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    Lithium Iron Phosphate battery charging from engine alternators

    Hi, I have arranged four 280 A-hr LiFePO4 batteries into a 24V "generator" battery bank. These are wired into my main circuit panel as the generator output via a 3000W inverter to provide 120V house power. The batteries can currently be charged via solar panels (900W total) as well as from shore...
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    Boarding ladder

    Hi, I would like some advice on best boarding ladders for boarding/de-boarding to/from fixed docks (that is, from the side deck). In our normal cruising area of Long Island Sound most marinas have floating docks, so we board on/off the swim platform. But as we noticed cruising south, the norm...
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    VacuFlush toilet sealing, again

    Hi, this is my second post about this topic, but I need some expert VacuFlush advice now. I replaced the water valves, spring cartridge, ball, and seals on both my toilets (Mansfield type 848) a few months back. One has worked flawlessly since then, the other has an intermittent leakage of water...
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    Cruising up the Delaware River?

    Hi, in planning our trip south from CT to Annapolis in the coming weeks, we are considering doing a side trip up the Delaware River to Camden to see friends that live in Philadelphia. Any warnings or suggestions for doing so? Any marinas that are recommended?
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    The (dreaded) insurance question

    Hi, my wife and I have our boat registered and USCG documented in CT. We plan to cruise south to Florida later this year. We plan to cruise/dock for about 5 months while in FL. Do we need to get a FL insurance policy, or can we get an addition/endorsement on our current policy to cover our time...
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    How far per day on the ICW?

    Hi, my wife and I are cruising south from CT to FL starting mid-October. I have cruised south to the Chesapeake a couple times, and I think I have our overnight stops planned well to Norfolk. Going south on the ICW from Norfolk, about how many NM should one realistically average per day...
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    Window track for older SeaRay (1989)

    Any recommendations on where to find the window track (I think it's vinyl) for my older SeaRay 44 Aft Cabin. Mine is hardened and breaking apart. I've included photos of top and side view. It is 1/2" wide by 5/8" high. Thanks!
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    Synchronizer gauge stopped working

    I have a pair of Cat 3208’s in my boat. The throttles are synchronized with a Glendenning sync box. That unit works well, and always has. However, the synchronizer gauge (the one where the needle points to Starboard or Port) has stopped working and the needle points straight up. I’ve checked the...
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    Water Heater Leaking???

    Hi, just took a short 3-hour trip along the coast, and while tying up at the dock, noticed my forward bilge was pumping water, not just once, but every 15 minutes or so. Went down in the ER to that bilge, and noticed a 1/2" plastic hose delivering clear HOT water directly into the bilge at a...
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    WiFi while cruising - best solutions

    Anyone find a solid solution to getting WiFi while cruising, not just in marinas, but while cruising or at anchor? I currently have a MoFi 4500 cellular router with a Proxicast omnidirectional antenna, which works fairly well, but looking for better reception. Leaning towards better antenna...
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    VacuFlush toilets not working after new parts

    Head issues, what’s new, right? I thought I’d be clever and renovate the Mansfield 848 type VacuFlush toilets this winter, which were beginning to leak vacuum and water at the base. So I replaced the water valve, spring assembly, ball and ball gaskets on both toilets. First time doing it, be it...
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    Voltage to helm gauges, what should it be?

    For you electricians familiar with the more classic Sea Ray cruisers, please help me out with a basic question: Should the voltage supplying the helm gauges be the same voltage as one measures at the house batteries when the ignition switch is on? Here’s the context. My port and starboard...
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    Any marina or private live aboard recommendations?

    Hi, we were hoping to find a slip in the Stuart/Juniper/Ft Pierce area for winter 23/24 for live aboard on our 48’ SeaRay after cabin cruiser. Have been looking hard but no openings found so far. Anyone here on Club SeaRay have any tips or strategies? Thanks in advance.
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    Fluctuating coolant reservoir levels

    Hi, just took a 10 day trip in our 1989 SeaRay 440 Aft Cabin with twin Caterpillar 3208 turbo engines (375 HP). Before our trip I topped off the coolant level in each engines reservoir to “Full, Cold”. Every morning when I routinely checked fluid levels and belt tensions the coolant reservoirs...
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    How to prime Airconditioner pump

    Just tried my AC for the first time this year, a 1989 440AC, and don’t see any water coming out of the three hull exits. First time this has happened. Been on the hard this winter where I flushed the lines with pink. I suspect the pump has lost it’s prime. If so is there a technique to restore...
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    Spotlight replacement for SeaRay 440 AC

    My 31 YO, mechanically-driven spotlight has worn out, and I would like to replace it with a newer, wireless unit. I have 12V power at the mount. Any recommendations of good units under $400-500? Thanks.
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    Searching for owners of a Make, Model

    Hi, is it possible to search for owners that have a particular year, make or model of Sea Ray? I know that certain forum groups have been formed specifically for this, but I would be interested in finding owners who own the same model/make as mine. Thanks!
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    How to remove master berth headboard

    Does anyone have experience in removing the bed headboard (against transom) in the stern berth? I am doing some revisions to the swim platform and need to access the transom for attaching brackets. Thanks!
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    Replace Battery Isolator and Emergency Start Solenoid

    I am reviewing the DC electrical systems on my 32 year-old boat, and am wondering whether an upgrade to a new battery isolator and emergency start solenoid should be in order. See photo. I have no direct evidence that they are faulty, I just don’t want to find out at a bad time that I need...
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    Holding tank plumbing design

    Hi, on my 1989 440 Aft Cabin I have a 35 gallon holding tank. It has three hoses attached, one at the end/top (the waste inlet) and two attached to a common port on the end/bottom (the pumpout line and the macerator line). There is also, of course, a vent port on the top of the tank. I am...
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