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  1. Heron

    For Sale: Adventure Marine Dinghy engine swivel...

    Used sparingly and in like new condition. No longer needed on My Pudgy with Epropulsion motor. Adventure Marine advises prices going up in February (currently $490). $315 shipped and paypaled. email heron28@earthlink.net https://adventuremarine.ca/product/dinghy-swivel-outboard-motor-bracket/
  2. Heron

    Shore mattress on a boat?

    Had a custom mattress made by Portland Mattress makers. Latex and Memory foam with a hinge for easy installation. Very comfy!
  3. Heron

    Battery Help Please

    I use a battery watering system.....Since my Batteries are impossible to water in place, the cap and pump system allows me to top them all up in a matter of minutes...Very handy..
  4. Heron

    Big enough for Great Loop?

    Met a guy this past summer that was on his 6th great loop in a C-Dory 22.....
  5. Heron

    Propane refrigerator option

    Dunno how relevant this is, but last year, when researching a replacement for my seized up 30 year old Norcold someone here recommended Truckfridge. They are apparently Isotherm units but several hundred less than specific marine units. The guy at truck fridge, after asking about my...
  6. Heron

    Volvo MD40A ?

    TAMD40P here.... No issues at 1900 hours. This engine is used in Europe in commercial boats quite frequently with 20,000 hours reported as not unusual.
  7. Heron

    Goodbye, Center Console

    LOL...I count family Horsepowers. Between the boat and a few cars, I'm at 1140!!
  8. Heron

    Battery question

    This.....4 will give you a substantial 440amp hour house capacity in about the same footprint. Your 24's and 27's were likely automotive batteries and poorly suited for a house bank..
  9. Heron

    Do I need fuel polishing?

    Here's an extreme example:
  10. Heron

    Do I need fuel polishing?

    Does it look like: Could be asphaltine. Treat with this stuff. Does a good job of dispersing the problem https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G4TWBDA/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  11. Heron

    Racor Needle Jumping, Etc

    Leave the fill cap off, run the engine, observe the Racor gauge. This should point you in the right direction..
  12. Heron

    Vhf radio issues

    With the Viking Funeral....:)
  13. Heron

    Tough Furuno Radars

    I have a 25 yr. old Furuno 1800 that is still going strong. One Magnetron replaced some years ago...
  14. Heron

    No ac reset button???

    Exactly how my old Mermaid was configured (same style reset tab)....only it was right on top in easy view. Glad you found it!
  15. Heron

    Question on advertising

    I agree with Kevin on this..
  16. Heron

    Vetus Joystick Sticking

    You should install a master cut-off switch also...
  17. Heron

    FB wheel free spins Carver 32

    Obviously you're low on fluid. Fill from the top as most instructions say..
  18. Heron

    Black iron fuel tanks

    My friend did that but the tanks were also removed. Unfortunately they had to come out the side of the boat through a 4x6 ft cut (Shannon 36). Aluminum tanks that had pinhole leaks in the bottom. Fabricator cut the bottom off, welded in a new one and he re-installed. The fiberglass guy was a...
  19. Heron

    Installation of ccv

    In the performance car world they are called Catch Cans. You can fab one up easily, or buy cheaply on Ebay etc...
  20. Heron

    Wanted: St. Croix Little Crane

    Sold. Good to meet you Dohn!
  21. Heron

    McGyver style in-tank Fuel Strainer

    That looks like Asphaltene. Use an additive specific to this to eventually dissipate. MEK will also render it a liquid (and how you test to determine if that is the problem)..... https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00G4TWBDA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  22. Heron

    Wanted: St. Croix Little Crane

    I have one....Never used. No Mount hardware but easily fabbed or kit available from defender. Not far from you in Chocowinity NC. Shoot me an email and I'll send you some pics.. https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1&id=3551560 heron28@earthlink.net Steve
  23. Heron

    Radar Recommendation?

    I have a Furuno 1800 that (amazingly) is still operational after 25 years. Seriously considering the Furuno 1815 for the upgrade. I have several friends with newly installed Garmin systems with all the bells and whistles. Impressive, but I prefer dedicated electronics for the various systems...
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