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Title: Ask the Captain
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Users activity: 55 posts per thread
Forum activity: 159 active threads during last week
 

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KiDa
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Gas fule tank issue
Published (2009-11-13 12:53:00)
Phase sep is going to happen regardless. However in that you have stabilized the fuel and are running Valvtect to boot, you should be OK for a year. With a poly tank, I would think the moisture issue from condensation would be less than with a metal tank. I wouldn't worry about it. As a matter of fact, I would be reluctant to do anything as the fuel you are going to get from the road is not going to be stabilized.
Billylll
21
user's latest post:
Gasoline Smell
Published (2009-11-13 10:30:00)
Easy answer especially given the failure point high and above the salon floor. The 3 existing sensors were placed as follows 1 near the salon AC filter, (the AC unit wasn't running at the time and is seperated by a full sized frig and wall. The other 2 are below the decks or floors one is under the salon floor under the tank in the rear and the last sensor is in the Engine room. So the failure point was above the salon floor and not...
Shadowcruzr
18
user's latest post:
Inverter and Charger
Published (2009-11-13 11:34:00)
I like the Pro-mariner CHargers because if you find that 40 amps arent cutting it, you can buy a second charger and parallel them together. Not many others will do that.
PascalG
18
user's latest post:
Inverter and Charger
Published (2009-11-13 14:25:00)
my xnatrex freedom 30 had to be repaired twice under warranty... many posts on the Trawlers list about xantrex issues as you know although considering the number of inverter Xantrex sells, it may not be that abnormal. golf Cart batteries make great house and inverter batteries. they're typically 220 AH, each so two of them in series will still give you 220AH at 12v. if you have 4, that's 440AH which should be fine on a 40 footer. as...
Capt. Bill1
17
user's latest post:
Inverter and Charger
Published (2009-11-13 11:40:00)
I have never had any real issues with Xantex inverters myself. And in fact just ordered an new one the other day. But I agree that you would be better off getting a compo inverter/charger. A 40-50 charger does not output enough amps fast enough to be worth whiled for recharging a large battery bank. Also for an inverter battery bank, you are better off sticking with the golf cart batteries than going with 8Ds. To do it right you have to look...
boatbum
13
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The 40' trawler fuel...
Published (2009-11-13 11:41:00)
quote: Originally posted by rnbenton quote: Originally posted by boatbum We're lucky to get 1.5 Npg with Freedom running here at 8-9 knots with twin 340 hp 6-71TIs at 1100-1200 rpm. But wide open and a light load of fuel water and such, she'll hit 21.0 knots. You don't want to drive her because she chine walks but she can do it. The ride is great at around 16 knots. I think it chine walks because the keel acts like a giant...
rawidman
13
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Winter on the Chesapeake
Published (2009-11-13 11:12:00)
quote: Originally posted by mixman ......... At least for Maryland, I think winter storage on the dry is a great marketing plan that yards have come up with to double their income. According to history books, the Chesapeake Bay has frozen solid enough to drive a car across the bay as far south as Annapolis. Not often, but a few times. I remember seeing ice on the water at one marina.
walterv
12
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Wake Jumping Is Such Fun!
Published (2009-11-10 20:48:00)
I was not knocking the manufacture either, although calling the boat a POS certainly says different. If you look closely, you can see the motor is trimmed up and thus creating a situation where the hull is barely touching the water. Now, if the motor is the rated size for that boat, then that's a problem, no? When I was young and dumb and had the desire for speed and excitement (or as I call it today, being a dick). I had a 18?...
pdecat
12
user's latest post:
The 40' trawler fuel...
Published (2009-11-13 12:51:00)
ron: except for the last those features are not limited to "trawlers"
stmbtwle
12
user's latest post:
Inverter and Charger
Published (2009-11-12 17:03:00)
You can get a 1800w straight inverter for about $410 if you shop around. You don't NEED an expensive inverter/charger since you already HAVE a charger. I have a NewMar 30 amp charger and a Xantrex 1800w inverter. The only issue is that mine is NOT automatic, though Xantrex does make an automatic inverter that will come on when the shore power is disconnected. Forget the Air Conditioning and hot water heater; while you can get an inverter...
 

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BoaterEd
Started 1 day, 17 hours ago (2009-11-13 11:45:00)  by SaltyCam
What is tank made from? I think you will be fine no matter what tank is made of.
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Started 6 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-08 21:30:00)  by walterv
Change the outlet first before you go crazy, I have one outside for my pond, thought I had a problem, was just the outlet.
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Started 2 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-12 15:32:00)  by Capt. Bill1
You'd be hard pressed to do what you want for much under $1000. And you definitely can't if you want to run A/C. In any case an inverter/charger would be the way to go. How many and how old are the golf cart batteries you have now?
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Started 1 week, 4 days ago (2009-11-03 09:39:00)  by mintregila
She was off shore on Sunday about 5 miles off Long Beach.
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Started 1 day, 16 hours ago (2009-11-13 13:11:00)  by SaltyCam
Yes it does open those files to you and there is a wealth of information in those files. Welcome aboard..
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Started 2 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-12 15:30:00)  by oldfishboat
The 40 Mainship is a semi dicplacement hull. It can acheive much more than 8 knots with 380 hp. Its more comparable to your ACMY than say my full diplacement ex fishboat that has a big 100 hp. Like my ex wife. Dont be fooled by the picture.
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Started 5 days, 19 hours ago (2009-11-09 09:51:00)  by MikeeH
I don't think UV will be any worse in the winter than it is in the summer... in fact, maybe even less of a concern because the sun is low in the sky and there are fewer hours of daylight in the winter. If you leave it in the water the most important issue IMO is making certain that the bilge is draining/pumping out OK. While we may not get a lot of snow we do get freezing rain which can play ...
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BoaterEd
Started 5 months, 2 weeks ago (2009-06-02 20:18:00)  by L. Keith
Sorry you got burned, but if you knew he was bad, why did you use him? Every time I have used a boat transport, I make the deal where I pay the driver in Green, Folding, US Cash, upon successful delivery of the vessel.
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Started 2 days, 20 hours ago (2009-11-12 08:37:00)  by pdecat
some props will still turn while in neutral if the engine is running or in a current even with the engine off. They are saying to turn off the engine and put it in gear to stop the prop spinning. Unfortunately many transmissions on larger straight drive boats require hydraulic pressure to lock the coupling, that pressure is unavailable with the engine off so the prop can spin regardless of gear ...
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Started 2 days, 14 hours ago (2009-11-12 15:30:00)  by oldfishboat
The 40 Mainship is a semi dicplacement hull. It can acheive much more than 8 knots with 380 hp. Its more comparable to your ACMY than say my full diplacement ex fishboat that has a big 100 hp. Like my ex wife. Dont be fooled by the picture.
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Started 6 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-08 21:30:00)  by walterv
Change the outlet first before you go crazy, I have one outside for my pond, thought I had a problem, was just the outlet.
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Started 4 days, 15 hours ago (2009-11-10 13:52:00)  by Gregory Saracco
Can't wait to hear someone chime in that "you're responsible for your wake".
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RE: Gasoline Smell - 28 new posts
Started 3 days, 8 hours ago (2009-11-11 21:20:00)  by Radioactive
First things first: make absolutely, positively certain that you do not have gasoline fumes and/or a leak. There is no room for error on this one. Either you get it right, or life will become more "complex". -- Now that you are willing to bet your ( and her ) life that you no longer have a leak, it does take a while. Wash everything. (Twice) Thoroughly air out the cabin, hold and all cabinets/...
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RE: Anchor Alarm App. - 27 new posts
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-06 05:22:00)  by stmbtwle
Might be a good idea... usually the GPS is too far away.
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RE: Thrusters - 23 new posts
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-06 18:53:00)  by KiDa
Need more details on the boat.
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Started 5 days, 11 hours ago (2009-11-09 18:08:00)  by jdhcompass
My boat is the same size and that's what mine is usually put on for annual service. Longest it has been on blocks is one month. Cheers, John
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RE: Safe Heater - 21 new post
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-06 07:18:00)  by The Other Gary
Wolverine oil pan heaters. If you keep the engines warm the heat will travel as well. I use a 250 watt on each diesel, no smoke on startup. dry engine room.
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Started 6 days, 11 hours ago (2009-11-08 17:35:00)  by Wen
Redneck Love Boat
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RE: Weather Reports - 17 new posts
Started 6 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-08 18:43:00)  by November Charlie
Call them and ask?
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