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    Does the 12V Wire Have Power?

    Have a curtesy light that blew out. Was originally halogen. Looks like it singed the carpet under it, and melted the plastic housing. Tried to replace the entire light, but with an LED. Did not light up. Any way to see if there is power from the wires? Or any other suggestions as to...
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    Water Supply Check Valve?

    Water supply check valve on the back of my vacuflush. Anyone have any idea what this does? Has a black water hose attached to it. Thanks!
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    Captain's Courses

    Want to get my "6-pack". Anyone have any good recommendations of an online course? I do not have a schedule that allows me to go to a classroom. Hard to know what the individual courses are like just from their websites. Thanks!
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    Bad to be Up on Plane?!

    Cruising question.Need some opinions. Was in the Intercoastal Waterway last weekend, a bit north of Venice, FL. Speed limit there is 25 mph. I was going about 22 mph.Felt I was doing it safely. Was running straight, not zig zagging around other boats. There were boats out there, but I...
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    CO Monitor Help

    Hello all! Have the Vimar Idea CO monitors. Can not find ANY info online about them. Are they still in business of CO monitors? Couldn't even find it on their website. Is this rectangular unit the actual sensor or is it just a display. Have one in the salon and owner's room as well. My...
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    Amps and output help

    I am certifying now that I know nothing much about electrical stuff. Have a 50 amp cord. Our marina plugs into 50 amps power. Our battery charger is a "Charles 100 amp" charger. Shore power keeps tripping. Does the Charles 100 amp need a 100 amp outlet to work properly? Could it be "asking...
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    Shore Power Keeps Tripping

    So my shore power- at the power source/station- keeps turning off, i.e. tripping. The marina is new, and I guess the standards for tripping are pretty strict, making it sensitive. Been to older marinas- no problems. It's 50 amp. I am only running the Battery Charger, Refrigerator, and AC. Have...
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    Auto Pilot Display Shutting off

    Have the Raymarine ST6002. When it is on, I get good control. However, randomly, the display shuts off. Tried switching breaker on and off, fuse is okay, seems like all the connections are fine. It's the display that shuts off randomly, and obviously loses the auto control at that point...
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    Engine Paint

    Any particular type of paint used to paint diesel engines? Need to do some touch up work. Thanks!
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    How is Depth Calculated

    Novice question.... How is the depth to the bottom measured on the depth finder? Let's say my draught is 3 feet... Does that actually mean I have 3 feet before my bottom hits? And if so, it measured from the lowest part, i.e. running gear? And, the depth I see on the depth finder... is...
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    Raymarine Card Update?

    Is there a way to update the chartplotter info? My card was probably purchased in 2008. Do I just need to buy a new card? How often are they updated? Thanks!
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    Wave Height Estimation

    Was on the radio the other day. Another boat asked what an estimated wave height was in a particular area. I guessed. Someone else guessed something else. And another had another estimate. Never have been good at judging distances. Anyone have any rule of thumb or other advice for this wave...
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    How Much Dock Do You Need?

    Pulling up to a friend's or a restaurant's dock for the day. Just a transient type of thing. Is there something I need to know about sizing up a dock? What is a minimum length of dock that would be okay to dock up to? Of course, the longer the better. But can I get away with a shorter dock...
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    Backlight Replacement?

    On my Raymarine Autopilot display, seems the backlight has gon out. Burned out ? Anyone taken it apart? Replacing bulb possible? Thanks!
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    How to Seal it Smoothly?

    Having a leak around my top/deck window. Want to put sealant around it. Whenever I have done it in the past, it is never a smooth placement- looks all bumpy. I find it difficult to work with- sticks to everything, making it difficult to smoothen. Any advice? And what should I use...
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    Starting Engine Order

    Just wondering... When I bought my boat, they had told me to always start the starboard engine first, then the port. Why is that? Is there ever a case where it is opposite? Why does the order matter? Thanks!
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    Raymarine E120 Brightness

    Hey guys! Was able to get a used E120 classic (not touch screen). Had it installed. Noticed that the screen is not bright (almost like on night mode). I tried brightening the screen in the usual way- hit power button, the turn the knob to adjust brightness) but it was at its brightest level and...
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    C 80 No Fix?

    Can't seem to pick up any satellites... My GPS antena/receiver is flashing steady red. I replaced the button battery in it. Still didn't help. I took out card, reset to factory, and still can't get it to work. Any suggestions???
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    Serp Belt HELP!

    Have 8.1 Horizons. My belt broke. I have a replacement. Looked for one of the pulleys with loosen the circuit so I can get the belt on, but none have it. How in the world do you get this thing on???? Argh!
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    Flir

    Anyone have FLIR on their boat? What's your opinion of it? Cost a lot to put it on? Thanks!
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