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#41
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
Last post by Noah - November 18, 2024, 10:43:10 AMExplain further "putting silicone on all terminals." What silicone? Silicone Dielectric grease such as Superlube, is good. Don't use silicone sealant! T9 Boeshield sprayed on top of clean, tight connections is another good solution. To stave-off corrosion.
#42
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
Last post by krafty81 - November 18, 2024, 10:32:09 AMThanks I will try the extra key rotation. They are newer AGM batteries. Will turn off shore power and test. Also cleaning some corrosion on one of the negative terminals and putting silicone on all terminals.
#43
Main Message Board / Re: Considering Starlink - Any...
Last post by Carbon - November 18, 2024, 10:05:51 AMI bought one and put it on the boat when the Mini became available to new customers. We have terrible cell service at the marina, and the WiFi is bad. I was just waiting for the Starlink Mini and jumped.
It's been great, no complaints. It's very reliable and fast. I generally get 150 MB down, which is plenty for Zoom calls and all the "office" stuff I do when playing hooky on the boat. The only thing that's knocked it offline is VERY heavy rain, it's only happened once.
Having said that, the data plans may be problematic for cruising. My boat is essentially stationary. It's on an inland lake (Stockton Mo) so the furthest I can be from my slip is about 12 miles. I'm on the basic plan which is $50 a month for 50 GB. I seem to generally run over and use about 100 GB. The extra is smooth so 100 GB costs $100 a month. I'm fine with that.
I know that a lot of cruisers are upset that Starlink has changed the plans and is charging more for mobile users who don't return "home" every 90 days or so. A quick search on YouTube will find a bunch of unhappy customers. Here is a link to a YouTube channel that is not happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4KYxh5gK6k
As far as the hardware and the service goes it's great. And the basic cheap plan works for us. I'd only caution that you look into the price of the plans and make sure it fits your budget.
It's been great, no complaints. It's very reliable and fast. I generally get 150 MB down, which is plenty for Zoom calls and all the "office" stuff I do when playing hooky on the boat. The only thing that's knocked it offline is VERY heavy rain, it's only happened once.
Having said that, the data plans may be problematic for cruising. My boat is essentially stationary. It's on an inland lake (Stockton Mo) so the furthest I can be from my slip is about 12 miles. I'm on the basic plan which is $50 a month for 50 GB. I seem to generally run over and use about 100 GB. The extra is smooth so 100 GB costs $100 a month. I'm fine with that.
I know that a lot of cruisers are upset that Starlink has changed the plans and is charging more for mobile users who don't return "home" every 90 days or so. A quick search on YouTube will find a bunch of unhappy customers. Here is a link to a YouTube channel that is not happy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4KYxh5gK6k
As far as the hardware and the service goes it's great. And the basic cheap plan works for us. I'd only caution that you look into the price of the plans and make sure it fits your budget.
#44
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
Last post by Dave Spencer - November 18, 2024, 08:56:41 AMKrafty,
The location of the glow plug activation varies by the age of the boat and modifications that may have been made by previous owners but, based on your fairly late model hull number, I expect the glow plugs are activated by the key. On my boat I rotate the key to the "on" or "ignition" position, then rotate it farther against a spring to activate my glow plugs. I hold the key against the spring for about 10 seconds and then push the start button while still holding the key in the glow position.
The location of the glow plug activation varies by the age of the boat and modifications that may have been made by previous owners but, based on your fairly late model hull number, I expect the glow plugs are activated by the key. On my boat I rotate the key to the "on" or "ignition" position, then rotate it farther against a spring to activate my glow plugs. I hold the key against the spring for about 10 seconds and then push the start button while still holding the key in the glow position.
#45
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
Last post by rmjohns - November 18, 2024, 08:48:54 AMOn the mkii, you turn the key all the way and hold it for a few seconds to light the glowplugs. You'll notice when you release it, it springs back a quarter turn to the run position. Mine normally only takes a couple seconds for the glowplugs to work. Then push the start button and you should be good.
You did mention that the batteries test well at 13 volts? These are lead acid / AGM type batteries? Is there a battery charging running when you're testing them? 13V is a little higher than I would expect unless there is a charger on them. If so, you should take the chargers off and wait an hour or so and test again.
Rob
You did mention that the batteries test well at 13 volts? These are lead acid / AGM type batteries? Is there a battery charging running when you're testing them? 13V is a little higher than I would expect unless there is a charger on them. If so, you should take the chargers off and wait an hour or so and test again.
Rob
#46
Main Message Board / Re: Considering Starlink - Any...
Last post by Ted Pounds - November 18, 2024, 08:17:22 AMMy son in law and my brother each have the land based version of Starlink and both swear by the service. 👍👍
#47
Main Message Board / Re: MkII Fixed Portlight Repla...
Last post by justinsteele - November 18, 2024, 06:59:49 AMI just redid mine using 3m VHB tape, I cut new polycarbonate and everything. The whole job was much easier than expected and it came out incredibly well. The worst part was removing and cleaning up the old adhesive. The VHB tape holds incredibly well and then only a little 795 is needed around the edge to seal it so there is no oozing 795 mess inside the boat. My friend did it this way years ago and hasn't had any issues. See this video I followed for guidance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQyjxVUskd8
#48
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
Last post by krafty81 - November 18, 2024, 06:46:04 AMQuote from: scgunner on November 18, 2024, 06:34:05 AMkrafty,
Well the most important thing is that it does start. What's your starting procedure? Mine is as follows, advance throttle 1/4 to a 1/3, press glow plug button for 30 seconds, then release and press ignition button, if your batteries are good it should fire up in a few seconds.
When the ignition is turned on and the fuel gauge immediately pegs it's usually a ground problem in the sending unit.
Where is the glow plug button?
#49
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
Last post by scgunner - November 18, 2024, 06:34:05 AMkrafty,
Well the most important thing is that it does start. What's your starting procedure? Mine is as follows, advance throttle 1/4 to a 1/3, press glow plug button for 30 seconds, then release and press ignition button, if your batteries are good it should fire up in a few seconds.
When the ignition is turned on and the fuel gauge immediately pegs it's usually a ground problem in the sending unit.
Well the most important thing is that it does start. What's your starting procedure? Mine is as follows, advance throttle 1/4 to a 1/3, press glow plug button for 30 seconds, then release and press ignition button, if your batteries are good it should fire up in a few seconds.
When the ignition is turned on and the fuel gauge immediately pegs it's usually a ground problem in the sending unit.
#50
Main Message Board / Re: New Owner Questions
Last post by Jim Hardesty - November 18, 2024, 05:28:34 AMQuoteAfter boat has been sitting a couple days, engine start is a little sluggish. Usually takes two pushes
You say sluggish, does that mean the engine is turning over slowly? Turning over slowly sounds like poor battery or poor connection. If the motor turns over good enough but takes some cranking, my guess would be fuel, a small leak or air leak that drains down over time.
Think you are right about the sender. When I first got Shamrock the sender was bad. I took it out and matched with a generic one at the boat parts store, auto supply may have the same. That was about 20 years ago.
hope that helps,
Jim