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Hi, as to Cay electronics, just talked on the phone in some cases. They have also done some upgrades for me. I would think you could call whichever Mastervolt dealer is closest to you. If all your other devices show up on the easy view, then likely not a network problem. I was hoping for...

Best to get Mastervolt help from a Mastervolt dealer than Hq. I have worked with Cay electronics in Newport and have ways received good support. That said, the LED blinks to show network activity and alarms, if no alarm event, the lack of blinking may indicate you have a network issue with how...

I have only average computer skills and did fine. Start w WordPress and it will guide you. WordPress provides the blog environment and Bluehost provides the URL. (among others). Keep it simple to start. The more plug-ins and widgets you engage, the higher the likelihood of crashes or s/w issues...

Hi, we set up a blog on WordPress. pretty easy and there are ways you can auto-post your current location through third party apps, like Predict Wind and others. Our Bahamas blog is mvprivateer.com

Spent the last seven seasons in the Bahamas. Our blog may give you some ideas: mvprivateer.com

Dingy deapth I have a Garmin UHD70 Nav display with a transducer. It will map the bottom and I can then transfer the data to an iPad. Never really did much with the capability, it takes a bit of practice, but looked like it would work. Never tried to transfer the data to the Furuno system at...

try Wards in Ft Lauderdale

You have some interesting posts. Not sure what's going on, but here are a few observations: with the solar on, and the SOC dropping to 55%, the issue is with the measurement, not the true SOC. When you bring the combimaster on line and it goes to 10o% quickly, that is because it is measuring...

The 50A/120v explains it for me. I missed that earlier in the thread. The 160A @ 12 v delivered is using about 19 of your available 50A at the pedestal. You could add a Chargemaster, say 100A and still stay inside your limits. Chargemasters are not very expensive. I would work with a local...

I am still trying to figure out your set-up. With the Combimaster you now have, the input V is 120. So are you now plugged into a 30A 120v Shore plug or a 50A 240V and using just one leg? If you want to increase your battery charging capacity you could add another Combimaster and put one on...

And yes, you need the Explorer charts, however you can get them...CMap, Aqua Map, CE, etc. but not available on Garmin.

AFter reading all the comments, the NUC solution sounds pretty good. As to monitors, I have had everything from $200 computer monitors to $6,000 marine touch screens. Since you are installing in the PH, I dont think you need the environmental protections (IP65) that come with "Marine" or...

Just finished varnishing the pilot house. Had a few large areas of wall surface as well as window frames, etc. I applied with a small foam roller and tipped with a foam brush. After many years as a B- painter, this technique moved me up to B+. The roller enabled me to cover large areas rapidly...

Hi, Just a note of caution.... you will be mixing Furuno systems, your autopilot ( I don't think you mentioned the brand of ap) and a pc based system running Windows underneath the Time Zero. Not sure which system will drive the autopilot, if any. It would likely be more expensive, but a...

Maybe the pump and pressure tank for air horns…

As the salt water dries, it leaves salt on the deck, which attracts water and keeps the wood moisturized. I spray the decks w salt water to avoid the organisms that come from sea water, especially when we are inland. Not sure it matters though. Spray half the deck w salt water then check in...

I like David’s comment. Lots of money for not much more than just adding a separate stern thruster. That said, “ pin to dock” would be pretty cool in adverse conditions while single handed. 5hp is a bit anemic, as you have noticed. Can you just upgrade the motor to the 10hp version and leave...

Do you have an automatic fire bottle in the engine room? If so, the blowers are likely controlled by a shut down system.

This responds to the Alexseql repairability question. My air vents and other metal trim are painted with Alexseal two part paint. A few were corroded so I sanded down the areas of corrosion, taped off and spot painted. Paint color matched well. No skill here on blending in so there are fine...

As we tell sunfish stories…. We were coming back from Bermuda ( sailboat days) dense fog, flat seas. Kept getting radar returns so I would dodge and keep moving. 200 miles from nowhere so hard to believe we were in the middle of a fishing tournament and never did see another boat. So finally...

I have Firefly as well. I doubt there is any new guidance coming out regarding float for these batteries as the company went out of business a year ago. The 2020 and 2021 versions of the manual say float is not necessary, but don’t suggest float is harmful, although I think it is. ( my...

Oops, ink keep saying Carlyle, I meant Carling. Sorry about that

And those are Carlyle, resold by Blue Seas. Circuit breaker selection is more complicated than just amperage, type ( hyd/ mag Delay, etc. does the old one still have all the part number data?

Hi, pretty sure that the OEM for Blue Seas cbs is Carlyle. With the nomenclature you have from the failed cb, the Carlyle web site will help you find the comparable replacement

I like our Vulcan. This is no more than an anecdotal sea story, but somewhat of a testament to the Vulcan. We were anchored in the Bight of Acklins. 10’ deep for miles behind us and no boats anywhere. I set the anchor at 7:1 and dove on it. Looked about half buried so took that as good...