Island Time

Yeah, still a fair bit of the mahogany timber had to be removed - partly why I put it off so long! Tried to get it out in as few pieces as I could, as I intend to reuse it... The counter top had to be demolished, so a new one to come, of course that won't match the sink top exactly, nor the heads benchtops. I'm sure the Admiral will want those done as well so they match again...

Well, after 38 years, the fridge and freezer in Island Time is due for replacement. They are big (290ltrs each), but the insulation is knackered. It now takes a lot of running to keep cold, and has greatly reduced hold over. Due to the time of year, and the lack of work at the moment, I've bitten the bullet. Below you can see removing the cabinet, how wet the insulation was, and how it looks,with the cabinet removed tonight ..

Nope, still missing apparently; Kerikeri Chronicles · Join Ross Watters · sptdooneSr7uiuuctag72317a1f4g39iita0ugg5h264g0170ai0mgia9180 · HARBOURMASTER’S OFFICE - URGENT NOTICE Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of Julie Butler, who is missing from Aotea/Great Barrier Island. The 55-year-old usually lives aboard her yacht the ‘Blazing Shadz’, moore

Mammoth undertaking!

Yes, I agree with that, however that's why I put in that link. Other (not LifePo4) lithium ion batts are generally not considered as safe as LiFePo4. Perhaps this link is better https://www.lithiumbatterytech.com/lifepo4-vs-li-ion-vs-li-po-battery-complete-guide/ and I've quoted some of it below... Composition of Cathode, Anode, and Electrolyte The cathode in a LiFePO4 battery is primarily made up of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), which is known for its high thermal stability and safety compared to other materials like cobalt oxide used in traditional lithium-io

https://www.anker.com/blogs/others/lifepo4-vs-lithium-ion LiFePo4 is considerably safer than Lithium-ion... As tested by ABYC.. might see If I can find that report if I have time...

Id just like to re-iterate -the issue is that (IMO) Lithium Ion has no place on a yacht. LiFePo4 only!...

Personally I've NEVER seen a recreational vessel with a fire proof battery box... With LiFePo4, you are MUCH more likely to have an electrical fire at a high resistance connection or failed appliance than at the battery. Pretty hard to make the entire electrical system fireproof. IMO better to put the main battery switches somewhere easily accessible and/or have remote cut-off switches so you can easily shut down the power source. And decent extinguishers. I think a LiFePo4 battery fire is EXTEMELY unlikely, especially in a system that meets the standards for monitoring and auto shut

Yes And standards are NOT normally retrospective. The current NZ legal standard is the one I quoted above. If you are after a commercial vessel install, best to speak with your local MNZ electrical surveyor.

This is what the CURRENT standard Says; 2.9.3 Additional requirements for lithium ion batteries The following additional requirements apply: (a) Lithium ion batteries shall be installed in locations that ensure the battery manufacturer’s specified operating temperature limits cannot be exceeded and are appropriate for the IP rating of the battery and its management system. (b) Each lithium ion battery shall be provided with a battery management safety system (BMS) either integrated into a battery pack or as a separate component located adjacent to the battery. The BMS shall cont

No. The 800's and the 810's use the 51mm thru hull...

Great upgrade from Class B for an offshore vessel - means the satellites can see you ALL the time instead of MOST of the time on class B...

anywhere in NZ? Mana is pretty good - Wellington - $500/m for a 12m....

Make sure whatever you get is FCC compliant (or IEC). It's illegal in NZ to use an uncertified transmitter. For your info, a NAIS 500 (B&G or Simrad) is $955 + GST, and is compliant.

Also note that the standard is NOT retrospective, despite what some inspectors are trying to apply for EWOF's.... Its a shambles, and has been for years, with the electrical registration board exonerating themselves and trying to make the inspectors liable for any issues that come up in applying their standards. It's not surprising that the inspectors are cautious. Yes, for any new vessels its going to get difficult....