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We use propane tanks for the BBQ, the small ones also used for camping. What is a proper way to store these tanks? *

thanks Marin, if time would permit i would have changed the unit myself but instead i put a mechanic on the job. b o a t ok maybe not quite, but probably half a boat...

thanks Bendit and FF for the information and the delivery in a way even I can understand.. so with a 105 amp alt, it sounds like i will need an external V reg to get the most charging done in the least amount of engine run-time. too bad you cannot simply connect your alts to your smart charger...

absolutely, i get up to 80 Amp hours on only 2 x 85 watt. the MPPT controller makes a difference, and especially if you are located in a cloudy or not always sunny location.

ok so it was the belts, well it seemed like it was the belts.... i inspected the belts and the pulleys, grabbed and tugged at them to see if any play, all seemed fine. i cranked her up and applied a little wd40 and the sound did seem to dissipate and i was relieved. but i was able to identify...

I decided that I wanted to add a second panel and for that purpose the basic HQRP controller just doesnt do the job. Once I decided on a second panel (and perhaps another to be added later), I started researching controllers. MPPT is a technology which extracts the most optimal volt/amp point...

thanks all time for me to spend some time in the ER and hopefully find that it is just belt troubles... btw, spoke to my mechanic also. he did suggest to grab the pulleys on the pumps to feel if there is any looseness which could indicate bearing issues. and he mentioned to use a bar of soap to...

Larry, true enough.. I have learned to use the waterheater sparingly.. when not on shore power or running the genny. same goes for the electric stove and the icemaker..

*can you elaborate on this statement? Bendit also... my guess is that internal regulators just supply whatever voltage you set it at? and no 3 stage charging? installing a high output alternator, main motivator is the bulk part of the charging not the trikle charge.

surprised no one suggested a Boston Whaler, comes in variety of sizes and configurations. could definitively be mounted on davits in the plain configuration. we recently got ourselves into a decent size RIB, it is not only a fun toy but is very stable in the water due the deep V. it is too...

these guys were very helpful and best prices i seen around. BUT their website is not worth much, so call them instead. fast service and fast delivery. http://www.all-start.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1 they hooked me up with the prestolite 105 amp, though it only has...

the panels should be installed with a special solar charge controller. this controller will apply the current from the panels, so if another source is charging then it would probably only trickle charge. this controller will also protect the panels so that a charge from the alternator or from...

the other belt drives the coolant pump (raw water pump into the heat exchanger). the belt condition seems fine, and yes the belts are toothed.

i took this from my post in the electrical sub-forum since it as such is also part of the power train, and i could use some additional feedback.. i get a squeaky squealing sound from the belts on my port engine. could it be belts slipping? could it be a bearing about to go bust? i installed...

i checked the tension again, and it seems to be good according to the above mentioned methods. also is similar to the tension on the other engine. however when i run the engine i get some squeaky squealing sounds, pronounced at lower rpm, this was also occurring prior the new alternator. the...

but can you equalize them?

Now I am just going to throw the questions out there... Both in my solar volt controller and my charger controller they distinguish between : Wet cell AGM Sealed batts. * I have treated AGM's as sealed, meaning no equalize etc. Looking at my AGM, they have vents.. so my questions beckons...

a friend of mine has a very well kept and upgraded Island Gipsy for sale in Long Beach, CA which I am sure is the wrong coast. the upgrade he has done to this trawler is unimaginable (well over 100K in upgrades alone), yet the selling price is only around 80K. anyone who buys this boat gets a...

you might want to check with your insurance company, some of them will not insure boats over a certain age (30 years?) or if they do, they have a ceiling which is fairly low. other than that i dont see any good reason why not to look at the older models if they have been maintained well, boats...

thanks for the update. so the boat will be on a lowboy flatbed for the voyage? i guess they have some sort of brace to put her in, on the flatbed? will the flatbed stay on HI or is coming back? could inquire the entire cost for transport, loading and so forth? Have a pleasant voyage to San...

the blue hull paint looks very good on your Californian, more of a classic look.

hmmm, me more confused now lots of twisted tongue talk i am guessing most trawlers smaller than 45 ft, really dont need more than 5kw gennys, even with a/c. but if ya' gotta run a couple of large screen tv's while using the stow, the microwave, the hairdryer, the hot water heater, the...

my kids found these things are great for making smoores when on the hook.. good family fun. i love the idea of putting it in the oven for cleaning, have to give it a try. mine is dirty, it often self-ignites. btw, the Lowes unit, does it have any mounting options? think i spent more on the...

*yes, definitively need to be tested under load. if the batts are 100% charged the alternator is not under load and the belt is basically just going around.. its a dedicated alternator belt and covers a good part of the pulley, probably 1/2 way around. thanks to everyone, i will try some of...

I installed a new high output (105 amp) HD alternator. The old unit was not putting out so i figured why not spend a little extra and get more amps (thanks FF) The only real challenge was to transfer the pulley from the old unit, had it done at a shop in the marina. Now I am wondering if the...