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Galley Maid Head is running very slow and weak, just replaced motor last season with new unit. 12 V unit. Is or can a slightly weak battery cause poor performance on this unit. The slightest bump slows it down to near stop.

Noticed three screws pulled out today on a piece of stainless rubrail on the starboard bow. Pulled out three screws with ease, each about 1 1/4" long. No longer biting on anything. The rubrail covers the deck to hull joint, my question is is a longer screw the solution or is the backer (not...

The world biggest procastinator now needs 2 new 8D batteries by Thur morning installed in my 36C. I know there has been exhaustive talk about batteries but I really need the quick and dirty for the following application. 2 8D's 3208 Cat Naturals 210HP, 7.5KW Onan, house supply. No other...

Yesterday while waxing the hullside I decided to blow a little compressed air into my Port fuel tank vent and with the deck fill cap off the air went in fine, with it on the air rushed back at me in the vent line. Is this normal? I have a refilling problem with this line, always difficult to...

Has anyone ordered a custom length radar cable and if so from where? I need to order a small 5-6' head to scanner cable for my radar and so far have not found a source, raytheon unit. I have called Raymarine and they have not given me much of an answer yet, waiting for tech support to call me...

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My 74 36C with twin Cats and 6.5WK generator operate with 2 8D batteries for starting and house operations. The boat has been on the hard without electric for since just before Christmas and the voltage showing on the panel meter is now down to around 8-9 on one battery and 10+ on the other...

Boat is getting a new enclosure in a couple of weeks and wanted opinions on my rendering below. The front three panels will be hard panels with the center panel being able to hinge up and hook onto the underside of the hardtop. There will be vents along the top of all three panels, there will...

I am reading about Ozone Generators on another site and it talks about how effective they are in removing all types of odors. Essentially the forums say the work well when used according to directions, however, there has been talk about the ozone attacking rubber seals, o-rings, the little...

Electronics Placement Hatteras 36C Below is a pic of my 36C Helm. I now have a Raymarine C80 (GPS and Depth ) and a just purchased Raytheon Radar 41XX. The original cutouts on either side of the helm are long gone, removed and glassed smooth. I am looking for the best way to mount the two...

I just bought a used Raytheon R41XX 48 inch open array unit and have not seen it yet. I am assuming the paint is a bit faded as may be the graphics. Has anyone repainted the entire antennae and replaced the graphics, is this even possible, special paint, etc... I would prefer to have a local...

I have posted this issue before but now I have bought my replacement block heater [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=8038065132&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT] and need advice on the wiring again. When I bought the boat both of the block heaters were wired...

I need to replace the Port engine block heater on my 74 Cat 3160. The old heater insulator melted this past week. I unscrewed the old heater, an immersion type element, and plugged the hole with a threaded plug. My problem is that I found that the heaters (both engines) are wired into the...

Just had boat hauled for winter today. I went looking for a drain plug, can't find one. I know on my old Silverton there was one in the bottom right at the transom. Anybody know if a 74 Hatt 36 has one? One other question, I removed a transmission cable from the lower helm today. I broke it...

Boat is a '74 36C. While winterizing the A/C units today I contemplated removing the original seawater pump for the A/C units. The original pump appears to be mated directly to the gate valve and is right against the bottom of bilge directly in front of the starboard engine. The replacement...

Running 74 36C today with 3160 Cats. After an hour or so in 3 ft seas the port engine woudn't hold revs at cruise 2450. Throttled down, noted 1/4 tank on site guage, throttled up and again same thing. Then switched both engines to starboard tank. No problems all the way home. Earlier in...

At the dock the water pressure is fine, when hooked up to the boat it is less than I prefer. I looked at the inlet, copper line, and didn't see any pressure regulator so I am not sure if I have one. Any help appreciated. No known blockages or leaks in the system. Pressure isn't much better...

My macerator pump from 2001 finally crapped out today. My attempts to free the pump failed after I finally overheated and fried what appears to be the internal solenoid. Does anyone know if the macerator pump alone can be replaced? I will be calling Galley Maid in the morning, just trying to...

My 74 36C has Cat 3160's. After running there is always an odor in the cabin of diesel. I have checked all fittings, fuel, exhaust, etc... No leaks or fumes escaping that I can find. No leaks into the bilge. What are my options for attempting to eliminate this smell. It will usually...

Had a 1974 36C surveyed yesterday with a few disappointments that I need opinions on. Boat was repainted by current owner several years back and looks great. My main concerns were the original mechanicals. 3160 Cats with 1400 hours (reported) on starboard and 400 on rebuilt Port. Engines...