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[ocgrant]

Ok added these today...insane nice upgrade from Goodale...

 

[ocgrant]

Also thanks for the grill info... what a difference

 

[ocgrant]

Ok, so changed the batteries - but must have tripped something or blew a fuse. I now have no power at the dash to energize the thruster. Where are the fuses I should look for? Thanks!

On the wall above the batteries is the charger and fuse.

 

[Sooliman]

Also thanks for the grill info... what a difference
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I picked up a spare now too! Excellent link and price!

 

[Sooliman]

Ok added these today...insane nice upgrade from Goodale...

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That looks excellent. You fabricated it yourself or did they make it / stain it?

 

[ocgrant]

That looks excellent. You fabricated it yourself or did they make it / stain it?

Goodale marine. They are a site sponsor. They make them complete and they fit perfect.

 

[Shaps]

I found my fresh water coming from plugged rod holder drains. There is a second hole that drains right into the bilge. Stuck a hose in them and blew out the crap to clear the drains and I have no more rain water in my bilge.

Thanks Grant. Thanks [COLOR=rgb(86, 86, 86)]@Sooliman[/COLOR]
Will be trying to chase down the sources 1 by 1

The shower sump is original, but mid ship bilge is dry as a bone.

 

[ocgrant]

Thanks Grant. Thanks [COLOR=rgb(86, 86, 86)]@Sooliman[/COLOR]
Will be trying to chase down the sources 1 by 1

The shower sump is original, but mid ship bilge is dry as a bone.

Double check the the swim step shower, the dockside water fitting that you just replaced, and there is a hose bib fitting I have in mine (shafts) that I have hose connected to for cleaning on the port side. I would also take a close look at the hot water heater and make sure it isn't leaking.

 

[Shaps]

Thanks Grant.
Literally changed out the transom shower last weekend, no drips when last checked.
I have to redo that freshwater fitting, there is a small drip there, but it appears to runs outside the transom with no connection to the bilge. Please correct me if i am wrong.

Will take a much closer look at the hot water heater, thank you.

The list is getting longer !

 

[Zach312]

Also thanks for the grill info... what a difference
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Did you replace all of the vent covers. I believe they different sizes. Do you have part numbers for each?

 

[ocgrant]

I only had one of those. The rest are the MSI AC vents and they are much different and $$$

 

[Sooliman]

I only had one of those. The rest are the MSI AC vents and they are much different and $$$

I saw someone paint the white MSI AC vents with a plastidip white paint and it looked awesome, and has held up very well. If those aren’t cracked, I’d consider that first. They are pricey.

 

[Zach312]

I saw someone paint the white MSI AC vents with a plastidip white paint and it looked awesome, and has held up very well. If those aren’t cracked, I’d consider that first. They are pricey.

Where can you find them

 

[Sooliman]

Plastidip? Any Auto Store or Amazon should have. I’ve used it in the past too - many many super light coats. One can will easily do the four cockpit vents for the A/C.

 

[Umgazi]

Just made offer on a 48 sedan bridge with 3196 cats, looking for any help on what to expect on fuel burn, I will be running the boat down to Panama. Looking at possibly running at about 10/12 knots from Jamaica to Bocas Del Toro, about 700 miles
Thank you for any input.

 

[ocgrant]

Just made offer on a 48 sedan bridge with 3196 cats, looking for any help on what to expect on fuel burn, I will be running the boat down to Panama. Looking at possibly running at about 10/12 knots from Jamaica to Bocas Del Toro, about 700 miles
Thank you for any input.

Wrong forum.... This is not the thread for the boat you are buying

 

[ocgrant]

Where can you find them

Intakes:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RETURN-AIR...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
Outs:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MSI-10-X-5...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

 

[Sooliman]

Ok, thankfully, the bow thruster is fixed. New batteries, a new fuse (and a spare) and we’re back in business.

New issue for today - lost my windlass. It’s not energizing at the helm anymore after most likely popping a fuse or breaker. Where is the main windlass breaker? I know the solenoid is in the anchor hatch - but is there a separate breaker and/or fuse? Wiring schematic doesn’t show one - oddly. Thanks!!

 

[ocgrant]

Ok, thankfully, the bow thruster is fixed. New batteries, a new fuse (and a spare) and we’re back in business.

New issue for today - lost my windlass. It’s not energizing at the helm anymore after most likely popping a fuse or breaker. Where is the main windlass breaker? I know the solenoid is in the anchor hatch - but is there a separate breaker and/or fuse? Wiring schematic doesn’t show one - oddly. Thanks!!

In the big electrical box to the left of the breaker panel in the engine room. You have to remove the cover to expose all the breakers.

 

[Sooliman]

In the big electrical box to the left of the breaker panel in the engine room. You have to remove the cover to expose all the breakers.

Thank you. Not an ideal location, by the way lol.