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  1. Papabrer

    Kohler Diesel Gen Won’t Start

    , I need some trouble shooting suggestions. I have a Kohler gen on my boat, don’t know and cannot find the model number, still looking but it is old and a bit rusty. Bought the boat a little over a year ago and everything has run great until about a month ago. I had not used the gen in about...
  2. Papabrer

    Kohler Diesel Generator Trouble-Question

    Hello Boating Smart Guys, I need some trouble shooting suggestions. I have a Kohler gen on my boat, don’t know and cannot find the model number, still looking but it is old and a bit rusty. Bought the boat a little over a year ago and everything has run great until about a month ago. I had not...
  3. Papabrer

    Plumbing Part - ?

    Hi All Smart Boaters, I have a new question from under my sink. I have a faucet, instant hot water feed and a hand-held spray on the sink in the salon. The faucet works fine however the hand-held sprayer does not. No water comes out when I open the tab. In looking under the sink at the water...
  4. Papabrer

    Yacht Decking - Synthetic Marine Decking

    I am considering having my boat deck & bow area covered with synthetic marine decking material. I would love to get some opinions on the good or bad of this decision. I know that it looks great and I would like the appearance much better than my 30 year old fiberglass. I am just not sure of the...
  5. Papabrer

    Humidity in Bilge Area

    The bilge area of my model boat is rather confined. There is little to no airflow when in the slip. Although I have a fairly watertight bilge area and several pumps that keep any water to a low level. I still have a high humidity and would like to keep the area drier to prevent rust/corrosion...
  6. Papabrer

    Onboard Distress Alarm ?

    I have a red box mounted on the side of the sink in my forward berth. It is labeled DISTRESS and has a switch on the right had side that says "Push and hold for 6 seconds". Picture attached for reference. Have not pressed the button but would like to know what this is and what it does if anyone...
  7. Papabrer

    AC System Failure - What are the Components?

    Hi All, 1994 440 Express - I have two AC systems one for the v-berth and one for the salon. The v-berth system seems to work fine. When in watch the circuit panel it cycles between 10 amps, then 20 amps, then about 3-5 amps of power usage continuously during operation. The salon system at the...
  8. Papabrer

    Official Thread?

    I have what I told is a 1994 Sea Ray 440 Express. I have looked over the official threads that I see on the forums and do not see my boat referenced. Could someone send me the correct link for my boat? Thanks
  9. Papabrer

    Tracvision M3 Capabilities

    Hi All, Looking for some knowledge again. My boat has a Tracvision M3 on board. Right now it is apparently connected to some Direct TV tuners and associated h/w. When I turn on the onboard tv’s I get a direct tv screen saying no satellite. I would like to know if the Tracvision can be used to...
  10. Papabrer

    12V Switch Cover Plate

    I have a 1994 440 Express. It is decked out in these gold finish cover plates that "The Boss" hates. Does any one know where is can source some plain white cover plates to replace the gold ones?
  11. Papabrer

    Push Button Switch Identity

    Hi All - I have a series of dashboard pushbutton switches that light up when selected on my control console. Some of them do not light up anymore and one of them is missing it's label. Would love to know if anyone recognizes the type or manufacturer so that I could source some replacement...
  12. Papabrer

    Push Button Dashboard Switch Identity

    Hi All - I have a series of dashboard pushbutton switches that light up when selected on my control console. Some of them do not light up anymore and one of them is missing it's label. Would love to know if anyone recognizes the type or manufacturer so that I could source some replacement...
  13. Papabrer

    Clear Port Hole Replacement Glass

    A few of my port holes are crazed like the one in the image. Is there a way to clear that condition or does it need to be replaced? If replacement is the course where would I find something like that? It is ~16" wide by 5.5" tall.
  14. Papabrer

    Source for Transom Shower Replacement?

    Continuing my efforts to fix/correct items on my 1994 440. I have the transom shower system in the picture. I looked up the part numbers from my Sea Ray parts list and have had no luck finding a replacement. The dimensions are different from any of the aftermarket units I have found and I would...
  15. Papabrer

    Help With Sea Ray Spotlight

    I have the spot light in the pictures mounted on the front of my 440. Is there a replacement unit that might be available? The current unit does not light or move.
  16. Papabrer

    Connections on the Radar Arch -What are They?

    Hi Smart Sea Ray'rs I have two connection ports on my radar arch. One on each side. Does anyone know what they might have been for?
  17. Papabrer

    1994 Sea Ray 440 Electrical Questions

    I have recently purchased a Sea Ray 440 and I am working through a list of items from the survey. This has brought up two questions that need some knowledgeable guidance on. Item 1 - the front mounted spot/flood light does not work at present. I believe the light is controlled from an ACR...
  18. Papabrer

    AGM & Wet Cell Batteries Together?

    Hi All, New owner of a Sea Ray 440 (1994). Upon inspection & survey I noted that I have AGM & Wet Cell batteries on board connected to the same electrical and charging systems. I don't know if this was done due to battery shortages (during the pandemic) or if this was a cost decision. I...
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