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    Wireless remote not going down -GHS Platform

    I’m probably stating the obvious, but when I had GHS lifts, the down procedure was always to hold the down button for several seconds until I heard the hydraulics engage. Take finger off button and then press again for it to move down. A possible point of failure is the wired connection between...
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    IMMACULATE 450DA NOW FOR SALE

    If Canada doesn’t change the COVID related rules, you will have to hire a captain to move it across the border. After that, you can be on the boat.
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    IMMACULATE 450DA NOW FOR SALE

    I know at least one delivery captain who would deliver her to anywhere on the Chesapeake for cost. Don’t let that be the issue.
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    Conditions under which fresh water pump should run?

    I think you can find it for about $1500. I have a spare (new in box) that I’ll let go for $1200.
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    Conditions under which fresh water pump should run?

    the accumulator has two sides: water and air, separated by a flexible diaphragm. The air side is pressurized to be near but just above your pump pressure switch minimum. When you open a tap the accumulator pushes water through the system so the pump doesn’t detect a pressure drop until the...
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    Conditions under which fresh water pump should run?

    Do you have an icemaker which could account for intermittent pumping?Beyond that, the most common causes would be air in the water line or a leak. Some years ago I spent weeks trying to find a water leak causing cycling. I isolated it to the hot water circuit but could not find it. Finally, I...
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    Moving a boat north

    The Back Coves are beautiful boats. My friend just bought a 32. You will have no trouble with range on my suggested route. You will find good fuel in every one of my suggested stops, even at this time of year. The biggest issues for you will be weather, and the possible uncertainties of a new...
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    Moving a boat north

    This time of year weather plays a bigger roll and you are limited to about 11 hours of daylight. Depending on your boat you may run out of fuel before running out of daylight. Our normal itinerary would be Charleston to Beaufort, NC. Then to Norfolk, then Cape May it AC, then home. If those...
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    New high speed fuel pump at my marina (60gpm)

    We take diesel up to 60gpm, but these pumps have a valve that serves to throttle the flow, so you can choose to fill at 30 or 40 GMP if that’s all you can handle. We start the flow slower and build up to the higher flow to avoid the whoosh of air out the vents. We also have two fills And two...
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    Refreshing oil without a full oil change

    Oil turns dark. Perhaps do an oil analysis first to see if there is anything that warrants immediate action. Did last year’s analysis show any abnormalities? Your actions today might affect the results in October’s sample. All this assumes you do regular oil analysis.
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    ICW Norfolk to Coinjock

    As long as you can get through the RR bridges in a timely manner, it’s about an hour to Great Bridge. It’s mostly slow speed in this section, but there are places you can pick it up a bit. The key is hitting Great Bridge lock at :20 past the hour. After great bridge you have plenty of time to...
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    CT River Amtrak Bridge

    Why is there no mention of this in the LNM? Is Sea Tow reporting fake news? The Niantic River bridge is going to be closed over the winter, but LNM has been reporting that for months. No way they Would plan to close off the CT River in mid summer.
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    58 Sedan Bridge Official Thread

    There is a major difference between the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean. From FL the Bahamas are a 2 hour ride and you can pick your weather. With a watermaker and good preventive maintenance the 58DB would work for 2-4 people cruising. You would have the range to do most passages at speed...
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    Hell Gate

    I have never gone and would never go west of Mill Rock unless going in or out of the Harlem River. There is absolutely no reason to leave the main channel.
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    Fresh water tank vs shore water...

    If you want to draw from the shore hose you must turn off your water pump. With the pump on, you will draw from the tank.
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    Fresh water pump issue

    Do you have power to that starboard electrical panel? Check for: Dead starboard battery Bad ground connection
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    Greenport LI, staying at Stirling for the first time..usually do Mitchells...

    We mostly walk from Stirling Harbor, but also use the dinghy dock near the hospital. Not sure where you can tie up for free in town.
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    120 VAC Fresh Water Pump

    The wet ends are mostly interchangeable, just make sure the specs and the bolt pattern are the same. 120/240v fresh water pumps are definitely the way to go on larger vessels. They out perform their 12/24v cousins in every way.
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    Generator mystery

    I have no first-hand knowledge of Kohler, but in general: On a marine unit the standby circuit must monitor the DC voltage (whereas on a home unit it monitors AC). When you want to use this feature you manually change your AC panel to be supplied by the generator, then put the generator into...
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    Is Taylor Made Shut Down?

    I have always dealt with Taylor Made in Gloversville, NY which I believe is their HQ.
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