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All- I have an intellian I-3 and a Dish Wally on my boat. A few months ago, dish changed from a three satellite mix-110,119,129 to a dual mix. In other words, they shut down 129. I’m unable to get my intellian to sync, eg go to dual mode. Have been using iPad for viewing. The dish sync page...

I have a dish Wally with an intellian I3, about a week ago dish shut off satellite 129. They just use 110 and 119 now. Issue is their software is still driving the antenna to 129. I’ve talked with intellian and Dish. No fix yet. Ugh!

With boat coming on 4 years old, I’m starting to purchase spares, e.g. fresh water pump, water heater parts etc. Question- are you vacuum packing parts? What do you use? Concern is corrosion as I’m in saltwater environment.

Howdy, in the process of treating my canvas. Obviously I waited too long as I had a bit of mildew to clean up and they are not beading water when wet. How long between sprays of treatment? Thanks

Spent the weekend in San Diego looking at houses and marinas. Checked out a few yacht clubs. Wondering about length of waiting lists for normal 45 slip. Also, is anyone a member of SWYC?

Nice surprise this am, while cleaning flybridge, ( after 3.5 month layup getting fins installed) and updating software. Assume was stolen at boatyard, and happy to have a $250 electronics deductible. Does anyone know if you can plug in an 8412 into a 7612 system? 8600 would be slave unit...

Folks, looks like pump is not priming. Replaced diaphragm, pump runs but is not drawing water. Next step pump?

Any comments on this company? Will transport from Ensenada to Port Everglades.

Been working and in contact with Rod for quite a while. We have been sharing notes, encouraging each other and i'm getting started after lots of planning on Couple's Retreat. The actuators are very robust and i like the dual actuators on each fin. Ordered a larger 7.5 sq. ft. fins which should...

All, what sealant do you recommend for a water hose, ( washer dryer) clamp configuration? Barb fitting is stainless and just can’t get it to seal. Rectorseal? Thoughts.

All, please check my thinking… Considering an electronic 60 HP upgrade for 1-2 knots when needed. I’m thinking if prop pitch stays the same and I add HP, will not be in danger and likely am slightly under propped? Thanks

Ben getting ready to service my reverse cycle systems, ( 3ea 16K) and was thinking about making it easier. Has anyone hooked up a hose to the through hole exit water line outside rather than the unhooking the hose at the units?

Howdy, my shaft brush is making a noise that’s a bit annoying. Has anyone applied conductive grease, e.g rectorseal? Any thoughts?

Folks, fired up genny today in slip and noticed the unit rpm was fluctuating periodically. Noticed DC voltage on gen control panel was between 12-14, moving. Saw an inverter over voltage fault. Noticed generator was outputting 147-150 vac. 131 hours on generator. Will call northern lights...

Folks, I have a new West Marine 310 aluminum rib with a 20HP Tohatsu. As I’m mounting the engine, (it has elec start and trim) I find that the cylinder for the trim is hitting the exterior drain plug. I thought about adding material to the external mount plate, ( to gain clearance for the plug)...

Purchasing a RIB with a 20HP outboard limit. Opinions on 15HP V 20? Same weight. Looking at Tohatsu 4cyl. Thanks

I have a separate charger for my bow/stern thrusters, but the unit is in the lazarette. I don’t have any visibility to the charge status/voltage of these batteries. Has anyone hooked up a remote to this charger? Looks like it doesn’t do to much in the way of control but would give me a good...

I have read many threads on this but have an additional question. Engine is about a year old, ( Cummins 6.7L 250HP) and had difficulty removing the zincs on the heat exchanger. For some reason they don’t come out easy. Removed the composite end cap and cleaned out the old particles, zincs etc. I...

I have two Pilothouse Garmin 7612 units and currently they are using their own GPS source. This causes slight speed differences, AIS separate warnings etc. I was thinking about using a single source for data. Am I missing something? Assuming I can select a master source for GPS?

SFO/West cruisers, where are you getting your Diesel? Seen the posts on Neste bio diesel and don’t want to get any of that.

New to coastal cruising and my standard horizon radio can scan more than 16/9. Wondering if you scan other channels, e.g. commercial merchant marine etc. I do have that traffic in the Bay Area. Thanks

I’ve been researching fins for the NP 45 and best I can tell, the price is relatively close on the three systems I’m looking at, eg AB Trac, Naiad, Wesmar. All coming in around $34-$38 for hardware quoted from mfr. Have decided against gyro at this time or at rest systems. My research...

Trying to figure out how get Dish on the boat. Was thinking I would change the house to Dish and then do I just need another box on the same account? Anyone done this? I have an Intellian I-3 antenna. I know they have an outdoor service but that seems to be a separate account? Any help would be...

Folks, We have our new NP 45 in our slip in SFO. We moved the boat from Blaine to Anacortes and then Jack DeFriel, (Yacht Deliveries NW) took the boat down the coast to SFO area. Huge shout out to Jack who is professional, safe and a great Captain. Would highly recommend him for deliveries and...

Have used Flitz in the past but have been a fan of Shurhold products. This past week I used Flitz on a bit of rusty stainless. Flitz did nothing. Buff Magic was awesome. Just a small amount with a paper towel and hand rubbing took it off immediately. I’m a fan.