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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 03-15-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
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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...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 03-07-2012, 04:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 03-05-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 03-05-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 03-05-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,179
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 03-04-2012, 04:17 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,947
Posted By rusbet
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.
Forum: General Maintenance 01-06-2012, 08:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,556
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 01-03-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,426
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 12-31-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,426
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 12-31-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,426
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Fuel Check 06-19-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,186
Posted By rusbet
Miss Chris Marina, Cape May, NJ - $3.699 per gallon diesel including tax

This price is net of a $.10 discount for BoatUS.* We picked up fuel on June17.
Forum: General Maintenance 06-16-2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Posted By rusbet
RE: Blister on topside

I did not mean to say"repainting" but rather that it be painted.
Forum: General Maintenance 06-16-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Posted By rusbet
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....
Forum: General Maintenance 06-16-2011, 05:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-13-2011, 02:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,298
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 06-01-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,468
Posted By rusbet
Noisy air conditioner when cycling off

In the last week our air conditioner makes a "clunk" noise when cycling off.* Would there be any thoughts on what it could be?
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 05-15-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,519
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Power Systems 04-26-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,999
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Power Systems 04-22-2011, 06:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,999
Posted By rusbet
Forum: Power Systems 04-22-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,999
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 03-16-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,587
Posted By rusbet
RE: Painting topsides

Congratulations, Tony. Boat looks great!
Forum: General Discussion 03-09-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,787
Posted By rusbet
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?...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 03-02-2011, 04:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,198
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: General Maintenance 02-27-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,824
Posted By rusbet
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...
Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast 02-26-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,608
Posted By rusbet
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