Mark, you might check e-bay for newer computers. There is forward comparability with the Smart Pilot S3G and also the X-30 computers. If Bill's contact is still in the repair business he may also help

Does anyone have recommendations for the CAT pump service in the eastern Caribbean? It's on my list for service soon and I'm in Antigua sailing my way slowly south this season. Thanks and regards, Dan

Richie, Yes, 60 degrees at a time is appropriate. And what you are missing is that several boats on this forum have reported stripping out that nut and having a bigger repair on their hands. So go nic

Yes it can be repaired, you just need to find the right person. I was in Cartagena Columbia and the boat next to me had some minor scratches. I watched the guy that was hired do every step including c

We currently use a Tefal one burner induction hob. I also noticed the current cycling and it will "overheat" or "time out" on longer cooking recipes and needs to be turned off and on. We have not expe

Hello Jay, If you don't have a device like Bill referenced that measures the voltage, current and frequency of your AC supply (at the main AC breaker box), then that is the simplest place to start. Th

I replaced the bracket that attaches the Mainsheet to the boom with a bracket fabricated by Ande Gilliam, Gilliam Welding, Hampton VA (757) 791-7710. They are about 40-50% longer to give your better h

Hi Mark, we’ve always used the dishwasher rack for drying handwashed dishes. But then you do need to run the dishwasher periodically or suck out the accumulated water… Best regards, Daniel & Lori Carl

Hi Bill, this is great for me as there are a few things on my list. What response do you need from me now? Some things that are on the list that I want are: 1 @ Genoa sheet block (for spare) 1 or 2 @

For those that are off-grid/energy conscious, I installed the Webasto FCFP6000 units in the fore and aft cabins. They are very efficient and we have run then a number of times on our 3000w inverter. T

James, do you know the pressure rating for the cap? Sometimes the caps that fit comes with different pressure relief ratings. So it would be good to know the pressure rating to be looking for. It's us

Overcharging may be part of the problem. Particularly if you leave your chargers on all the time when in the marina on shore power. Because every morning your MPPTs will start a new charge cycle and k

We had all of those done while in the water in Martinique. Can't think of why you would have water in the boat for those items. Good luck, Daniel Carlson on sv BeBe, sv BeBe, SM #387,

Thanks John, When I'm ready to redo the whole bottom, then Copper coat will definitely be a consideration, but right now I'm just looking for a more pragmatic approach to protect less than a meter of

We've covered a few more miles than usual since covid and we've been wearing away the bottom paint at the point of the bow each season. We have added three coats of micron 66 on the bow each summer wh

Hi Dennis, I'd be interested in what your goals are for this project. We have the Vesper XB8000 and it provide my navigation systems with GPS and AIS information via WiFi connections. I also have an I

Hi Bob, the helm switch has a 16 guage wire running to and from the Wakespeed wiring harness by the alternator. (They include good diagrams for the wiring harnesses) I did not change the alternator wi

I had the same problem. Yes the Onan takes more power to crank and it also has glow plugs that out an additional load on the battery before cranking, and I believe that the cable length to the Onan is

Regarding the MultiPlus trying the charge the batteries to run the Inverter: The MultiPlus can easily be switched between Off, Inverter, Charger or Both On. I actively manage mine thru a Victron Venus

Hello Eloi,. Attached is a photo of the initial wiring with the cap removed over stator. I disconnected the internal yellow wire that was attached and that is where I attached the blue wire from the W