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Posted By Tide Roller

Raymarine SPX 5 wheel autopilot drive unit

Turns out that the gear drive on this model has plastic gears. The drive motor gear is metal but the gears surrounding that are plastic. Not a smart plan by the manufacturer.
I called to see if...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

31-05-2014, 00:13

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Renogy 100w solar panels

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Posted By Tide Roller

Re: Renogy 100w solar panels

Long delay or the update but I ended up getting the renogy panels an mounting them on a bimini top with a 30A controller. Te panels provide good power when there is a clear day but I end up running...

Forum: Classifieds Archive

01-12-2013, 23:25

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Want To Buy: I want nautical charts

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Posted By Tide Roller

Dumb question but does "complete" include harbor...

Dumb question but does "complete" include harbor charts?
And what's the size and material printed on?

Forum: Classifieds Archive

27-11-2013, 00:42

Replies: 9

For Sale: Cruising Guides

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Posted By Tide Roller

I may be willing to buy some or all of these....

I may be willing to buy some or all of these. Please message me.

Forum: Classifieds Archive

27-11-2013, 00:39

Replies: 4

Want To Buy: I want nautical charts

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Posted By Tide Roller

I want nautical charts

Am planning on cruising the South Pacific from Hawaii and am looking for charts! Any and all would be appreciated. If anyone has any cruising guides or charts they are willing to part with I would...

15-10-2013, 08:33

Replies: 13

Can bad fuel cause this?

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Posted By Tide Roller

Ding, correct! Some have also said to clean the...

Ding, correct! Some have also said to clean the prop and the bottom, but I do that every month.

What if the return line from the engine is clogged? Could that cause this issue. That is the only...

14-10-2013, 02:16

Replies: 48

Black Exhaust Water - Soot ?

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Posted By Tide Roller

So I realize that the last post for this thread...

So I realize that the last post for this thread was a few years ago but I am having a similar issue with my universal m25xp. Can not get above 2000RPM in gear and above 1500RPM gives the black soot...

14-10-2013, 01:22

Replies: 13

Can bad fuel cause this?

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Posted By Tide Roller

Same issues for me. I've had the tank polished...

Same issues for me. I've had the tank polished and changed the filters more than once after running 75gal of fuel. Replaced the fuel lines and pumps (for another issue). The universal m25xp manual...

Forum: Marine Electronics

09-10-2013, 12:38

Replies: 9

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Posted By Tide Roller

I did end up getting it through torrensen or TOAD...

I did end up getting it through torrensen or TOAD now and it was only $200 with shipping. I am however saving the old gearbox for spare gears in case this ever happens again.

Thanks for the posts.

08-10-2013, 20:57

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Need to Repower on Florida East coast.

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Posted By Tide Roller

I was also thinking about re-powering recently...

I was also thinking about re-powering recently and for a very brief period of time. I have a 1983 Catalina 36 with the Universal M25X in it. I can't say that I have been on a trip longer than a...

Forum: Marine Electronics

24-05-2013, 03:56

Replies: 9

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Posted By Tide Roller

Do you have a website I can go to. I can't seem...

Do you have a website I can go to. I can't seem to find any gearboxes online

Forum: Marine Electronics

19-05-2013, 22:14

Replies: 9

Views: 6,767

Posted By Tide Roller

Raymarine SPX 5 wheel autopilot drive unit

My autopilot went tits up during a transpacific voyage. I recently found that three of the nine plastic gears were all chewed up and need replacement. The drive unit costs over $500 but all I need is...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

17-05-2013, 00:10

Replies: 20

Renogy 100w solar panels

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Posted By Tide Roller

It's weird. On amazon the whole system can be...

It's weird. On amazon the whole system can be bought for $550 but then when I go to complete the order. The shipping is $350. The big shipper..... $300 for 2 $13.99 mounting bracket sets. Wtf. Any...

17-05-2013, 00:08

Replies: 28

Lazy Jacks

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Posted By Tide Roller

I've been told that you don't need to use a...

I've been told that you don't need to use a "system". You can design your own for probably much cheaper with a couple blocks and line. I'm working mine out soon.

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

15-05-2013, 00:46

Replies: 20

Renogy 100w solar panels

Views: 16,923

Posted By Tide Roller

Renogy 100w solar panels

I am looking into solar for my Catalina 36. I figure I need about 180w total so was looking at westmarine and they have 85W (close enough) panels on sale for like $285 or something. Some research on...

Forum: Liveaboard's Forum

14-04-2013, 22:47

Replies: 50

Parrots as Pets

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Posted By Tide Roller

So is there a way to train a parrot or conure to...

So is there a way to train a parrot or conure to stay near uncaged? I am thinking about getting a sun conure on my Catalina 36. It would be great if it was not caged and could be part of the family...

09-03-2013, 15:11

Replies: 30

Caulking (Silicone or 4200)?

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Posted By Tide Roller

So I rebedded my stbd jib track that was leaking...

So I rebedded my stbd jib track that was leaking through with 4200 and it still is leaking after a good heavy rain.

Frustrated!

What was the name of the tape. Butyl or something. I may try...

09-03-2013, 15:08

Replies: 66

Varnish

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Posted By Tide Roller

So my plan now is to sand all of the varnish off...

So my plan now is to sand all of the varnish off and coat with teak oil. I'm only doing small parts at a time so the oil will be on till I get both handrails sanded and some other wood done as well. ...

Forum: Classifieds Archive

28-02-2013, 10:33

Replies: 2

Want To Buy: Working Jib for Catalina 36 tall rig

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Posted By Tide Roller

Working Jib for Catalina 36 tall rig

Looking for a working jib. My 150 genoa is a little too much sail for the Hawaiian waters and I want to reduce a bit. UV strip (black) is a plus but not a must.

-B

28-02-2013, 08:31

Replies: 28

Lazy Jacks

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Posted By Tide Roller

Lazy Jacks

Does anyone have detailed instructions (preferably with pictures) on how to make some lazy jacks. I've read some other threads but its hard to visualize. I want to be able to stow them on the mast...

28-02-2013, 08:25

Replies: 66

Varnish

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Posted By Tide Roller

I've heard that varnish won't last more than a...

I've heard that varnish won't last more than a few months in tropical sunshine before it starts peeling again. Is it worth it to varnish this or would teak oil or semco be a better choice?