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Fresh Water Flushing -- Water Supply Question

I am considering trying regular (every time I return to port) freshwater flushing, but I have a concern that I hope you might be able to help me...

 
 

Sail To Power Transition

We are a family of sailors thinking of transitioning to power. We recently retired and tried to do some overnight trips with our daysailer. But,...

 
 

Oil Change Interval

I wanted to know what the oil change interval should be on a diesel engine. I have a Caterpillar 3126 and did change the oil and do a major service...

 
 

ABYC Over Current Protection Question

I have my house bank in a 3x4 parallel configuration. (See attached diagram). The interconnecting cables for the top 2 rows of batteries is about...

 
 

Hose Run For Engine To Hot Water Heater 34' Pilot

I have a 34' 2002 pilot. The hot water heater is located under the forward Dinette seat. Mainship did not utilize the tank het exchanger. The only...

 
 

Abandoning Seacocks/Through Hulls

We are redoing our waste system which currently has y valves at each head, that allow direct discharge overboard. In the course of the refit, we will....

 
 

Serpentine Belt Driven High-output Alternator On Ford Lehman SP135

Hello all, This is my first post on the Trawler forum. I own a motor sailor equipped with a 1987 Ford Lehman and I hope to tap into the...

 
 

A Little Bleach On Dock Lines

Hi all, I have been soaking my dock lines and spring lines in a very gentle laundry detergent, Dreft, which is for babies and people with skin...

 
 

Mainship 430 Slow Galley Sink

The double galley sink on our 2007 Mainship 430 drains slowly. The water backs up into the other side of the double sink while draining. I checked...

 
 

Do I Dump My Siren Marine Alarm

Siren Marine just went up on the subscription rate. From $180 to $225 a year. For others that don't know. Siren uses a cell connection and no other......

 
 

Trent- Severn Waterway

My wife and I are contemplating cruising the Trent-Severn Waterway this coming (2024) summer. We would start at Trent-Quinte on Lake Ontario and...

 
 

New To Solar

I have searched the forum without finding what I need to know. I want to add solar to my boat what do I need to know as far as hook up and...

 
 

Six Bolt Fuel Sender

The fuel sender in my Cabo is bad and needs to be replaced - I have checked the wires and the gauge and all seem to function properly. I can find a.....

 
 

1st Step: Auto Industry Switching To 48v

Just read about how Tesla is not only switching to 48vdc as its system voltage but that Musk has been writing to other vehicle manufacturers with a...

 
 

Wiring Run

I have a 1999 Mainship Pilot 30 and I am installing a new battery charger which comes with a status monitor that I would like to put in the cabin...

 
 

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