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Basically if a switch goes bad, it will shut down the generator. The system is designed so That a failing switch will not damage the generator by keeping it running thru low pressure, flow or high temp. Some switches will shut the generator down if the wire is grounded. Others will shut it...

On these Onans, the fault breaker indicates the shut down was caused by a sensor and it will not restart unless the breaker is reset. If the gen shuts for an reason like a fuel or governor issue the breaker will not trip We re in the Exumas and one of the two 47kw on the boat I run has shut...

Never seen one with a test terminal. These switches do go bad and I always carry spares along with oil pressure, flow etc. They can’t be fixed Where are you in the Exumas? Your best bet is to order a new one and have it sent to Makers Air at Ft Lauderdale executive. They ll have it available...

These Alisons are pretty bullet proof but very sensitive to oil level and air leaks at the pump. Low oil will prevent it from going in forward while still engaging reverse just fine. A delay in engaging forward is a warning sign that level is getting low Level just be checked with the engine...

Too many variables and it all depends on how the boat was modified for euro power. Some boats are fitted with shore power system which allow pretty much anything to be converted to 120/240-60 allowing them to be used anywhere in the world. Other are made compatible by using inverters. Who...

Unless that slip is somehow special like wider, better finger pier, or easier to get in and out,…) I don’t understand why he doesn’t want to move. I would. Most marina contracts do not specify the exact slip so it is really the marina’s call.

Well with my original invert set up years ago, there were many days from October thru may when AC on the hook wasn’t needed during the day because of the constant breeze and the excellent ventilation of the 53. At night depending on the weather i would have to run the AC in the master...

I am about to install an inverter system on my 53 since we re about to move it to TN where AC won’t be needed as much. I m going to with a smallish inverter (3kw) for the fridge, Starlink, a few lights etc. For batteries I m going to stick with lead acid golf cart batteries. They re true...

I ve seen that when radio or amplifiers go bad, sending a ringing/humming to the speakers

What do you mean by radio? A car stereo ? If you never use it, just disconnect it…

Walbros are pretty common for priming pumps. Here is the ones I use: https://www.clrmarine.com/m4/WA%20FRB-13-2--walbro-frb-13-2-fuel-pump-6-8-psi-12v.html Only went up 60% since I bought it 18 months ago from the same company. Inflation, What inflation?

Angela, I ll skip the fried everything platter :) just like you we do much better onboard ! Randy, thanks for the tips. Maybe I ll put Naomi on the VHF instead.

True… makes it more fun to find :)

Well I ve done that run dozens of times with a number of boats. But it s a nice calm day today so Hawks should be fine.

I be had an issue with my stbd racor draining back for a while. Happens with either tank usually if engine hasn’t been run in a couple of weeks. I just run the priming pump or shut off the priming valves before the Racors It cant be the O-rings as the Racors are 5 years old and when I prime...