Recent content by NOGILLS2

I am planning to change oil in main engines and baffled that getting rid o the used oil can be an issue while doing the loop. If I was home I would just bring used oil to a parts store or Wall Mart. But here as a transient at a marina, without a car it starts to be an issue. Uber drivers would...

I have removed the WG Satellite from my radar arch. I am wondering if there would be any interest for the parts. I have the device to raise and lower the dish, and to select direction. The dish and receiver. I don't think I have any of the electronic controls to connect to the tv. It may be on...

Has anyone built their own Nav system? Gps, radar, AIS, with multiple LED/LCD screens? I have seen a GPS built with a raspberry PI4 system and monitor. I know on commercial vessels they often setup all of these to interface. I have used radar overlay on GPS with ais info displayed. At the time I...

I found a service https://www.otrmobile.com/ OTR provides a cell sim card data only with unlimited usage for $60.00 a month. I also purchased a Glomex Wi-Fi and Cell booster for sim card, About $500 dollars us. I have not installed it yet but claims you can stream tv and cell service connect to...

Thank you, this is the knowledge and wisdom I have been looking for. I will take the pump apart and follow your suggestions. I will let you know what I discover.

I taught radar observer courses for 11 years, The most important thing is to know what the buttons and knobs DO! So you can get the best picture of what is around you. Leaving your radar on one setting is not using it properly, we had two radars, sometimes three on the bridge. Today most...

Hello, my name is Floyd, we purchased a CHP/Seamaster. "Fruition" is a 48 foot motor yacht. Not really a trawler but an incredible boat. We purchased Last October in Scottsboro, Al. We traveled down the Tennessee to the Tenn-Tom and to Mandeville, Louisiana. Our plans are to continue the Great...

Hello all, I am looking for information to troubleshoot Dometic T series macerator pump. I replaced the duckbill valves, only to find the pump is not pumping. After a lack of information, I purchased a new pump and installed it, it is working fine. Only I am still not happy, I planned to rebuild...