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by mrrudely
Tue May 30, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin inverter connection
Replies: 6
Views: 5707

Re: 89 mid cabin inverter connection

thanks guys to answer prowlersfish's concerns my inverter powers the entire boats 110v system and when on it's mostly used for fridge and tv can't see a reasonable fear of it becoming accidentally overloaded in which case it would just shut itself down anyway the automatic feature works fine for my ...
by mrrudely
Mon May 29, 2023 11:27 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin inverter connection
Replies: 6
Views: 5707

89 mid cabin inverter connection

I have a new 1000 Watt pure sine wave inverter that automatically turns on when either shore power or generator are not connected (it is not an inverter/charger) I would like to have the battery charger (protech 1240i plus) automatically disconnect when the inverter kicks on Currently I have to do i...
by mrrudely
Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin reimagined
Replies: 32
Views: 32854

Re: 89 mid cabin reimagined

polished stainless steel
teak veneer with automotive clear coat
by mrrudely
Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:18 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin reimagined
Replies: 32
Views: 32854

Re: 89 mid cabin reimagined

our new table
by mrrudely
Mon Apr 03, 2023 1:36 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: ACT Paint color
Replies: 27
Views: 23213

Re: ACT Paint color

hope it's ok to piggyback on this thread we are in marina del rey southern california we have owned the boat for 3 years now we have not painted the bottom and it is likely that the previous owner did not either (maybe 5 years) the service that cleans the bottom is not complaining and says there are...
by mrrudely
Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin reimagined
Replies: 32
Views: 32854

Re: 89 mid cabin reimagined

Not sure how to respond
A video walk through on youtube sounds like a project in and of itself
If there is a particular area you would like to know about I am happy to share, just let me know
rr
by mrrudely
Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin reimagined
Replies: 32
Views: 32854

Re: 89 mid cabin reimagined

I did most of it myself
happy to share but the details could get lengthy
is it best to do PM or email?
by mrrudely
Sat Jan 21, 2023 9:37 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin reimagined
Replies: 32
Views: 32854

Re: 89 mid cabin reimagined

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new vinyl on radar arch
new speakers
dimmable led lights
no ugly screws
by mrrudely
Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:46 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1988 10M-mid cabin battery sizes
Replies: 26
Views: 20254

Re: 1988 10M-mid cabin battery sizes

I think this is what you are looking for my memory is a little fuzzy and my notes are little confusing but I ordered CRUR045146A from: Marine Parts USA 5719 NW 114CT #103 FL 33178 305.883.4400 I can't find a website for them this is where things get a little confusing if I google CRUR045146A I get n...
by mrrudely
Fri Jan 06, 2023 12:51 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1988 10M-mid cabin battery sizes
Replies: 26
Views: 20254

Re: 1988 10M-mid cabin battery sizes

diamond plate is aluminum glued down
I think stainless would be a better choice
the bottom piece is cosmetic covering some wood structure that was there
makes for a good step
by mrrudely
Thu Jan 05, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 1988 10M-mid cabin battery sizes
Replies: 26
Views: 20254

Re: 1988 10M-mid cabin battery sizes

not sure if this is of any help
I can stand on it no problem
battery hold downs are part of the cover
by mrrudely
Sun Jan 01, 2023 3:45 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: 89 mid cabin generator
Replies: 10
Views: 3732

Re: 89 mid cabin generator

Happy New Year to all!
and thanks for all the continued and meaningful support

update:
I installed a new dedicated generator start battery (now isolated)
all is well

rr
by mrrudely
Wed Dec 21, 2022 10:44 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan MCCK charging diode
Replies: 9
Views: 3726

Re: Onan MCCK charging diode

can't thank you enough
you are right, no sense trying to fix a non-issue

charger is pro mariner protech i
will work with only two banks connected
by mrrudely
Wed Dec 21, 2022 8:39 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan MCCK charging diode
Replies: 9
Views: 3726

Re: Onan MCCK charging diode

I don't think you missed anything I have had the exact problems Beacon Bob is warning about Just wondering why I have not heard more about it I will install the new battery and keep it isolated But I am still wondering why I can't hook up one leg of my charger to the generator start battery through ...
by mrrudely
Wed Dec 21, 2022 12:01 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Onan MCCK charging diode
Replies: 9
Views: 3726

Re: Onan MCCK charging diode

Prowlersfish You are the second no answer I got But I am not convinced I have very limited knowledge when it comes to electricity There are a lot of Trojan owners here on the forum and I suspect a lot have Onan mcck generators I can't be the only one with this problem Also, (this may be rhetorical) ...