Re: {Beneteau Owners} Digest for beneteau-owners@googlegroups.com - 10 updates in 4 topics
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Aug 12, 2015, 7:11:48 AM8/12/15
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Tachometer
My tach and other gauges started to work intermittently to the point where I had to rely upon my SOG on my GPS to get a sense of how fast the engine was revving. We found the ground on the back side of the engine was loose and the bolt stripped. We connected it somewhere else on the engine block and now it works again. Funny, the yard where I purchased the boat used charged me a good amount to make the same repair two seasons ago. If they did it right then I surmise I wouldn't have had this problem now.
Stephen Breitstone
Stepping Stones
Huntington, Ny
B49. '08.
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- Mastervolt AGM - 4 Updates
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c1gmlm <c1g...@aol.com>: Aug 11 11:06AM -0700
I noticed that my hour meter on the tach has stopped working. It is a Perkins model. Is there an electrical wire that could have come loose? I don't think think it is mechanical. We have an OC 400 . Mike "Gentle Presence" 1996 #168 |
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Dan Barac <dan....@bigpond.com>: Aug 12 09:48AM +0800
I have Perkins Prima M50 with a VDO tach. The hour meter has stopped working twice already and been repaired twice. The shop told me the problem was in plastic gears turning over the digits. Something breaks in there and the gears need to be replaced. The repairs cost me about $150 each time. It’s a bit of a worry because this VDO tach is now obsolete and can not be purchased anywhere. I have not found anything of that size and spec to fit in the available space. Dan From: benetea...@googlegroups.com [mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, 12 August 2015 2:07 To: Beneteau Owners <benetea...@googlegroups.com> Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Tachometer I noticed that my hour meter on the tach has stopped working. It is a Perkins model. Is there an electrical wire that could have come loose? I don't think think it is mechanical. We have an OC 400 . Mike "Gentle Presence" 1996 #168 -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com <mailto:Benetea...@googlegroups.com> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com <mailto:Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com <mailto:denny.we...@gmail.com> , or ume...@comcast.net <mailto:ume...@comcast.net> if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com <mailto:beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. |
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davidcfletcher <davidcf...@rogers.com>: Aug 11 09:58PM -0400
Dan Do you have any suggestions on calibration of the Prima tach. I have installed a Balmar 6 series and serpentine belts. The ratio is now 3 to 1 and the tach reads a way too fast. My calculations had the oem ratio at 1.92 FLETCH Sent from my Samsung device -------- Original message -------- From: Dan Barac <dan....@bigpond.com> Date: 2015-08-11 21:48 (GMT-05:00) To: benetea...@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: {Beneteau Owners} Tachometer I have Perkins Prima M50 with a VDO tach. The hour meter has stopped working twice already and been repaired twice. The shop told me the problem was in plastic gears turning over the digits. Something breaks in there and the gears need to be replaced. The repairs cost me about $150 each time. It’s a bit of a worry because this VDO tach is now obsolete and can not be purchased anywhere. I have not found anything of that size and spec to fit in the available space. Dan From: benetea...@googlegroups.com [mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, 12 August 2015 2:07 To: Beneteau Owners <benetea...@googlegroups.com> Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Tachometer I noticed that my hour meter on the tach has stopped working. It is a Perkins model. Is there an electrical wire that could have come loose? I don't think think it is mechanical. We have an OC 400 . Mike "Gentle Presence"1996 #168-- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com, or ume...@comcast.net if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. |
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Dan Barac <dan....@bigpond.com>: Aug 12 11:13AM +0800
Fletch, If I remember well from a few years ago, when I installed Balmar 6 series alternator, the tach needed a minor adjustment. The mechanic brought an instrument which worked with help of a strobe light. He put some reflective tape on the crankshaft pulley and that gave us a fairly accurate rpm reading. The tach has a small plastic screw at the back where you can fine adjust the reading. I couldn’t adjust the tach to read 100% accurate on all speeds, so I chose the 2000 rpm, being my cruising rpm, to be spot on. Elsewhere it was 20-40 rpm off, not significant. Twist the tach out of the engine console and have a look at the back. It’s fairly self explanatory. Regards, Dan From: benetea...@googlegroups.com [mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of davidcfletcher Sent: Wednesday, 12 August 2015 9:59 To: Beneteau Group <benetea...@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: {Beneteau Owners} Tachometer Dan Do you have any suggestions on calibration of the Prima tach. I have installed a Balmar 6 series and serpentine belts. The ratio is now 3 to 1 and the tach reads a way too fast. My calculations had the oem ratio at 1.92 FLETCH Sent from my Samsung device -------- Original message -------- From: Dan Barac <dan....@bigpond.com <mailto:dan....@bigpond.com> > Date: 2015-08-11 21:48 (GMT-05:00) To: benetea...@googlegroups.com <mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: {Beneteau Owners} Tachometer I have Perkins Prima M50 with a VDO tach. The hour meter has stopped working twice already and been repaired twice. The shop told me the problem was in plastic gears turning over the digits. Something breaks in there and the gears need to be replaced. The repairs cost me about $150 each time. It’s a bit of a worry because this VDO tach is now obsolete and can not be purchased anywhere. I have not found anything of that size and spec to fit in the available space. Dan From: benetea...@googlegroups.com <mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com> [mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com] Sent: Wednesday, 12 August 2015 2:07 To: Beneteau Owners <benetea...@googlegroups.com <mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com> > Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Tachometer I noticed that my hour meter on the tach has stopped working. It is a Perkins model. Is there an electrical wire that could have come loose? I don't think think it is mechanical. We have an OC 400 . Mike "Gentle Presence" 1996 #168 -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com <mailto:Benetea...@googlegroups.com> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com <mailto:Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com <mailto:denny.we...@gmail.com> , or ume...@comcast.net <mailto:ume...@comcast.net> if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com <mailto:beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com <mailto:Benetea...@googlegroups.com> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com <mailto:Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com <mailto:denny.we...@gmail.com> , or ume...@comcast.net <mailto:ume...@comcast.net> if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com <mailto:beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. |
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"Bill Jarvis" <bjar...@suddenlink.net>: Aug 11 08:15AM -0400
I need to replace the house batteries on my boat. Does anybody on the list have experience with the Mastervolt AGM batteries? I note that the capacity of their 4D battery is listed at 160AH compared to 210AH for the Lifeline, the weight is also less. Bill |
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Jeff Koch <jeff...@intersessions.com>: Aug 11 09:36AM -0400
Hi Bill: I installed five MasterVolt AGM's on Avalon two summer's ago. They charge fast and have withstood some terrible (non-intentional) abuse we've given them. Winter before last I left a light on and they drained down to 10 volts. And earlier this summer due to a failed leg in the battery isolator one of them was overcharged at 16 volts for ten hours. When we installed them we had to upgrade the engine charging system to a multistage Balmar setup to meet the AGM's charging requirements. Do forget to check the spec's on your battery isolator. We didn't. The isolator was rated for 80 amps but the Balmar was able to push 110 amps into the AGM house bank. That's how we burned out one of the diodes and overcharged the AGM starting battery. The starting battery lived through this mishap but the bow thruster lead-acid battery had to be replaced. We did a lot of research before buying the MasterVolts. I like them. Jeff On 8/11/2015 8:15 AM, Bill Jarvis wrote: |
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"Jeffrey Schwartz" <jeff...@comcast.net>: Aug 11 05:00PM -0400
Lifeline is the benchmark ... smaller batteries weigh less and have less power. Jeffrey Schwartz From: benetea...@googlegroups.com [mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Jarvis Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 8:15 AM To: benetea...@googlegroups.com Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Mastervolt AGM I need to replace the house batteries on my boat. Does anybody on the list have experience with the Mastervolt AGM batteries? I note that the capacity of their 4D battery is listed at 160AH compared to 210AH for the Lifeline, the weight is also less. Bill -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com, or ume...@comcast.net if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. |
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"Kidd, James" <jk...@kaydon.com>: Aug 11 09:14PM
Guys, In reading up on all of this extensively from many technical sources, LifeLine and possibly Mastervolt have a higher percentage of lead than others and this allows for charging at a higher rate. A Higher rate means above 100 amps….up to 300 Amps. Most of our charging systems do not allow for this. I do not think there is another benefit from Lifeline, other than its ability to accept a really high/fast charge. 99% of our batteries fail from sulfation. Read up on it!! If you can benefit from the high charge rates, Lifeline batteries are for you. Otherwise, they will fail from sulfation, just like a much lesser expensive one, and will not last any longer. Opinions are welcomed! James A Kidd B 473 Adventure Galley [cid:image0...@01D0D459.27F415B0][cid:image0...@01D0D459.27F415B0] From: benetea...@googlegroups.com [mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Schwartz Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 5:01 PM To: benetea...@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: {Beneteau Owners} Mastervolt AGM Lifeline is the benchmark ... smaller batteries weigh less and have less power. Jeffrey Schwartz From: benetea...@googlegroups.com<mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com> [mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Jarvis Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2015 8:15 AM To: benetea...@googlegroups.com<mailto:benetea...@googlegroups.com> Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Mastervolt AGM I need to replace the house batteries on my boat. Does anybody on the list have experience with the Mastervolt AGM batteries? I note that the capacity of their 4D battery is listed at 160AH compared to 210AH for the Lifeline, the weight is also less. Bill -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com<mailto:Benetea...@googlegroups.com> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com<mailto:Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com<mailto:denny.we...@gmail.com>, or ume...@comcast.net<mailto:ume...@comcast.net> if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com<mailto:beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com<mailto:Benetea...@googlegroups.com> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com<mailto:Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com<mailto:denny.we...@gmail.com>, or ume...@comcast.net<mailto:ume...@comcast.net> if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com<mailto:beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com>. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. |
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davidcfletcher <davidcf...@rogers.com>: Aug 11 02:16PM -0400
Mike Mine stopped some time ago. I am told it can be repaired. Something about a diode or resistor inside. It is a VDO tach. Lauderdale speedometer repairs VDO as does Forester Instruments in Mississauga Ont. I am told it is between 150 and 175 to repair one. Fletch Sent from my Samsung device -------- Original message -------- From: 'c1gmlm' via Beneteau Owners <benetea...@googlegroups.com> Date: 2015-08-11 14:06 (GMT-05:00) To: Beneteau Owners <benetea...@googlegroups.com> Subject: {Beneteau Owners} Tachometer I noticed that my hour meter on the tach has stopped working. It is a Perkins model. Is there an electrical wire that could have come loose? I don't think think it is mechanical. We have an OC 400 . Mike "Gentle Presence"1996 #168 -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com, or ume...@comcast.net if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. |
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Dragon...@aol.com: Aug 11 09:30AM -0400
I don't have experience with Mastervolt AGMs, but in batteries, for the same group size, more (AH & weight) is always better. Dean & Bonnie s/v Dragonfly B331 #214 /) /) /) /) /) ~~~~~~~~~~ In a message dated 8/11/2015 7:15:13 A.M. Central Daylight Time, bjar...@suddenlink.net writes: I need to replace the house batteries on my boat. Does anybody on the list have experience with the Mastervolt AGM batteries? I note that the capacity of their 4D battery is listed at 160AH compared to 210AH for the Lifeline, the weight is also less. Bill -- Largest Beneteau group, over **1104** members and growing. To post to this group, send email to Benetea...@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to Beneteau-Owne...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Beneteau-Owners contact denny.we...@gmail.com, or ume...@comcast.net if you have a list management question --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Beneteau Owners" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to _beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com_ (mailto:beneteau-owne...@googlegroups.com) . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. |
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