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by jimmy alonso
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Lithium Battery Upgrade
Replies: 29
Views: 3734

Re: Lithium Battery Upgrade

Victron VRM ables me to monitor from home the start and house batteries values and maintains a record of all values. https://i.postimg.cc/nMJSV6yf/IMG-2106.png Signal K with Wilhelm SK app on phone or tablet battery values and with the NMEA HAT installed on the Pi4 navigation and engine can be seen....
by jimmy alonso
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Lithium Battery Upgrade
Replies: 29
Views: 3734

Re: Lithium Battery Upgrade

Update and Upgrade :macm: (2023) Did a 7 week trip to the BVI's having power to spare now. Installed a Victron 500 watt inverter. So naturally got more electrical appliances. 1. Rice Cooker - 200 watts 2. Toaster 1 slice - 400 watts 3. Waffle Maker - 250 watts 4. Coffee Bean Grinder - 130 watts (20...
by jimmy alonso
Wed Aug 30, 2023 5:26 am
Forum: MacGregor Powersailor Discussion
Topic: Hurricane Idalia and Be Free
Replies: 56
Views: 4418

Re: Hurricane Idalia and Be Free

Again stay safe.
Been watching on YouTube.
by jimmy alonso
Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades
Replies: 10
Views: 1437

Re: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades

Yes right Bill instead of the combiner an Victron Agrofet battery isolator would have been a better choice. Since the house and start can be charged with engine and the charge profiles are close enough. Combiners and ACR's will tend to cycle on/off when house is low and too many amps will try to go ...
by jimmy alonso
Wed Feb 15, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades
Replies: 10
Views: 1437

Re: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades

:arrow: Raymarine Autopilot EVO and Controller. In process... https://i.postimg.cc/LJVwp1v9/IMG-0832-2.jpg :arrow: In the pedestal a small terminal block and a Seatalk 5 way connector and the Fuse for Chart Plotter. https://i.postimg.cc/cvHBW2F6/IMG-1032.jpg :arrow: Wheel Pilot https://i.postimg.cc/...
by jimmy alonso
Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades
Replies: 10
Views: 1437

Re: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades

:arrow: Old Switch panel wasn't looking up to par. Rivets, ugly galvanized bolts and broken fiberglass. https://i.postimg.cc/hhYSM7Nw/ec406b46-185a-40bb-b8a9-aed046a23ce8.jpg :arrow: Blue Sea (again) 360 Panel. https://i.postimg.cc/zLHp3Y7t/IMG-8296.jpg Made a acrylic frame to cover all the holes fr...
by jimmy alonso
Wed Feb 15, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades
Replies: 10
Views: 1437

Re: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades

:arrow: This was installed on a piece of wood that a previous owner fiberglassed to the hull in the galley. Victron 25 amp battery charger, 500 watt inverter and a 15 amp solar charge controller. A Victron Smart Shunt monitors battery SOC and start battery voltage. https://i.postimg.cc/MMtfTbZt/IMG-...
by jimmy alonso
Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: 26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades
Replies: 10
Views: 1437

26X Electrical. And Raymarine Upgrades

So... an friend sold his 26X and I met the new owner he asked me what Chart plotter and autopilot to get and I advised to go with a Raymarine Wheel Pilot and Chart Plotter. After a few calls and messages later I asked if he needed some help with the installation. Well when I went and to see how was ...
by jimmy alonso
Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Lagun Table Leg
Replies: 4
Views: 1892

Lagun Table Leg

On my 2004 26M :macm: the galley is fixed and the table has always been in the way. When in place to go forward or to get something out of the galley was a pain. So watching Sail Life on YouTube years ago he had installed one on his old boat. While in California over Xmas I ordered one, on sale and ...
by jimmy alonso
Sun Dec 25, 2022 8:33 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Solar install - Check my work?
Replies: 42
Views: 4627

Re: Solar install - Check my work?

How would I avoid B2b with 400? Just because I wouldn’t need the energy from the alternator? There will be a fridge. It pulls 4.8 amps on high and can run on DC tho On my last trip I messed up the stator when replacing the timing belt. :o Engine not charging. :? The solar 320 watts kept the engine ...
by jimmy alonso
Sat Dec 24, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Solar install - Check my work?
Replies: 42
Views: 4627

Re: Solar install - Check my work?

I agree a dedicated start battery is the way to go. And a battery to battery charger will be the best option when charging from engine. But with 400 watts of solar you may be able to get by without the DC to DC charger (B2B). Will you be running a fridge? A battery monitor will be helpful too. I rea...
by jimmy alonso
Tue Nov 22, 2022 12:52 pm
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?

Just wondering, the photo of the Air Head, is that ahead of the raised platform or did you cut out the platform to make the floor flat? The 2004 26M is a little different from other years. No sliding galley, wood under main cabin floor etc. The raised platform in the head is only about 6 inches wid...
by jimmy alonso
Fri Nov 04, 2022 6:29 am
Forum: Repairs and Modifications
Topic: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?
Replies: 8
Views: 1885

Re: Anyone Fitted an Air Head Composting Toilet to an M26?

2004 26M :macm: Installed Airhead in 2015. Left the vent open in bad seas and sea water went in ruined the fan and got in the airhead. Had to replace the coco coir and fan. Good to carry extra replacements. Now I close vent while traveling. https://i.postimg.cc/8FvSYWgV/IMG-0294.jpg https://i.postim...
by jimmy alonso
Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:52 pm
Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
Topic: Fiona
Replies: 15
Views: 3784

Re: Fiona

Rained good part of the day. The city of Ponce got 30+ inches of rain :!:

Friend drove by the boat and sent a picture. :macm:
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Still without power.