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    Vitrifrigo DP2600 in 420/44DB?

    My Norcold DE0061 is about to give up... Upon searching, I'm leaning towards the Vitrifrigo DP2600 due to decent online reviews, larger interior size, quietness and price (crazy expensive, but not truly ludicrious). My main concern is that the existing Norcold has vents at the top of it and...
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    Sliding door is rough - 420 DB

    It seems that my sliding door is getting harder to open and close. When I look down at the track, it seems that it is getting bumpy. Is this a typical problem? Any ideas how to fix it?
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    Low water flow at galley sink

    Any ideas where I should start troubleshooting my galley faucet? The flow is very low - barely above a trickle - both on hot and cold settings. The other sinks, showers, washdowns, etc... flow great so it's not the pump or manifold.
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    Salon AC - Thermostat Issue

    I have a salon AC that is acting up. If I set the thermostat to 73 or less, it will keep cooling down well into the 60's. (checking with a separate thermometer in the cabin) If I set it to 74, it more or less stays at 74. If I set it to 75 or higher, the temp climbs into the high 70's. The...
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    Saw a 2012 450 DB today...

    Looks quite a bit different in person than in pics... Anyone else seen it? There are several improvements over my current 420 DB. There are also a several things I like better on mine. Overall, it seemed like a very nice boat!
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    Generator Question - Onan 9KW - MDKAV

    My boat has three switches on the main breaker panel for the generator. 1. A generator solenoid switch 2. Generator on/off switch 3. Start/shutdown button The solenoids (there are three total) have a statement under them saying something like "do not turn off while engine is running"...
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    Strange "ringing" sound when in gear

    Anyone ever heard a faint, ringing sound when you put an engine in gear? When I put the port engine in forward at idle speed, I hear a constant high-pitched ringing sound. Not like a squeak at all, more like the old "wet finger on the rim of the crystal glass" sound. Goes away with increased...
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    Upgraded Cockpit and Bridge Speakers - 2004 420DB

    Spent about five hours this weekend replacing the crappy original Panasonic speakers that came in my 420 DB. Put in two pair of JL Audio 7.7" component speakers. M770-CCS-CG-WH is the part number if you're interested... After spending some more time "tuning" the settings on my Clarion 4x100...
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    420DB - How to access entertainment center?

    I am wanting to replace my DVD player in the salon. What is the best way to access the inside of that cabinet? Has anyone here removed it?
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    Looking for spare props (26x26x2 4-blade)

    Anyone know where I can find a deal on a spare pair of props? The originals are Teignbridge 26x26x2 4-blade cupped. Would like those or equivalents...
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    Installing Engine Heaters - 110V outlet in bilge?

    I am trying to do a nice installation of a pair of engine oilpan heaters. They come with 110V power cords attached. Is it OK to add a breaker to my AC panel and run a cable down to another standard 110V outlet in the bilge? Then I could plug in the heaters and control them directly from the...
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    Adding bridge heat/ac?

    Has anyone here added (after delivery) a bridge heat/ac system? Ours didn't come with one and I'm thinking about taking the plunge. Biggest curiosities are: 16,000 BTU enough? Will the existing 9KV Onan handle a third compressor? Is the water difficult to plumb and get up to the bridge? Where...
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    Proper Coolant for 2004 480CE's?

    Anyone know what the proper coolant/antifreeze is for my 480CE's? It is dark green in the overflow tank. Also, I notice there is a sticker saying that I am supposed to open two stopcocks near the top of the engine when filling. Anyone know what these are for?
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    Onan 9KW Diesel genny - error code 58

    My Onan 9 MDKAV shut down this weekend due to a bad impeller. I replaced it with a spare and the first time I started back up, it immediately shut down with error code 58 - High Exhaust Temperature. Started the second time and ran fine for about three hours. Then today, I tried to start it and...
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