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Engine and Drive Train / V-Drive question
« on: June 15, 2020, 06:32:39 PM »
Does anyone know what the transmission reduction ratio is on a P323 with an MD-11C and V-Drive? I can't find it in the documentation. Thanks.
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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Dockside engine removal
« on: May 28, 2020, 10:19:12 PM »
Using the anode is a great idea! Much simpler than the Tube Goldberg approach I was considering. Thanks for you input!
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Engine and Drive Train / Re: Dockside engine removal
« on: May 28, 2020, 12:28:37 AM »
rbrtfeld: I'll let you know when it's available.
I'm converting to electric. I'm going to install a Quiet Torque 10Kw motor from Electric Yacht, which is the equivalent of about 20 hp. My fuel tank will be replaced with 8 LiFePO batteries. Not sure if I'm going to add a genset as well.
I'm converting to electric. I'm going to install a Quiet Torque 10Kw motor from Electric Yacht, which is the equivalent of about 20 hp. My fuel tank will be replaced with 8 LiFePO batteries. Not sure if I'm going to add a genset as well.
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Engine and Drive Train / Dockside engine removal - for conversion to electric
« on: May 26, 2020, 10:38:07 PM »
I'm preparing to remove my engine and transmission with the boat still in the water - with a stuffing box I understand this isn't a big deal (relatively speaking), however, during my last haulout I had a dripless installed so now I have to find a way to maintain the spring tension on the dripless when I disconnect it from the transmission so my boat doesn't fill up with water.
I'm thinking of installing a shaft retention colar and then add some kind of cross-bracing, butted up to the collar, to maintain the tension. Is this crazy? How much tension is there in that dripless?
My other option is to have it towed across the marina for a haulout. Easier, safer, more costly, but if anything goes wrong it could also be cheaper.
Thoughts?
Also, if anyone is interested in an MD-11C for free let me know (I'm at the Channel Islands Harbor, CA). It actually runs well the two times I've used it. Not sure about the hours though.
I'm thinking of installing a shaft retention colar and then add some kind of cross-bracing, butted up to the collar, to maintain the tension. Is this crazy? How much tension is there in that dripless?
My other option is to have it towed across the marina for a haulout. Easier, safer, more costly, but if anything goes wrong it could also be cheaper.
Thoughts?
Also, if anyone is interested in an MD-11C for free let me know (I'm at the Channel Islands Harbor, CA). It actually runs well the two times I've used it. Not sure about the hours though.
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Deck Mounted Hardware / Re: What is this?
« on: May 18, 2020, 06:16:18 PM »
I know it's kind of hard to tell from the low res photo, but the rode that's attached to the fortress anchor is coming out if the cowl.
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Deck Mounted Hardware / Re: What is this?
« on: May 18, 2020, 12:10:16 AM »
Looks like your right. I took a look at the owner's manual and that's exactly what they have there.
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Deck Mounted Hardware / Re: What is this?
« on: May 17, 2020, 02:19:32 PM »
Thank you both! I have a follow-up question (forgive my ignorance - it's my first boat): since the anchor rode has its own compartment, what do you use your anchor locker for?
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Deck Mounted Hardware / What is this?
« on: May 16, 2020, 08:16:51 PM »
Does anyone know what this access cover is for? It's on the bow of my 323. From below there is a swivel clip attached to the cover, which I assume had some kind of line tied to it so you don't loose the cover - but that's it. No other indication of what it might be for.
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New Member Introductions / Re: '63 Vanguard New to the site
« on: May 08, 2020, 07:54:24 PM »
Welcome aboard! That's a great boat you have.
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P323 / Re: 323 washed ashore in Nicaragua years ago
« on: April 19, 2020, 12:21:29 AM »Wish he had read out the full HIN. Can't make it out on the video.
Looks like PEA68030M770 - I took a screenshot and cranked up the contrast, but the file size is too large for me to upload here.
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P323 / Re: 1978 Pearson 323
« on: April 18, 2020, 11:54:09 PM »
I've never heard of the 424, I wonder how many were built.
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New Member Introductions / Re: New P323 owner
« on: April 18, 2020, 05:58:32 PM »
Alma - thanks for the link! Uma was actually one of my inspirations for making this change. Apparently, there are a few other YouTubers that are also all-electric.
I will definitely post updates. Initial cost estimate for motor and battery pack are in the $8-10k range, add to that solar and related electronics.
I will definitely post updates. Initial cost estimate for motor and battery pack are in the $8-10k range, add to that solar and related electronics.
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New Member Introductions / New P323 owner
« on: April 16, 2020, 10:40:17 PM »
Hello!
This is my first sailboat, which I actually purchased in November of last year, and since I haven't sailed in over 30 years. I'm pretty much starting from scratch there as well. My boat has a ton of deferred maintenance that needs to be tackled (the PO had a major health issue right after purchasing the boat so it sat for a year) - and before that it was a live-aboard for a few years.
I've already done a bunch of work on it, but the big target right now is the engine. Currently it is powered by a Volvo MD11c, but I'm considering going electric - so if anyone here has any experience with that I would love to hear from you.
Cheers
This is my first sailboat, which I actually purchased in November of last year, and since I haven't sailed in over 30 years. I'm pretty much starting from scratch there as well. My boat has a ton of deferred maintenance that needs to be tackled (the PO had a major health issue right after purchasing the boat so it sat for a year) - and before that it was a live-aboard for a few years.
I've already done a bunch of work on it, but the big target right now is the engine. Currently it is powered by a Volvo MD11c, but I'm considering going electric - so if anyone here has any experience with that I would love to hear from you.
Cheers
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