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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 10-01-2022, 15:53
Replies: 19
Views: 48,388
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: The truth about Volvo IPS drive technology

I have limited experience with the Volvo IPS drives, 20+ years with io and twin inboards. I was not impressed with the durability or dependability of the IPS units on a 43 Silverton freshwater boat I...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 02-01-2022, 08:17
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Check your Zincs!

I sent payment a few minutes ago let me know if you received it. Thank you
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 01-01-2022, 14:07
Replies: 4
Views: 575
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Check your Zincs!

I will buy this if you take PayPal.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 29-09-2021, 10:51
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Elecrronics for Sale

Thank you for your reply.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 28-09-2021, 18:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Elecrronics for Sale

I would be interested in any inland rivers/Great Lakes charts.
Forum: Our Community 22-02-2021, 09:59
Replies: 70
Views: 9,795
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Where Should Cruisers Live?

I live in Kansas 3 months of the year and on the upper Mississippi, I’ll
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 22-11-2020, 08:43
Replies: 12
Views: 1,782
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Standard Horizon CP1000c Chart Plotter

I had 1000 and it was a very good plotter. Used it on a cruise from the upper Mississippi to Detroit river using C-Map Max charts and AIS.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 06-09-2020, 10:26
Replies: 1
Views: 542
Posted By River Cruiser
What Hotspot?

Where I’am at on the Mississippi River there isn’t broadcast TV available. I have Directv dish on the boat with the follow me system to hold the signal. Truthful not much worth watching on the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-07-2020, 13:15
Replies: 894
Views: 135,684
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Balmar SG-200 Battery Monitor

Correct, thank you that is my plan to install a -buss to make the connections.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 29-07-2020, 12:14
Replies: 894
Views: 135,684
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Balmar SG-200 Battery Monitor

A question about installing, I have 2- 8-D batteries one starts both the port and starboard engines. The other is the house bank charged by the starboard alternator and a ProMariner 1260 onboard...
Forum: Marine Electronics 13-06-2020, 10:34
Replies: 62
Views: 11,285
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: AIS transponder AND integrated AIS receiver/VHF radio

It is properly programmed with the same mmsi #, SH told me the same thing but the AIS icon still appears on the screen. It is not a problem at all in the 4 years I’ve used it.
Forum: Powered Boats 29-05-2020, 09:42
Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: questions about bayliner 3880

I’ve had a 38 for going on 11 years & liveaboard 8-9 months of the year. Any questions I will be happy to answer. I love the boats economy, comfort and dependable Hino diesels.
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-05-2020, 09:25
Replies: 62
Views: 11,285
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: AIS transponder AND integrated AIS receiver/VHF radio

I have the same setup except for a dedicated antenna for the AIS transceiver. I have one mfd wired to the vhf and it will show my boats AIS location and the gps icon location separately. I know this...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-05-2020, 17:42
Replies: 17
Views: 6,782
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: purpose of check valve at outlet of diesel tank

Only valve I’ve seen at the outlet on marine tanks is a anti-siphon valve. It stop any leak in the system from siphoning fuel out of the tank and into the bilge.
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-05-2020, 09:52
Replies: 33
Views: 3,123
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: AM radio interference from neighbouring boat in marina

My thoughts also.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-05-2020, 10:08
Replies: 13
Views: 3,461
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Lehman 120 valve stem seals in situ

When the guides wear some compression that leaks past valve & seat will get past them. Having to put a plug in the dipstick tube to keep it from blowing oil out is a definite indication of worn hard...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-05-2020, 11:23
Replies: 13
Views: 3,461
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Lehman 120 valve stem seals in situ

Replacing the valve stem seals will not help your problems. The purpose of the seals is to keep oil from draining past the valve guides into the cylinders. The valve guides keep the compression in...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 26-01-2020, 13:07
Replies: 4
Views: 915
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Like new ARB 82 Qt 12VDC or 110VAC Fridge Freezer

I have 60 quart model and it works great and zero problems. Excellent unit at a good price. Good luck with the sale.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-01-2020, 10:45
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Line, Block and Tackle for a Dinghy/Engine/Vang/etc

I’ll take the 4 hook ss line rack. Shipping to 66052, send a pm with email for Paypal.
Forum: Powered Boats 12-01-2020, 15:44
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Water heater recommendation

Last year I replaced a32 year old Attwood with another Attwood. I live aboard 8-9 months of the year on the upper Mississippi so it in use 24-7
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 24-11-2019, 11:14
Replies: 23
Views: 8,109
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Experience with efficiency of marine AC for heating

I just winterized the AC system, when the water temperature got down to 37° it wasn't putting out much heat. I use the reverse cycle units to warm up the boat and then the built-in electric heaters...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 30-10-2019, 10:16
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: What brand Y valve do you recommend?

Thank you for all the replies, I live aboard 8 to 9 months of the year. I’am in freshwater and didn’t realize that crystals could form in fresh, I thought that was a saltwater thing.
The reason I...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 14:50
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: What brand Y valve do you recommend?

202326

This is the Y I installed.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 29-10-2019, 14:43
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By River Cruiser
What brand Y valve do you recommend?

I changed out hoses and Y valve 3 years ago. I have 1” hose in and 2 x 1.5” hoses out. I switch this once a year when I winterize to make sure pink is thoughout the system. This year I couldn’t move...
Forum: Powered Boats 19-09-2019, 13:40
Replies: 5
Views: 2,107
Posted By River Cruiser
Re: Bayliner 2859 Anchoring System

Do the toe switches send power directly to the motor or activate a relay that sends power to motor? If the toe switches are carrying the load the contacts can get burnt from arcing and not make...
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