I don't see how this is a safe way to run the engine(s) on the boat
I'd want a warning system to tell me there is a fault in the fire extinguisher, but not to stop the propulsion
'I'd assume you have a sea fire extinguishers system, did you overide that as I've had so many shut downs from this where the plug has come out the valve on the bottle or a disconnection inside the black wiring box on the engine '
sounds like a bad setup to lose the engine when the plug to the...
prob do better to post this on the mobo section
use the motor / waves to pull it up in small tugs, works for me, but then i don't have a boat as old as yours ;)
you're bound to change your first mobo relatively soon, so pick something 'simple' at first
and use that when weather calm etc, best way to learn, dont forget the kill chord ...
'A switch to parallel up both batteries to start the engine (or run essential electronics) is a very good idea and with that, should the engine battery be low you can use the domestic to help start it.'
switch over one better as the low battery then does not pull the charged one down
Paul can...
the bow roller is not that sturdy, in my 2021 model
flexes a bit whilst at anchor in a breeze
& the chain can jump out of the gate if v choppy
i'd now want to rely on it whilst on a swinging mooring with the boat putting latteral stress on the fitting 24/7
Hi
i am just about to clean and service my Volvo OD on the nearby sandy beach at the neep tide, sunday pm
so far i have stocked up on brick cleaner to sort the barnacles
new seals from AliExpress already at the boat, new 5/W30 oil, halfords
allen keys and lump hammer borrowed from my...
i would not recommend you changed the seal on a drive without guidance / experience
may be other seals to be done at the same time ;)
yeh, should have been done on the bench when it was off first time ...