MunkeyBoy

http://www.flickr.com/photos/115281849@N08/12090052423/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/115281849@N08/12090345484/ I have managed to take some pics of the existing 12v system.

Thanks I was thinking that but didn't want to assume the obvious,so would heat proof silicone be acceptable to use or even practical to glue it all together or does the packing need screwing and fixing rather than gluing? thanks.

Hi can anyone advise me what I can use behind the fireboard to create the required air gap? Would I be able to use small tiles for example fixed with heat proof silicone? thanks.

Many thanks Pete that was exactly the kind of info I needed thank you. Would I be better off using 6mm cable for the sockets too just to play it safe? I will get some pics when I go back to the yard. thanks.

Its not a case of having problems with any book at all Tony its a case of never done this before so just need to learn. thanks

Its this one http://www.waeco.com/ae/3122_481.php thanks.

Hi its like a coolbox but it has a low power compressor its a Waeco cool freeze, even in Spain this summer in my van it probably came on 5 times an hour!! At this time of year I wont even use a fridge though.

The fridge is 35 watt and runs about 5 mins in every hour. I have a solar panel I wish to connect too but I'm just giving the one battery as an example I just want to know how to connect everything up. thanks.

It just has 12v lights and a switch for the showers bilge pump.

I am a newbie to 12v and need some advise so please bare with me. If I have a leisure battery and I want to run a 12v compressor fridge,plug in a mobile phone what sort of setup do I need to install? For example do I need to buy a fused 12v panel that has cigerette type sockets thats connected to the battery? I want to keep things as simple as possible if such a thing is possible. Is there a good guide or book with lots of pictures to follow anyone recommends? thanks.

Ahh that's interesting thanks for that.

Thanks I plan to keep the tounge and groove as I like that but will put in a modern camper style little kitchen under the boiler similar to what you get in the little VW campers the dinette will be converted into a sofa and I have an old boatman stove to go in too,I plan to keep it simple!

I only plan to use it under the collar as I'M going to use the heat cement and rope for the inside stove bits.

I took a punt at 7k and the extra weight at top has made no difference on the roll, the weed hatch and anything else that would be effected has been adjusted accordingly. Even a little patch inside the engine bay where they moved the old gas locker (because the drain would now be to low) I picked up on as a possible corrosion spot the welder fixed and welded while I was there to ensure I was happy. Compared to a lot of boat yards I have been to recently the team there at Aquecduct are second to none and despite it being a cheap project boat I felt as though the customer service I was given was as if i were spending loads of money.

Many thanks.

Thanks for your help but thats expensive.

Right! Have you used this stuff under your roof collar?

The boat don't roll no even with the plating up to the gunwhale as the overall weight will be evenly distributed.

I've no idea!

Would that be ok to use under the roof collar ?

So what do you use under the cast collar on the outside of the roof? thanks.

Its for the collar on the roof. thanks.

What is the best heat proof silicone people recommend and where can I get it cheaply please?

I viewed the boat out the water today and the welder walked me round the boat happy to answer any of my questions about any part of the welding what so ever. The entire hull has been over plated to the gunwales and triple welded ending up using 5 roles of mig weld apparently. All hull fittings,exhaust and weed hatch have been adjusted to make sure they are correct. The hull has also been 2 pack blacked. Internally the boat is dry.

I know this is an old thread but does anyone have any pics showing replating rather than overplating as I am very interested in the subject?