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Tag: Upgrade

Electric Winch Upgrade

Replacing my cabintop winch with a new Lewmar electric winch.

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Posted on July 25, 2023Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Electrical, Sail Handling, UpgradeLeave a comment on Electric Winch Upgrade

Refrigeration Refit, Part III: Frigoboat Keel Cooled System

Installing a Frigoboat keel cooled refrigeration system in our fridge and freezer.

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Posted on June 5, 2023Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Galley, Refrigeration, Upgrade2 Comments on Refrigeration Refit, Part III: Frigoboat Keel Cooled System

Refrigeration Refit, Part II: Side Door Overhaul

Disassembly and refit of fridge side door

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Posted on July 27, 2022July 27, 2022Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Galley, UpgradeLeave a comment on Refrigeration Refit, Part II: Side Door Overhaul

Refrigeration Refit, Part I: New Insulation

Rebuilding and reinsulating my fridge and freezer boxes to improve efficiency.

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Posted on January 5, 2022January 5, 2022Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Galley, UpgradeLeave a comment on Refrigeration Refit, Part I: New Insulation

NextGen Generator Install

Planning and installing a new diesel generator.

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Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Electrical, Generator, Upgrade1 Comment on NextGen Generator Install

Jib Furling Line Improvements

Adding a turning block and a rope clutch to the jib furling line made furling Priorities' jib much easier.

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Posted on August 16, 2018August 16, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Sail Handling, UpgradeLeave a comment on Jib Furling Line Improvements

Adding a Battery Monitor

A battery monitor helps figure out my house batteries' state of charge. From this I can figure out when and for how long to charge them.

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Posted on July 16, 2018July 20, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Alternator, Batteries, Electrical, UpgradeLeave a comment on Adding a Battery Monitor

LED Lightbulb Conversions

Converting existing light fixtures to LEDs, improving the cabin lighting while saving large amounts of power.

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Posted on March 14, 2018March 14, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Anchoring, Electrical, UpgradeLeave a comment on LED Lightbulb Conversions

In the Name of Cold Beer

Making a shelf to improve organization in a top-opening refrigerator.

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Posted on January 22, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Galley, Refrigeration, Upgrade1 Comment on In the Name of Cold Beer

Upgrading to an Electric Toilet

Upgrading Priorities' aft head from a manual flush toilet to an electric flushing Raritan SeaEra QC.

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Posted on January 10, 2018January 10, 2018Categories Maintenance / UpgradesTags Electrical, Plumbing, UpgradeLeave a comment on Upgrading to an Electric Toilet
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