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Apparently something has gone deeply wrong with my batteries. I have been CLOSELY monitoring them as I was having a charger surging issue and assumed I had a cell going down. My water levels were always full, connections corrosion free. It has been three weeks since I checked the levels and...

I am in desperate need of a reliable Detroit mechanic to complete a 12v71 TA cylinder job in a 55' Hatteras. PLENTY of head and working room. I have been as patient as I can be for the last year trying to get my vessel repaired. The first mechanic fell ill and was unable to complete...

I am installing new vacuflush toilets in the two heads and will be running them both off a new 4th generation vacuum generator. I want to install a discharge pump that will allow me to discharge the tanks overboard as well. Here is a drawing of my plan for plumbing TO the tanks. Where I am a...

18,000BTU dometic split system. I noted the air wasn't as cool as it has been so I sought out a cause. Nothing obvious at the condenser so moved onto the air handle where I found the first 4" or so of the lines going in frosted. I checked the filter, washed it despite looking pretty clean...

My manifold cracked and I need a replacement--it is not the typical 12-71 manifold, it is specific to the TA, part number 23504184

Our galley fluorescent lighting ballast crapped the bed a month ago so we have been looking for an LED replacement. I came across these and decided to give them a shot, will be installing next week and follow up with the results. They are available in 2x2 as well as 2x4, may be installing in...

This is an original Bruce claw anchor that I hoped would work for my 55C, unfortunately it's just too much for my windlass. It is in excellent condition, a beast of an anchor located in Morehead City, NC $600

blew a coolant hose yesterday, caught the temp rising just as it hit 180. Shut the motor off and was towed in by an excellent Capt Lee and Tim from Tow Boat US Beaufort, NC. Replaced the hose but was reflecting on the possibilities from overheat (although minimal) and my gut told me to check...

Yesterday the fluorescent lights in the galley stopped coming on acutely. When I opened the cover there was an extreme amount of heat coming from the ballast. I realize they tend to run hot but this untouchable, even with the light switch off. I checked all the wire connections and everything...

My 55c had dangerously brittle bilge pump hoses so my son and I set out to replace all of them the last two days. Each had one way valves that were shot, I’ve never been a fan so I decided on anti-siphon loops. We completed the two fwd engine room units today but these loops don’t seem to...

OK gentleman, I need some assistance with an issue. Since July 2018 our utility bills have climbed to an astronomical amount despite no real change in our amount of time on the boat. When we leave we turn the heat/air down to merely lower the humidity amount throughout, not to maintain a...

I am replacing the copper fuel lines throughout the boat, going to coast guard approved rubber with double T-bolt clamps. I am using all brass fittings but I'm a little stuck with options for replacing the manifold that branches to each Racor. The manifold in place now has the fuel line feed...

I always try to include my 17yo son in the tasks around the boat, this time ended up with a major issue. The starboard ending room float switch needed replaced. For whatever reason, in all his brilliance he decided to screw the 1" screw "all the way in" without the switch in place, result...

I have the Onan gen with the rectangular filter, inlet on bottom corner, outlet, opposite upper corner. I just replaced the filter but noted there was significant fuel leaking from the bottom of the filter. I don't know if it's a design flaw or if there's something missing but I thought it was...

1) my synchronizer switch broke on the outside of the panel so I need to replace it. I searched my manual and can't locate any info regarding the specs of the switch, nor is there a single number or indicator on the switch itself. Can anyone share the voltage and amperage I need? 2) I am...

O'reilly's has 5g buckets on sale, $64.95, limit 3 (may need to add location to see price) Have to call store to order https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/delo-3205/oil-16865/motor-oil---conventional-16605/conventional---40w-17708/chevron-delo-40w-motor-oil/400405/2624320

Since we purchased our 55c we have not been away from the dock long enough to necessitate freshwater but are planning an extended trip so I was looking over the system and discovered this on my freshwater pump. The breaker is off to ensure no power running to it, looking for ideas what would...

My 32v sentry charger occasionally surges, meaning it will come on for a few seconds, shut off, and repeat several times. I can "reset" the unit by flipping the breaker for awhile and it seems to correct itself. I have tried to pinpoint whether there is a certain electrical source that would...

Both of these star shaped plates are leaking so I want to replace gaskets. From what I can find this is referred to as the blower drive cover, is that correct? Anyone share gasket part number?

I am convinced my vessel is in need of some performance changes. First, I can't get 2400 out of the 12/71's in my 55c while under load. I have a full tower, hold 1287g of diesel and 380g of freshwater. I have had the props on the vessel worked already and didn't get what I was hoping out of...