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  1. Martin J

    Diesel Transfer Pump recommendation?

    Just checked I got mine from Amazon Here's seaflo's info sheet 12v Gear Pump | SEAFLO 12V 3.2 GPM Fuel Oil Transferring Gear Pump
  2. Martin J

    Diesel Transfer Pump recommendation?

    Weebles Update I found a pump for my new polishing installation. It's a 12v SEaflo gear pump SFGP1-032-003-01 Pumps 3.2GPM Perfect for my dual Racor 900's operating together. Not finished the install yet still putting new copper lines to all 5 tanks etc. Not tested the pump yet, but other...
  3. Martin J

    Fuel polishing system on Nordic Tugs

    I have 3600 approx. galls in total in the 5 tanks. Needless to say I don't fill up. No point burning fuel to carry fuel. The "day tank" actually holds a week of steaming
  4. Martin J

    Rudder force

    Go to the autopilot websites , most of them have sizing program's that work out what is required force wise.
  5. Martin J

    Fuel polishing system on Nordic Tugs

    New polisher Hi Guys Just finished making my own polisher. Using Racor 900 Dual I've just got to finish the 5/8" soft copper to all the tanks feed + return over the next few days. It has the capacity of 180gph using the pump. I can also gravity feed approx. 80% through the racor's from my 4...
  6. Martin J

    Lehman 120 compression

    They are not the elite of testers at only 100amp. but will test the circuit as you move it down the starting circuit and show poor connections etc.
  7. Martin J

    Lehman 120 compression

    Invest in a 100amp battery tester from HARBOUR FREIGHT , check battery then connect to starter terminal and do a discharge test there. All will be revealed. It will be the best $19.99 you ever spent. https://www.harborfreight.com/100-amp-612v-battery-load-tester-61747.html
  8. Martin J

    RW pump for A/C units

    I am a great fan of marinaire. I installed marinaire throughout the last boat, one pump to 2 units. They worked well for a year then, the ability for 2 units to control one pump became an issue, solved readily by marinaire. Always liked there aftersales service. Now with changes in their aircon...
  9. Martin J

    Weather Programs for MFD

    I have a mini computer built in with 14" monitors . I then use Opencpn and their wfax addon . I can download all relevant Noaa charts using the internet, ( built into my Mini computer. The fax open cpn then overlays the 24, 36 48hr etc charts on to the open cpn chart program. Once I have...
  10. Martin J

    Prop Blade profile information

    Gerr "s handbook is a must have. Quite a lot of 2nd hand available...
  11. Martin J

    Bilgeless boat and shaft seals

    I think there's a reason Halyard Marine stopped making these seals. They were superseded by better methods/designs, and manufacturers. I would put a PSS seal in or similar and also make a false bilge under it with a strum box. A home made strum only needs a 1/4" to work. You also need a remote...
  12. Martin J

    Tarpon Springs cruise / get together

    Hi Guys Just chatting to the Manager Larry Kornreich about this coming weekend, and berthing. He mentioned if anyone is stuck for a berth he could probably help up to 45-46 ft. It's the marina I'm in but the available berths are across the river at Capt Jacks. If anyone is interested just give...
  13. Martin J

    Tarpon Springs cruise / get together

    Hi Jay I just got back to the boat in Tarpon Springs. Can you put me down for the lunch as well. Just one. Thanks Martin
  14. Martin J

    Unattended vessel

    One reason to never leave your boat unattended. https://www.facebook.com/cest.assez.collectif/videos/449120332639248/?t=0
  15. Martin J

    Tarpon Springs cruise / get together

    Ted. Not sure of the berth width. I've seen some 45-50ft boats in them. I will be back on my boat 1st Jan so could measure for you. However may allay your fears sooner if you called the dockmaster. Having said that there is a alongside berth that would take a 60ft with no beam restriction. The...
  16. Martin J

    Tarpon Springs cruise / get together

    Tarpon springs Marina Good afternoon all Notice some advice about the marina. I have attached a red lined aerial of the marina. Some of the road side and e-w berths are taken by locals. The river berths are for transients and there are more berths than this picture shows. You will be able to...
  17. Martin J

    Battery Bank Dying

    I agree with Comodave. You have been wired incorrectly. You have only been drawing and charging from the batteries with the shortest cables. You need to draw from opposite ends as in his diagram. Done it this way for some 20+ years on 3 boats and had no problems. I currently have 10 xL16's...
  18. Martin J

    Twin Disc Marine transmission Owners Manual 110

    Twin Disc Marine transmission Owners Manual
  19. Martin J

    Caterpillar 3208 Minatenance Manual 109

    Caterpillar 3208 Minatenance Manual
  20. Martin J

    Caterpillar Engine room Ventalation Guide 108

    Lots of useful information
  21. Martin J

    Change in Propellor pitch chart 107

    Came across this useful chart while having a sort out recently. Hopefully should help some members understand pitch / diameter ratio.
  22. Martin J

    Broken Hardware Screw

    By far the best solution. You drill down the side of the screw till it "grips" the screw shank and backs it out. Then fill with epoxy and redrill. Used these lots of times, excellent tool, only good for soft materials. No good for drilling metals etc.
  23. Martin J

    Tarpon Springs cruise / get together

    I'll be there. Do not need a slip. My boats moored next to the city Marina.
  24. Martin J

    Tarpon Springs cruise / get together

    When they did the new city docks , they dredged the area.
  25. Martin J

    Tarpon Springs cruise / get together

    Mines a 67ft Cheoy Lee (see my Avatar) with 5ft 3" draft. I've seen some pretty big stuff come up the river, with draft greater than me. I have not been down river yet since the sea trials. I bought the boat here and have been refitting it since. Hopefully finished prior to spring.
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