Recent content by GeoffG

Thanks again Alnav. Figured there had to be a reason for needing the VV4. That makes me think I should go the VV4 route also. My E27 does have a screen option for engine info, so with the VV4 I could also have the data show there as well, I assume. I think i would also need a NEMA backbone...

Thanks very much for the speedy and detailed response alnav. Obviously i need to do some further research on the Seaboard site. I installed the Seaboard Seawater pumps on my boat when I purchased it two years ago, so I am familiar with them. Great pumps by the way, if you need to replace yours...

The screen in my SmartCraft Diesel View has died, like most of them it seems. Purchasing a new DV using the same outdated technology does not seem logical, especially given the fact they are ridiculously expensive. I think the new Vessel Views are compatible, though i have read that the SIM's...

Looking for advice on upgrading the Smartcraft System View screen on my 39 DA with 380 QSB diesels. Current LCD screen is burned-out / unreadable and also the (separate) Alarm panel is not reading anything at all - just a black screen. Will the new VV 4 or 7 replace my system - I have read...

Update on the line plugging problems we experienced, which I hope may help someone else having similar issues: After the re-build of the vacuum pump etc. it appeared that our plugging problems were resolved for a while, but then we had more issues, culminating in a plug that just would not...

Well it appears that the problem is solved. I did get the line plug cleared out a while back - with some difficulty - and the head worked as it should and developed vacuum quite quickly, but it still seemed like I was not getting much black water out of the tank, as noted previously. So I...

Update - got the plug cleared by using a more powerful concertina type plunger. Still concerned that we have an underlying problem though, as the plug occurred (again) after just flushing pee and paper! I also think we should be removing much more material from the holding tank when we pump...

The pump worked fine prior to the "plug" and only ran for 20 seconds or so after a flush. Now the green light stays on - indicating we have vacuum and the vac pump is not running.

We live in Florida and to help make the aft deck more comfortable, we use a portable AC unit - they are self contained, on wheels and just plug in to a 110V outlet. We place ours close to the rear entry door, with the hot air discharge pipe blowing out through the door. It generates a really a...

Having problems flushing the vacuflush head on our 39 dancer, 05 model. Worked perfectly for a while and then started refusing to flush. Green (has vacuum) light stays on when this happens. Managed to clear it a few times, by repeated plunging etc and all appeared to be good, but then it...