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One thing, you don't comment on the change and type of oil. I guess it's EP 90 or maybe 80W90, but I don't know if it's possible to change it from the top by aspiration. Perhaps it is too thick to be accepted by a classic oil pump. Thank you so much
When I installed insulation on my engine hatches I made frames to retain the insulation and to cover the edges for a nice finish look. I used aluminum z stock with 1" flanges and I mitered the corners and welded the pieces together.
I trust that the engineers know their tech, but they should have consulted with someone understanding the flow of water. This is poor on any boat and completely useless on a sailboat. Especially the wall of shame connecting it to the boat is just flat out stupid. An electric drive needs hydrodynamic efficiency, not only electric efficiency.
😅on the water you experience wind, regenerative movement, solar and tidal, basically a 24/7 predictable energy capture. This is especially true of a sailboat in full sail. Can’t an electrically powered boat be fully off grid constantly reenergizing thus also reducing the need for oversized heavy battery as it is always recharging. Can your engines power a 50k lbs trawler?
The saltwater pump on a marine diesel is almost always an impeller pump, whose rubber vanes make a good seal against the metallic pump body. Unless the impeller blades are damaged, it would seem that there should be no path for seawater to pass a stationary impeller pump to flood the exhaust. Yet I have experienced a brand new engine suffer exactly this problem. Can you explain how this can happen?
The saltwater pump on a marine diesel is almost always an impeller pump, whose rubber vanes make a good seal against the metallic pump body. Unless the impeller blades are damaged, it would seem that there should be no path for seawater to pass a stationary impeller pump to flood the exhaust. Yet I have experienced a brand new engine suffer exactly this problem. Can you explain how this can happen?
lf, after using the reverse-gear unit for a long time, shifting (from forward speed to neutral or from reverse speed to neutral) becomes particularly difficult, it is advisable first to check the status of the control cable and of its relevant box. Then, if necessary, unlock the nut ref. 57 (spanner 13) and mantein the screw ref. 28 in its position with an allen wrench (4 mm.). Than rotate clockwise the screw ref. 28 by a 1/4 of turn and lock the nut ref. 57. lf one or both clutches slip,
Hello! I have 3 ships using bow thruster VETUS 4512 and are having a thermal switch error. I want to know what its protection temperature is, how many amperes it can withstand, I hope you can help me soon, thank you very much.
Hello! I have 3 ships using bow thruster VETUS 4512 and are having a thermal switch error. I want to know what its protection temperature is, how many amperes it can withstand, I hope you can help me soon, thank you very much. 0:15
I am interested in adding the JC20 control system and a new Vetus bowpro thruster to my twin Yanmar 4lv250 straight shaft drive boat, but can't find any information about support, parts availability, and pricing. Who can I contact for more information? Thank you.
We electrified our Silverton 34C two years ago with two 10Kw Motenergy motors. Two camps: 1) we are crazy, the boat can't go more than 10 miles, so why? and 2) I'm tired of paying thousands of dollars to maintain engines when I only leave the dock a few times a season for booze or sunset cruises. For any distance, gas burning is better. For our use in the bays of New Jersey, electric is great, short distances and ZERO maintenance. Literally "switch on and go" and the low-end torque makes maneuvering in the marina super easy: you can go full forward to full reverse with the flick of the throttle, spin the props at 5 RPM if you want to. Batteries are getting cheaper and better and the motors too. Version 2.0 of our conversion will have a lot more storage and HP, but we're not there yet...
Where when and how do I veiw this setup in person? Doing the same thing in two boats but in a different way. I'm still looking at more options like you have in your boat.
I'm wondering why the test was run backwards on inlet & outlet ports? It's really making me contemplate how good the water lock is actually working! It's showing water then exhaust running in a direction where the whole objective of this design is defeated!.. Confused
