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Re: So what do we think about this for a liveaboard..
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/bod/d/jacksonville-looper-diesels-gen-cabs/7501316840.html
This is something I came across. Twin diesel inboards with diesel Genny. Old school, no electronics. I love the lines on these old boats, makes me think of the marinas back in the days of Miami vice.
This is something I came across. Twin diesel inboards with diesel Genny. Old school, no electronics. I love the lines on these old boats, makes me think of the marinas back in the days of Miami vice.
PickleRick
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Re: What did you do to your boat today
The admiral and I had a nice relaxing weekend just ourselves! Boat has been running awesome and we really enjoyed another marina's pool! Had some leftover Mai Tai (hard to believe) from Rinkervous and just chilled!
Dream_Inn
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Re: Rinker 350/360 2007+ Random Topics
Not a great pic but on the right side you can see a bus bar with the AC power leads at the top and bottom. This is where the generator and the port shore power lines connect. The starboard AC lines didn't connect at the bus bar and instead ran right to the panel.
Here's a basic schematic of what I did. I disconnected both of the starboard shore power inlets and completely removed the Air Conditioner power line (only the panel breaker remains). For the main line, I re-routed it to the inverter's AC output.
I used the original Air Conditioning 10/3 cable and repurposed it to run from the inverter/charger input to the bus bar pictured above. When there's power from the port shore power to the bus bar, the inverter/charger AC input is energized and the inverter/charger charges the batteries (if required).
I am clearly not an electrician! I got a lot of good advice from a guy named Peter Kennedy. Several good articles on his site for stuff like this:
https://shop.pkys.com/Installing-your-Victron-MultiPlus-Inverter-Charger_b_88.html
Here's a basic schematic of what I did. I disconnected both of the starboard shore power inlets and completely removed the Air Conditioner power line (only the panel breaker remains). For the main line, I re-routed it to the inverter's AC output.
I used the original Air Conditioning 10/3 cable and repurposed it to run from the inverter/charger input to the bus bar pictured above. When there's power from the port shore power to the bus bar, the inverter/charger AC input is energized and the inverter/charger charges the batteries (if required).
I am clearly not an electrician! I got a lot of good advice from a guy named Peter Kennedy. Several good articles on his site for stuff like this:
https://shop.pkys.com/Installing-your-Victron-MultiPlus-Inverter-Charger_b_88.html
YYZRC
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Re: Replacing spin latches on windscreen window/door (solved)
I drilled them out and used screws on my former boat.
YYZRC
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Re: How Many Rinker Cruisers on Lake Simcoe?
Everything fine, wife has been having dental procedures and it's started to act up. Dentist sent a prescription to Gaurdian Drugs so all good, hopefully it will be Ok for the next 2 weeks.
Grahamu
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Re: Ice maker Uline - repair or replace (by another ice maker or a fridge)
Probably just needs to be charged with refrigerant. Any refrigeration company should be able to do that for you, or your marina can coordinate for a small markup.
If there’s a leak, which is likely as it’s almost 20 years old, you are probably better off replacing it with a fridge. It looks like there’s lots of room to the right of the ice maker. Is there anything in that hollow space? It looks like you could install a CRX80 in there!! 
https://www.dometic.com/en-au/outdoor/food-and-beverage/refrigerators/boat-refrigerators/dometic-coolmatic-crx-80-260188
I replaced my uline ice maker with the CRX80 as they were the same height.
https://www.dometic.com/en-au/outdoor/food-and-beverage/refrigerators/boat-refrigerators/dometic-coolmatic-crx-80-260188
I replaced my uline ice maker with the CRX80 as they were the same height.
YYZRC
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Re: What did you do to your boat today
Stayput Fastener Shock Cords were installed on the stern such that if center canvas was rolled up, there is nothing holding the left corner of the canvas to the right. When traveling on plane, that corner would flap real bad in the breeze. Installed an additional Shock Cord to hold it in place. Appropriate size shock cords were found here.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255372236034?hash=item3b755f1502:g:~3kAAOSwwHJh~1oI
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/255372236034?hash=item3b755f1502:g:~3kAAOSwwHJh~1oI
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Spyderweb
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Re: Volvo Beeping
Got the Rinda Techmate Pro yesterday. Scanned and found 4 codes this morning. Cleared them then went for a test ride. One kept coming up.... SPN 4237 FMI 0 Exhaust 1/LT Fuel Trim. Basically this is reporting a lean combustion condition. Online reading pointed me towards fuel restrictions, bad sensors, exhaust leak or stuck injectors.
First thing I did was run over to the local Volvo dealer {5 minutes away) and grabbed a new fuel filter. I also put a can of Sea Foam in the tank. This boat has been in storage for over 3 years with a 1/2 tank of gas so who knows what is lurking in the filter. I crawled down into the engine bay and I just started to slip the filter wrench over the filter when I saw that it was barely screwed on! I replaced it with the new one and properly installed it. After purging the air out, I made several runs on the lake to try and reproduce the fault but no go..... No faults!
So much for the dealer checking everything over during prr-delivery inspection. I'm thinking the filter was sucking air since I now realize the low pressure pump was gurgling every time I keyed up.
Couldn't have done anything without the scan tool.
Mark
First thing I did was run over to the local Volvo dealer {5 minutes away) and grabbed a new fuel filter. I also put a can of Sea Foam in the tank. This boat has been in storage for over 3 years with a 1/2 tank of gas so who knows what is lurking in the filter. I crawled down into the engine bay and I just started to slip the filter wrench over the filter when I saw that it was barely screwed on! I replaced it with the new one and properly installed it. After purging the air out, I made several runs on the lake to try and reproduce the fault but no go..... No faults!
So much for the dealer checking everything over during prr-delivery inspection. I'm thinking the filter was sucking air since I now realize the low pressure pump was gurgling every time I keyed up.
Couldn't have done anything without the scan tool.
Mark
mvn
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