I agree. My block heaters will get the engines to about 30 degrees above the engine room temp on a cold day. Given time the engine room temp...
Yes. Mermaid 16,000 BTU, Xantrex 3000 Watt continuous / 5000 W Peak. However you are not going to do it long off of a battery bank. Running...
To get a six pack license / 50 ton license you self-certify your hours. This after taking a course that is taught specifically to the test you...
I have two friends that were required by their insurance companies to have a licensed captain operate the vessel for at least the first year. One...
Refrigerators don't run all the time. How did you come up with 1800 watts? That sounds like a startup load. They are usually more like 2-3 amps...
You need to take the time to learn the plumbing on your boat. Within the 3 mile limit you are required to have the overboard discharge secured...
You mentioned being a welder. Do you have your own company? Before you assume you can do any work on the boat itself find a yard that will let...
I'm not sure that's the way it is actually setup. However it if is... You'll lose both engines since they would both be using the same battery....
It sounds like the wiring is a little unorthodox. Unless there's an inverter in the circuit running a battery charger should not adversely affect...
Three inches of bolt? Are there any exposed threads on the inside? If there are you can use two jam nuts and a wrench to help remove them...
We're mixing a lot of types of boats and engines up here. Gasoline inboards need sufficient exhaust fans to pull the fumes out. When...
The key phrase is "that you need" Any more than that can cause problems. If you create positive pressure in the engine room you are...
Not sure what you mean by blown out motors? Blower or supercharger? I guess it's local. Some guys around here would call a mechanical blower...
You really can't have too much air into an engine room provided it is not forced in. When engines are running hard they are pulling an enormous...
The trick is to use your main engine for as much of your needs as possible. Properly setup with a large alternator and battery banks a single...
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