Recent content by JamieM

Hatch order Yes, you can order directly from Bomar. They are very helpful when you call them.

I spoke with Imtra and although very helpful, they did not have a solution other than purchasing the entire lower unit. I’m going to try tightening down the prop with the remaining threads on the shaft. If it feels secure I’ll loctite the nut in place and cross my fingers. Hopefully get a season...

Hey all. I recently pulled the prop on my SidePower SP55S bow thruster and found that most of the threads other than those under the nut securing the prop had corroded away. Not sure why other than perhaps the PO did not keep up regular anode changes. I removed the prop to upgrade to a new 5...

Thanks very much for all the replies. I found the T70407 EV-150 System Pack in stock locally so I am going to go with that. I’ll install the control head so I can control the AP with either the Axiom or the p70rs. I looked at the Axiom Pro but couldn’t justify the price so went with the 12”...

Thanks for your reply. It’s true that I can connect the Axiom to the old ST5000 control head but moving back and forth between the two is a bit clumsy. I am a bit of a technology nut and really enjoy using autoroutes. I want to take advantage of all the tech in the Axiom.

I checked with Raymarine and they say that the pump that came with my 2002 ST5000 system will work fine with the EV 150 system. The pump is located in a location below decks where it is virtually impossible to reach so I am trying to get away without changing the pump.

Thanks for the quick reply. I’ll check with Raymarine on the ip70 control head. They do have a package consisting of the Evolution 150, ACU 150 and ip70rs. That kinda tells me I may need the control head. Glad to hear the 150 works great on your 34. Probably don’t need to go up to the 200.

I’m updating my Raymarine ST5000 autopilot head so I can control the autopilot through my Raymarine Axiom MFD. My understanding is that I have to install an Evolution head and a new ACU. The existing hydraulic pump should be fine. It’s been recommended to me that I install an Evolution 150...

Thanks for the reply. The paint just flaked off the entire rudder. After talking to others around the yard the general consensus is that the primer failed. Perhaps the wrong primer for the bronze rudder. Interprotect seems to be the way to go. I’ve used this for years on my previous boat (sail)...

This was my second season with this boat. I did not have an issue in the previous season when the rudder was coated with many years of anti-fouling paint. I ground the rudder off this year to make it as smooth as possible to help with cavitation issues. I put about 180 hours on the boat this...

I just hauled my Pilot 34 for the season and upon inspection I noticed that the rudder was down to bare metal. In the spring I had ground off all the paint to bare metal and then applied 3 coats of Interlux Primocon metal primer. I followed that with two coats on anti-foul. Is it possible that...

I have a V700 as well and am converting to an all chain setup. When you are in deep anchorages does the V700 have enough horsepower to bring up your anchor and chain? I have a Pilot 34 and am going with 300’ of ¼ inch G4 and a 30lb Delta. Currently I have no problems pulling the anchor with 30’...

Hey Solly, that looks like what I am looking for. I’ll check it out and post my findings here. Jamie

My 2002 Pilot 34 has a big red sticker on a bulkhead saying that the seacock for the holding tank must be kept closed when the boat is moving. I assume this is to keep seawater from being forced into the holding tank and perhaps over pressuring it and causing a leak. However, the seacock is...

The davits stand on the swim platform and are then attached to the u-shaped bracket on the stern deck. I found this was a stronger point of attachment then attaching a bracket to the transom. I’ll be going out in the boat in the next few days and will get a few pics that will help with explanation.