Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-15-2012, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
RE: Wiring Harness at base of trawler mast
We took down the mast and checked the anchor light fixture and determined that there was no electricity coming to the fixture. We then took apart the 4 prong plug and found one of the wires had...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-07-2012, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
RE: Wiring Harness at base of trawler mast
We also have the plug and socket with the female end mounted on the bulkhead. We cannot pull the wires for the nav lights down the mast so rewiring is out. Someone has suggested getting an aluminum...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-05-2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
RE: Wiring Harness at base of trawler mast
It is the plug and socket that we want to replace. We are referring to this as the wiring harness. We have cleaned the plud and socket and then the lights work . After some time there are issues...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-05-2012, 01:54 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
RE: Wiring Harness at base of trawler mast
We had an electrician at a marina service the connections. The prongs were slightly corroded and a bit loose when inserted in the other end. Cleaning helps for a short while. Probably spent more...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
03-05-2012, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
Wiring Harness at base of trawler mast
We need to replace the wiring harness at the base of the mast on our trawler.* There seems to be moisture trapped in the harness that occasionally interferes with the operation of the lights located...
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Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage
03-04-2012, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 5,947
RE: Tornadoes hit Island Cove Marina
So very sorry to read about the damage, Tony. Especially poignant as we visited you and your son and the Monk at Island Cove this past autumn. Stay strong.
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Forum: General Maintenance
01-06-2012, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Damaged interior solid teak panels
A section of solid teak boards inside one of the doors suffered damage from the elements during a previous ownership.* We want to repair it.* We started by sanding it and found that sections of the...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
01-03-2012, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,426
RE: Back flush vent line
Thanks everyone for your input. It has been very helpful. We'll search out the right vent opening and do the necessary. I'm still not clear on how one actually backflushes and for how long but...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
12-31-2011, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,426
RE: Back flush vent line
*I wouldn't flush it with liquid, if there is a low spot in the line the water will sit there and basically block the line. What area is this smell coming from and how are you pumping out?
We have...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
12-31-2011, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,426
Back flush vent line
How do you identify the holding tank vent line opening on the outside of the boat? (by smell?)
What are the steps to back flushing the vent line? (My impression is to stick the water hose to the...
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Forum: Fuel Check
06-19-2011, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,186
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-16-2011, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-16-2011, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
RE: Blister on topside
We have the original gelcoat. We have mixed opinions whether it can be brought back to life or it is time for a repainting. I patched some screw holes with marine Tex before I knew what I was doing....
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-16-2011, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
RE: Blister on topside
I'm having some Internet connectivity issues with my computer. I can access wifi but my notebook stopped recognizing the connection. My iPhone works but I don't know if there is a way to send a photo...
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Forum: General Maintenance
06-13-2011, 02:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Blister on topside
At some point in the last two months, something broke through the fiberglass on the back of our aft cabin.* It left about ten little nicks.* There is now a five inch blister in that area with the...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
06-01-2011, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 11,468
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
05-15-2011, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,519
RE: Polybutylene Plumbing
We had the same problem with our grey polybutylene pipes.* There is a thread on this forum, just search for "polybutylene" started by "rusbet". We ended up trying a number of difference products and...
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Forum: Power Systems
04-26-2011, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,999
RE: Perkins 135 mani-cooler leaking
Thanks for all the good advice and suggestions. This is what happened. Remember that we are new at this boat and crusing business. The mechanic who installed the overflow tank did not have a long...
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Forum: Power Systems
04-22-2011, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,999
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Forum: Power Systems
04-22-2011, 05:23 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,999
Perkins 135 mani-cooler leaking
About one month ago we replaced our radiator cap because of leaks.* The radiator cap was 7# rated and came from Trans Atlantic Diesel.* We then began our Great Loop Adventure.* Within two weeks we...
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Forum: General Maintenance
03-16-2011, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 6,587
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Forum: General Discussion
03-09-2011, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,787
RE: Just GO!!!!!!!!!!!
Tony, do it now if you can. Your kids will go with you now, later is another story.*** Can you really see yourself following Trawlerforum for the next 10-15-20 years waiting for the right time to GO?...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
03-02-2011, 04:25 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,198
RE: Replacing faucets on old boat
Just to close this out. We took off the gatorbite and installed a 12" flex service line with female ends both sides. Ace Hardware had a connection/adaptor called flair-it that connected the service...
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Forum: General Maintenance
02-27-2011, 05:50 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,824
Polycarbonate for sliding window?
We are still trying to figure out what to do with our increasingly delaminating sliding windows.* Our boat yard has suggested going with 1/4" polycarbonate to replace our laminated glass in our...
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Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast
02-26-2011, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 6,608
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