Recent content by ranger58sb

The pump that was on our boat when we got it was a Pentair/Shurflo Aqua King II Supreme 5.0 GPM 24V model. The mounting looks like it was probably factory, but that's just my guess. That pump failed during our northbound delivery, 7/21, and we replaced it while en route. (Shipment from...

Not aware of any place like that, although flounderpounder.com (aka searayparts.com) does have some useful inventory. But the OEM's part numbers tend to be whatever they are, nothing related to Sea Ray part numbers... Sea Ray will say their dealers can order using Sea Ray part numbers... but...

I need to add a couple snubbers, too, just haven't gotten to that yet. Wish I'd had a couple down in Charleston when that storm came through... -Chris

Seems to me, I've always seen that in regards to 3-strand... and double-braid will support higher loads even though not as stretchy. ?? In our case, the nominal 58' boat... is really closer to '55... and that, plus the double-braid... plus The Admiral's hand size... has us go with the slightly...

We use mostly 5/8" x 35' double braid. One older set for home dock, one newer set for traveling. The Admiral can't easily handle anything larger than that. And we can't get on more than about 3 per cleat if lines are any larger. We're just in the process of augmenting those with a couple...

You're probably reading the charger's float voltage. Turn the charger off and let the batteries rest for 4-24 hours, then check again... at the batteries, with a multi-meter. -Chris

Ours never automatically opens a folder of any sort. I typically use one iteration of File Explorer to view the phone files (DCIM/Camera, etc). And another File Explorer iteration to choose and/or create a destination folder. Highlight on phone, drag drop to computer. -Chris

Marinebeamcom. We replaced the incandescent bulbs in our anchor and steaming light fixtures with their BAY15D 60 LED white replacement "bulbs" for Aqua Signal Series 40, 50, 55 (and 41). VERY BRIGHT! In fact, we also replaced the red, green, and stern "bulbs" with the same LEDs of appropriate...

First, we were on the boat for a while fixing something else, and I snapped a photo of the master shower door latch. The lock thingy (technical term), which I'd never even actually noticed before, says Perko on it. So the whole latch mechanism would have been made by Perko as OEM, and I'd...

Same for me. I've been thinking there might be a whole package, perhaps available from Sea Ray? And/or through a dealer? -Chris

Yeah, it was difficult when I was shopping, more than a year ago... You may have to just find another brand/model... or maybe used Aqua Signal from eBay or some such... -Chris

Have you downloaded the Owners Manual and the Parts Manual from the Sea Ray site? Both of those sometimes contain clues to bits and pieces throughout the boat... although sometimes the clues need a little translation... And then if you can figure out OEM for a given system, you can often go to...

Our aft bilge pumps each have their own float switch, one switch lower in the bilge, the other switch on the "step" up toward the generator. Lower unit is the "normal" pump, and the one with the higher float switch is the "emergency" pump. Original nav lights are Aqua Signal Series 41...

Good point, that I didn't address. In both of our installations, we chose to power all of the "light" loads: outlets (including a coffee maker outlet), microwave/convection oven, and entertainment system (TV/stereo, etc.). In this boat, we also included the AC lighting circuits. IOW, we...

I've read that before, too... FWIW, our Victron transfer switch is internal to the inverter/charger, and we haven't had any GFCI issues. -Chris