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We are getting ready to replace the Isenglass enclosure on our aft deck. i am thinking of using 30 mil Strataglass rather than 40 mil. The thinking is that here in Florida, we roll them up a lot and from my research, 30 mil was as durable as 40 mil, but rolled more easily. 40 mil tended to lay...

On my stbd side, the coupler is longer than on my port side, and takes 12 bolts, versus 8. But it only has 8 (the ends do not have bolts). The section with 8 bolts is as long as the coupler that only takes 8 bolts. I also have a 3rd coupler (spare) that is just like the port (8 bolts). I doubt...

While working on the boat in the yard, I noticed that the rudders require 2 full turns from center to STBD, and 3 full turns from center to PORT. 5 full turns total, lock to lock. I suspect this asymmetric ratio is normal?

That might actually be the meaning of the last panel in the Hatteras diagram that I posted, that was cut off... It shows S1 and S2 set for 30A service and 220V set to either STBD or PORT (But not GEN).

Hadn't seen this before ... https://hatteras-japan.com/#21

Remember when we were talking about 30A service and how we didn't need it? Well, in the yard that is all they have, and so I bought a single 50ft 30A cord, cause my chargers are only on one side. Anyways, it plugged into the yard outlet ok, but what I thought were 30A/125v outlets on the boat...

It is a coupling. Two shafts.

Thanks for pointing out my misidentification of the reversing valve. That led me to follow the connections to the compressor, and find the fault. A corroded wire / broken connection. Doesn't seem to be a relay between the switches and the compressor, unless it is in the compressor body. To...

Here is a picture of the relay (this is on the unit above the unit not working)...

Here is a picture of the control box. Obviously, the cap needs replacing, but as I said in the prior post, the symptoms are not that of a blown cap. Also note that the relay is not in the box, it is behind it.

My dock box does not have legs, but my deck boxes do. Actually, the legs are just teak blocks.

This is from my Hatteras manual concerning using two 110v cords... Note switches S1, S2 and S5. I never understood why the manual didn't explain things better and just offered a picture. Seems like Hatteras invented IKEA instructions long before IKEA.

When we turn on the forward salon AC, everything works normal (pump, fan) but the compressor is not turning on. After troubleshooting, I don't even think it is getting power (no humm, nothing). After researching the site, this would indicate a bad TRIAC, but where exactly is it? It is AC unit...

One of my trim tabs broke (in half). The hinge broke on one side and hydrodynamics did the rest. They are fiberglass and shaped to match the boat. I guess I need to make a mold and make a new one?

If you are paying a monthly diver, what is the point of bottom paint?

What is the proper technique in passing another boat? Something big and slow like ours. I radioed and gave my intention to pass on their starboard and the captain replied back that was ok and he would slow down for a slow pass, and then I passed. The part that I probably need help on is that...

What is the proper technique in passing another boat? Something big and slow like ours. I radioed and gave my intention to pass on their starboard and the captain replied back that was ok and he would slow down for a slow pass, and then I passed. The part that I probably need help on is that...

We are on a short cruise vacation, and just wanted to give a shout out to Hilifax Harbor Marina (Daytona) Well protected, floating docks, super nice helpers. Last time we came through this way we stayed at new Smyrna, which was ok for a night, but this one is good for short or long stay.

I went with Pettit Utima 60 last time, lasted 2 years. River is horrendous. I also think the previous diver had something to do with it as well. Will Micron 66 do better?

I have a functioning compressor and tank and I wanted to connect an air hose to it to use air for other things. I think all I need is a regulator, but where would install it? Where the pressure gauge is? Here is a picture of it. On one end is a pressure gauge and on the other is what looks like...