[Smart regulator connection to ignition switch]

18 minutes ago, CarpeDiem said:

Probably not. But would need to understand the End-to-End cabling. 

From what you have said, I would think you'd be better off to upgrade the cable to the starter, and upgrade the alt b+ to the starter... There is not a lot of point in running two heavy cables to the engine. If you do, then both would need an isolating switch.   If the alt has a B- then I would also upgrade this to the engine block to reduce stray currents through block. 

Assume you are running a VSR or a Diode? 

Boat already had a separate  wire, approx 25mm direct from alt to start battery via isolation switch, also an older battery isolater between start and hose bank, so with alt upgrade to 120 amp I thought I would upsize to 50mm,  im also now using a blue seas VSR,  so yes a think I will keep the alt b+ to starter wire aswell

[Chainplate manufacturer]

1 hour ago, Nathan1000 said:

Hi all,

Does anybody have any recommendations for chainplate manufacturing? Did a little google search but nothing obvious. Auckland based.

thanks

Steelliots Ltd at half-moon bay marina worth a call 0276054340

[Smart regulator connection to ignition switch]

I am upsizing the positive wire from alt to start battery to 50mm, for the 3.5 mtr run, also alt to engine  block negative to 50mm, so do I still need the original small gauge positive wire from alt to starter, it would be nice to remove it to tidy things up ,  between battery banks im using a blue seas combiner/ vsr

[Smart regulator connection to ignition switch]

I am only charging 2 endurant 6 volt house, I think 200 amp hrs  and 1 start, with 150 watt solar aswell, so the Bosch 120 amp alt (from Graeme) shouldn’t be to stressed 

[Smart regulator connection to ignition switch]

Thanks, yep I have a 5amp fuse sorted for it, yes it is a B type panel

[Smart regulator connection to ignition switch]

I’m fitting a zm5 smart reg from Graeme Polly,  installation instructions say to connect reg ignition terminal to the starter switch, motor is Yanmar 3ym 30, I’m unsure which terminal to connect to on the start switch, I’m assuming it needs current when key is in the run position, the wiring diagram in handbook is very small and hard to decipher

[New Genoa]

Very happy with my Genoa and mainsail made by lidgards on the North Shore, good quality Dacron and sunbrella UV protection on the Genoa, 

[Charging light up on instrument panel]

Batteries were  at 90%, and belt tension is good, couple of days before the tachometer threw a wobbly briefly, I turned motor off and restarted and it came right again, maybe a sign off a bad connection somewhere, 

thanks for all advice, I will do some checks when next on boat

[Charging light up on instrument panel]

Yes, it doesn’t seem that bright, that could be the cause alright, I will get it checked by an Auto electrician

[Charging light up on instrument panel]

I noticed the charge light is illuminated on my yanmar 3ym instrument panel, though the volt/amp meter is still showing current going to batteries, I had the alternator rebuilt about 30 hrs ago, anybody know what might be the cause

[What to fill bolt holes with]

Tape underneath hole, then run some epoxy into holes, when nearly cured finish off with epoxy filler and primer

[Hurth gearbox hsw 630 slipping]

Could be worth a call to Moon engines in Rosebank road , im sure they could help

[Replace saildrive gasket with foam]

My SD20 boot was installed 9 years ago, used 5200 , not lifting any where, I get 2 years with prop speed, prop is a kiwi prop, boat is used regularly and kept on a berth at HMB marina, not happy with the black trilux 33 used on and around leg tho, gets alot of growth , must be something better out there 

[Five people rescued so far in large-scale operation off North Cape]

Possibly a 3 Kings fishing charter said the hearald

[Stepping Out, Spencer Saraband, 2389]

 I read some installation instructions for one when I was contemplating fitting a diesel heater, pretty sure they say to have a separate feed

[Kawau and the such]

The cafe at Mansion house bay  does good lunch food and coffee from 10am till about 2pm, its good to support the local girl Marie who runs it

[Kawau and the such]

Open Frid, Sat , Sunday, but limited hours due to staffing issues, check the KBC website 

[Weather apps]

Windy and metvuw

[First boat advice]

A friend had a young 88    re rigged, last year$2800, i was told to expect around $7500 for my 35 footer

[Looking for recommendations for a 30 - 40 ft liveaboard keeler]

Check out a Raven 31 if budget can be increased, very roomy boat, well laid out, tho the current ones on trade me seem a bit overpriced

[Looking for recommendations for a 30 - 40 ft liveaboard keeler]

A hard top or good Bimini with clears to close in the cockpit would be a requirement for me for live aboard, especially in the winter,  most idyllic bays aren’t so good in the winter when it’s gusting 30knts plus

[Looking for recommendations for a 30 - 40 ft liveaboard keeler]

Alan Wright Marauder is another great little boat, all GRP, good volume for length 

[Looking for recommendations for a 30 - 40 ft liveaboard keeler]

Maybe a motor sailer like a gladden , for live aboard you need good sized fresh water tankage,  good electrical/ battery capacity, and heating for winter, very hard to find in a small cheap yacht, but hey, could be a deal around somewhere

[Occupancy report required, Chamberlain's Bay 05/01/22]

That might change tomorrow 

[Xmas Cruise (C)rush?]

Pretty gusty up top of bonnacord today, had to move early after close encounters with a flybridge launch after the easterly  chg, we had been in same spot 2 days and launch came in late  and anchored close, kept a close watch from 4am till 6 then moved, hard to relax when they are swinging to within 10mtrs of us🤨