My New Roamer

Joe... check on the 8V195's which are probably the correct units. Smaller batteries wont handle the start load on the internal connections for very long! ws

My Hatteras has a 32 vdc system with several step down converters for electronics etc. Noting the condition of the wiring when I bought the boat, I eliminated them and mounted an 8D 12 volt battery. The new heads are 12 volt as well. The battery is on an impromptu charger while on shore power only, and its a winter project coming up to mount a 12 volt 1 wire alternator to one of the mains. ws

Nice picture!!! Just added it my desktop.. I am looking forward to have my 1969 46 underway soon. Hoping the existing battery charger is in working order. I have been searching the net for alternatives. For a new system and 12 vdc power source. Your comments have been valuable.

That's cheap!

What's the name of the battery store?

Also, Outback inverter/chargers come in 32vdc configuration. That's what I would go with.

In an effort to be prepared I have purchased a 32vdc charger, I really don't know if the one on board is functional, but in any event it is old and looks very worn. I have purchased a CHARLES series 9000 - ci 3230A, three bank from Charles it is a factory rebuild and come with a war. it was $532.50. I am hoping that the 30amp is ample for 8 ea 4d's.

Appreciate input regarding this unit.

Thanx -

Finished Survey

Started last week.. 1969 46' Riv.: Eng, 8 v71's and Perkins have 850hrs. found a trip log for years back most trips were 50 miles, out of water for the last four Yrs. Several surface weld plates were applied ALONG THE UPPER CHINE from the stern to 6' forward and and coal tar bottom applied at that time. We performed new audio gage @ 60 locations using a 2 sq ft grid. Had the hull diagram for the audio gage from 4 yrs ago to use as a guide. Reading were pretty consistent 10 MM, found a small area on pin hole seepage about 6" x 6". Drilled four holes in the hull up from the keel 6" to check the integrity of the steel, appears to be sound. The surface plate fixes while not good looking probably are OK since the metal all around them is 10MM. Removed all old carpet, drapes, had mold removed and treated decreased eng room, and surface rust from bilge, worst was under the Master St RM deck aft of engs.. Batteries gone, need new Charger. Toe Rail gone. There were only 110 vac bilge pumps since the boat evidently was always dock side. Used on the average of 20 hrs/yr. There appears to be a 12vdc bus with with CB panel, but unable to get shore power to boat on this trip. Topsides are good, evidently it has been under cover most of it's life.

All engs turn over, now must fix the hull, add shore power, put her in the water and check running gear.

Happy so far......... SO I:

BOUGHT her AS IS/WHERE IS now.

Any comments, recommendations and/or advice is greatly appreciated.

"recommends replace of steel water tank that is not leaking to a plas. tank,"

Sounds like typical surveyor BS. If there's no problem with the steel tank, why put it on the survey?

A\ friend had his boat surveyed and the lady surveyor put all kinds of goofy recommendations in but only a few requirements. The insurance company told my buddy to do all recommendations AND requirements or he'd be limited to in-water port coverage. One of the recommendations was to install nav lights that comply with the modern standard. But the CFR is explicit in grandfathering in lights on classic boats built before the modern standard went into effect. It took a week of negotiation with the lady surveyor, including sending her the reference in the CFR, before she finally agreed to strike that one recommendation from the survey.

sheesh

chris craft 1973

i gonna be in maiami around okt15. I want to visit Puerto Rico with a surve.
Pls / give me your e-mail and phone #.

Vlad Tsar
vladtsar11@gmail.com
skype vladtsar11