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Engine Training

Hello all! It’s several years away, but I'm looking to do the loop in early retirement. How do you all learn about the diesel engines most boats have?...

 
 

Recommendations For New Steering Lines For Hynautic Steering System

Good day, I am wondering what opinions are out there regarding replacing our 40+ year old 3/8" copper hydraulic line. There are numerous posts on this...

 
 

Raymarine AP Without Rudder Sensor

Looking to add a Raymarine autopilot to a CHB 34 that has hydraulic steering and Raymarine Axiom+ MFDs. Target solution is the Evolution150 series and...

 
 

Captain Retriever

I may be late to this party, but I just found this YouTube channel. Beware, it will swallow huge amounts of your time.

 
 

34 Pilot Single Engine Vs Twin Engine

How do the 370 hp models compare to the twin 240 hp models for cruising speed, maximum speed, noise level, and maintenance cost? I am looking to purch...

 
 

Simrad AP14 Remote Controller Plug Wiring

I have a Simrad AP14 autopilot controller in which the wiring has become disconnected from the three-prong plug. There are four wires: red, black, gre...

 
 

Shaft Brake

My boat has twin CAT 3208 435 Hp DITA engines. I use it as a trawler for a good 60% of my cruises at 1000 RPM and 8.5 knots. These engines are not des...

 
 

Tachometer Mechanical Pickup ????

On my other thread about cruising in Mexico, I posted that my flywheel is out and easily accessible. I've had a hard time getting a tachometer to work...

 
 

Maretron N2KView Alerts Stopped Working

Anyone else experiencing problems with the Maretron SMTP outgoing email alerts? My system has suddenly stopped sending alerts. I've tried the Maretron...

 
 

Identify Starlink Mount?

I am still working out how to mount my Starlink to the mast and found this image on the mast of a Nordhavn 41 from the YouTube channel The 71 Percent....

 
 

Two New AC Circuits Are Not Being Powered By Inverter

I ran an AC circuit up to the pilot house of our manatee. It works fine when connected to shore power. While underway, I turned on the inverter and ne...

 
 

Source For Borg Warner Parts?

I have my transmission out to replace the damper plate. It turns out I have a minor leak on the input shaft and pump housing. I've reached out to TAD ...

 
 

Perkins 4.236 Air Intake Filter Replacement

I have a Perkins 4.236 (M90) in my diesel launch, Rover. The other day I inspected the intake filter. It is really just a screen and it is half plugge...

 
 

Residential Fridge

We are getting ready to remove our eutectic plate fridge and freezer. We are considering a residential fridge that is 24 inches wide. Do you have any ...

 
 

Shipmate Stove.

I have an old 3-burner Shipmate stove and oven. The stove works fine, but I cannot light the oven. There are two marks on the oven knob before the tem...

 
 

Different Readings On Multimeter & Axiom 12 Display

My batteries show 13.4 at rest without the battery charger on and a little higher with the charger on. When running, the voltage is 13.4 or higher. Th...

 
 

Want To Eliminate Your Generator And Live On The Hook? - Real World Data.

My son lives on the hook with his wife and adult daughter. He is a full-time cruiser on the East Coast, moving with the season. He had a goal to elimi...

 
 

12V Main Tripping

The trouble is that the 12V main trips at the most awkward times. The vessel is a 42’ 1992 Ocean Commander, built in the same Taiwanese shipyard as th...

 
 

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