48 DA Owners Club

JB MARSHALL · Sep 23, 2022

rodrigoroa said:
HI everyone, I'll be changing my transmission oil soon the marina where the boat was previously stored used non-detergent 30w oil, anyone using non-detergent? is it better than the Rotella T1 or the Chevron Delo, any input is always appreciated!!!

Cannot speak for the non-detergent. I have always used Rotella 30W and see no need to change now after 7 years.

TuckerBoy · Oct 2, 2022

Wanting to install aft camper set up

without horizontal support aft bars. Anyone have any pics of such? Current set up is slant aft curtains but given located in Lake Ontario aft set more practical. Pic is what I have currently for sunshade and works great

ocgrant · Oct 2, 2022

Fixed your pic. You have to crop some pics before you post for them to show up correct. I like your curtains on the side, good idea for running in rough seas to keep the salt spray further back. As far as adding full enclosure, that would be tough to support as windows are heavy and would need support.

JB MARSHALL · Oct 2, 2022

What transmission filters is everyone using on there ZF transmissions?

I was using Fleetguard LF type and a mechanic suggested I use the HF (stands for hydraulic vs lube) which is better for high pressures.

ocgrant · Oct 3, 2022

JB MARSHALL said:
What transmission filters is everyone using on there ZF transmissions?

I was using Fleetguard LF type and a mechanic suggested I use the HF (stands for hydraulic vs lube) which is better for high pressures.

Interesting I always used the ZF filter (expensive) didn’t know Fleetguard made filters for it. What’s the part number. As far as high pressure I would think the hydraulic is the better choice

ttmott · Oct 3, 2022

ocgrant said:
Interesting I always used the ZF filter (expensive) didn’t know Fleetguard made filters for it. What’s the part number. As far as high pressure I would think the hydraulic is the better choice

Fleetguard LF701 is what I install.
Filters are on the return oil circuit.
https://www.sbmar.com/articles/zf-filter-cross-reference/

I usually buy my filters from puredieselpower.com

ocgrant · Oct 3, 2022

ttmott said:
Fleetguard LF701 is what I install.
Filters are on the return oil circuit.
https://www.sbmar.com/articles/zf-filter-cross-reference/

I usually buy my filters from puredieselpower.com

Well based on that it is return the LF makes the most sense

JB MARSHALL · Oct 3, 2022

ttmott said:
Fleetguard LF701 is what I install.
Filters are on the return oil circuit.

Yes that is the same filter number I have been using. The filter that the mechanic recommended is Fleetguard HF6351

Thank you for the link ttmott

TuckerBoy · Oct 4, 2022

ocgrant said:
Fixed your pic. You have to crop some pics before you post for them to show up correct. I like your curtains on the side, good idea for running in rough seas to keep the salt spray further back. As far as adding full enclosure, that would be tough to support as windows are heavy and would need support.

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Thx

500oasis · Oct 4, 2022

Tucker boy , I did a camper . If this photo actually posts I will take more and post them.

ocgrant · Oct 7, 2022

So a shout out to @rlynch03 he motivated me to tackle this project. Stopped by Environmental Marine and picked up a couple toilet rebuild kits on the way to the boat. Been suffering from the vacuflush pumps cycling every 10 minutes. Popped the trim off the bottom and stuck my head down there and you can literally hear the vacuum leak. Only took 1 1/2 hours to r&r one toilet. I will probably knock off 30 minutes on the second one now that I have it down. Found the issue, the ball shaft was shot and the seals were leaking. Rebuilt and now holding vacuum for over an hour with no pump cycling. Tomorrow going to do the guest head.

ocgrant · Oct 7, 2022

Next little project was to replace the burnt out bulb with a new vimar led in the bilge switch so I can see it when it is left on. Super simple just pops out of the rear of the switch.

TNT8808 · Oct 7, 2022

ocgrant said:
Next little project was to replace the burnt out bulb with a new vimar led in the bilge switch so I can see it when it is left on. Super simple just pops out of the rear of the switch.
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Hey Grant. Can you please share your source for the Vimar led bilge switch light?

Thanks,

-Tom

ocgrant · Oct 8, 2022

TNT8808 said:
Hey Grant. Can you please share your source for the Vimar led bilge switch light?

Thanks,

-Tom

vimar led vm00935.w

This is the company I found that had it in stock when i googled it
https://www.suremarineservice.com/Electrical/Grey/00935.W

Shaps · Oct 8, 2022

ocgrant said:
vimar led vm00935.w

This is the company I found that had it in stock when i googled it
https://www.suremarineservice.com/Electrical/Grey/00935.W

I didn't even know that was a light! Thank you Grant.

Jaybeaux · Oct 8, 2022

@ocgrant Changed the bilge lights out this morning. What a difference. The amp draw is practically zero. Thanks again for the tips.

Jaybeaux

Jaybeaux · Oct 8, 2022

@ocgrant Changed the bilge lights out this morning. What a difference. The amp draw is practically zero. Thanks again for the tips.

Jaybeaux

Ericinmich · Oct 8, 2022

ocgrant said:
vimar led vm00935.w

This is the company I found that had it in stock when i googled it
https://www.suremarineservice.com/Electrical/Grey/00935.W

You work fast! I ordered my LED 10 days ago... haven't received it.

How does the switch come off (I haven't been at boat). Pop off the trim ring and unscrew the switch bank? I have a habbit of breaking off tabs on projects like this...

ocgrant · Oct 8, 2022

Ericinmich said:
You work fast! I ordered my LED 10 days ago... haven't received it.

How does the switch come off (I haven't been at boat). Pop off the trim ring and unscrew the switch bank? I have a habbit of breaking off tabs on projects like this...

Yep pop off the trim rim then 4 screws take off the mounting plate. Yes do it by hand as they are brittle I have found on previous projects

ocgrant · Oct 8, 2022

So wifey has been wanting a shade over the bow. I wanted something that I can stow and deploy quickly. Since I am no longer using my Sun Fly poles in the back I found a great way to use them up front. Didn’t want to drill any additional holes also so used some sea suckers to attached to the top. Definitely going to be nice over in the Bahamas.