Catnip King
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Yes I use it as a low power PC for when I need to do basic things. Also use it to scan for wifi networks using servo motors to get best signal and then repeat the signal inside the boat. I am planning to work on some sort of christmas light display for the boat using led strips when I get round to it... plenty of time yet. You can do everything with them though, one cool idea is thought of some sort of steering/throttle control for steering boat from upfront lol
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I thought I would update here engine is running sweet now. Main issue was what I didn't expect inside injector pump the rack was gunked up a bit and not sliding properly. Also redoing the valve clearances made a massive improvement on the engine much better sound and less smoke. So I am a happy man.
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I find reversing into berths easier than going forwards. Because as long as you get the back right and guide the back in the front usually comes with. You do need to find what way your boat wants to turn naturally then go from there; so figure out if your facing into the marina or as if you are heading out before performing the reverse.
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So I hooked up seperate tank gravity fed and for a moment I thought it was sorted but unfortunately its not. Once engine warmed up the problem started again. I can't figure out whats causing it
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I didn't say put before inverter I mean an extra one before inverter. I have 2 on my boat one before and one after. I got shore supply only stuff connected to one before and then when I cruise I rely on the other one. Hope that makes sense.
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1 minute ago, David Mack said:
What's the date of that record? Might be worth contacting Nottingham Castle Marina to see if they know what happened to Pheonix.
Last updated 2005 so likely to be wrong but worth checking yes.
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Shoreline should plug into RCD then go to Inverter.
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4 minutes ago, Chaotic River said:
Thanks for the replies, I have ordered a 1¼" silencer.
Having heard the noise from engines without silencers, I would not recommend it on the canal. I am hopeful that replacing the whole exhaust system on my boat will reduce the noise level. Her indoors has started calling the engine "bam bam"....
lol I would rather bam bam than old smokey as mine refers to it
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Is there any harm in removing the silencer? I worry the inside of ours is getting coked up so a more simple exhaust would be better for us to clean it. Noise doesn't bother me... sort of hijacking your thread a little here sorry.
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Another symptom I should mention is it will sometimes be under load at about half revs then seem to drop to tickover speed. No matter how much I play with the throttle it doesn't pick up again until I take it out of gear then put it back into gear again.
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I don't think it will be that but I will check after I have tested with a temporary tank. One thing I am wondering though is what are the chances of it being something else unrelated to the fuel? I mean internally inside the engine not the injector pump...
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Thanks will do. Will report back with how it goes will be 3-5 days though as need to get some bits sorted to do it and need to it around time I work. Cheers!
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Thanks Mike. I can do that sounds a good plan. Should I rig it up after the lift pump then as it will be gravity fed?
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Hi Mike thanks for your reply. It is fed from the main diesel tank not day tank. It has a manual lift pump going to fuel filter then to injectors. I have disconnected supply after the filter to make sure when I use the lever on the lift pump that diesel is coming through which it is. I haven't actually looked at the diesel quality though so maybe this is something I need to do then.
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Hi all,
I am trying to figure out a problem with my Kelvin P4. Been messing around I've serviced the engine hoping new fuel filters might have sorted this issue out but it hasn't
Basically when running engine at idle it will run smooth for a little while then it sounds as though it is dying and then suddenly bursts into action again but slightly faster idle until it calms back down again. Also when running under load engine will be fine but sound as though it is dying again and suddenly regain speed; sometimes it will stall. Once it gets like this it seems to continue. Sometimes it will run fine for a good 30mins. So it speeds up slows down speeds up slows down etc.
When I run engine in idle and give it a blast of revs it seems to make the problem go away for a short while.
I am wondering what I should be looking at...
I've contacted many engineers who don't want to look at it or simply want me to remove the engine to send to them which isn't an option. I need to try and fix it myself.
Thanks
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Thanks I've signed up to have a gander
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Hedgehog was built in 1976
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Hope you know fat boats cost double or 1 1/2 for mooring than a narrowboat. It can be very expensive!
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I live permanently on a nice marina. Got a baby onboard so its more convenient right now. In the future we can take long holidays which will be nice!
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Yes I live fully on them. No shore power at all between April - October. And I run washer/dryers, gaming tower, fridge, freezer, toaster, big tv. I love it was well worth the investment!
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In my opinion best having them at bow and stern as those are the most complicated areas to replace steel.
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39 minutes ago, Mike the Boilerman said:
Boats are like cats.
That explains why I end up in cuts after trying to give my engine a bit of love
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This time of year most are going to be inflated though that is the trouble. Winter is the best time to buy a boat in my opinion.
C&RT State Removing Litter Bins Reduces Rubbish
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So its why they removed a bin at Northwich on River Weaver then. Now rubbish always on the floor and overflowing bins.