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Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions

Last post by krafty81 - Today at 02:04:05 PM

6K later, I think all is good to go!

Congrats. But $6K later for what?

Change all standing rigging, all wiring in mast which was bad - VHF, many lights and Raymarine Windex. Some running rigging replaced. New VHF radio, ITC5 relocated, fuel gauge fixed. New main cleat put in as backup for the winch.

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Main Message Board / Re: MkII Fixed Portlight Repla...

Last post by justinsteele - Today at 11:30:02 AM

Eric, I've debated using VHB for the next job, which is the aft, starboard portlight.  On the MK II boats this aft unit is partially over the galley and partially in the rear cabin. This means there is a wide fibreglass area under the acrylic where the transition takes place. This will be a big white chunk that's visible using VHB. Is that the same on Mk I boats? If so how did you address that?

I didn't paint mine but that is a good idea. My windows are a fairly dark tint and you can't really see through them and notice it unless you are up close. Maybe once im fully uncovered and out in the sun I may have a different experience.

It's nice to no longer have the screws. I lined up and taped the old broken windows together and used that to make a template with some 1/4" plywood. cut to rough shape and run a router with a flush trim bit. Then I cleaned the templates up and had something secure to cut the polycarbonate with. My install looked exactly like the photos above.

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Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions

Last post by Noah - Today at 08:55:14 AM

6K later, I think all is good to go!

Congrats. But $6K later for what?

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Main Message Board / Re: Water heater replacement, ...

Last post by Jim Hardesty - Today at 04:39:21 AM

When replacing the water heater consider adding a by pass.  Even if you don't need to winterize it may be worth the few extra bucks.
Jim
https://www.westmarine.com/camco-water-heater-bypass-winterizing-kit-329195.html?utm_source=pepperjam&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=159404&utm_content=4923727131&clickId=4923727131&cm_mmc=AF-_-Pepperjam-_-159404-_-4923727131

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Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions

Last post by krafty81 - Yesterday at 09:07:39 PM

Thanks for all the great info. 6K later, I think all is good to go!

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Main Message Board / Re: Water heater replacement, ...

Last post by pablosgirl - Yesterday at 06:08:25 PM

Hi Jeff ,

Thanks for the tip about the fittings.  I had already checked them. Also there was a pretty obvious stream of water flowing out between the bottom of the water heater and the plywood shelf. In addition the whole bottom of the outer case was pretty rusted. I think I got my moneys worth from it. I am now hoping for a Black Friday sale on marine water heaters. 

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Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions

Last post by Stu Jackson - Yesterday at 05:23:25 PM

Ron's right.

In the Quick Start Guide sticky on this forum I wrote, in 2009 - fifteen years ago:

"My PO, who was meticulous, did the wiring harness but NOT the alternator bracket or the traveler thru bolts.  How did I know about these things, like 10 years ago, before this board?  I read the material.  And this was before this MB.  He'd kindly provided me with the copies of all the Mainsheet magazines since 1987.  So, I contributed to the Association by actually creating the Index, which we then grew into the Tech Notes Online (available to C34IA members) AND the Index here (free for everybody)."

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Main Message Board / Re: Water heater replacement, ...

Last post by Ron Hill - Yesterday at 02:03:07 PM

Guys : I replaced the both the inlet and outlet with brass fittings.  I found that the outlet got very HOT because it transmitted the heat from inside. I changed the outlet elbow back to nylon.

A thought

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Main Message Board / Re: Water heater replacement, ...

Last post by Jeff Tancock - Yesterday at 10:02:19 AM

Check all your fittings. I thought mine was shot but on examination it was just the plastic hot water out elbow fitting that was leaking. Had to replace with a brass fitting as that was all I could find on a remote island.
Lucky.....A $10 solution!

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Main Message Board / Re: FLA to LFP Battery Convers...

Last post by Jim Hardesty - Yesterday at 05:58:39 AM

"Capable Cruising Guide" has been doing a u-tube for a couple of years now on his experience adding LiFePo to lead acid in a real world test, living on board.  Video's are longer than most about half hour so would take a while to see them all and are mixed in with other videos, I would think it would be best to go from the oldest to latest.  I found it to be interesting and informative.

I've decided not to add LiFePo to Shamrock at this time.  I think to get the advantages of LiFePo batteries would need a number of upgrades and additions that would add to the cost and complexity.  I should say Shamrock has the OEM setup except for a new battery charger.  I'm happy enough with that, am able to spend about 3 days before needing a few hours of charging.  Hope to go back to the North Channel next summer, may change my mind before that.
Jim