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- 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....
- 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...
- 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.
Been watching on YouTube.
- 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 ...
- 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/...
- 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...
- 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-...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 3:00 am
- Forum: Repairs and Modifications
- Topic: Thoughts on lithium batteries and salt water
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1724
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 4:52 pm
- Forum: Destinations, Clubs, Events and Venues
- Topic: Fiona
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3784