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Hello,
Below I will post progress pics of my widebeam project which I have been working on and off for a few months now in between work. This is my second boat project after selling my last one
Before Pics
Works Began
Fitted diesel stove with back boiler to supply 2 x double radiators & towel rail
Modifying pipework behind bathroom wall to re locate towel rail & H&C for basin, wall so thin I could not use push fits so soldering required
Back boiler flow & returns bent in 22mm copper
6mm mdf panelling
Hand made interior doors
building a door frame to separate the sleeping area
new staircase, this is fitted on hinges so It can be tilted back for more storage
laminate flooring
Kitchen Area
integrated fridge & washing machine
Control panel wiring removed so it can all be housed inside a wall unit.
Finished article 2 days later!
Sink & breakfast bar
Wall units on floor so worktop overhangs for breakfast bar
Routing worktop bolts
Worktops oiled
Bathroom
Existing bathroom
Metro tiling on opposite wall with tails for new towel rail
Tiled half way with towel rail fitted
Shower area tiling
new shower enclosure & mixer bar fitted
6mm ply glued to existing floor ready for new vinyl to be laid
Finally decided on a floor after pulling up the wood I had laid!
Bedroom Wardrobes
Fitting 6mm panelling on exterior of wardrobe doors & new handles
New stairs being made
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On 24/07/2018 at 20:02, Stewart Kirby said:
I think you are fixating too much on a 70ft boat. Yes, there’s a fair bit of space but there are also downsides to a full length boat. As a newbie you are going to find handling 70ft pretty tough, especially if the wind is blowing. It’s also going to be harder to find a mooring for a boat that size, especially if you are thinking about Continuous Cruising in Greater London. You have seen very few boats really, why not widen your search to 60ft plus and go and view some boats? Get a feel for different layouts and stern types. Forget about buying in London, you will be paying an over-inflated price. Your budget is fairly limited and there will immediately be extra costs, insurance, licence ( licences are no longer transferable so you will need to buy one on day one. Budget for discovering all your batteries are knackered and you need four/five new ones or something else needing to be repaired or replaced. The old joke is that a boat is a hole in the water you throw money into is not far off the truth. No matter how nice the sellers seem, trust no one.
Good advice here ^^
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Thanks for the replies i have a twin alternator arrangement so I may start by removing one of the thinner wires to see if that helps is there any way of seeing if there is current being drawn from that battery without draining it every time?
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Hello,
I seem to have a problem where my starter battery is getting drained along with the leisure batteries, although the only connection I can see on the positive side is to the dials on the control panel and then straight to the starter motor, I have attached a pic?
Thanks
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Thanks for the replies it looks like I will be using the 3kw inverter on board 24/7 rather than having a dedicated one just for the fridge!
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Hello,
I have purchased an A++ rated 240v fridge from ikea. It is rated at 0.5A and has a yearly consumption of 96kwh. I require a small inverter to run it does anybody have any recommendations?
regards
mitch
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Hello,
After purchasing these LED lights on ebay they have started flickering after a few days of being installed. I did purchase similar ones about 2 years ago for my last boat which worked fine but I cant seem to get hold of any more!
My latest solution is to buy MR16 holders and then 12V MR16 bulbs, similar so this: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-4x-MR16-3W-5W-LED-Bulbs-SMD-Lamp-30W-50W-GU5-3-Spotlight-Replacement-DC12V-uk/152852858346?hash=item2396bd85ea:m:mnQtW7XRu0L9WQF7lAD_d4A
It does say that a 12V driver is required but I assume this is for conversion from 240v to 12, however my question is will these work given the fluctuating voltage on a boat? If not does any body have any other suggestions as to a cost effective way of putting 12v spots in the boat as I have already drilled 30 holes in the ceiling of my wide beam!!
Regards
Mitch
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any pics??
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I have had the head skimmed and pressure tested however I still need to make sure the block is ok, which I am scared about !!
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Hi Tony thanks for the info but exhaust gasses in coolant is a sure sign. Cylinder head taken off already and it was clearly blowing across 3 of the 4 cylinders
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On 03/03/2018 at 10:10, blackrose said:
Hi Mitch, I have the same engine. Why are you having to change the head gasket if it's not too intrusive of me to ask?
How many engine hours does yours have on it?
I just used some Comma API CC oil last time I changed it. Cant remember the viscosity...
Mike
Thermostat gone I think! I only recently purchased the boat and it was gone when I purchased and has got gradually worst, about £500 all in to fix excl labour!
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Hi Tony,
thanks for your response would you be able to suggest a grade that would suit my engine?
regards
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Hello so will any 15w40 suffice?
thanks
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Hello,
After changing the head gasket on my Isuzu 55 I need to change the oil as I am sure there is a load of water in there. 15w/40 API CD is specified but is there something I can purchase over the counter (euros or similar) as I am looking to change the gasket this weekend depending on this weather!
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Thank you very much I have seen that plate but it’s been sprayed over so will try and scrape it off. Thanks
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Hello,
The head gasket on my isuzu 55 engine has gone and was on the phone to the guy at quayworks to try and buy a gasket kit, however he needs to know if its a 4LE1 or 4LE2 which is apparently stamped on the block but I cannot find it anywhere??
Mitch
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I am also having same symptoms with my isuzu 55 engine I rang the guy At quayworks he seemed helpful he sells a kit for about £330?
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Thanks for the replies I think it was just a case of too much fuel in the pot as I came back the next day to try again and it was burning lovely! I did have a bubble stove in my previous boat but much prefer the refleks
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Hello,
installed a refleks stove in my boat today, it got so hot that my flue has changed colour and the top plate actually turned red.
I pushed the latch down on the control valve, held the valve in until the thermocouple got hot and set it to number 1, and it was red hot after about 10 mins, is there anything I am doing wrong?
regards
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Your ods (oxygen depletion device) tube may be blocked. If it has one, they some times have a lint guard around them as well that may need cleaning
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Hi Alan I am not but thanks for the offer!
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Sorry didn't mention that! Deffo no nrv in the circuit either. I will get a pic up as soon as possible thanks for the reply
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Thanks for the detailed reply I am heating engineer by trade so when I say there is no air locks in the system I know this is 100% not the problem. I have even taken the flow off while running and not got any flow. Only when it's lower than the header tank but that's obviously just gravity. And loosened the jubilee onto the coil while running so any air could escape. Air is not the problem trust me otherwise I wouldn't be posting on the forum asking for advice as air and a blocked coil is the first thing I checked.
Regards
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Thanks for the reply. I will post photos asap.
I am am not getting water sent around the calorifier coil. Definitely no blockages and no air in the system, I can see water moving when I take the cap off the header tank but the water seems quite foamy which worries me.
The only other thing I could think of is does the thermostat open at a certain temp and then start sending water aound the coil or is it all part of the same circuit as the skin tank?
Regards
Back boiler air lock
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Slightly open a nut at the highest point in the system and ensure there is water getting into the system somehow replacing the air