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Well that is interesting. How did you know how to change the setting to the fuel gauge? I am trying to find the diagram to see what goes where on the Smartcraft. Thank you very much for the insight!

It has been 3 years so my memory is a little rusty since this is something you don't do everyday. I believe there is a place in settings where you can decide what you want to display. When you choose the function there is another section where you choose the actual item like fuel, oil, coolant etc. On my boat they had chosen fuel but in the second step chose oil instead of fuel! The result was a blank on the smart craft and a reading of empty on the analog guage. I had gone to the smartcraft to see if it gave a digital read out which it did not. After further thought if you are getting digital read outs this may not be your problem.
 
Do you guys winterize your cockpit AC's? I would think the water would gravity flow out of it. But what do you guys do?

Didn't know if I just leave the cabin heat on it would more or less constantly pump water through. The water temp probably doesn't get below 40.

My boat stays in the water in Atlanta area.
 
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Here is the thing though. I run the heat on the boat in the winter. So as soon as I turn the Heat on downstairs it will put water through it again. I don't see any way to isolate it.
 
Here is the thing though. I run the heat on the boat in the winter. So as soon as I turn the Heat on downstairs it will put water through it again. I don't see any way to isolate it.
Do you have a single pump supplying all your AC units?
If so, locate the manifold that takes the discharge side of the pump and sends water to all the units.
Identify the hose that goes to the cockpit AC, disconnect it, and cap that port in the manifold with a short length of hose and a plug of some sort.
Blow out the cockpit AC hose or feed some pink antifreeze through it.
If you are going to be doing it every year then it might be even better to install a shut off valve in the hose supplying water to the cockpit AC
 
Do you have a single pump supplying all your AC units?
If so, locate the manifold that takes the discharge side of the pump and sends water to all the units.
Identify the hose that goes to the cockpit AC, disconnect it, and cap that port in the manifold with a short length of hose and a plug of some sort.
Blow out the cockpit AC hose or feed some pink antifreeze through it.
If you are going to be doing it every year then it might be even better to install a shut off valve in the hose supplying water to the cockpit AC
You beat me to it. According to the parts diagram that's what he has. I think the ball valve I would put in would be a three way so it could be used as a drain when winterizing.
 
You beat me to it. According to the parts diagram that's what he has. I think the ball valve I would put in would be a three way so it could be used as a drain when winterizing.
Absolutely!
 
Thanks guys. here is another problem I have been having recently now that it's cold. The water lines with these little cone shape washers leak. i have more washers but it is still a pain to get them to stop. anyone have any tricks?
 
FYI, my 44DA will be on the market soon. We are making some changes in life and need the flexibility. Will pass an 8% discount on to any buyer who comes without an agent. Sales flyer coming soon.
 
@importmonkey does this mean you will be retiring from CSR as well? If so - sad day as many have found your posts - especially on this thread to be very helpful and insightful.
 
@importmonkey does this mean you will be retiring from CSR as well? If so - sad day as many have found your posts - especially on this thread to be very helpful and insightful.

Thank you very much. That means a LOT!

I try my best to provide value, and will continue to help if I can. this certainly isnt the end...more like the beginning for us. Just time to move on to bigger and better things - reprioritize so as to maximize what NeverLand has provided us to the fullest.
 
I will be replacing the 3 factory installed A/C Units (Forward Stateroom, Cabin, Cockpit) with three new Dometic Turbo units. I am also planning to use the existing controllers that are in place now. If anyone has replaced any of theirs already I would love to hear any tips you learned along the way. I have already purchased the 16K for cockpit, 12K for cabin and 10K for Forward Staterooms. Thanks.
 
When they replaced my Salon AC unit, they had to make 3 small cutouts in the triangular "hole" to facilitate removal or installation. I've been searching for a picture, to no avail.

Jaybeaux
 
They didn't cut any holes to replace my salon unit. I'm not sure if they removed steps or couch to get it out but there was no damage.
 
They didn't have to cut anything to replace my Salon one. It slid in through the triangle hole. Mine was put in this summer it is only a 12,000 btu I think but it does fine.
Salon AC model installed is Dometic DTU12-1161A-410A

When you look at the turbo models one option now is "insulated compressors" to keep noise down. I would highly recommend that.

What model is it from the factory in the front? What model Turbo are you putting in the front?
 
So, I just got a call from a friend telling me my CO detectors are both beeping on my boat. Boat is winterized in the slip, plugged in to shore power along with many other boats. Absolutely no boats running (no combustion) in the marina. Has anyone had this issue? Is this definitely the "end of life" indicator for the detector(s)?
 

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