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You would likely get better performance from 2 controllers, one for each side. But the improvement may not be enough when looking at cost/benefit. For such relatively low wattage panels series on each side will be best to increase voltage, and thus reduce voltage drop. On my system i run...

My LFP's are in the ER. The spec says do not charge them if above 122°F. I put a batt temp monitor next to them and during the last 12 months they have not been above 115. I have not run the engines hard, and seldom need too, on hot days. If the ER temp is getting up then I can leave the...

Boat sold so thread closed and moved to Classified Archives

My Furuno video sounder is old, simply shows depth below transducer. The 'ducer is 1m below the waterline. On the TZ screen I display water depth using a 1m offset. I look at both readings about the same amount of time. As to keel, its 0.3m below the 'ducer. I just pay close attention when...

Here's an update https://open.substack.com/pub/loosecannon/p/marooned-aussies-back-on-the-move?r=28h6bl&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email

I sent a PM saying it is alrready closed, and in Classified Archives

I agrre that checking with MAN is best. But as I recall for my John Deere's the dealer advised that provided I completed the run-in correctly, then I could operate at low rpm after that if I wanted too. Their run-in procedure was a special oil, and varying power frequently but typically 60-80%...

I'm surprised it has been so low until now. Typically Public Liability is $10m here as part of regular comprehensive boat insurance, and some yards want $20m coverage before they will haul you out.

I have two Vacuflush heads, and a few days ago one would not flush.. Motor would not turn on. I suspected the vacuum pressure switch was the most likely culrprit. Sometimes there is an advantage to having two of something. It wasn't practical to swap the entire switch assembly, but I was able...

Thread moved to General Discussion, definitely should not have been in Classified's

I checked my spreadsheet tabulation of invoices before posting, and unfortunately there are no brand details. And yes, my rubber flappers have some curl, but they would still stop a wave from behind at anchor. Underway the exhaust pressure might keep the flap partly open.

I have a high riser before the water injection point. a water lift muffler, a check valve unit and finally rubber exhaust flappers. It is a good system design by Port Townsend Shipwright's CoOp. Flappers should be regarded as an add on, not the key element for preventing issues from surge etc

My theory on the fires is that they are associated with el cheapo tools etc. Quality tools come with quality, smart chargers that turn off completely once the battery is fully charged. My ebike is Trek and does that. Tools are Makita or Milwaukee which seem to do similar although the green...

Welcome, great to see another Brisbane "trawler" owner on board!

Something I have not seen discussed so far is the tidal range. Attached is the chart for La Libertad, likely to be quite similar to Bahia del Sol. On inspection you will see that high tide on 13 Mar at 5:09PM IS 2.5M. A week later, 20 Mar high is at 11:26am and is 1.5m. So, with a 1m...

May the sale go smoothly and wishing you all the best for the next chapter in your life. Last year I was wondering how much longer I could cruise for. Then I had a total knee replacement and regained a lot of mobility, so hopefully now I've got quite a few more years to go.

Fairly old news: https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/amatuer-hour-very-end-67247.html

Flexible panels probably will benefit, as they have plastic and not glass over the solar cells, and plastic loses transparency as noted above. For hard panels, I have often wondered whether sitting at the dock on shorepower and thus having nowhere for the solar output to go degrades them. I...

Glad to hear you got out ok and in time to meet your canal transit booking. Like everyone, I share your feelings about Mark's misfortune. In looking at Google maps, I cant help but wonder why the two seemingly decent commercial shipping ports aren't used as stopovers? Acajutla in the north...

And I cant imagine Volvo parts will get any cheaper or more easily available in that time either. My first thought was find a pair of running take-outs (anything but Volvo) and fit them. But the changeover could cost the price of one new engine if you have a yard do it for you. The other red...

I'd suggest putting a spirit level on the sole of one or more of the cabins, oriented fore-aft. That will be definitive, ideally you want it close to being level. If the bow is high then a heavier anchor and more chain would be a good solution. Even if the bow looks high when the sole is...

This boat has a lot of appeal, and is just a few slips away from me at present. For those that like Gardners, this motorsailer has two. And not the little ones, but 6L3B's, which are 18 litres each...

I was surprised to read that you use brass plugs with aluminium anodes. Somewhere recently I read that you had to use stainless plugs with aluminium anodes. I'd be interested in hearing more about this configuration.

There is a 62' motorsailor berthed a few boats down from me at present. First pic shows a pair of Gardner 6L3 engines (18 litres each). Second pic is the boat at anchor somewhere.

For the 58 doubters, link to Fleming's website. You will note that 1/12 scale model was tested in Tasmania as part of the design process. https://www.flemingyachts.com/model/Fleming-58