[Public-List] Battery and electrical system

[Mike Lehman via Public-List]

(and catch me by surprise) you mean your boat Surprise? :)


On Mar 16, 2017 9:09 AM, "Gordon Laco via Public-List" <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Ha!    I'm having that done to my MG's starter motor just now.   It's had
> an intermittent anomaly developing for ten years.... Rather than wait for
> it to die on its own terms (and catch me by surprise) I'm having it rebuilt.
>
> After the expense of the engine rebuild this winter...what's another
> couple hundred dollars?
>
> Gord #426 Surprise.
>
> On 2017-03-16, at 8:51 AM, Wes Gardner via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > If the starter is a chronic problem, I'd pull it and get it rebuilt.
> Chris Oliver turned me on to a place called Pasco on West Street, 2023.
> Seems like a bunch of good folks, they bench checked my alternator for
> free. Too bad Mamock's Motor Electric went out of business...
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On Mar 15, 2017, at 10:49 PM, Rod Symmes via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Banging on the starter to get it to work could also be due to sticking
> or worn out brushes.
> >>
> >>
> >> Cheers,  Rod
> >>
> >> -------- Original message --------
> >> From: Michael Grosh via Public-List
> >> Date:15-03-2017 9:13 PM (GMT-05:00)
> >> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all , Tim Peek
> >> Subject: Re: [Public-List] Battery and electrical system
> >>
> >> You have a few non related issues. Banging on the starter probably means
> >> the delco gear is not sliding freely. A couple of bolts frees starter
> from
> >> mount and some wd 40 and a scotchpad works wonders.
> >> You sail regularly with autopilot? (I mean non motoring). That's a
> pretty
> >> good electric drain, I much prefer to hand steer under sail, but I would
> >> think with deep cycle batteries that would be manageable. GPS
> constantly on
> >> probably adds up on battery draw also-it's on my list, but is it
> _really_
> >> necessary for Chesapeake Bay? Anyway, changing to an electronic voltage
> >> regulator would allow you to charge your batteries 10-15 minutes, even
> >> after several days battery drain.
> >> Alberg30 OE wiring is problematic. It's household lamp cord. The good
> news
> >> is the wiring harness is primitive, so tracing out and replacing is  not
> >> complicated.
> >> Two deep cycle batteries really should keep you in electric for a few
> days,
> >> especially with 30 watt solar input. Myself, I have tried every
> combination
> >> of battery and now just go with cheap walmart jobs that I alternately
> >> replace.every 2 years.
> >>
> >> Michael Grosh
> >> #220
> >>
> >> On Mar 15, 2017 6:04 PM, "tmthypk at gmail.com via Public-List" <
> >> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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