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My heads have started losing prime frequently, typically after backing down, but also recently after some gentlemen put them to the test on an offshore trip. I noticed while plunging that depressing the plunger expels air from the rinse holes under the lip of the bowl. Also drawing up in the...

I’m looking for a quieter replacement for my Dayton centrifugal pump. The requirements are as follows: 230v. Quiet. 1” input and output (could adapt this if needed). Enough flow for the 5 AC units I have aboard. Current pump is 60gpm but is overkill. I’ve used March pumps in the past on...

Looking for a solution to connect two lengths of chain and still have them feed through the windlass gypsy. I've discussed with another member and his solution is to source a stainless link, cut it in half, and TIG weld it back together. I had considered buying a seafit link from West Marine...

What are the typical signs that a pump will need new stators and rebuilding soon? How long will it take?Also, I’m in need of these parts if anyone has spares. Otherwise I will order from Raz. Thanks

My neighbor saw me torquing on the windlass clutch nut this weekend and alerted me to a problem in which the tightening can force the main snap ring out of its slot on the vertical shaft. Apparently there is a retrofit part from Ideal that installs over the snap ring and prevents it from...

I have 18 rolls of carbon fiber veil purchased as surplus from a boat yard that was going out of business. They are 7” wide by 500yds long. They were using them to skin racing sailboats. Anyhow, it sells for $10/yd online as retail. If interested in buying 2 or more I will sell for...

I want to be able to download and view the very detailed sonar charts that I see on my navionics iPhone app, but on my networked mfd’s. Currently I have the navionics platinum plus charts in CF format installed. What do I need to do to make this happen? Can I update my existing card? Do I...

Occasionally after a day of running around I get an airlock on my heads. A quick burp of the pump using the hex head bleeder bolt and all is well again. Yesterday I noticed that on one of three pumps there is a clear 1/4” hose that connects the two halves of the pump. What is the purpose of...

Is this model cored on the hull sides? Any idea of total thickness?

My 60C has 250’ of chain currently. I want to be able to add another 250’ of rode. What are the opinions? I can splice rope to chain but the windlass never seems to handle it as well as all chain. So...all chain? And what connection link would run smoothly through the windlass? Or add...

Galley maid windlass...power down or free fall? My windlass is wired to power up and down at the bridge. I read somewhere that the galley maid windlass is not designed to power down all the time due to a thrust bearing issue. Can anyone confirm this or shed some light?

Boat T-shirt’s, jackets, etc Where do you guys get your personalized gear? I want to buy a hundred or so T-shirt’s for guests. The previous owners of the boat had these made but I’m not sure where they got them. Recommendations of a shop that can design art are appreciated.

Any recommendations on a high flow pump for this? My boat has 6 units all being circulated by one pump. When I bought the boat in September it had failed and seller rebuilt it. It is already leaking and twice has jammed the motor somehow. I’m inclined to change to another pump now. Quiet...

I'm going to go on a limb and assume this is a common problem. The little torsion springs in the hatteras door latches on several interior doors on my 60c have snapped. I've robbed springs from spare latches I had aboard and now need new ones. Hardware stores only have torsion springs that...

I was just gifted a raymarine st70, smart pilot x10 course computer, and fluxgate compass. I want to replace my Robertson ap300x and j300(3000?). My question is what else will I need to make this work. I assume the rudder feedback unit must be replaced with raymarine, correct? What about the...

I’m installing a new battery charger now. The charger has settings for agm/gel and lead acid. It also has settings for 3-stage charging or 13.25 constant. My problem is I have one bank agm and the other two are lead acid. Which settings should I choose for now? And why?

Hi. I think there may be some slip in my system, causing small corrections to be ineffective. What is the procedure for bleeding the lines to the rams? Or are they supposed to self purge any air? I’m basing this on the behavior of the boat as well as the indicator needle on my port fin...

My air horn stopped working suddenly. The system appears to consist of an engine driven compressor that feeds a small manifold which supplies a 3 gallon air tank in the engine room. Air line then runs to the bridge and stops at a solenoid just before the actual horns. There is only ~15lbs of...

10” and 11” wet exhaust hose I have 7-8’ of 10” wet exhaust hose. I also have 5-6’ of 11” wet exhaust hose. Brand new. Make reasonable offer. Located in so cal.

I just replaced these lights (glass lenses) with LEDs. Not sure if they were original on my 60EB or not. Anyhow if you need them let me know. Fair price accepted. Pick up in so cal or ship to you.