Recent content by BGW

Here's one I made earlier....

I can guarantee the weather will be better - the rain is always warmer in the summer. :D Have a great time!

I'm sorry if I came across a bit on the blunt side but I didn't post in this thread asking for help, I was trying to give an example of my setup that is proven to work and I am happy with. I have only been boating for around 10 years, so I make no great claims of expertise, but batteries had...

Yes, I am fully aware of the requirements, and the cables were specced correctly. - And in case you will pick up on the fact that there seems to be excessive length in some cables, I was following best practise (afaik) to keep all the cables the same length to ensure the battery banks stay as...

I'm sorry, I cannot remember what the size of the cable we used was, but it was taken from the recommendations in the inverter instructions, we did not pick the cable by "how thick it looked." This is a 24v installation and the cable does not need to be a large as a 12v installation if that is...

Yes it must be perspective, those bateries are huge, and the wiring is correct for the installation. I run a 1500w inverter 24/7 when on board (two fridges and occasional microwave use) and have had no problems in the first two years of use. I have a 25Ah sterling charger when connected to...

I posted on this thread a few times in the past, and now, after two years of use I can state that my Elecsol agm batteries are performing very well and as expected. Batteries are only one part in the chain and are the weak link if there is a failure to keep them charged, or to maintain a proper...

We will be out on our freinds boat Christmas Day then he will be out with us on ours New Years day. May be other trips as well depending on the weather, but on Lough Derg it has to be very bad to stop us going out, unlike in coastal areas.

I use whatever method is appropriate in the situation - I will not doggedly use one method because it's the 'correct way' Although I have twin scews I may still use the rudders as it gives a tighter turn, and in difficult situations I use the bow thruster - especially when single handed.

Have you gone through the menu settings and selected the correct chart? - Don't have my manual to hand for the exact menu sequence.

It is due to the run of the pipes - they need to go down a reasonable distance from the calorifier before they go back up to the engine to stop the thermosyphon effect. I am sure I read that keeping the engine warm like this was bad as it encouraged the oil to run off components rather than...

24V to 12V droppers are commonplace - I use a 20A one to power my 12v navigational equipment and radio. Just get a good quality one with plenty of capacity.

Is the Air-Con left swiched on?

There are no requirements for an ICC that I was aware of and I have been boating over here for 7 years. Where did your info come from?

One of the best companies for good quality new boats is Silverline (No connection - I have my own boat, but have friends that use them a lot.) Unfortunately due to the comparatively high costs of boat rental in Ireland, and the failing economy, the business for most hire companies is in decline...