[Rhodes22-list] 1st Seaward 26 Sail

[Glen & Dorene Barrera]

Mark

I didn't understand the function of the "both" other than the way the sailor
across uses his. I like your 2nd opinion. Thanks for info about the
alternator.
I will pick up a copy of Calder's. I knew there would be a learning curve
but this is pretty steep.

One other question:  Is diesel fuel the same at a truck gas station as from
a marina? The manuel from Yanmar only states to use diesel with a ceatol
rating above 45.

Thanks, Glen

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Kaynor" <mark at kaynor.org>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 6:28 AM
Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] 1st Seaward 26 Sail


> Glen,
>
> Where one battery is a starting battery and another is the house battery,
I
> would avoid charging on "Both" unless the batteries are identical.
Usually,
> the bank used for starting uses batteries that are designed with thin
plates
> that support quick, high-amperage draw downs, while the house bank uses
> batteries w/ thicker plates that are designed to hold a lot of "juice",
but
> discharge (and recharge) more slowly. Charging both at the same time can
> result in chronic overcharging of the cranking battery and chronic
> undercharging of the house bank.
>
> However, if both of your batteries are the same, the likelihood of this
> occurring is considerably lessened. In this case, I'd suggest alternating
> between "1" and "2", making sure the unused battery is kept fully charged
so
> you can always switch over to it to crank the engine.
>
> One more reason to avoid charging on "Both" is that one day you'll forget
to
> switch out of "Both" position and will end up w/ both batteries dead.
>
> Very important: remember that your alternator can be damaged when
switching
> between banks w/ the engine running. If you pass through the "Off"
position
> on the way from "1" to "2" (or vice versa) instead of through "Both", you
> can kill your alternator.
>
> I'd also recommend that you get a copy of the single most comprehensive
boat
> owner's book I've seen so far - Nigel Calder's "Boatowner's Mechanical and
> Electrical Manual" - here's a link to it on Amazon -
>
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/007009618X/qid=1088162882/sr=1
> -3/ref=sr_1_3/103-3002550-1995050?v=glance&s=books
>
> Mark Kaynor
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of Glen & Dorene
> Barrera
> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 9:05 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 1st Seaward 26 Sail
>
>
> Okay, here goes...
>
> 1)  The way I understand it from sailers at our dock is: use the "1"
> position for starting the engine. The running motor alternator will charge
> this battery. Use the "2" position when you want to use cabin lights,
> running lights, etc. Use "both" when the batteries are charging. Is this
> correct?
>
> 2)  While I have found the battery charger, when is it suppose to charge?
We
> have shore power (Hake supplied cord, Ed). Will the charger work off shore
> power? Is there a circut breaker that has to be turned on in order for the
> shore power to work the charger or cabin lights, etc.? You would think
that
> there would be a switch for this. While the charger has an apm meter, I
> haven't a clue when to check it. It there a switch?
>
> 3)  We also have the hot water tank. What do you do to get hot water,
other
> than having the engine running?  I notice two pump switches on the breaker
> panel. Does the sink, bilge, and shower work on different switches? Should
> these be on when using the systems?  Do you leave the #2 position on when
> you leave to leave the bilge pump on?
>
> We should have thought more about this while in Edenton...
>
> Thanks very much, Glen
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "William P. Barry, III" <wp.barry at att.net>
> To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2004 2:41 PM
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 1st Seaward 26 Sail
>
>
> > After spending a few days in Edenton making some additions on the boat,
i
> > became very familiar with the electrical system. Let me know if theres
> > anyhting i might be able to answer. Our water system may be a bit
> different
> > since we have 2 tanks. One for hot the other for room temp.
> >
> > Will Barry
> > BulldogII
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Glen & Dorene Barrera" <dbarrera at comcast.net>
> > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2004 9:20 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 1st Seaward 26 Sail
> >
> >
> > > Let us know how it goes. I still have a few questions re the electric
> > system
> > > and water system which I will ask later.
> > >
> > > Glen
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Michael Meltzer" <mjm at michaelmeltzer.com>
> > > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 10:23 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] 1st Seaward 26 Sail
> > >
> > >
> > > > I always like the "4 pound adjuster", good for you, I spent alot of
> time
> > > on the boat, only problem it still on dry land, I hope to
> > > > join the club on firday.
> > > >
> > > > MJM
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: "Glen & Dorene Barrera" <dbarrera at comcast.net>
> > > > To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 8:46 PM
> > > > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] 1st Seaward 26 Sail
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > > We had a great sail Sunday. While we have had the boat for two
weeks
> > at
> > > the
> > > > > slip, the weather hasn't been very cooperative with high winds and
> > rain
> > > on
> > > > > weekends (taken the R22 out in similar conditions, but for a 1st
> sail
> > on
> > > a
> > > > > new boat...), which is our only time to sail. Wind was apx.
8-10kts,
> > > seas
> > > > > apx. 1ft+. The boat handeled very well, full rudder/half keel, and
> we
> > > were
> > > > > getting good speed, pacing a 30 footer on the same tack. The main
> did
> > > get
> > > > > stuck at the top quarter portion going through the lazy jacks and
we
> > > have to
> > > > > figure out a working solution; by using the traveller, shifting
> > course,
> > > or a
> > > > > BFH :). Good boat!
> > > > >
> > > > > Glen and Dorene
> > > > >
> > > > >
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