- Nov 18, 2019
- 96
- Boat Info
- 2005 Sundancer 420 - RayMarine Axiom 12, Raymarine C120
- Engines
- 6CTA 8.3 - 480 CE's
And how and where, pray tell, do you introduce bromine to the nasty zebras?
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I went from a single Raymarine E120 to dual Garmin GPSMAP1242+. Not exactly plug and play, but not too difficult. Had to replace the radar and run the new cables. Also ran NMEA2000 and Ethernet to the engine room for the DST800 transducer and GC200 camera. The rest of the wiring was all behind the dash.
Also added the Mercury NMEA2000 gateway to bridge the Smartcraft data. That part was plug and play and works very well. Get all of the engine data (except the generator) from the Diesel View to the new Garmin displays.
Very happy with the system so far. Got a few more things to add (GT51 transducer at haul out, GXM53 XM/Sirius Module, etc.)
Let me know if you have any questions...
Got a Vacuflush question... Both systems on the boat are working fine. Recently however, I hear the the vacuum pump from the forward head (port side) kick on for 5 seconds or so every several hours. Assume that means there’s a small vacuum leak somewhere? I replaced all of the seals on the toilet a couple of weeks ago (small water leak). Would the duck bills be the next likely suspect?
- Jun 5, 2016
- 5,551
- Boat Info
- 410 Sundancer
2001
12" Axiom and 9" Axiom+ MFD
- Engines
- Cat 3126 V-Drives
Did you replace the shaft and/or the shaft o-rings on the foot pedal? I had a similar issue and replacing those o-rings fixed it. The assembly is about $50, or you can take the o-rings to the local hardware store and match them up.
Jaybeaux
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- Jan 3, 2016
- 2,045
- Boat Info
- 2006 Sea Ray 48
Naught On Call
- Engines
- Cummins QSC-540s with V-Drives
11 KW Onan Genset
When you flush it, hold pedal down for a bit, and run your gloved finger up under the sealing surface. You could have a rogue piece of TP just stuck under there. Start simple.
Jaybeaux
Just when you wish you had a glove
brewster16
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Yes, as long as you are confident in the toilet seals. Did you use silicone grease on the seals when you replaced them? If so head to the duck bill valves. I did the duckbill valve replacements this past summer and posted some good information earlier in the forum.
brewster16
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My engines are Cummins 8.3 QSC. I'm hoping someone can help....Walker Airsep filters (conical) are in need of cleaning. Should I be using red or blue oil? I'm now editing this post because a bunch of searches tell me red or blue oil are the exact same. I'm going blue for Cummins.
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- Nov 4, 2019
- 2,478
- Boat Info
- 2010 Sundancer 500
2015 Brig Falcon 330T
- Engines
- Twin Cummins QSC550 w Zeus Pods
I just ordered the BLUE
Part# BAF2016
got it direct from walker $47.99 all in
Part# BAF2016
got it direct from walker $47.99 all in
brewster16
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Yup, me too. Thanks
bbwhitejr
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If I remember correctly, the red/blue are the same, only brand specific. Like Quicksilver vs Mercury. I always used the K&N filter cleaner and red oil and never had an issue on the 8.3s I had in our 44DB....tremendous savings.....
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Jaybeaux
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- Jan 3, 2016
- 2,045
- Boat Info
- 2006 Sea Ray 48
Naught On Call
- Engines
- Cummins QSC-540s with V-Drives
11 KW Onan Genset
+1 on @bbwhitejr
SRMark
Member
Great install. Did you do it yourself? Did you use the existing transducer for depth and water temp? What model number is the Garmin chart plotter?
Jaybeaux
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- Jan 3, 2016
- 2,045
- Boat Info
- 2006 Sea Ray 48
Naught On Call
- Engines
- Cummins QSC-540s with V-Drives
11 KW Onan Genset
I did do it myself. I removed the existing transducer, ran a NEMA backbone extender to the bilge and installed a Garmin DST800 transducer. Chart Plotter is 8612 xsv. At the same time, I changed out Raymarine VHF and added Garmin VHF 300, and a Vesper XB-8000 AIS, with its own dedicated GPS antenna. While I was at it, I replaced the VHF antenna. Tecnografix made the dash panels.
JPGator
Active Member
Before I changed anything else my local vacuflush dealer said run hot water through the toilet which I did. I cleaned out a lot of what was stuck. They also said forget about all the fancy chemicals we all keep buying. Take some powder tide and pour that down the toilet. It rids the system of the bacteria you don’t want and keeps what you do. Been working perfectly and holding pressure for a while now.
Thanks for that. I’ll give it a shot. Still cycling every few hours after trying the glove test above...
brewster16
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I had done that as well as flushing a cup of Dawn detergent, both of which were temporarily helpful. I ended up needing the duckbill valves replaced which solved the problem permanently.
JPGator
Active Member
I’ve always used Noflex but now I’m switching to tide. It’s a helluva lot cheaper and if it does the same work I’m in. I just replaced all 4 duck valves, filter, bowl seal, etc. Top to bottom. My calendar is set to remind me in 1 year for the filter and 2 years for the valves. I’ll give it at least a year to see if tide works.
JPGator
Active Member
Also, we had some kids on the boat and the clogged the toilet. Wouldn’t hold pressure and occasionally wouldn’t flush and running 5 or 6 pots of hot water cleared it up. Easiest boat fix I’ve had in a while.