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by agoss60
Tue Oct 31, 2017 7:38 am
Forum: Plumbing Forum
Topic: Does Water Heater Work Off 12V?
Replies: 7
Views: 4818

Re: Does Water Heater Work Off 12V?

Just a quick note, I installed a Cruisair 16000btu air con with optional soft start module. This module ramps up the air con slowly so the current draw stays manageable for a 2000 watt generator. I found all other high current draw items such as water heater and in my case 40 amp battery charger hav...
by agoss60
Mon Jan 02, 2017 11:14 pm
Forum: Add-ons and Improvements
Topic: Dinghy
Replies: 9
Views: 7636

Re: Dinghy

Bought a Hyperlon Mercury Inflatable with fiberglass floor 8 months ago and so far all is good. I went for the more expensive option due to being more robust (uv rating ) and generally longer lifespan. Living in the tropics certainly helped with my decision but in the end if you want quality then yo...
by agoss60
Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:31 am
Forum: Interior Forum
Topic: Keel Stud/nut Maintenance
Replies: 3
Views: 6574

Re: Keel Stud/nut Maintenance

Thanks David for your info it is greatly appreciated. As for what the keel is made of i made the mistake of assuming it was cast iron as most production boats seem to be cast these days. I gather there would be no difference in material between wing keel and fin keel although i did notice wing keel ...
by agoss60
Wed Nov 02, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: Interior Forum
Topic: Keel Stud/nut Maintenance
Replies: 3
Views: 6574

Keel Stud/nut Maintenance

Hi, have just hauled out and need to find out what is best to coat cast iron keel with to seal it before coating with antifoul. Also was going to replace keel nuts which are looking a little sad but not sure what torque setting i need to do nuts up to as im sure this is very important to get right.....