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Forum: Marine Electronics 21-09-2023, 05:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Autopilot NAC-3 Dockside Commissioning Rudder Fail

Tanglewood:

Hmmmm Now I am not sure. The unit is under the cockpit. I will be working on it over the weekend and confirm. I will update the thread.
Forum: Marine Electronics 20-09-2023, 17:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Autopilot NAC-3 Dockside Commissioning Rudder Fail

Thanks for all the replies. I figured it out. I am disappointed in B&G support. They never responded to my issue....

When the autopilot is engaged via a switch connected to the alarm you can...
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-09-2023, 11:42
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Autopilot NAC-3 Dockside Commissioning Rudder Fail

I fixed it!!!!!!

The problem was with the "Alarm" lead connection. There is a lead on the motherboard so you can wire in an alarm or switch. I wired it to a switch. When the switch is in the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-09-2023, 09:38
Replies: 10
Views: 1,428
Posted By HarrisonM
Autopilot NAC-3 Dockside Commissioning Rudder Fail

I am working a case with B&G now for the NAC-3 autopilot, but thought I would check here.

All of a sudden my NAC-3 autopilot stopped working... I can see the rudder position on the chartplotter....
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-08-2023, 09:41
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: B&G Manuals

Thanks for reply. Do you have the link for the manual you are referencing? The one I have is about 80 pages but just seems like a quick start users guide.
Forum: Marine Electronics 31-07-2023, 18:48
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By HarrisonM
B&G Manuals

Hello:

I just upgraded all my electronics to all new B&G. I love them but the manuals that came with them and what is online are just not through enough. This is evident especially with the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2023, 06:17
Replies: 229
Views: 17,898
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

Awesome ideas!!!!!!!!!!!

Keep them coming. I am still in my planning phase and all ideas welcome...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2023, 05:26
Replies: 229
Views: 17,898
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

You are right about the radar shading the panels... I did not quite think of that... Uggggg
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2023, 04:50
Replies: 229
Views: 17,898
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

My radar is mounted on my arch so I cant get three across. I can only get two on it. One on each side... I tried to move the radar to the mast but it presented a host of technical difficulties to...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-06-2023, 04:33
Replies: 229
Views: 17,898
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Biggest Solar Panels...

Have not heard of CanadianSolar. I will look into them. Thanks... Those are big panels. I will have to add in a good support system for them. I think I will still add some flexible panels on top...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-06-2023, 15:10
Replies: 229
Views: 17,898
Posted By HarrisonM
Biggest Solar Panels...

Hello:

I am in the process of upgrading my electrical system to Lithium batteries and Victron. I have a pretty big arch and want to install the largest panels I can. Renogy makes a 550 watt...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 21-05-2023, 05:21
Replies: 23
Views: 2,184
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Need a new alternator

NYSail:

Any chance you could share "Rod (mainsail)" contact info?

Harrison
harrison.midkiff@gmail.com
Tarpons Springs, Florida
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2023, 18:41
Replies: 23
Views: 2,184
Posted By HarrisonM
Smile Re: Need a new alternator

Thanks for the great replies!!!!!

The alternator is an auto grade alternator the previous owner put in. Last summer I did some engine work and I did get it rebuilt. I think it is 55 amps so not...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-05-2023, 14:08
Replies: 23
Views: 2,184
Posted By HarrisonM
Need a new alternator

Hello:

I have a Beneteau 473. The alternator on my engine is some odd after market one. Currently it is not charging correctly and I want to replace it with something better. I have been...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-04-2023, 17:18
Replies: 0
Views: 369
Posted By HarrisonM
2 Position Bilge Pump Switch with High Water Alarm

Hello:

I just finished installing a second bilge pump and high water alarm in my boat. Right now I have 2 separate Johnson switches and a Johnson high water alarm. It is kinda spread out and...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-03-2023, 15:11
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Multiple Tank Monitoring System

Hmmmmm...

I found the PICO BATTERY MONITOR". In addition to monitoring batteries it also monitors tanks levels and loads. Seems pretty neat!
...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-03-2023, 14:12
Replies: 7
Views: 837
Posted By HarrisonM
Multiple Tank Monitoring System

Hello:

I am in the process of servicing my septic holding tanks. I have 2 of them and don't have monitoring sensors. As part of my servicing I want to add sensors. I also have 4 water tanks...
Forum: Marine Electronics 06-11-2022, 16:41
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By HarrisonM
Extending a status light to panel

Hello:

I am installing some new electronics on my boat. The AIS & XM Marine weather both have indicator lights to give status. This is great, but where I have install them there is not easy way...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-09-2022, 11:23
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Vertical Float Switch

I really like the Ultra Switches. Is there a may to manually test it?

Harrison Midkiff - Tarpons Springs, FL
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-09-2022, 06:55
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Vertical Float Switch

Thanks I will look at them:)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-09-2022, 06:38
Replies: 10
Views: 776
Posted By HarrisonM
Vertical Float Switch

Hello:

I have used an electric magnetic switch for my bilge pump. It is a "Whale BE9003 Electric Field Sensor Switch". I have had 2 of them fail on my me. Luckily when they failed there was not...
Forum: Marine Electronics 28-06-2022, 05:04
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Digital Engine Controller and Panel

Great...

Thank you for the input. This is all very helpful!!!!!
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-06-2022, 17:37
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Digital Engine Controller and Panel

Very helpful... I do like the idea of an analog engine panel and this so systems would be independent.

Thanks
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-06-2022, 17:18
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By HarrisonM
Re: Digital Engine Controller and Panel

Thanks for the reply....

Just starting my research. I might be naïve, but I assumed I could get some kind of a converter to take in the analog signal and then convert it out to digital signal so...
Forum: Marine Electronics 27-06-2022, 17:02
Replies: 11
Views: 1,512
Posted By HarrisonM
Digital Engine Controller and Panel

Hello:

I have a 2002 Beneteau 473 with a Westerbeke 63D (63 hp) engine. The engine panel is shot and needs to be replaced. At the same time, I want to use some kind of an engine controller so I...
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