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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 03-18-2024, 08:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,291
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https://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/wire_terminati...

https://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/wire_termination%26page=1
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 02-02-2024, 07:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,761
Posted By boatnbump
BW-100 Non-Flammable Electronic Contact Cleaner...

BW-100 Non-Flammable Electronic Contact Cleaner from amazon and a can of air.
Forum: Power Systems 01-27-2024, 02:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,670
Posted By boatnbump
I had a set of Yanmars like that if you filled...

I had a set of Yanmars like that if you filled them to the line they would use a quart. If you left them a quart low the never used more oil.
Forum: Power Systems 12-30-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,297
Posted By boatnbump
Great Explanation. I had a set of 4LH STE in a...

Great Explanation. I had a set of 4LH STE in a Luhrs. I had nothing but trouble with the turbos and the elbows until I redesigned the exhaust system. One of the exhaust hoses was actually draining...
Forum: Grand Banks 12-04-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,246
Posted By boatnbump
What are the brackets made of. If their aluminum,...

What are the brackets made of. If their aluminum, they could be acting as Zincs.
Forum: General Discussion 11-25-2023, 07:04 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,524
Posted By boatnbump
Exactly.

Exactly.
Forum: General Discussion 11-11-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,913
Posted By boatnbump
There's a lot more going on there than just a...

There's a lot more going on there than just a shaft seal. What about the seal for the log and the bolts
Forum: Power Systems 10-21-2023, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,094
Posted By boatnbump
Try Mr. Cool they have a lot of coolers I got a...

Try Mr. Cool they have a lot of coolers I got a Westerbeke cooler there and it was original equipment. They have lots of coolers.
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 10-01-2023, 07:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 725
Posted By boatnbump
I had a 430 they had a box you put water in where...

I had a 430 they had a box you put water in where it vented into. It didn't go outside. It didn't work well.
Forum: General Discussion 09-14-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 391
Posted By boatnbump
A/C fittings

All of my stainless fitting for the seawater on my AC systems are finished. I have all new bronze fitting. I have a friend telling me I should only use nylon because of the electrolysis. The old ones...
Forum: General Discussion 09-14-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By boatnbump
Westmarine

https://www.westmarine.com/apollo-valves-bronze-tailpieces-P011_332_001_023.html

I bought a couple of these fitting 6 months ago and as soon as i looked at them i immediately knew they weren't...
Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns 09-11-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,014
Posted By boatnbump
For any off shore crossing I have a sea anchor....

For any off shore crossing I have a sea anchor. Your chances for survival dead in the water is very slim in a big sea. As I get older the less i think i can take. I want to be as safe as i can.
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Forum: General Maintenance 09-02-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,780
Posted By boatnbump
I had a problem with a tank valve in a Jupiter...

I had a problem with a tank valve in a Jupiter that I have. I called the company that makes the tanks for Jupiter. Best Fab. They told me blue Lock tight only. I used it and will never use anything...
Forum: General Discussion 07-25-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,184
Posted By boatnbump
It only takes seconds with no water to burn up a...

It only takes seconds with no water to burn up a high pressure water maker pump.
Forum: General Discussion 05-21-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,221
Posted By boatnbump
I remember coming out of Charlston going south...

I remember coming out of Charlston going south down Wappo Creek. The tide was moving I worked to get through there. It was a little scary. After that through the marsh's we would go around a corner...
Forum: General Discussion 05-19-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,271
Posted By boatnbump
Start with the power cord only not connected to...

Start with the power cord only not connected to the boat. I had a cord that had saltwater in the plug that was tripping it.
Forum: General Discussion 05-12-2023, 08:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By boatnbump
Side power has one relay. There are only a few...

Side power has one relay. There are only a few #14 wire you can move around and find the problem in seconds. How clean is it down there. I have found a few times corroded wires from salt.
Forum: General Discussion 05-11-2023, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,166
Posted By boatnbump
I would get with Vetus. Sidepower has a procedure...

I would get with Vetus. Sidepower has a procedure that will allow you to diagnosis the complete system. Its easy.
Forum: General Discussion 05-09-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,056
Posted By boatnbump
Lots of Bounce sheets. They work.

Lots of Bounce sheets. They work.
Forum: General Discussion 02-17-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 529
Posted By boatnbump
I would be looking through bolting or redesigning...

I would be looking through bolting or redesigning those brackets. I can't imagine them doing much with a following sea slamming up under there.
Forum: Power Systems 02-10-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,268
Posted By boatnbump
It doesn't say anything about what the duty cycle...

It doesn't say anything about what the duty cycle is. I wonder how long that pump will run until it gets hot or burns up. This is the problem I found when trying to replace a pump in a system I had.
Forum: Power Systems 01-10-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,429
Posted By boatnbump
Everything here in Mexico is like this. Cars and...

Everything here in Mexico is like this. Cars and motor cycles. You can't even change your own oil or it voids the warranty. I was reading the book for my new truck and it says you have to take it to...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 01-01-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 37,531
Posted By boatnbump
Seafarer has a lot of cabinet latches i bougt...

Seafarer has a lot of cabinet latches i bougt some years ago for my 2000 430 from there.
Also Izerwaren Has an incredible amount of door latches. Both in Ft Lauderdale
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 12-29-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,206
Posted By boatnbump
I had a set of those the I took the top off and...

I had a set of those the I took the top off and the lower hose. I took dish soap and the garden hose to them. Then I put a small fan blowing through them for 3 days it worked fine and they were clean.
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 12-14-2022, 09:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,545
Posted By boatnbump
Does it have a bronze impeller. I had one like...

Does it have a bronze impeller. I had one like this and the impeller was deteriorated. If so you will be surprised at how well the A/C works when you get a new pump. I think mine had not been pumping...
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