knottyBuoyz III The TW28 Project

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Rickk wrote: Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:07 pm I'm sure you planned easy access planned to get to the primer bulb(s)
That entire space between the engine and fuel tank will be accessible. I can open up hatches over the entire main cabin except where there's built in furniture. I'm old and fat so it has to be easy to get into and out of. :lol:
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Fuel system complete. Check! Onto water/waste plumbing next.

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Also thinking ahead to wiring. I've got some stuff on hand and looking around at current tech not sure I can afford to go whole hog Victron. Would be nice with all the new fancy aps and gadgets though. :wink:

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Standby....
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Knottybuoyz wrote: ↑
Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:58 am
Hosing up the stbd side fuel tank. A real mish-mash of fittings etc. I’ll likely pull it all apart & do it again ‘cause to be a proper job ya gotta do it at least twice.


I'm sure you planned easy access planned to get to the primer bulb(s)
Hello Rick,
Just curious, because I didn't put one in on my boat but do you even need a primer bulb there?

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Joe H wrote: Sat Sep 05, 2020 11:58 am
Hello Rick,
Just curious, because I didn't put one in on my boat but do you even need a primer bulb there?

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Hi Joe

I've seen arguments for and against. I figure they'd be good for priming the system for first start up. After that I don't know how much use they'll be. If I don't need them I can always remove them later. Thnx for looking in.

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Rick,
Nice progress...
Just wondering, I am not an expert. I understand you want to use LiFePO4 batteries for your housebank. Don't you need a specific battery management system for charging the Li batteries with the alternator?
Keep going, all the best.

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TheBroomside wrote: Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:07 am Rick,
Nice progress...
Just wondering, I am not an expert. I understand you want to use LiFePO4 batteries for your housebank. Don't you need a specific battery management system for charging the Li batteries with the alternator?
Keep going, all the best.

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Hi Peter

If I was just using the one charging source, alternator, then yes a major upgrade would be required. I'm going to use the Iota 55 as primary shore power charging. The boat will likely sit at the dock during the week and away on weekends so the solar panels will handle topping them up. That's how it's looking at the moment.

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Hey fella's. I'm done for the season. Reason in the vid.

[youtube]https://youtu.be/e8EU95olnZ0[/youtube]

Cheers! See ya next year.
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Sorry about your loss. Keep on pluggin!
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Tough to lose a young brother. Hang in there.
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Sorry about your loss, it is never easy!!! Jeff

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