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Forum: General Discussion 07-20-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,905
Posted By Hammer
No using shark fittings

I've decided to forgo extending the copper tubing from the AC and instead I will just add a 1 foot section of reinforced AC hose and link to old hose using a brass barb coupling. Too much movement...
Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2023, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,905
Posted By Hammer
would you use shark fittings for copper line

I'm installing a new AC unit in my salon. The seawater flow connections are on the opposite side of the new unit. I am going to have to extend the copper pipe on the new unit rather then run 25 feet...
Forum: General Discussion 06-20-2023, 12:52 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,678
Posted By Hammer
My local west marine has nothing in stock...

My local west marine has nothing in stock anymore. Can’t even buy a hose clamp. The store is all clothing now
Forum: General Discussion 02-15-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,170
Posted By Hammer
You access the impeller from the bottom of the...

You access the impeller from the bottom of the unit. There is a plug on the case. I found it easier to just remove the hoses and take the entire unit off the bulkhead and work on it on the bench.
Forum: General Discussion 11-28-2022, 03:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,737
Posted By Hammer
Thank you for the replies. So if I set a...

Thank you for the replies. So if I set a waypoint and select "Go To" the bearing will be sent to the Simrad and the Simrad will follow the bearing? And will the autopilot then adjust should the...
Forum: General Discussion 11-28-2022, 11:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,737
Posted By Hammer
Garmin chartplotter auto-guidance won't work with Simrad Pilot

Is it true that a 2019 Garmin Charplotter 94SV won't provide autoguidance to a 2019 Simrad Autppilot AP44?

Previous owner set up boat with Garmin chartplotter an simrad autopilot on the NEMA...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 11-28-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By Hammer
Boca Grande to Key West favorite anchorages

Taking my first trip this December to Key West. We are leaving from Port Charlotte/Boca Grande. At eight knots it looks to be at least 21 hours and 171 miles. We are planning on going straight...
Forum: General Discussion 11-17-2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,170
Posted By Hammer
Thank you. I found the valve where the line...

Thank you.

I found the valve where the line attaches to generator pan. When I found it, it was all the way down. I swung it all the way up. Tried the pump. Still no flow. Tried it with the...
Forum: General Discussion 11-17-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 481
Posted By Hammer
Thanks for the response. I have the Kohler 80EZ. ...

Thanks for the response. I have the Kohler 80EZ.

Can you be a bit more descriptive as to where this valve is? On the Mainship 390 the generator is in its own compartment. I'm not clear where or...
Forum: General Discussion 11-17-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 481
Posted By Hammer
generator oil change system not working.

I just put a new impeller in my X-Change-R oil change system on my trawler. The pump works perfectly fine now for both the port and starboard engines. However, it will not work for the generator...
Forum: General Discussion 11-17-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,170
Posted By Hammer
I found a replacement impeller for the X-Change-R...

I found a replacement impeller for the X-Change-R 946D oil system. I bought the Grainger 5UXN2 and it fits perfectly. The kit comes with two impellers and gaskets for $25.00 plus shipping.

The...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 11-13-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,627
Posted By Hammer
I have a Mainship 390 2002 and need to replace...

I have a Mainship 390 2002 and need to replace the XchangeR impeller, too. My model XchangeR is 946D, which has support for port, starboard and a generator. I have twin engines. Does you have...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 11-13-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,627
Posted By Hammer
Hello. I have a Mainship, too. I need to...

Hello. I have a Mainship, too. I need to replace the original x-change-r impeller (2002) and I wonder if you remember the make or model number of the replacement impeller you used.
Forum: General Discussion 11-13-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,170
Posted By Hammer
X-Change-R impeller needed

Has anyone ever changed the impeller on an X-Change-R oil system? Company that manufactured it appears to be out of business. Wondering what the replacement impeller is, and Looking for a little...
Forum: General Discussion 11-09-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 621
Posted By Hammer
Radar mount for Mainship 390 mast

I am thinking of adding radar to my 2002 Mainship 390. I am wondering what others have used to mount the Radome to the flybridge mast. So far my research has shown a flat Edson plate for the mast...
Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape 11-02-2022, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,502
Posted By Hammer
Change from State Registration to CG Documented

So my boat has been in St. Thomas last two years and is registered in Delaware . I am bringing the boat to Florida and want to change the Delaware registration to coast guard documentation. I know...
Forum: General Discussion 09-16-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,616
Posted By Hammer
First thing is don't enter or leave a new harbor...

First thing is don't enter or leave a new harbor at night ... only the most experienced captains or cruisers should attempt that.
Forum: General Maintenance 09-06-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,935
Posted By Hammer
composite Use in Caribbean

I was in the Caribbean last year and the boats we were on all have composite tanks.
Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Hammer
Repair complete.

Just to close out the thread with the update and solution to share. I removed the pump and took out the two screws attaching the pump to motor. Once apart, I could see where the oil seal had been...
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2022, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Hammer
oil seal

I just found and downloaded the service manual for the drive unit. There is an internal oil seal between pump and motor that can be replaced as part of routine service. I just ordered the seal kit...
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Hammer
Phots of oil leak Simrad RPU80

Here are photos of the simrad rpu80 drive unit on the vessel. The oil is puddling below the unit. But when I wiped the fittings with a clean rag, there was no oil residue observed on the rag. Does...
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Hammer
Fixing the leak is going to be a little more...

Fixing the leak is going to be a little more challenging. Check out the attached pictures. The oil is under the pump. But the three fittings appear dry. I wiped the fittings with a clean rag and...
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Hammer
Which helm do I top off first? Logic would...

Which helm do I top off first? Logic would suggest the upper helm. Is that correct?
Forum: General Discussion 08-23-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Hammer
Thank you for the response. The vessel is a...

Thank you for the response.

The vessel is a Mainship 390 trawler 2002 with upper and lower helms. The steering system is Sea Star hydraulic for inboards with one steering system cylinder fastened...
Forum: General Discussion 08-22-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,301
Posted By Hammer
Simrad autopilot oil leak

Autopilot oil leak.

I've observed a small amount of oil leaking from my Simrad (2019) reversible pump motor over the last few weeks. The oil seems to appear right under the fittings.
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