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Hi FF...thanks for the reply and suggestion...its an interesting one and would work. But let me see if I follow your electrical knowledge in another way, or am I twisting it? If they are all 4 wire at the source, and ground and neutral are connected at the source...and I do have 4 wire on the...

I'm upgrading to 240v....though its entirely possible the boat was 240v in the past as the wiring is 4 wire 240v type coming in, plugs are, etc. But....the current main panel was set up for only 120v. I have a 2 pole manual power transfer switch on the boat that is 3 position. Gen/Off/Shore...

I still wouldn't choose one. Theres a good reason that Chris Craft boats from the late 60's and early 70's are still around and many are in excellent condition...thick glass, and thick gel coats. No wood. Give me a Chris Craft Commander from that era any day and I'd be happy. All wood kept...

I don't think I'd be as afraid of a wood boat. But when wood its 'glass over wood...

The problem with doing as Cpt Kangaroo says and just investing $40,000 for a 10 yr period while accepting that she'll end up under water is..... ...without the maintenance and repairs it needs only someone omniscient could know when it will slip under the surface.

Loved the original ad pics, and as you said Ben, a boat with a lot of potential. Maybe its my inexperience with the construction mentioned, but I would be far less scared of a true fiberglass, or true wood construction. Its the combo that scares me. I think about all the places water can...

Thanks Bob...its Chinese I believe. I was just looking to see whats there.

The 240v pump with the 120v signal/relay is sounding like a good option. My question is...what is a double pole 120v relay? This is what I had found in my ebay searching last night... For Temperature Controller 25A AA Solid State Relay SSR AC 80 250V | eBay I too am not against the idea of...

Bob...my question to you is...how do you fit 100 people into a hotel room? lol. Just kidding. My sense of humor is warped. Sounds like a good time. I have never been to Nevada, but my guess is its a better vacation than the Midwest.

The upper deck is one thing I fell in love with. Before I put anything up there I had comments about the "dance floor" lol. Two possible future changes... I think I want to move the grill. Just put a grill off to one side instead of the center of the deck. Should really open it up. Have...

Some pics of the upper deck as she is shaping up.

Hey Bob....sorry, I have been very busy the last month or so. I'm Aron. That's a great ride you have there indeed!

Sound like maybe the best thing Bob...to just buy one. What is a triac?

Thanks for the info Bob. I didn't know it needs a heat sink....I have plenty of sheet aluminum though in 1/16 inch. Any way to determine what size it needs?

Excellent advice Rick, thank you. I'm going to look at both options.

Larry, that is a pretty good suggestion...thanks , and I may end up doing that. Wondering if there is a relay that would do the job though.....curiosity more than anything.

So...previous owner had 3 120v A/C units on board. One was an older split unit that still works, and two newer self contained ducted style. When the boat was repossessed he took off the newer units with many other things he didn't let go with the boat. So I have a single 12,000 BTU 120v unit...

If its an 8.2L Detroit as it states in the ad, they were not well liked. I have 6-71's in my boat and some people hate them for being an older design, but they were at least reliable normally aspirated. But the 8.2L was less popular. Do a google search.

Bilgewater, Even though your tanks have fuel you may be able to use the same idea you mentioned earlier. At some point when you go to fuel, mark your tank where it is before, then add a given amount of fuel. If a 250 gallon tank that might be 50 gal increments. So you add 50 gallons, mark...

Thurman - LOL :D Bob, I'm sorry. I'm Aron. Meant to include that in the last post. Yes, I'm right there with you on the different type of "hit" you get with the types of boost devices. While a turbo or centrifugal blower is a softer hit, it is in not as limited at the upper end in the way...

Twisted - Lithium as a molecule is an ion. So the NTSB is not looking at just one type. But most of the link skidgear provided is not informative really. Its an overview a few pages long on each subject each of those panels was assigned to look at. But yes, these cells appear to be far...

VERY nice Bob! I was admiring it in your icon. lol The one of mine I mentioned is a 73 Trans Am, 462ci, Bill Miller aluminum rods, forged dished pistons and ported/polished Edelbrock heads. Air is squeezed by a Garrett 4788 turbo and passes through a CSU built blow through carb and augmented...

Its a great exchange. A little off topic, but I love learning. Whether I try solar as a main power source right now is still up in the air as I continue to research it, but its exciting to me that it may finally be possible and financially feasible. I have a couple of muscle cars, one that...

Rick - again you are correct. :) I hadn't actually heard the term, but just did a quick read. I understand the principles. I was going off long term memory from days long gone saying that all molecules changed state at 0, and that was apparently erroneous info to have stored. lol. Most...

Rick - Yes you are correct about water. BUT, the changes occurring to expand water as you progress from 4 degrees Celsius down to 0 degrees Celsius ARE the changes occurring from change of state, liquid to solid. At any one time the energy level of molecules in a given mass of water varies...