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  1. NWSeadog

    Wanted: EZ Docker Hook

    If all else fails you can make one out of copper tubing and fittings. That is what I did.
  2. NWSeadog

    Repair westerbeke or replace and with what?

    My Westerbeke 8KW died last year. The engine ran great but there was only about 12V output. The problem was one of the diodes that are internal to the windings failed. The only fix was to rewind the field coils. (Poor design in my estimation) I had a rebuilt generator (not the engine) put...
  3. NWSeadog

    Cabbage Island, BC NEXUS

    Steve, Thanks for the info on Cabbage Island. Looks like an interesting place to check out in settled weather. My charts seem to indicate the access from the south is restricted due to Orcas. The CBSA has a good site for locating NEXUS/Marine check in points. There is filter box to restrict...
  4. NWSeadog

    Cabbage Island, BC NEXUS

    Hi Ken CBSA lists Cabbage Island, which has no dock facilities as near as I can tell. Also with the restricted boating areas on the south side it looks tickl-ish to get into. There are buoys there I understand. Miners Bay looks interesting.
  5. NWSeadog

    Cabbage Island, BC NEXUS

    Has anybody used Cabbage Island off the southeast corner of Saturna as their NEXUS point of entry? It looks like it would be challenging to get into and there doesn’t actually seem to be any marine facilities. But it would be a short hop from Sucia if heading up the strait.
  6. NWSeadog

    When it is time to cut the anchor chain

    I've added a short section of Amsteel line at the bitter end of the anchor chain. Should I have to abandon the anchor it is a "simple" cut from the deck.
  7. NWSeadog

    Water Auto Fill for Lead Acid Batteries

    I also have the manual pump version of the "Water-your-Battery" I see that they do have and automatic version that is less then a couple of hundred dollars. Water your battery link . If your FLA's are good there is no reason to spend money on LifePo4 right now. I'm waiting until it is time to...
  8. NWSeadog

    Water Auto Fill for Lead Acid Batteries

    I have a similar system and highly recommend them. Makes checking and refilling the cells a breeze.
  9. NWSeadog

    Forum Update - We're back! Ask your questions here.

    Same issue here. Ads at the bottom that will not go away and video ad that keeps popping up on right side. Running latest Chrome on win 10. :(
  10. NWSeadog

    Best cellular carrier in the PNW

    After many years we switched from Verizon to T Mobile. For the most part it works well for us, but like all services it is the luck of the draw on where their towers are. One side of Echo Bay (Sucia) gets 5G and the other side is no service. Also, voice and data is included in Canada but the...
  11. NWSeadog

    VHF in text form? Any viable options.

    Here is something you might try. It is a converter from the radio audio output to bluetooth that you can link to a headphone...
  12. NWSeadog

    Benmar Course Setter 21 autopilot

    If it helps I just added a troubleshooting guide for the Benmar Course Setter 21 to the library that should be available as soon as it gets approved.
  13. NWSeadog

    Ben Mar Course Setter 21 Troubleshooting Guide 176

    This is a troubleshooting guide for the BenMar Course setter 21 and Course Keeper that goes with the installation and operation manual.
  14. NWSeadog

    Benmar Course Setter 21 autopilot

    I had a similar issue and it turned out that one of the IC's had died. I replaced all the IC's and the problem went away. (The IC's were on sockets that made it easy)
  15. NWSeadog

    Eberspacher diesel heater repair

    This was my problem. Low voltage to the glow plug (mine was a bad connector) will cause white smoke and failure to light. It then shuts down. There was enough voltage when on shore power that it would usually light. Not so much when at anchor.
  16. NWSeadog

    Raymarine Speed Tru-Hull

    The GPS gives you speed over ground. The "speed wheel" gives you speed through the water. The difference is the current. It is not unusual for us to see two knots of current up here in the PNW.
  17. NWSeadog

    I am trying to sell a donated 36' Grand Banks

    You might want ot check to see if Friday Harbor allows sub-letting. My marina allows sub-letting up to 6 months which helped on the sale of our previous boat.
  18. NWSeadog

    NT32 “Emma B” cruises PNW

    Durant, Thank you for taking us along on your journey. I'm very envious Smooth sailing.
  19. NWSeadog

    Benmar Course Setter Auto Pilot Manuals

    Vince - In the upper right hand corner of this page (desk top view) should be a link to the Library. Check under manuals.
  20. NWSeadog

    Benmar Course Setter Auto Pilot Manuals

    MY Fortuna - I just added the Benmar course setter 21 manual to the library.
  21. NWSeadog

    Ben Mar Course Setter 21 174

    This is the Benmar installation, Operation and Maintenance manual.
  22. NWSeadog

    chronic window leaking

    Captain Tolleys also worked for me with wood framed windows. Here is a link to the product on Amazon...
  23. NWSeadog

    Wanted: wanted: Lehman 120 dual sheave balancing pulley

    Hi, I have a balancing pulley that came off my Lehman 120. Is this what you are looking for? Ken
  24. Pulley

    Pulley

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