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Comodave My wife doesn’t do biminis from scratch anymore. She will repair but that’s all. She was just always in a bad mode while doing them. So I suggested just doing what you like and you’ll be just as booked up but in a good mood. I love that she likes upholstery and cleaning boats, because I...

My wife does upholstery at our boat repair business. The most expensive is the foam, then fabric, then all the little stuff like piping, basting tape, zippers and thread start to add up as well. It usually takes her 3 hours per cushion but can be more depending on complexity. She charges $35 an...

Thank you for the info! Your thread is the one that I had read. What vent endings did you use that fit into the pvc? Been going back and forth over pvc and flex. The Webasto has a 5" blower exit and that size is not pvc friendly! Go down to 4 or run flex?

Yes, I started another thread earlier to not muddy up the waters but it didn't help! Sorry this thread has crept alittle but I'm still following along nicely :)

Damn all you good commenters! I almost got away from this computer. I just ordered 2 16000 webasto and yes the pump is on that 30amp w/AC's. Have a march 1080 gph pump feeding the oldies now, don't know if it'll run 'em with the new length of hose to the v berth where the replacement for the...

Well add another score George, I'll be calling Magnum tomorrow when I get home again. I've gotta get some sleep to keep the semi between the ditches tonight! Will let you know what they have to say/offer tomorrow. Looks like they can help kill a couple birds. Now if I can only get my company to...

Thanks George, I am calling Magnum first as I have always been leaning towards them. Haven't heard bad things and made in the USA! Now I need to enroll in EE classes at UNO to see if I can build what Ghost did :D

The specs on the march pump say 27' max, which is in the limits but I'm running 2 AC's so I don't know how much that effects things. I guess I'll find out. If not maybe running 2 pumps parallel will over come the length without me having to haul out and put a new hole in the boat!

Thanks Ghost, I'm just going to get off my ass and call all three companies and see what is what. Thank you for all the great responses guys! I always come away from this forum better armed for the great battle of living/loving/crying on our old trawler!

God Psneeld, I would love to do that, it just seams the boat keeps emptying the bank account before I can replenish it!! Let alone our down island fund. Magnum had always been my first choice, but I didn't see that they had load shedding capabilities yet. My concern is if someone pulls my plugs...

What all are you doing to upgrade to 50amp? My pedestal only has 2 30amp, but I'm always looking to increase the gray mass!

Buck boost is an option, but since I was going to upgrade my charging system in the next couple of years, I might as well get the victron Quattro now. Or when my bank account recovers!!

30amp dedicated should be enough I think to run 2 new 16000 AC's. It had been running the 2 older units since the late 70's. Several people at the marina have had pump, fan and compressor failures in the last 2 years since more boats/demand has been made on the electrical system. I have replaced...

Thank you. Was just trying to pick brains while waiting for new AC's to get here! Calling is probably the best answer :face palm: Any thoughts on the pvc ducting?

Figured I'd start a new thread. I'm installing 2 self contained units after my one self contained died from low voltage compressor failure. While I was researching my ancient split unit has finally gone to the grave. It lasted for 35 plus so no complaining here, oh wait, why did it have to go...

On a side note, I read on a AC install thread about someone using insulated pvc instead of the flexible hose to get better air flow and cooling. Any thoughts before I start buying in bulk? Sounds like it would work really good, but a pain in the butt to wrap the insulation and try to maneuver...

Oh, great. The ancient Cruise Air split system that i've been patching and limping with has finally died too. Oh well, 30 plus years was a good run. Looks like another purchase is in the works.

Good morning all, just got back from work. Yes, switching marinas would be the easiest but there are only two choices in New Orleans and the other has a 3 year waiting list. Down island is just what the Admiral and I call it when we finally leave the dock for good and journey through the...

Speaking of sleep, I gotta get my butt in front of the fan and try to get some. Thanks for all the input guys, I'll check back in the morning when I get home.

Looked at some buck booster models, looks like a possible fix as well. Calder is my bible/nightly read as every job/repair I do on this 1973 43' gulfstar trawler is the first time I have ever done it! God New Orleans is hot right now, plus I'm a night line haul driver that is trying to sleep...

Do they even make an inverter charger that can handle the 30amps that it would have condition? Or does it only have to kick in that little bit to bring the voltage back up?

Thank you for the idea ghost, I was going to upgrade to a magnum 2812 before we leave to go down island in 4 years but was going to wait awhile. My question is I was going to have the magnum handle only a couple smaller items, wasn't even going to try running the AC off it. I just liked the big...

I think it stems from mostly undersized wires feeding the pedestals, it has gotten worse since more boats/liveaboards have come to the marina and at peak times like summer with all the ACs running.

Would like to have the best and cheap!! But realistically I know it's gonna cost, but so does replacement ACs. 120v 30amp is the line that feeds them, never seen spikes just low. We have complained to the marina (several people have had problems) but they say not their problem!