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speaking of batteries…
I have lead-acid batteries.
I’ve never equalized them… they’re 4 seasons old.
Anyone have any words of wisdom regarding this process?Rick
EclipseOn Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Silverheels wrote:
Quote:And a Fine story it is, Bob. Solar panels are on my re-commissioning
list for next fall.Tor
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At the recommendation of the guys at our marina, who deal with some very
large motor vessels, I replaced my traditional stuffing box with the
SureSeal system from TidesMarine three seasons ago.
Easy Install. No regrets. No problems.It is a little more expensive than PSS but I believe it is more robust.
Additionally, if the seal does go bad, you can replace it without hauling
out (requires installing a spare seal on the shaft).
Evan Starzinger gave it his highest rating for reliable equipment.http://www.tidesmarine.com/shaft-seals.html
On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 12:16 AM, Herbc wrote:
Thanks to everybody, great info. Starting to lean towards dripless shaft
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Correct… Sump has been inactivated… Shower is pumped directly
overboard…Rick
EclipseOn Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 7:02 AM, Silverheels wrote:
Quote:Bob,The shower pan drain is well below the waterline. I’m sure Rick meant
his shower water is pumped overboard directly from the shower stall
drain rather than thru a sump. I set mine up that way, too, and use the
original sump box beneath the floorboards for storage.Tor
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The “dry bilge” pump shares the same overboard as the shower pump… I don’t
have a sump for the shower… it goes directly overboard…Rick
EclipseOn Thu, Apr 21, 2011 at 1:37 PM, kalinowski wrote:
Your idea sure beats trying to “shop vac” the remaining water. Do you then
pump the water into a shower sump for directing it overboard?Dan Kalinowski
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John
As September gets closer, we’ll find a suitable location.
I’ve been anchored in the creek at Reedville when the wind shifted and blew
the “smell of money” our way… whew it was not pleasant!Rick
EclipseOn Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 11:02 PM, John Stevenson wrote:
Since I may not be heading south of the Patuxent until October, my
preferred
September location would be closer to the Potomac or even north of there.
Reedville isn’t one of my favorite places, at least when the Menhaden
plants
are processing. However there are lots of anchorages on the Great Wicomico
that are not so close to the plants. Also consider anchorages on the
Potomac – Coan River, Yecocomico River, St. Marys River, and Smith Creek.
I’m also up for any of the anchorages in Fleets Bay.On Tue, Apr 5, 2011 at 10:15 PM, Rick Dugger wrote:
*Capt Bill, Bob Fine, Bob Hawkins*
It looks like we need to plan something in September when Bob Fine isin
the
Chesapeake.
*Bob Fine* – I usually take a 1-2 week cruise in September. As we get
closer
to September we’ll need to look at dates.
*Bob Hawkins* – Eclipse is in the water at Severn River Marina now. Weplan
to take her back to Mobjack Bay Marina this weekend (not sure which day).
How is the entrance to Salt Ponds? At one time it was pretty trickygetting
in and out of there.
*Capt Bill Tice* – don’t you keep Charisma in the Deltaville area? Wehave
a
week off June 11-19 and will be anchoring in Fishing Bay or Reedville on
the
weekends as we go North and again on our return. Maybe we could get
together
then.
Regards
Rick
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*Capt Bill, Bob Fine, Bob Hawkins*
It looks like we need to plan something in September when Bob Fine is in the
Chesapeake.
*Bob Fine* – I usually take a 1-2 week cruise in September. As we get closer
to September we’ll need to look at dates.
*Bob Hawkins* – Eclipse is in the water at Severn River Marina now. We plan
to take her back to Mobjack Bay Marina this weekend (not sure which day).
How is the entrance to Salt Ponds? At one time it was pretty tricky getting
in and out of there.
*Capt Bill Tice* – don’t you keep Charisma in the Deltaville area? We have a
week off June 11-19 and will be anchoring in Fishing Bay or Reedville on the
weekends as we go North and again on our return. Maybe we could get together
then.
Regards
Rick
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Bob
We’re on the hard there now… plan to splash today and return to Mobjack
Bay marina this weekend.
Where do you usually keep your boat?
Rick
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On Wed, Mar 30, 2011 at 6:29 AM, ROBERT HAWKINS wrote:Quote:I am interested. Summer/fall would work for me. Hauling my boat at Severn
Marina May 16th. Expect to be on the hard 8-10 days.
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Lee
There was a water heater discussion back in Sept of 09 that has many
troubleshooting suggestions.Here is what I wrote about my engine heated hot water situation;
Several months ago I posted a problem I was having relating to heating
domestic hot water with the engine. My engine would get hot but I could only
get sufficient domestic hot water if the engine had been running for a long
time.
I have a 10 year old Westerbeke 63C which I don’t think too many other
Pearson owners have. I eliminated an air lock as the source of my problem. I
replaced the existing Raritan 6 gallon water heater with a new Super Stor 6
gallon water heater thinking that there was poor heat transfer inside the
waterheater. When I removed and looked inside the old water heater there was
a considerable layer of deposits on the exchanger. However, even with the
new water heater, there was still inadequate hot water production. I could
feel that the hose going to the water heater did not get hot in relation to
the engine temperature.
I took my entire engine cooling system apart to confirm that the heat
exchanger was allowing flow from the water heater, replaced all the hoses
(to eliminate internal collapsing of hoses), cleaned the thermostat
housing/replaced the thermostat, and examined the vanes on the engine
coolant pump. All systems were normal.
I called Engines 1, the regional Westerbeke folks, and didn’t get much help
other than to get a couple of local mechanics who they recommended. I called
one of the mechanics who didn’t have any specific experience with this
engine. I described the flow of coolant thru the engine and water heater.
The hot water heater is a circuit off the manifold thru the hot water heat
and then back to the heat exchanger. He stated that the flow I described was
a poor design (too passive) and will be inadequate to provide hot water. He
stated that I needed to get my outflow to the water heater back at the
coolant pump where it would have more pressure to force it thru the water
heater. There was no way to do that. So, I added a small 12v Jabsco
circulation pump at the water heater that gets turned on manually when I
turn the engine on. I can leave this pump on after the engine is off and
continue to suck heat off the engine and into the water heater as long as
the engine is hot. This action greatly improved my hot water production.
Rick
EclipseOn Fri, Mar 18, 2011 at 3:32 PM, Lee Yonkers wrote:
Our hot water heater works great when we are on the dock and the 50 amp
service
is plugged in, but the water heater doesn’t heat the water at all underway.
Any
suggestions?lee
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I also have the 16K btu model installed similar to Adam’s install.
Have used it for 3 summers.
We sail on the Southern Chesapeake Bay. We have been very satisfied. On the
hottest of days it struggles to keep the temp in the low to mid 70s but the
significantly reduced humidity makes up for it. On the hottest of days we’ll
turn off the AC to the aft cabin and close the door to the aft cabin, this
seems to help.
I’ve also found the Mermaid factory staff very helpful. I installed a
Mermaid 16K btu on our last boat (ODay 34) and used it for 4 years without
any problems.
The Honda 2000 generator should run it if you were desperate and not on the
grid.Rick
Eclipse #73On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM, allantereshko <
> wrote:I am considering putting in a Mermaid Heat Pump, the 16k btu w/18.5k btu
heat. have room in the space under the v berth and only need to eliminate
the bottom drawer. Believe I can use the thru hull for the fwd
head.(c-layout). Query, is this capacity sufficient, any experience with
this unit, any pitfalls to look out for? Additionaly, does any one have an
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I also need a couple of those little springs..
About a year ago Pompanette told me they don’t sell the springs separately..
It would be great to find that someone does.I believe a got my gasket material from Defender…
Don Casey in Sailmagazine March 2009 also recommends GE Silpruf SCS2000 or
Dow 795 Silicone when replacing the acrylic.Nice article about Dinghy Lifting Tor
Rick
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On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 11:08 AM, Silverheels wrote:Quote:Thanks, Rich. I’ll check West Marine for that gasket material next chance I
get. As for the latch spring, I’m not ready to replace the entire hatch
because of it. Any idea who made the original hatches?Hey, does anyone in the group who has replaced their hatches still have
their old ones? Want to sell me those little springs?Tor
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Chuck
Thanks … tube and thruster size would be good to know.
With that info I’ll do some researching and be back in touch re pricing..
RickOn Sat, Nov 6, 2010 at 12:10 PM, Chuck Ruble wrote:
Rick, I’ll dig up the details on the thruster installation, tube and
thruster size. I’m very happy with the Lewmar unit. Can find zincs and
props most anywhere.
It has ample power to move the boat. Probably more than enough. Ideally
it would be deeper in the boat but the spot between the water tank and the
bulkhead is really the only spot to locate it.If you want a quoted price for a full installation or components (tube)
give me a call.Chuck
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Sounds good to us.
Will you be the folks with a pain killer?
Rick & Andy
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On Oct 7, 2010 8:20 AM, “pat noordsij” wrote:Pussers around 5pm?
– pat
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I installed a Strong Seal from Tides Marine 2 seasons ago. Works great.
Shaft tube OD = 2.5″ (actually measured 2 & 9/16″)
Shaft tube ID = 1 & 13/16″Rick
Eclipse #73On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 12:46 PM, kalinowski <>wrote:
As I organize projects to be accomplished while Lady Leanne is hauled in
December, I plan to upgrade the Lasdrop unit. She has a 1.5″ shaft, but I
don’t know the diameter of the stern tube. I’m in Atlanta till then and
want to order parts so we all end up on “The Rock” (O’ahu) at the same time
and at the same place.My boat is #135. What is the size of the stern tube? Does anyone know if
all of the 424’s have the same size stern tube? Has anyone installed the
generation II unit (any tips)?Dan Kalinowski
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John, Dave and Pat, et al
The Admiral and I will be at the Boat Show on Thurs and Fri.
We will plan to stop by Pusser’s Roof near the end of the day.Eclipse
On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 3:26 PM, John Stevenson <>wrote:
Pat,
Sounds great, meet you on the roof like last year. I will be driving up
from Solomons.On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 9:27 AM, dave jones <> wrote:
John et al,
We will be back at the show again this year. Would love to catch up with
other owners like last year. Maybe late thursday afternoon?Dave and Pat
Doris E. #178John Stevenson wrote:
I won’t be able to leave the Patuxent for a couple of weeks. I might
stop
Quote:Quote:in Deltaville (Piankatank River side) on the way south in October.On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 8:22 AM, Alan <> wrote:
Quote:I am heading down to Deltaville this morning to start re-assembling
UNABATED. I’ll probably be down there at least a week.
Am I any where near you…. close enough for a beer?
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I have a westerbeke 64 and also see a different level on each side of the
dipstick.
Unknown to me why that happens ..
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