Glacier Bay Refrigeration System

by John May 18, 2007

Question: We’re thinking of installing the Glacier Bay MicroHPS unit on our 45-foot sailboat; air cooled, using a 390Ah AGM battery bank. I noticed you have installed a Glacier Bay system and have had good luck with it. Can you enumerate further? Any complaints or problems? Did you use the Vacuum Insulated Panels (VIPs)? I’ve [...]

Installing A Propane System

by John May 18, 2007

Question: I am presently rebuilding the propane system on my 36′ sailboat. The 20lb tank, regulator and shutoff valve are located in a sealed box (vented overboard) inside the starboard cockpit locker. Some suppliers recommend that a high pressure solenoid shutoff be installed on the high pressure side of the regulator, i.e. between the tank [...]

Which Alternator And Regulator?

by John May 18, 2007

Question: We are trying to decide between an Ample Power and Balmar alternator and regulator. Do you have any thoughts on this?

Have You Ever Looked Into Diesel Outboards?

by John January 18, 2010

Question: Have you ever looked into diesel outboards?

Grounding The Engine On An Aluminum Boat

by John May 11, 2010
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Question: I was wondering if you think the engine should be grounded to the hull or not [on an aluminum boat].

Propeller Shaft Rope Cutters

by John July 7, 2010
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Question: Do you have a rope cutter? I ask because we are thinking of fitting an Ambassador Stripper (stainless) to a new build alloy [aluminum] yacht with an alloy sterntube, and we wonder if it is possible to get the two to live happily together.