Hello Raiders, I have recently purchased a Halvorsen 25ft 1978. It's really a restoration boat (bought it for $500dollars lols). It comes with a Perkin 4108 engine, the engine seem pretty good in condition by the physical appearance of it (don't know if it will works when sit back in place), so I will be constantly asking for the pro tips from you all. haha
Here is the photo of the boat
http://postimg.org/image/r9gs8bofd/
Pic for the engine (Any good image upload site please let me know)
http://postimg.org/image/xdkq70ryv/
Here are a few questions I would need more info/tips from the pro
(Electric)
- Is DC to AC (Inverter) safe to be used on solar system? (I have purchased ''24VDC 250W*3 (750W) Solar'' with ''12/24VDC MPPT CC'' to go with a ''12VDC 1000W 240VAC Inverter'' from Ebay for just above $1000)
- Does inverter have built-in fuse?
- Do I need get fuse in between MPPT CC to Inverter or from Inverter to Loads?
(Timber)
- What do you think if I use BB grade Marine Ply to rebuild the Cabin and treat with stain and epoxy resin afterward? (Due to the fact the price for using AA grade is 4times more expensive and I personally believe cabin does not contact water as much as hull. Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong because I am more than happy to take advises)
- How adhesive is epoxy resin + fiberglass on timber hull?
- Marine Varnish VS Epoxy Resin, who will win? (Would like to stain cabin after rebuild and then varnish or epoxy resin)
I would like to say hi to everyone as well, just joined the forum not long ago, but have learned a lot from the other posts.
Regards,
Mal