Washer/dryer & separate freezer unit on R31s... anyone yet?

[Red Raven]

Thanks Stuart,

I may just call the ecotemp company and see if I can get something to work safely in the marine environment that won't be in the way.

My wife likes the Hilton idea!

Curt

 

[captstu]

I used this unit first,

https://www.amazon.com/Excel-tankless-h ... op?ie=UTF8

It is indoor rated, recommends a chimney and claims all copper. The guts turned out to be identical. Replaced it in about 2 years with the other one.

I couldn't fibs a marine rated unit, but Gemini Orem installed the excel on outboard equipped boats.

A chimney in this is about the same as a chimney on a stove.


Stuart Bell
Ranger 25: Shearwater
(561) 352-1796

 

[Irish Mist]

Hi Doug
Welcome to the tug world 🙂.
We also have a separate freezer we keep out in our cockpit. It is a wonderful addition and on our 29 we can use it as an additional seat if needed. On the 31 though you have a wonderful cockpit layout so having a smaller one in a locker would make more sense.
I was thinking about your washer dryer and in the 31 if you where to have them not install the extra toilet perhaps you could install there. There is a combo single unit washer dryer, but I have heard they do not dry the best...
Keep us posted on your progress and good luck 🙂

 

[captstu]

I installed a washer/dryer combo on my previous cat. I loved it, but the Admiral not so much.

If you get the unvented condensing version, it will not dry. The vented version uses 115 volt electric so it is limited to 7 pounds per load. I washed bed stuff in one load and took out some stuff to dry. Not so bad, turn it on, go back in an hour or so and take out the bottom sheet. I dried it on the bunk, but you can see it aside to dry in the second batch.

Best part, I came off night watch, put my cold and damp stuff in to dry with my towel, took a shower, dried in the hot towel and dressed in warm, dry clothes within reach of the shower.

I called it the Shearwater Hilton.

Btw, it ran on my inverter.

 

[walldog]

Hi Kip Conner, I did see your message above, I just don't know how to reply directly to that message once there are others in the cue, oops, yet, but thanks. Grey water in NZ can basically be flushed overboard, within reason, as far as I can tell & composting toilets, I'll need to check around more about that and thanks on the water maker tip.

If you look over on right side of his message there will be a button labeled Quote. Click it and you will have a message started that will respond directly to the person and be on this forum.

Best Wishes.

 

[Doug n Meg]

Thank you for the Reply to the not latest email, hope this works Herb!!

Hi Kip Conner, I did see your message above, I just don't know how to reply directly to that message once there are others in the cue, oops, yet, but thanks. Grey water in NZ can basically be flushed overboard, within reason, as far as I can tell & composting toilets, I'll need to check around more about that and thanks on the water maker tip.

If you look over on right side of his message there will be a button labeled Quote. Click it and you will have a message started that will respond directly to the person and be on this forum.

Best Wishes.

 

[Doug n Meg]

Thanks everyone on the hot water and freezer and welcomes here on TugNuts, now our VDSL is not working at home after we decided to go a step up from ADSL, the moment the VDSL was to begin it all failed and now using mobile data which just so happens to be the shakiest it's been in months and it's Friday, oh yeah, so, maybe come Monday will have some proper service and I can go back in and address these really great replies you are all offering. For now, THANK YOU, I can read them but replies are limited.
What I can say so far...
I'm keen on finding a
-washer/dryer hooked up
-an additional hot water system other than running off the engine from when running which apparently won't heat the water in idle
-for sure a water maker but no sweat on that, I've got my eye on the perfect system
-a roof mounted tender and winch system
-I don't want to loose the 2nd head so it stays, surely there's somewhere else for the washer/dryer, maybe best without the dryer from what I'm hearing, thanks for the tips
-Broadband connectivity, funny right now I'm having such issues with that and I'm not even on the water yet and I notice data gets chewed up real quick using the mobile for the hotspot
-and yeah, next to figure out how to run this new Ranger 31S from here in NZ without Me & Meg coming to Seattle... that's a long haul for my foxie and I am not comfortable with the thought of that flight for Meg and I, so, hmmm.
- basically though, we could start cruising in the Pacific Northwest and I wonder if we'd ever find time to return back home to New Zealand, well, we'll see, gotta get this washer sourced first, the rest can fit Im sure.
Thanks TugNut!!

 

[Irish Mist]

I am sure you could persuade someone from the factory to visit for orientation on your new 31 🙂 It would be a great trip and also great PR for the company ....Although they seem to be running at max all the time anyway 🙂

Best

 

[Doug n Meg]

Nice Irish Mist!!!

Anyone know the Interior Headroom height on the 31S and a link on the web maybe, please?

Oh and got broadband back for the weekend, yeahhhh!!!

 

[Connerkip]

As mentioned previously, for extended anchor cruising, one solar panel and no generator will be quite meager. Especially with added loads discussed. Two solar panels will help, but power conservation would still be required, in my opinion. Need to think about power like a sail boater does. With a tender topside, would you have room for two panels?

 

[Doug n Meg]

Good point... I was thinking of some fold out, on a hinge, extra solar panels... I'm going to start looking at the generator capabilities... oh what I could do with an extra 5 feet, the Ranger 36, hmmm?

 

[Wayfinder]

That sounds like it may be it. If you send a photo or two to ctkjohansen@msn.com I will post them.

Curt

Curt

Thanks for the offer to post the photos. I'll take you up on your offer and email them to you.

Doug and Meg...we're in and out of range for internet connection but let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers
Hal

 

[Red Raven]

Here are Hal's (Wayfinder) electric sliding roof davit photos. The one thumbnail is sideways but shows correctly if you click on it.

 

[Red Raven]

Good point... I was thinking of some fold out, on a hinge, extra solar panels... I'm going to start looking at the generator capabilities... oh what I could do with an extra 5 feet, the Ranger 36, hmmm?

For what you are trying to do I think at least three solar panels may be needed. Especially if you plan to run the clothes washer while off the grid. On the other hand, if you go the generator route you will not need a separate hot water system. You can use the generator instead of shore power to power the 120 volt hot water heater. With a washer on board I think a generator is in your future. :geek:

Curt

 

[Doug n Meg]

Very cool!!!

Here are Hal's (Wayfinder) electric sliding roof davit photos. The one thumbnail is sideways but shows correctly if you click on it.

 

[Doug n Meg]

Thanks Curt & Tracy, yep, generator, it's time to talk to my friend at WhisperPower here in Auckland now and see what goodies he can come up with. righty Oe Saturday morning, my mind is full of a herd of Rangers...
Now where to put the washer??
Doug & Meg

Good point... I was thinking of some fold out, on a hinge, extra solar panels... I'm going to start looking at the generator capabilities... oh what I could do with an extra 5 feet, the Ranger 36, hmmm?

For what you are trying to do I think at least three solar panels may be needed. Especially if you plan to run the clothes washer while off the grid. On the other hand, if you go the generator route you will not need a separate hot water system. You can use the generator instead of shore power to power the 120 volt hot water heater. With a washer on board I think a generator is in your future. :geek:

Curt

 

[Doug n Meg]

LOW SPEED VALVE... ok, I, well, almost, give up, what is the low speed valve supposed to be for, please?

 

[BradOwens]

The low speed valve, aka trolling valve, alows the transmission to slip so that you can go slower than possible without the valve.
Useful in tight quarters or when fishing for slow swimming species.
I don't have one, and simply move the throttle into, and out of, gear to go slow. A trolling valve makes it easier though, and may reduce wear and tear on the throttle handle and linkage.

 

[Doug n Meg]

Hi Brad and thank you.
So with the slow speed valve, how slow can these tugs cruise at, like can they go 2-3kts slow for an hour using that without issues or is it not advised? I get the in and out of gear thing for tight manouevering but for extended slow cruise? What do you think?

 

[Lenny and Louise]

Doug,

If you go to the forum search button and type “Slow Speed Valve” you will discover a very interesting thread on this topic, including an excellent summary by Andrew Custis. After additional discussion with Andrew, we are having a slow speed valve installed on our R31Sedan now in construction.

We did not have such a valve on our R25SC. It was necessary to constantly put the boat in and out of gear in order to comply with some rather expansive no-wake zones in the Portland, Oregon, area. This had a number of drawbacks: It is a pain in the lower back and upper thigh to keep shifting when trying to enjoy “going up a lazy river in the noon-day sun.” The constant shifting probably is no better for the transmission that it is for my lower back and upper thigh. The rudder is only effective in a prop wash, so steering is a further pain in the lower back and upper thigh and autopilot is out of the question.

Our future cruising plans will take us on several canals and long portions of inland waterways where “dead slow” is required and staying in the middle of the channel is strongly encouraged. We hope the slow speed valve is useful in these areas.