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Looking to move the boat to the Corpus Christy area. Any suggestions on a yard for 3-5 months of affordable hardstand storage? I've called multiple yards on the Texas coast. Only one yes to long term storage, a yard in Rockport TX approx $650 / mo. If we keep the boat, I want to store on the...

I guess I'll pull the alt and return to the shop for an extended load test.

Yes, scope creep is my life. This one was a fail of my own creation, switched the battery selector while the engine was running, fried the diodes and or regulator, requiring the rebuild.

This was the first item I tested. Pressure switch is good and has power. Low OP buzzer is wired to same switch. Is there some type of temperature sensor in the ALT that would cut power, possible this is faulty?

Original Motorola unit, freshly rebuilt from a shop, replaced regulator and diodes. After approximately 1 hour of runtime the voltage drops from 14v to 12.5. Appears the alternator is outputting current and then does not. Is it overheating? Unit is not hot. Any suggestions?

House bank (not used for engine start). In the case of wire short, will a properly rated fuse at the battery terminal prevent a fire? Vs a fuse + manual cutoff switch?

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Thanks for the replies. Attached is a crude schematic (learning Sketchup) feedback much appreciated. • Delete OEM battery selector switch at the breaker panel. Wired with 6AWG and runs hot under AC charge load. • Deleted engine start combine solenoid in ER • ER install house positive...

I'm going through the endless process of untangling and updating the wiring on my 1981 CHB. I would like to wire up the alternator with an ACR (automatic charging relay), so anytime the engine is running the alternator charges house + engine bank. However, in doing so the ACR switch will be...

My neighbor. Good guy, knows his trade, has a boat in Dana. Used him for our survey. Southern California Marine Surveys Providing Yacht and Boat Surveys Good luck.

I’m in Los Angeles and spend a night or two per month on our 34’ CHB as it can save me 90 minutes drive time in traffic. The monthly burn is less than renting a low end studio apartment to use as a crash pad. And we take the boat out as a family of three once or twice a month.

Good point... Southern California coastal boat, weekend use. Time to retire reliable, no electricity, no firmware, old fashion analog?

I would like to install a MFD for radar/chart plotter in place of the current compass. Can I move the compass to the centerline on the dash, forward of the companionway? Will the stainless window hardware cause magnetic interference? Any suggestions on a practical alternate location for a...

I removed the box seat and replaced with a pedestal chair. When the chair is in the aft position the opening door clearance is the same as the original cabinet.

When hailing commercial traffic I identify myself as “yacht boat name” not sure if that is right or wrong but makes it clear to the pros that I am not.