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Forum: Marine Electronics

30-06-2021, 06:40

Replies: 1

Garmin GMI-10 stopped working

Views: 923

Posted By chuck g

Garmin GMI-10 stopped working

My trusty GMI-10 (multifunction instrument)abruptly stopped working the other day. I’ve tried connecting a different cable to it from my NMEA 2000 network without any response. Any suggestions on how...

Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy

15-08-2020, 04:34

Replies: 1

Older Zodiac question re: inflating

Views: 533

Posted By chuck g

Older Zodiac question re: inflating

I recently acquired an older (~2002) Zodiac 290 inflatable and have been struggling to inflate it. The valves are consistent with what is described online as "Zodiac Parts | Semi-Recessed Valve Cap...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

05-08-2018, 16:52

Replies: 19

Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

Views: 2,592

Posted By chuck g

Re: Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

Thanks to all for the additional input and ideas while I was off on my boat; glad to know I'm not the only one with water system issues. A few additional responses and pieces of information:
- the...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

04-08-2018, 15:18

Replies: 19

Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

Views: 2,592

Posted By chuck g

Re: Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

Thanks for the wise suggestion; it still cycles when capped off. Now I need to figure out if I can replace the pressure valve or just need to replace the pump.

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

04-08-2018, 14:28

Replies: 19

Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

Views: 2,592

Posted By chuck g

Re: Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

Hadn’t considered that possibility, thanks — my bilge has been accumulating some water for no apparent reason. How would I determine if the water heater has indeed failed and is the source of the...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

04-08-2018, 13:43

Replies: 19

Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

Views: 2,592

Posted By chuck g

Pressure water system won’t hold pressure, runs continuously

My pressure-water system is running continuously and won’t hold pressure after being shut off. I’ve checked the discharge side of the pump and connections to my two faucets as well as my inline...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

13-07-2018, 18:57

Replies: 41

Best seacock for saltwater intake in head

Views: 13,917

Posted By chuck g

Best seacock for saltwater intake in head

Looking for recommendations on the best 3/4" seacock for this application, which involves more use of the shutoff handle than any other seacock on my boat. I'm leaning toward the Groco BV-750 ball...

Forum: Marine Electronics

30-05-2018, 18:53

Replies: 10

Safety wire for radome

Views: 1,414

Posted By chuck g

Safety wire for radome

My Scanstrut sc-20 came with a safety wire that attaches at one end to a through-bolt connected to the Garmin 18 it supports. However, it seems from the instructions that the other end should be...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

13-05-2018, 19:39

Replies: 7

For Sale or Trade: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

Views: 1,740

Posted By chuck g

Re: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

Attached is a photo of the stove with the mounting flanges removed and a side view photo showing a gimbal. Also attached is the manual that I failed to attach with my last post.

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

13-05-2018, 17:27

Replies: 7

For Sale or Trade: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

Views: 1,740

Posted By chuck g

Re: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

Thanks for the question about the flanges on the sides of the stove -- they are easily detachable and the stove is ~24" wide without them (26" with them). The stove is equipped with gimbals.

Full...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

12-05-2018, 18:00

Replies: 7

For Sale or Trade: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

Views: 1,740

Posted By chuck g

Re: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

It looks like the fifth burrer is 3400 BTU. Some additional specs (taken from the manual:

Rapid Burner Output: (4) @ 8500 BTU / 2.5 Kw (each)
Auxiliary Burner Output: (1) @ 3400 BTU / 1 Kw
Oven...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

12-05-2018, 16:22

Replies: 7

For Sale or Trade: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

Views: 1,740

Posted By chuck g

Re: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

The short version of the long story is that the stove was listed by someone as a used four-burner model, which would have fit my boat, but turned out to be the wider, fancier five-burner model, which...

Forum: General Classifieds (no boats)

12-05-2018, 07:09

Replies: 7

For Sale or Trade: Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

Views: 1,740

Posted By chuck g

Force 10 Stove - to swap or sell, $750 obo

This is the top-of-the-line marine propane/RV stove from Force 10. The 5-Burner Professional Series Range (https://www.force10.com/files/5-Burner%20Owners%20%20Manual.pdf) features stainless steel...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

28-04-2018, 07:44

Replies: 2

Running wires from conduit through a mast cap

Views: 734

Posted By chuck g

Re: Running wires from conduit through a mast cap

Thanks for the reply; my plan is to install 1-1/2" plastic conduit if possible (assuming I can fit it in) attached by either stainless or aluminum rivets (I lean toward the latter although I've seen...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

28-04-2018, 07:30

Replies: 2

Running wires from conduit through a mast cap

Views: 734

Posted By chuck g

Running wires from conduit through a mast cap

I'm planning to replace the existing, small-diameter conduit in my 48-foot aluminum mast, which has a large aluminum cap at the masthead. Wondering whether it would be best to drill through the...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

21-02-2018, 18:15

Replies: 6

Barient 25 winch reassembly issue

Views: 2,025

Posted By chuck g

Re: Barient 25 winch reassembly issue

All's well that ends well -- I somehow mixed up a gear with one of the same diameter from another winch in the course of my offseason maintenance. Thanks for your armchair advice -- it got me...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

21-02-2018, 15:26

Replies: 6

Barient 25 winch reassembly issue

Views: 2,025

Posted By chuck g

Re: Barient 25 winch reassembly issue

That's the winch although mine also has a stainless piece not shown in the diagram; it can be seen in photo, which I'm trying again to post ... no issues with stray pawls, just not enough space for...

Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting

21-02-2018, 13:16

Replies: 6

Barient 25 winch reassembly issue

Views: 2,025

Posted By chuck g

Barient 25 winch reassembly issue

I'm having trouble re-assembling my winch after servicing it. Specifically, the assembled ratchet gear & pinion are too tall for the space (photo attached). I was able to find a Barient 25 manual...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

06-09-2016, 12:52

Replies: 7

Perkins 4108 throttle problems

Views: 4,301

Posted By chuck g

Re: Perkins 4108 throttle problems

I have determined that the throttle cable is advancing the throttle control to the limit set by the governor screw. Next up, I will try disconnecting the cable altogether and see what I learn from...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

05-09-2016, 07:50

Replies: 7

Perkins 4108 throttle problems

Views: 4,301

Posted By chuck g

Re: Perkins 4108 throttle problems

Haven't tried that but I will the next time I'm aboard... thanks for the suggestion!

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

05-09-2016, 07:35

Replies: 7

Perkins 4108 throttle problems

Views: 4,301

Posted By chuck g

Perkins 4108 throttle problems

My trusty Perkins diesel has had two persistent problems since the start of the current season:
(1) a very stiff throttle lever on my pedestal
(2) limited RPMs -- not going above ~ 1200 when in...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

04-07-2016, 08:07

Replies: 13

Adler-Barbour Cold Machine - not used in 20+ years

Views: 4,620

Posted By chuck g

Re: Adler-Barbour Cold Machine - not used in 20+ years

The icebox is relatively large -- I haven't measured it carefully, but I'm guessing ~9 cubic feet. As for insulation, I haven't gotten inside the fiberglass liner, but I'm guessing there is little or...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

04-07-2016, 07:09

Replies: 13

Adler-Barbour Cold Machine - not used in 20+ years

Views: 4,620

Posted By chuck g

Adler-Barbour Cold Machine - not used in 20+ years

I have an A-B Cold Machine, model 12L, circa 1977, on my sailboat. For over 20 years we've shied away from using it due to concerns about power consumption and a mention from the prior owner that it...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

05-10-2015, 18:29

Replies: 9

Fuel tank leak- advice needed

Views: 2,857

Posted By chuck g

Re: Fuel tank leak- advice needed

Update: after much thought and even more prep work, I added about an inch of Hebron 197 vinyl-ester resin (designed for fuel tank linings) and chopped mat to the bottom of my tank. It took time and...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

10-07-2014, 08:18

Replies: 2

Freshwater system/pressure issues

Views: 1,208

Posted By chuck g

Re: Freshwater system/pressure issues

Thanks for the reply. I added the check valve because the hot water was also coming our of the cold water side of the faucet. The problem existed long before updating the freshwater pump.

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