

    Looks great! You do nice work. I just finished installing a 2nd ac system. I've been contemplating removing the sliding door and glass panels to then rebuild the area to have one hinged door. The only problem with that is if I ever replace the engine the back would need to be disassembled.
  17. PhilPB

    Teflon tape, Pipe dope or nothing?

    About to assemble a couple new strainers and thru-hulls. What is best to use, or not use when going bronze to bronze? I've found a few differing opions.
  18. PhilPB

    Broken T6.354 Range 4 Oil Dip Stick - HELP

    Hopefully you know where the broken piece is.
  19. PhilPB

    Aging

    Don't worry. Your secrets are safe with us here on the Hot Rod forum......Oh, wait.....Am I in the right place?
  20. PhilPB

    Smelling coolant

    I had a very similar problem where I would have the odor of hot coolant but wasn't losing enough of it to see a visible leak. Had a pressure check done and found a pinhole leak in one of the coolant recirculation lines going to the hot water heater.
  21. PhilPB

    Insurance

    I picked up my policy with Geico
  22. PhilPB

    New Air Conditioner install

    For the unit and all installation parts and hardware (not included was 12/3 wire and new breaker.), the cost was $2600, not including tax Breakdown was unit $1799, installation kit $800-ish. I went for a total install from the thru-hull, seacock, strainer, pump,hoses, ducting, plenums, screws...
  23. PhilPB

    New Air Conditioner install

    Picked up the new ac with most, if not all associated parts yesterday. I decided to add an additional 16000 btu system instead of replacing my current marginal one. I chose the Webasto FCF Platinum and the vendor I bought it from offered an install kit, which I also purchased. The install kit...
  24. PhilPB

    Scoop thru-hull

    They included a Groco SC-1000 with the kit. It was less expensive for me to order their installation kit opposed to ordering everything separately. I suppose I'll just make a management decision whether to install it or not when I put in the new thru-hull.
  25. PhilPB

    Scoop thru-hull

    That's what I was thinking and it's a bit redundant since I will have an additional strainer after the seacock. He said it was an ABYC standard.
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