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Shock from windlass
Kent, I've been working on my windlass recently. The motor wires directly to the negative battery terminal. The switching happens on the positive side. If your guy was touching the lifeline and the wi
Kent, I've been working on my windlass recently. The motor wires directly to the negative battery terminal. The switching happens on the positive side. If your guy was touching the lifeline and the wi
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Duane Siegfri
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Foghorn?
Has anyone fitted a foghorn on the main mast? I don't see too many boats with one, but we were in fog for 8 hours earlier this year, and an automatic horn driven by the vhf would have been great. If y
Has anyone fitted a foghorn on the main mast? I don't see too many boats with one, but we were in fog for 8 hours earlier this year, and an automatic horn driven by the vhf would have been great. If y
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Duane Siegfri
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Vetus Coupling Failure
Bill, Could you post those images in the Photos section? I can't seem to access them from your post. Thanks, Duane
Bill, Could you post those images in the Photos section? I can't seem to access them from your post. Thanks, Duane
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Duane Siegfri
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[Amel Yacht Owners] run away windlass
I'm going to be at the Amel rally, assuming we get there in time! Would you be able to do it that week? I gathered you're based nearby. Duane
I'm going to be at the Amel rally, assuming we get there in time! Would you be able to do it that week? I gathered you're based nearby. Duane
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Duane Siegfri
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run away windlass
Does anyone have a source for the Lofrans Control Box that matches the dimensions of the old one? Thanks, Duane
Does anyone have a source for the Lofrans Control Box that matches the dimensions of the old one? Thanks, Duane
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Duane Siegfri
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[Amel Yacht Owners] run away windlass
Bill and Eric, You're right on the money! I took the Lofrans control box out apart and one of the contactors was welded to the contacts. So now I need to find a replacement part. I'm going to try to r
Bill and Eric, You're right on the money! I took the Lofrans control box out apart and one of the contactors was welded to the contacts. So now I need to find a replacement part. I'm going to try to r
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Duane Siegfri
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run away windlass
I was raising the anchor today and the windlass continued to pull chain after I let go of the button. To turn the windlass off, I had to turn the off breaker (marked Jib/Windlass) in the fwd cabin. Th
I was raising the anchor today and the windlass continued to pull chain after I let go of the button. To turn the windlass off, I had to turn the off breaker (marked Jib/Windlass) in the fwd cabin. Th
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Duane Siegfri
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Autoprop Puller
I borrowed a tool from the boatyard to pull the prop and it worked great. I'm not sure if this is the right size or not but it's only $35.20! https://www.grainger.com/product/WESTWARD-Flange-Puller-29
I borrowed a tool from the boatyard to pull the prop and it worked great. I'm not sure if this is the right size or not but it's only $35.20! https://www.grainger.com/product/WESTWARD-Flange-Puller-29
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Duane Siegfri
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Yanmar Diesel Lift Pump
Bill is correct, I was referring to the priming pump. I was mistaken in calling it the "low pressure lift/priming pump". I'm not sure from my notes now if Mac Boring was referring to the priming pump
Bill is correct, I was referring to the priming pump. I was mistaken in calling it the "low pressure lift/priming pump". I'm not sure from my notes now if Mac Boring was referring to the priming pump
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Duane Siegfri
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Yanmar Diesel Lift Pump
Ok, this might seem a bit wierd, but after posting the original note in June, my Yanmar 4JH3-HTE low pressure lift/priming pump started to leak fuel (it was visible on top of the fuel filter) just rec
Ok, this might seem a bit wierd, but after posting the original note in June, my Yanmar 4JH3-HTE low pressure lift/priming pump started to leak fuel (it was visible on top of the fuel filter) just rec
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Duane Siegfri
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Masse Light and March Pump
I just ran mine to answer your question and it pulled about 3 amps while it was pumping at 100%. How does that stack up with yours? While you have any tap wide open it will pump at 100% of capacity. I
I just ran mine to answer your question and it pulled about 3 amps while it was pumping at 100%. How does that stack up with yours? While you have any tap wide open it will pump at 100% of capacity. I
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Duane Siegfri
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Watermaker and transmission fluid
Pat, If you're going to count on the watermaker (and it is a great asset for those of us who enjoy anchoring out) I would just buy new membranes and have a clean slate. Replacing them will also give y
Pat, If you're going to count on the watermaker (and it is a great asset for those of us who enjoy anchoring out) I would just buy new membranes and have a clean slate. Replacing them will also give y
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Duane Siegfri
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Run rail maintenance
I really don't like the Amel rub rail (one of my few complaints), and rubbing on a pile and you've damaged the gel coat. So, I'm thinking of adding a rubber extrusion to the rub rail. Mate USA sells a
I really don't like the Amel rub rail (one of my few complaints), and rubbing on a pile and you've damaged the gel coat. So, I'm thinking of adding a rubber extrusion to the rub rail. Mate USA sells a
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Duane Siegfri
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Masse Light and March Pump
Thanks for the reply Bill! Duane
Thanks for the reply Bill! Duane
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Duane Siegfri
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Masse Light and March Pump
I replaced the freshwater pump with a Marco UP3 electronic gear pump. It has a magnetic drive. The old pump had a bonding wire, so I attached it to the base of the new pump. I did not hook up the "act
I replaced the freshwater pump with a Marco UP3 electronic gear pump. It has a magnetic drive. The old pump had a bonding wire, so I attached it to the base of the new pump. I did not hook up the "act
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Duane Siegfri
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ZF25 Transmission Failure
One reason for the transmission heating up "could be" that your transmission oil cooler is compromised. You said the dipstick was melted and since there was no leakage of fluid, you assumed that it wa
One reason for the transmission heating up "could be" that your transmission oil cooler is compromised. You said the dipstick was melted and since there was no leakage of fluid, you assumed that it wa
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Duane Siegfri
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Bow Thruster On/Off Switch Replacement
Hi Craig, I would be interested in the R/L switch as well. Thanks for looking it up! Duane
Hi Craig, I would be interested in the R/L switch as well. Thanks for looking it up! Duane
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Duane Siegfri
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Bow Thruster On/Off Switch Replacement
Hi Alexandre, The Blue Seas parts were about the same cost, but easily available in lieu of shipping from France. I'm hoping the BT genie is happy now. I've replaced the Limit Switches, the Actuator m
Hi Alexandre, The Blue Seas parts were about the same cost, but easily available in lieu of shipping from France. I'm hoping the BT genie is happy now. I've replaced the Limit Switches, the Actuator m
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Duane Siegfri
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Bow Thruster On/Off Switch Replacement
I replaced the Bow Thruster On/Off switch and thought others might want to know what part will work. The old one was marked "APEM1, M4, 6-631H". I could not find a direct replacement from APEM. The re
I replaced the Bow Thruster On/Off switch and thought others might want to know what part will work. The old one was marked "APEM1, M4, 6-631H". I could not find a direct replacement from APEM. The re
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Duane Siegfri
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Genoa electric furling gears
Kostas, Thanks for posting the plans, I'll find a place to put them in the "Files" section. Best regards, Duane
Kostas, Thanks for posting the plans, I'll find a place to put them in the "Files" section. Best regards, Duane
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