Sky's response to my post regarding my run on head helped me to identify the problem. Thanks Sky. The problem was the solenoid; however the solution was a bit more involved. Dis-assembly and cleaning the diaphram didn't stop the flooding head. An internet search for a replacement diaphram...

I have just had all 24V fresh water head intake solenoids replaced. After doing so, my aft head now continues to flush (pump runs and water comes in and goes out) until the emergency toggle shut down switch is flipped. Thereafter, when the toggle is flipped back on, the head pump times out...

We will be living aboard for the winter in New England, and want to winterize two of our four heads (1979 58'). Looking for suggestions, warnings with regard to doing this. We have heat throughout the boat, and are plugged in at a marina. Thanks.

Is an anchor chain stopper like this really needed? http://www.idealwindlass.com/new_page_5.htm My 52'c has a galleymaid windless but no chain stopper. I am thinking about fabricated one but i am questioning whether it is really needed at all. From what i have read the idea is to relieve...

I have a Northstar 952X that is acting up. I am not terribly concerned because I am not relying on it as it is the third gps/chartplotter I have in my pilothouse. Nevertheless, I'd like it to work properly. Here is the issue. It has the typical Northstar AN 150 waas antenna. The problem is that it...

You know by my last few threads we are traveling south on the ICW. We pulled into Beaufort downtown, SC and found the usual low voltage (205V). I ran all my stuff without problems, but my water pump for the cruise airs sounded a little different than it normally does. Now we are at marineland...

I am looking for a good mobil canvas person who will come to BUFFALO GAL in Sanford to replace all the zippers on the aft deck polycarbonate windows. Goal is to get them all done in one day. The regular local guy I have used is not returning phone calls, so don't know what's up with him....

I thought I posted this here before but I can't seem to find it. If I did, my apologies, but this is very important and a must read for any boater, especially if you boat in fresh water. http://www.boatus.com/seaworthy/magazine/2013/july/electric-shock-drowning-explained.asp

The good news is the black vinyl has been removed from all the teak valances in the salon and they look great. Someone got happy with a heavy duty pneumatic stapler and used a million staples. Luckily the vinyl was stapled to the back side of the teak, and the face looks great. Btw if you ever...

Is this no longer possible? In redoing the block heaters, which required removing the alternators and brackets, I decided to install new belts (Gates 7470) and I checked around for two matched pairs. Several shops looked at me like I was nuts. The local Napa store said they hadn't actually...