Sound advice as always Capt. Sam. Being prepared and having all systems up to snuff is always important. Those pesky animals are a little harder to plan for 🙂 Boat looks great after all the buffing. I know you have to miss her. Be well and best wishes you two.
Excellent video. I would like to see other Loopers give information like this a lot can be learned by other people's experience. And yes batteries can be mysterious I've dealt with them all my life as a mechanic, some of them seem to have a mind of their own and defy laws physics.
We learned a lot during our two plus loops and Rev was very diligent in videoing all of our trips! We did 272 trips in all, so stay tuned for the rest of them. As well as about 100 other videos on various aspects of the loop! It has been a pleasure sharing them! It is great to have you on board and have a prosperous and Happy New Year 😎🎊
Capt Sam the muskrat sniper😂 thank you for another informative and educational video Safe Travels, Happy New Year🎉 Scott from the Northwoods of Wisconsin
That 8D battery boiling over would also be venting hydrogen gas. Could make for a big 💥 BOOM! if something was to spark. With a slightly older inboard like yours, I'd be looking at replacing the battery banks with LiFePO4 (or at least AGM sealed) ASAP! Unfortunately I think the yards most familiar/comfortable with that sort of conversion are going to be on the southern end of the Loop.
Can’t use lithium for starting, so will need both lead and lithium, which is quite doable, but also very complex. Honestly a power boat on the loop is making electricity frequently, so lithium is not as interesting, especially if you have some solar for the days at anchor. Solar is a DIY for anyone with minimal technical skills.
Hi, thanks for the compliment and so sorry for the delayed response. We started on a third Loop, but stopped for winter storage and Sandusky Ohio in September of 2023, but we have many offers from people to buy our boat, so we did so. So I am now out doing training sessions on people's boats and loving doing that. More information at: greatloopacademy.com/training-and-delivery/ Be sure to sign up for our newsletter at www.WhatYachtToDo.com for tips, tricks, and techniques about the loop as well as some free boating goodies 😎
@WhatYachtToDo Thank you for responding, Sam. So you are going to sell your boat? You are starting a new adventure, but I wonder? Is it hard to give up the boat? Take care of Rev and yourself in your next chapter on the water!
Sound advice as always Capt. Sam. Being prepared and having all systems up to snuff is always important. Those pesky animals are a little harder to plan for 🙂 Boat looks great after all the buffing. I know you have to miss her. Be well and best wishes you two.
Thanks Byron. Happy New Year 🎊
Excellent video. I would like to see other Loopers give information like this a lot can be learned by other people's experience. And yes batteries can be mysterious I've dealt with them all my life as a mechanic, some of them seem to have a mind of their own and defy laws physics.
We learned a lot during our two plus loops and Rev was very diligent in videoing all of our trips! We did 272 trips in all, so stay tuned for the rest of them. As well as about 100 other videos on various aspects of the loop! It has been a pleasure sharing them! It is great to have you on board and have a prosperous and Happy New Year 😎🎊
It appears you are sitting in Sandusky Ohio when you did this video. I can see Cedar Point Amusement Park in the background.
Very observant! Happy New Year 🎊
I cruised thru Sandusky Bay when you were there but I never spotted your boat. Happy New Year to you and Rev.@@WhatYachtToDo
Capt Sam the muskrat sniper😂 thank you for another informative and educational video
Safe Travels,
Happy New Year🎉
Scott from the Northwoods of Wisconsin
Hi Scott! All the best to you and yours an a Happy New Year 🎊😎
Hi Sam, Good information. Thanks for sharing.
You are quite welcome! Happy New Year 🎊😎
@@WhatYachtToDo Happy new year to you and Rev. Are you two still looking at new boats or keeping what you have for now?
That 8D battery boiling over would also be venting hydrogen gas. Could make for a big 💥 BOOM! if something was to spark. With a slightly older inboard like yours, I'd be looking at replacing the battery banks with LiFePO4 (or at least AGM sealed) ASAP! Unfortunately I think the yards most familiar/comfortable with that sort of conversion are going to be on the southern end of the Loop.
Yes, we were very fortunate! Happy New Year!
Can’t use lithium for starting, so will need both lead and lithium, which is quite doable, but also very complex. Honestly a power boat on the loop is making electricity frequently, so lithium is not as interesting, especially if you have some solar for the days at anchor. Solar is a DIY for anyone with minimal technical skills.
Nice video Sam. Very informative and on point. So in 2024 you and Rev will spend your time on the Great Lakes? Have a good time!
Hi, thanks for the compliment and so sorry for the delayed response. We started on a third Loop, but stopped for winter storage and Sandusky Ohio in September of 2023, but we have many offers from people to buy our boat, so we did so. So I am now out doing training sessions on people's boats and loving doing that. More information at: greatloopacademy.com/training-and-delivery/
Be sure to sign up for our newsletter at www.WhatYachtToDo.com for tips, tricks, and techniques about the loop as well as some free boating goodies 😎
@WhatYachtToDo Thank you for responding, Sam. So you are going to sell your boat? You are starting a new adventure, but I wonder? Is it hard to give up the boat? Take care of Rev and yourself in your next chapter on the water!