[C320-list] C320-list Digest, Vol 2660, Issue 1
Robert Tiernay
bob.tiernay at gmail.com
Fri Jul 1 13:16:45 PDT 2016
Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?
I am on my fourth truecharge2 in 8 years. We use Windwalker
approximately 6 months a year. About half of that time we are at anchor.
We typically charge the batteries with a honda generator through a charger.
I always carry a spare unit as we spend time in the bahamas and found
that importing a charger is very expensive. When the unit works it works
well - but I am not happy with the up time. The first unit was DOA.
The last failed in 2015. I find that technical support from xantrex is
very poor - although I did have some luck with *Inverter Sales and
Service* in TN (PJ Gonzales). I will now be looking elsewhere for my
spare and using solar to charge.
Bob Tiernay
Windwalker 725
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> 1. Re: Floods in OZ (Bruce Stanley)
> 2. Re: Floods in OZ (Chris Burti)
> 3. Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences? (B. Stumpp)
> 4. Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?
> (pat reynolds)
> 5. Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?
> (Chris Burti)
> 6. Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?
> (Dick Walker)
> 7. Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?
> (Dick Walker)
> 8. Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences? (Jeff)
> 9. Reattaching engine insulation (Gene Helfman)
> 10. Reattaching engine insulation (Gene Helfman)
> 11. Re: Reattaching engine insulation (Chris Burti)
> 12. Re: Reattaching engine insulation (Dprudden)
> 13. Re: Reattaching engine insulation (John Meyers)
> 14. Re: Boat sharing (Jerry)
> 15. Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?
> (danny jensen)
> 16. Re: Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers - experiences?
> (Steve Barrar)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 15:04:18 +1000
> From: Bruce Stanley <brucestanley36 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Floods in OZ
> Message-ID:
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>
> Well spotted, Chris
> a strong Australia East Coast Low
> which develops next to a strong High pressure system
> will created havoc on-shore winds and swell ... I think the maximum swell
> was up to 7 metres.
> Sydney is about 500nm further north from this Tasmanian marina disaster.
> Our Sydney coastal suburb of Collaroy NSW was hammered.
>
> About 8 houses (built on the coastal foreshores), plus the Collaroy Surf
> Club were left hanging ... one lost a swimming pool.
>
> I know of no one who suffered damaged yachts or cruisers in the Sydney
> area.
>
>
>
> These LOWS happen a few times a year. This one was exceptional in its
> devastation.
>
> As you would know, sailors must watch the weather and stay in port when
> these are forecast ;o)
>
>
>
> Regards from downunder
>
> Bruce Stanley / formerly C320IA financial member
>
> Now C36IA financial member.
>
>
> *see:*
>
> NSW weather: Drone captures Collaroy destruction - ABC News ...
> <
> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-06/nsw-weather-collaroy-beach-destruction-captured-by-drone/7481838
> >
>
> www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-06/*nsw*-*weather*-*collaroy*
> -beach...by.../7481838
>
> 1.
>
> Jun 5, 2016 - *NSW weather*: Drone captures *Collaroy* destruction ...
> Topics: *weather*, *storm*-*disaster*,*collaroy*-2097, *collaroy*
> -beach-2097, *sydney*-2000, *nsw*.
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 09:45:08 -0400
> From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> To: 320 <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Floods in OZ
> Message-ID:
> <
> CAAAgXkyxijSuVw2s1PCkXAWopggmxVW6GPbrCDVP-0HWHOYp8g at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Good to hear you are well.
> CB
>
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 1:04 AM, Bruce Stanley <brucestanley36 at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Well spotted, Chris
> > a strong Australia East Coast Low
> > which develops next to a strong High pressure system
> > will created havoc on-shore winds and swell ... I think the maximum swell
> > was up to 7 metres.
> > Sydney is about 500nm further north from this Tasmanian marina disaster.
> > Our Sydney coastal suburb of Collaroy NSW was hammered.
> >
> > About 8 houses (built on the coastal foreshores), plus the Collaroy Surf
> > Club were left hanging ... one lost a swimming pool.
> >
> > I know of no one who suffered damaged yachts or cruisers in the Sydney
> > area.
> >
> >
> >
> > These LOWS happen a few times a year. This one was exceptional in its
> > devastation.
> >
> > As you would know, sailors must watch the weather and stay in port when
> > these are forecast ;o)
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards from downunder
> >
> > Bruce Stanley / formerly C320IA financial member
> >
> > Now C36IA financial member.
> >
> >
> > *see:*
> >
> > NSW weather: Drone captures Collaroy destruction - ABC News ...
> > <
> >
> http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-06/nsw-weather-collaroy-beach-destruction-captured-by-drone/7481838
> > >
> >
> > www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-06/*nsw*-*weather*-*collaroy*
> > -beach...by.../7481838
> >
> > 1.
> >
> > Jun 5, 2016 - *NSW weather*: Drone captures *Collaroy* destruction ...
> > Topics: *weather*, *storm*-*disaster*,*collaroy*-2097, *collaroy*
> > -beach-2097, *sydney*-2000, *nsw*.
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 11:24:02 -0400
> From: "B. Stumpp" <bstumpp at comcast.net>
> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Subject: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
> Message-ID: <000001d1d3ac$a0ddc860$e2995920$@comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>
> I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> amp charger and the remote panel. After only four years the Xantrex just
> failed. The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired. Although I was
> not
> happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> that
> so far has lasted 10 years. So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote panel
> for the charger. That was until I started reading reviews of the charger
> on
> Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.
>
>
>
> So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences -
> positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> Xantrex
> charger. Anyone?
>
>
>
> Bruce Stumpp
>
> Adventure, #647
>
> Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 15:57:02 +0000 (UTC)
> From: pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
> Message-ID:
> <419099370.427425.1467388622851.JavaMail.yahoo at mail.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Bruce,? I had one installed last year (xantrex true charge 2 20 amp)and am
> currently trying to see if its my charger or another area which keeps
> blowing my 15 amp fuse at the panel after my shore power cord may have gone
> into the water.? Hopefully I can get at the root of the problem soon.
>
> On Friday, July 1, 2016 10:24 AM, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>
> I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> amp charger and the remote panel.? After only four years the Xantrex just
> failed.? The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired.? Although I was
> not
> happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> that
> so far has lasted 10 years.? So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote panel
> for the charger.? That was until I started reading reviews of the charger
> on
> Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.?
>
>
>
> So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences -
> positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> Xantrex
> charger.? Anyone??
>
>
>
> Bruce Stumpp
>
> Adventure, #647
>
> Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland? ? ? ?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:01:25 -0400
> From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> To: 320 <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
> Message-ID:
> <CAAAgXky6ThxwLq7-M8EyZU6=Tm7E9=-9aq=
> L3vTzksrBGQjinA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> I replaced the OEM
>
> *Promariner Charger in 2007along with the OEM Excide 4d Nautilus Gold OEM
> batteries that it had cooked. I installed a Xantrex 20 amp charger and two
> Excide COM 4D P truck batteries. I have the stock Yanmar alternator on the
> engine.*
>
>
> *The batteries take about a pint of water each annually to maintain and we
> just cruised for three weeks with no complaints.*
>
>
> *My plan is to do a load test on the batteries soon simply because of their
> age. I expect to replace them with two more just like the old ones when the
> time comes, but I am considering going to four 6v deep cycle batteries and
> a dedicated Group 27 starting battery...I doubt that I will follow through
> as I have many other items with higher priorities on my wish list.*
>
> *Fair winds and Happy 4th,*
>
> *Chris Burti*
>
> *Commitment, #867*
>
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 11:24 AM, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> > amp charger and the remote panel. After only four years the Xantrex just
> > failed. The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired. Although I was
> > not
> > happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> > that
> > so far has lasted 10 years. So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> > should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote
> panel
> > for the charger. That was until I started reading reviews of the charger
> > on
> > Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences
> -
> > positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> > Xantrex
> > charger. Anyone?
> >
> >
> >
> > Bruce Stumpp
> >
> > Adventure, #647
> >
> > Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 09:19:55 -0700
> From: Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
> Message-ID: <0BCFD3FD-9759-44E1-A3E3-2C4634AC8970 at att.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I have had a 20 since 1999 and along with its inverter works great
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado ,CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
>
>
>
> > On Jul 1, 2016, at 08:24, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> > amp charger and the remote panel. After only four years the Xantrex just
> > failed. The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired. Although I was
> not
> > happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> that
> > so far has lasted 10 years. So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> > should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote
> panel
> > for the charger. That was until I started reading reviews of the
> charger on
> > Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences
> -
> > positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> Xantrex
> > charger. Anyone?
> >
> >
> >
> > Bruce Stumpp
> >
> > Adventure, #647
> >
> > Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 7
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 09:19:55 -0700
> From: Dick Walker <dickwalker at att.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
> Message-ID: <0BCFD3FD-9759-44E1-A3E3-2C4634AC8970 at att.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> I have had a 20 since 1999 and along with its inverter works great
>
>
> Cheers
>
>
>
> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado ,CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
>
>
>
> > On Jul 1, 2016, at 08:24, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> > amp charger and the remote panel. After only four years the Xantrex just
> > failed. The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired. Although I was
> not
> > happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> that
> > so far has lasted 10 years. So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> > should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote
> panel
> > for the charger. That was until I started reading reviews of the
> charger on
> > Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences
> -
> > positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> Xantrex
> > charger. Anyone?
> >
> >
> >
> > Bruce Stumpp
> >
> > Adventure, #647
> >
> > Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 8
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:27:47 -0400
> From: Jeff <catalina at thehares.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
> Message-ID: <A69ADC11-25A5-44FF-8E25-FC1C162EF7A3 at thehares.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Bruce,
>
> We have been using Charles chargers. We had a 40a that was about 8 years
> old but got destroyed by last years lighting strike. We replaced it with a
> 60a Charles. It was more reasonably priced than the comparable xantrex
> models.
>
> It charges faster and doesn't have to work as hard as the 40, so I expect
> longer service. It might serve you better to install a surge suppressor on
> the AC inlet, because I suspect that shore power quality might have some
> bearing on the service life of these chargers.
>
> Jeff Hare
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Jul 1, 2016, at 11:24 AM, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> > I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> > amp charger and the remote panel. After only four years the Xantrex just
> > failed. The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired. Although I was
> not
> > happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> that
> > so far has lasted 10 years. So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> > should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote
> panel
> > for the charger. That was until I started reading reviews of the
> charger on
> > Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences
> -
> > positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> Xantrex
> > charger. Anyone?
> >
> >
> >
> > Bruce Stumpp
> >
> > Adventure, #647
> >
> > Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 09:36:26 -0700
> From: Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Cc: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Reattaching engine insulation
> Message-ID:
> <
> CAG63oPOxN_JYypnRyy3034G97HHV6tjk3n-q_ayHzOzVxFMcBg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Thinking I would never have this problem (?!), I deleted the exchanges
> concerning how to glue/reattach the insulation on the forward engine
> cover. Of course, it loosened and made an incredible black, powdery mess
> (which we first thought was a degrading fan belt).
>
> So--what adhesive do people recommend?
>
> thanks,
> Gene
> Satori, 1997, #398
>
> --
> Gene Helfman, Professor Emeritus
> Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
> PERMANENT address:
> 498 Shoreland Dr., Lopez Is., WA 98261
> (360) 468-2136
> genehelfman at gmail.com
>
> "You noticed nobody gives a damn about beached minnows."
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 09:36:26 -0700
> From: Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Cc: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Reattaching engine insulation
> Message-ID:
> <
> CAG63oPOxN_JYypnRyy3034G97HHV6tjk3n-q_ayHzOzVxFMcBg at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Thinking I would never have this problem (?!), I deleted the exchanges
> concerning how to glue/reattach the insulation on the forward engine
> cover. Of course, it loosened and made an incredible black, powdery mess
> (which we first thought was a degrading fan belt).
>
> So--what adhesive do people recommend?
>
> thanks,
> Gene
> Satori, 1997, #398
>
> --
> Gene Helfman, Professor Emeritus
> Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
> PERMANENT address:
> 498 Shoreland Dr., Lopez Is., WA 98261
> (360) 468-2136
> genehelfman at gmail.com
>
> "You noticed nobody gives a damn about beached minnows."
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:50:14 -0400
> From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
> To: 320 <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reattaching engine insulation
> Message-ID:
> <CAAAgXkw5U_2mWCB-nJVoU+qhWU8cSRXWqzaMX=
> B_8OAJDrm7hA at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Look at thsi product on Defender's website:
>
>
>
> *http://tinyurl.com/zd6of7x <http://tinyurl.com/zd6of7x>*
>
> *cb *
>
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 12:36 PM, Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Thinking I would never have this problem (?!), I deleted the exchanges
> > concerning how to glue/reattach the insulation on the forward engine
> > cover. Of course, it loosened and made an incredible black, powdery mess
> > (which we first thought was a degrading fan belt).
> >
> > So--what adhesive do people recommend?
> >
> > thanks,
> > Gene
> > Satori, 1997, #398
> >
> > --
> > Gene Helfman, Professor Emeritus
> > Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
> > PERMANENT address:
> > 498 Shoreland Dr., Lopez Is., WA 98261
> > (360) 468-2136
> > genehelfman at gmail.com
> >
> > "You noticed nobody gives a damn about beached minnows."
> >
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 12:53:46 -0400
> From: Dprudden <dprudden at comcast.net>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reattaching engine insulation
> Message-ID: <75290521-3139-469C-BBDB-91B88066A3D1 at comcast.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Gene,
> If you go to the website, click on the discussion list tab, then click on
> the browse/search discussions, then click the magnifying glass icon, you
> can search through all previous discussions for whatever you might need!
>
> David Prudden
> #787
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 1, 2016, at 12:36 PM, Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Thinking I would never have this problem (?!), I deleted the exchanges
> > concerning how to glue/reattach the insulation on the forward engine
> > cover. Of course, it loosened and made an incredible black, powdery mess
> > (which we first thought was a degrading fan belt).
> >
> > So--what adhesive do people recommend?
> >
> > thanks,
> > Gene
> > Satori, 1997, #398
> >
> > --
> > Gene Helfman, Professor Emeritus
> > Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
> > PERMANENT address:
> > 498 Shoreland Dr., Lopez Is., WA 98261
> > (360) 468-2136
> > genehelfman at gmail.com
> >
> > "You noticed nobody gives a damn about beached minnows."
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 13:02:00 -0400
> From: John Meyers <jcmeyers7 at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Reattaching engine insulation
> Message-ID:
> <CANEXtrJDskHHkOX8Nizki=
> DWuLJdB4ydb5oD_QKJwCuoHYHH6w at mail.gmail.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> Might think about/try screws long enough with big washers.
>
> John Meyers
> Wind Chime
> #406
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 12:36 PM, Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Thinking I would never have this problem (?!), I deleted the exchanges
> > concerning how to glue/reattach the insulation on the forward engine
> > cover. Of course, it loosened and made an incredible black, powdery mess
> > (which we first thought was a degrading fan belt).
> >
> > So--what adhesive do people recommend?
> >
> > thanks,
> > Gene
> > Satori, 1997, #398
> >
> > --
> > Gene Helfman, Professor Emeritus
> > Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
> > PERMANENT address:
> > 498 Shoreland Dr., Lopez Is., WA 98261
> > (360) 468-2136
> > genehelfman at gmail.com
> >
> > "You noticed nobody gives a damn about beached minnows."
> >
>
>
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> Message: 14
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 14:09:32 -0400
> From: Jerry <jsheets at aol.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boat sharing
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> Thanks for the input all. First hurdle may be finding a buyer who agrees
> on the value of the boat. Compatibility meeting definitely would be next.
> Graeme, I would like to see your agreement if you are willing to share.
>
> Jerry
> JellyRoll 890
>
> > On Jun 29, 2016, at 6:14 PM, Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Our boat was set up as a LLC.
> > The original owner found a form that detailed all parts of the agreement.
> > I think he foun a book on boat partnerships that included thew LLC Format
> > Irv Grunes
> > Former shareholder in #851
> >
> >> On Wed, Jun 29, 2016 at 12:23 PM, Jerry <jsheets at aol.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Due to low usage and yearly expense I am giving some thought to selling
> >> half of boat interest. Upside is savings. Downside is some lack of
> freedom
> >> and bay trips on impulse.
> >> Anyone had experiences you care to share.
> >> Thanks in advance.
> >>
> >> Jerry
> >> JellyRoll 890
>
>
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> Message: 15
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 11:16:28 -0700
> From: danny jensen <danny at jensenshouse.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
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> I have had my Xantrex TrueCharge 40A installed for about 5 years. I have a
> aux panel also. The until replaced a Charles charger located in the Port
> Cockpit locker. The unit started its life charging 2 lead acid banks until
> I did a rework on my batteries and paralleled my house bank as Jeff
> recommended. My house bank now charges my starting battery via an ACR. I
> live in southern CA and run my refrigerator in the summer time so I keep
> cold beer on board. The temps sometimes get hot in the summer but not as
> hot as other parts of the country. I always make sure I turn off the switch
> under the port aft locker that powers the AC panel before I plug and unplug
> the dock power.
>
> The only issue I continue to have is the remote panel of the TC40A gets in
> an error state (status lights flashing on remote pannel) when I have the
> refrigerator load is on and the battery charger is on. I have called Xantex
> and they said this is "normal" behavior? However, the charger still keeps
> charging when in the error state. I also have a xantrex linklite battery
> monitor and any happy with this setup.
>
> If I were in the same situation, I would not hesitate to buy a new xantrex
> but I would investigate.
>
> - cooling in location where xantrex is
> - compliance with turning off power at dock before plugging in unit
> - possibility of using a surge suppression. If it is cheap and easy to
> do.
>
>
> Hodges is selling the unit for $305 and you already have the wiring in
> place and the remote panel. This is an no brain'er in my mind just roll the
> dice and buy another one. This job should take less than 1 HR. Do you want
> to spend your summer boating time doing more work?
>
> Danny
> #972
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 8:24 AM, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage 40
> > amp charger and the remote panel. After only four years the Xantrex just
> > failed. The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired. Although I was
> > not
> > happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> > that
> > so far has lasted 10 years. So I decided to get another Xantrex since it
> > should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote
> panel
> > for the charger. That was until I started reading reviews of the charger
> > on
> > Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.
> >
> >
> >
> > So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the experiences
> -
> > positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> > Xantrex
> > charger. Anyone?
> >
> >
> >
> > Bruce Stumpp
> >
> > Adventure, #647
> >
> > Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Fri, 1 Jul 2016 15:00:19 -0400
> From: Steve Barrar <parep160 at aol.com>
> To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Xantrex TRUEcharge2 40-amp chargers -
> experiences?
> Message-ID: <52E2593E-72DA-4F85-B201-9813EF702F43 at aol.com>
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>
> I have my original Xantrex charger from when I bought my boat in 2012 #85
> and I think it is cooking my batteries?so I bought this one instead
> ?thought I would give it a try?the customer reviews were all 4 to 5 stars.
> I never buy anything any more without reading the reviews. I hope to
> install it this weekend.
>
> NOCO Genius GEN2 20 Amp 2-Bank Waterproof Smart On-Board Battery Charger
> for $160.00
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003JSJS5I/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
>
> Stephen Barrar
> Pa House of Representatives
> 160th Legislative District
> Chairman of House Veteran Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee.
> Capitol Office 717-783-3038
> Chadds Ford office 610-358-5925
>
>
>
>
> > On Jul 1, 2016, at 2:16 PM, danny jensen <danny at jensenshouse.com> wrote:
> >
> > I have had my Xantrex TrueCharge 40A installed for about 5 years. I have
> a
> > aux panel also. The until replaced a Charles charger located in the Port
> > Cockpit locker. The unit started its life charging 2 lead acid banks
> until
> > I did a rework on my batteries and paralleled my house bank as Jeff
> > recommended. My house bank now charges my starting battery via an ACR. I
> > live in southern CA and run my refrigerator in the summer time so I keep
> > cold beer on board. The temps sometimes get hot in the summer but not as
> > hot as other parts of the country. I always make sure I turn off the
> switch
> > under the port aft locker that powers the AC panel before I plug and
> unplug
> > the dock power.
> >
> > The only issue I continue to have is the remote panel of the TC40A gets
> in
> > an error state (status lights flashing on remote pannel) when I have the
> > refrigerator load is on and the battery charger is on. I have called
> Xantex
> > and they said this is "normal" behavior? However, the charger still
> keeps
> > charging when in the error state. I also have a xantrex linklite battery
> > monitor and any happy with this setup.
> >
> > If I were in the same situation, I would not hesitate to buy a new
> xantrex
> > but I would investigate.
> >
> > - cooling in location where xantrex is
> > - compliance with turning off power at dock before plugging in unit
> > - possibility of using a surge suppression. If it is cheap and easy to
> > do.
> >
> >
> > Hodges is selling the unit for $305 and you already have the wiring in
> > place and the remote panel. This is an no brain'er in my mind just roll
> the
> > dice and buy another one. This job should take less than 1 HR. Do you
> want
> > to spend your summer boating time doing more work?
> >
> > Danny
> > #972
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 1, 2016 at 8:24 AM, B. Stumpp <bstumpp at comcast.net> wrote:
> >
> >> I replaced my working Guest 2-stage charger with a new Xantrex 3-stage
> 40
> >> amp charger and the remote panel. After only four years the Xantrex
> just
> >> failed. The Xantrex tech said these cannot be repaired. Although I was
> >> not
> >> happy with only getting four years out of the charger, a friend has one
> >> that
> >> so far has lasted 10 years. So I decided to get another Xantrex since
> it
> >> should be a relatively easy replacement and I already had the remote
> panel
> >> for the charger. That was until I started reading reviews of the
> charger
> >> on
> >> Westmarine.com.they are not stellar.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> So, before looking for alternatives I would like to hear the
> experiences -
> >> positive and negative - of others on this forum who have installed a
> >> Xantrex
> >> charger. Anyone?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Bruce Stumpp
> >>
> >> Adventure, #647
> >>
> >> Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>
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