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Quattrodave

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    Seaquest
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    Great Ouse

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  1. My first thought when I saw the pictures was 'Which nob designed that, and which nob built it...' The most honest sentence I've read in a long time, well said!!! Until relatively recently this was the general consensus, but hydrothermal vents were discovered thousands of meters under the sea supporting complete eco systems cut-off from everything else. TBH the organisms that live there are often referred to as extremophiles due to the environment they thrive in previously though unable to support life....
  2. Installed a number of these, keep the heater unit it's self bin everything else. Start by remaking positive and negative in the wiring loom with decent spec cable & decent connector. Marine fuel pipe: https://www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/10168/Eberspacher_Marine_ISO7840_Fuel_Pipe_Kit_6_Meters.html Fuel filter with tap: https://www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/912/Webasto_Marine_Fuel_Filter.html Exhaust pipe: https://www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/10122/Marine_Exhaust_Silencer_with_lagging_24mm_2m_lg.html Extra exhaust lagging: https://www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/803/Exhaust_Lagging_Sleeve_22-24mm_for_marine_520C.html Skin fitting: https://www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/12347/Eberspacher_Stainless_Steel_Exhaust_Skin_Fitting_(Angled)_to_fit_24mm_ID_Exhaust_pipe_with_gaskets.html Mount: https://www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/5212/Webasto_Universal_Mount_Bracket_.html Hot air pipe: https://www.melloronline.co.uk/Heater_Installation_Accessories_/10677/Eberspacher_PAP_60mm_Paper_/_aluminimum_/_paper_air_pipe_per_a_metre.html That's just a basic install, you'll also need some way to get the diesel out of the tank (usually a stand pipe), hot air pipe lagging and adaptors...
  3. Thanks for your reply, that's a fair comment, I should have added some detail there... I'm currently using an Inhand IR302 4G router, some models have 2 cellular SMA connectors but mine only has one. Currently has 1 tiny cellular antenna but wouldn't mind upgrading it if possible, I'd quite happily spend £80 ish but no idea what I'm looking at when it comes to 4g antenna. Granted it's s not the fastest router in the world (although better than my smart phone) but so far very reliable & stable, natively runs from between 9 and 36 volts with very low power consumption...
  4. Cheers Tony, TBH after Internet searching it was down to the MT3 or an Ultraflex unit, both around the same price. A friend swears I should buy a Kobelt unit but at £1300 they can go swing 🤣
  5. Can I ask what external antennas you recommend. Any companies you'd recommend to purchase them from??
  6. Afternoon all, Working on the project boat today. I've taken the morse mt2 control apart as it's stiff, notchy & generally feels awful and that's without any cables connected 😁 There looks to be loads of wear on all the parts, one of the forward dogs is so badly worn that it misses forward gear half the time... Anyway doesn't look to be any service parts available so was looking to replace it with the Morse MT3 but then wondered if there was anything better available?? I don't mind paying more for better quality parts... Thanks Dave Edit: I've already ordered replacement teleflex cables so they will be brand new...
  7. Like you've already been told, speak to Lancashire Rotating Electronics.
  8. You need to calculate the guage if wiring using maximum ampage length of run and acceptable voltage drop. Most people vastly under estimate 12v wiring. Give us an example of what you want to power and how long the cable run is... I was going to carry on but BEngo beat me to it 😁
  9. Cool, so shrader valve at the top (water inlet at the bottom) with flexable pipework. As close to the pump as possible? does it matter if higher or lower than the pump??
  10. Yes only 1 port, does it matter which way up i mount it, inlet pointing up or inlet pointing down?
  11. Afternoon all, Currently in the process of re fitting the galley. I'm moving the fresh water pump and pressure accumulator. What the past practice for mounting the pressure accumulator, inlet at the top or bottom, above or below the water pump..?? Thanks Dave
  12. I'm really confused by this thread. Is the title a question or a statement? Is there actually a question posed??
  13. Both the injectors and pump were overhauled last year. Valve clearances were last adjusted in the spring (9 months ago) using usual feeler guages and the opposite cylinder rocking method, never used a DTI...?
  14. To be honest that's a fair argument. I wouldn't want anything with comon rail or a turbocharger. It's a bit on the noisey side, a bit on the rattley side and does blue smoke a bit... but its oil pressure is OK, it does hold fuel pressure and starts on the button... You're quite right, I could spend a hell of a lot of money and really be no better off 😁
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