OK another attempt to fix our SHURflo SMART SENSOR 5-7 freshwater pump resulted in some good information from SHURflo support. We had to go with the SHURflo SMART SENSOR 4.0 freshwater pump instead.
SHURflo 5.7 extreme to SHURflo 4.0 extreme - 2011
November 2011 Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA
SHURflo 94-030-02 Extreme 5900 Series DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Just ordered a new Shurflo 94-030-02 Extreme 5900 Series
DRIVE ASSEMBLY for our 5.7 RV pump which is going to be a backup fresh water pump now. This will finish off the rebuild of the pump parts.
Ordered it from argorv.com.
Invoice number is I00478
(800) 527-4662
Refer running!!!! We finally have a working refer!! - 2011
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It is Sunday and the big day has arrived!
Purchased the IMTRA Majorca LED Courtesy Light - 2011
November 2011 - Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA
This is where it is going to go. It will replace the old refer temperature gauge.
We just ordered the imtra Majorca LED Courtesy Light for our galley.
The refer, freezer prep, lids with Dow Blew board - 2011
November 2012 Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA
Saturday we finished off the freezer tops so we could use the system.
This turned out to be more engineering than was anticipated. What’s new?😊
installing refer compressor shelf,, keel cooler ground etc. - 2011
November 2011 Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA
Ground wire to Frigoboat keel cooler.
Friday we worked most of the day finishing up loose ends.
Freezer lid insulation
The insulation to the rear lid on the freezer was too wide
so we will trim it on Friday.
Getting closer!
Refer wiring to controller - 2011
We ran the battery wires to the controller. That was about 15-18’ of 10/2 wire.
Refer thermostat wired and working - 2011
Stopped at Marine Exchange and picked up 25’ of 16/2 wire for the thermostats. As it turn out this was just about the right amount. About 12' each for the run. We had guest-a-manted it
before hand.
Refer light switches - choosing one! - 2011
Original new switch we bought glued onto teak wood for mounting.
While looking for a light switch at Marine
Exchange we came across a switch that is easier to flick on\off. It also lights and is a bit bigger for the fingers.
AEO control to our Coastal MK II Thermostat
We talked to Frigobaot about hooking our K50 Compressor with
AEO control to our Coastal MK II digital Thermostat and because we bought the
AEO control the smarts in in the compressor and we did not need the Smart Sped
Control for the compressor. That means we do not need to hook the Coastal MK II
to the Smart Sped Control saving us a step and more wiring.
Freezer temperature sensor installed - 2011
The Frigoboat freezer temperature sensor for the thermostat went in. We put a heavy-duty cable holder over it to protect it from those frozen bricks or tubs of ice cream!
Soleus Air 30 Pint Room Dehumidifier purchased - 2011
Soleus Air DP1-30-03 30 Pint Room
Dehumidifier
We just purchased the Soleus Air DP1-30-03 30 Pint Room Dehumidifier.IMTRA flood light got remounted - 2011
Our Imtra flood light got remounted. We have it now mounted on a piece of 4” SS tubing instead of a 3”. We adjusted it facing down to the top of the Bimini.
Freezer lid (top) insulation cut - 2011
Laid out wrong.
The rear lid for the freezer is getting the first insulation installed on it. We do not have any larger pieces of 2” insulation. We decided that it was better to use one large two inch and a small piece than to glue together two large one-inch pieces. Large meaning the size we need to cover the lid area in question.
So, I carefully laid out the two pieces to be glued together and then glued them together backwards.
WeatherDeck™ 6 postition Water Resistant Fuse Panel
Just ordered the WeatherDeck™ 6 Position, White Waterproof
Fuse Panel from Defender.com.
Defender still had two in stock.
We called Blue Sea Systems and they said they are not offering
the white color any more.
Customer Service: Toll Free 800.222.7617 United States and Canada
We chose the 6 position as we have four switches used up already and we have the room for the six position panel in the cockpit where we are going to mount it. That way we have two extra, for now :)
We looked around and there was a bit better pricing but none
in stock. We checked this item on Blue Seas web site and they sate it is
discontinued. We decided because we wanted white we better act now.
WeatherDeck™ Waterproof Fuse Panel
6 Position, White
Designed for 12 volt systems
Item #: 200810
Manufacturer: Blue
Sea Systems
Model #: 4316
Shipping Weight: 2.00
Lbs.
Features:
Rated IP67-temporary immersion for 30 minutes
Designed for flybridge and open cockpit applications
Independent label backlighting allows switching and dimming
Backlighting is compatible with all Blue Sea Systems Digital
Dimmers
Integrated ATO/ATC fuse based circuit protection
Each panel can be mounted in four different orientations:
horizontal or vertical
UV stabilized and weather resistant faceplate
UV stabilized and waterproof boots
Constructed from corrosion resistant materials
Green LEDs illuminate circuit labels
Includes 4215 - 30 Square Format Labels
Specifications
Backlighting Voltage 12 Volts DC Nominal
Weight Lb (Kg) 1.15 (0.52)
Width in" (mm) 3.88 (98.55)
Cover Material UV ResistantThermoplastic
Fuse Available 1-40 Amperes
Panel Material Reinforced Polycarbonate
Maximum Voltage Rating 12 Volts DC
Maximum Amperage Per Circuit 15 Amperes
Switch Rating 15 Amperes Maximum
Backlighting Amperage Draw 10mA/ Illuminated Circuit
Switch Type OFF/ON Toggle with waterproof boot
Panel Cumulative Rating 90 Amperes
Height in" (mm) 6.00 (152.40)
Fuse Type ATO/ATC Automotive Blade-Type
Beta key got trimmed off - 2011
The grinding wheels
The key needed to get hacked off any way. As we found out we need to push the “OFF” button then turn the key off to shut the engine down. That means to get to the “OFF” button we need to slide the inner Plexiglas sliding door over.
Rrefer light switch
On we go with the refer lights. We have purchased the switch
with a LED light on it for when it is on so you know the refer lights are on.
That is in case you close the lids and forget. Debbie glued the switch to a
piece of scrap teak and that teak will get glued to the back of the bulkhead
over the refer.
The LED cover is not on the switch yet
Keel cooler tubing got moved
The keel cooler tubing got moved over to where the compressor
is going to be. There are some propane solenoid wires wrapped around the keel
cooler tubing but they will have to wait till we re-do the propane setup. It is
just the way the boat yard snaked the tubing up into the boat. We will attach
the tubing to the bulk head later after it is hooked up.
Tubing up to where the compressor is going to mount
Boat got hauled - Frigoboat keel cooler installed etc - 2011
The boat got hauled out this last Thursday\Friday and had the Frigoboat keel cooler installed. We also got a ¾ inch through hull and valve installed for the stateroom AC\Heat.
IMTRA flood light tested again and shins bright, for dingy and davit use - 2011
You can see the flood light on the dock(red line).
Freezer thermostat sensor placement in refer - 2011
Freezer lid - insulation
This is the aft freezer lid and we are cutting 2” thick Dow
Blue Board insulation to glue onto the underside of the lid. All four lids will
get this treatment.
We finished off the LED lights in the refer\freezer! - 2011
November 2012 Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA
We
installed the one remaining 10” LED light strip up under the top of the refer.
WeatherDeck™ 4 position Water Resistant Fuse Panel
WeatherDeck™ Water Resistant Fuse Panel
Seems like this is the way we will go for setting up the lights at the stern ladder.
We can control our:
Underwater lights
Flood light
Cockpit lights
And whatever else we want from here.
Now we need to determine how many switches we need verses how much space we have for the panel.
Blue Sea WeatherDeck™ Water Resistant Fuse Panel
Features:
- Rated IP67 - Temporary immersion for 30 minutes
- Designed for flybridge and open cockpit applications
- Independent label backlighting circuit for remote switching and dimming
- Available in 2, 4, 6, and 8 circuit models
- Each panel can be mounted in four different orientations
- Integrated ATO/ATC fuse based circuit protection
- Constructed from corrosion resistant materials
- UV stabilized faceplate
- Rugged UV stabilized waterproof boots
- Compatible with all Blue Sea Systems Digital Dimmers
- Includes 4215 - 30 Square Format Labels
- 4.3 " High
Refer light switch
We are making a switch bracket for the refer lights and a
light over the freezer which is currently an old gauge. These two switches will
be in back of the bulkhead over the refer. You will reach just on the back side
and flip the switch. One for the refer will have a LED to indicate the lights
are on in case they get forgotten. This teak wood scrap is the beginning of the
piece of panel we need for the switches.
Our boat is at Driscoll's Boat Works for keel cooler etc - 2011
We got our boat (s\v Elegant'sea) over to Driscoll's Boat Works in San Diego today
for the keel cooler and ¾ through hull to be installed. My red Jeep Wrangler in the picture.
HVAC 3/4 through hull scooped - 2011
We called Mermaid
Marine Air and asked about the scooped through hull trying to weasel out of it because we think it will slow us down. Like we are in a hurry. Sailing a house someplace but what the heck every tenth of a knot adds up.
IMTRA flood light SS tubing mount
Cut another piece of 1” SS at three inches long
to use for mounting the IMTRA flood light. Now the piece missing is the “T”
from the storage shed.
Frigoboat Keel cooler placement on hull - 2011
Debbie arriving home from work.
She is looking at the engine gauge door covers.
Sliding doors work fine!
Our newly cut sliding doors work fine. The
one we trimmed did not go in as easy as we liked but it will not have to come
out if but rarely. We could sand the edge more but it is not worth it.
As
for the hole it works fine. The outer sliding door slides no problem with the
key in and the inner one slides fine if the key is turned in the on position.
That is all we need. That covers all scenarios and will keep the rain from draining
down from the lazerett cover channel into the gauges. This will also protect
the gauge’s. We will hunt down a rubber ball or something that does not absorb
water and plug the hole when not in use.
The
key will get a detachable key chain with a float. You can stuff the float
inside the doors but that is really not needed. If we want to remove the float
we can and if not it is fine but the option will be there.
Last refer lid got routered etc - 2011
The last lid for the refer we got routered out today and it ready to go.
Head wood "spalt" in the counter
It is wood "spalt" in the pictures.
"That looks like "spalt" to me, which is another word for a fungus. In some woodworking circles, spalt is a good thing, but not when it impacts the wood's shape. It looks to me like you have some kind of water leak in that region that is helping to feed the fungus. I'd suggest looking for the source of the water first. You can sand back the edge and judiciously apply bleach or a fungicide (technically, bleach isn't FDA approved for use as a fungicide or a mold killer, if I recall correctly). When you have it all dried out, consider sealing the area with epoxy."
We started noticing it when we varnished the Oak about a year ago. It was just a small black spot and we thought it was from water. It has spread and now we noticed that the door (laundry hamper) sticks. We took a close look and think it is some living unwanted something.
"That looks like "spalt" to me, which is another word for a fungus. In some woodworking circles, spalt is a good thing, but not when it impacts the wood's shape. It looks to me like you have some kind of water leak in that region that is helping to feed the fungus. I'd suggest looking for the source of the water first. You can sand back the edge and judiciously apply bleach or a fungicide (technically, bleach isn't FDA approved for use as a fungicide or a mold killer, if I recall correctly). When you have it all dried out, consider sealing the area with epoxy."
We started noticing it when we varnished the Oak about a year ago. It was just a small black spot and we thought it was from water. It has spread and now we noticed that the door (laundry hamper) sticks. We took a close look and think it is some living unwanted something.
"That's the issue with using Red Oak in a marine
environment. Stripping it and bleaching with Oxalic acid should bring it
back.
You do realize you are getting fresh water incursion from somewhere to get that right? Find and fix your leaks..."
You do realize you are getting fresh water incursion from somewhere to get that right? Find and fix your leaks..."
The good news is we have a solution to kill it.
No need to remove wood. We will strip the varnish and kill, kill!
There really is no bad news here as we were planning to replace the sink and faucet soon. We are almost finished with our refer build and that project was next.
No need to remove wood. We will strip the varnish and kill, kill!
There really is no bad news here as we were planning to replace the sink and faucet soon. We are almost finished with our refer build and that project was next.
We will look for a water leak and it should not be hard to
spot. That sink area is very is easy to see about and not much plumbing.
We have not noticed any water in our “laundry hamper” under the sink. It could be from water on the counter from the tiny sink. It tends to splash about some. We have a towel for wiping up around the sink after washing hands etc.
We will look really good for a water leak(s)!
We have not noticed any water in our “laundry hamper” under the sink. It could be from water on the counter from the tiny sink. It tends to splash about some. We have a towel for wiping up around the sink after washing hands etc.
We will look really good for a water leak(s)!
Solar panel cam clam installed - 2011
November 2011 Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA
The solar panel wires got routed through the deck cam clam and into the rear lazarett for now.
Engine control panels Plexi glass replaced - 2011
Perkins after we replaced the sliding doors.
When we first got our Freeport one of the first things, we do was replace the engine control plexus glass sliding covers. They were near impossible to see through and needed replacing. It did make a big difference.
Solar panel wires cam cleat work - 2011
November 2011 - Marina Kona Kai Shelter Island San Diego, CA
Debbie's spray bottle she so kindly lent me use - and I did not destroy it!
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