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Thanks, as you all can see I have a couple of "extra" holes which makes me worry someone stripped a bolt hole and moved the ladder back one hole. I just sealed it up with 4200 for now, was afraid of opening a can of works I couldn't close. I'll circle back to it.

Thanks. I am chasing rust stains on the stern and I believe it's coming from the ladder rivets and possible mounts. I wanted to pull the mounts to clean them and the bolts and seal with butyl tape.

Then I noticed I have an extra bolt hole, like the mount had been moved back or something. So I filled it and sealed around the mount with 4200 instead. Next time I have the back opened up I'll investigate further.

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Hi everyone, anyone pull their ladder mounts off? Is there a backing plate molded in with threads or is there nuts under there?

Thanks

Mark

Hi all, I have a 2000 M35B and what I assume the be the original alternator is only putting out 12.6V so it's time for an upgrade.

My electrical system is a dedicated and isolated AGM start battery in the closet aft of the chart table that is charged by the alternator (and an aux 110V smart charger on shore power), a 30A Victron DC/DC that when the start batt is full feeds the bus that's connected to my 300AH of LifPo house bank. I also have 150 W of solar that feeds the house bus and a Renogy 2000W inverter/charger that manages shore power and connects to the house bus.

I decided to go with the L/N 110-603 90a alternator even though my peak load is only about 45A (30A for the DC/DC and 15A for house loads if fridge is running and tablets charging, etc), so I have some headroom on the alternator. I'll stay with the internal regulator for now. I am happy for feedback on this plan.

I have done a BUNCH of reading on the site but still have a few questions:
1) Will I need to replace my pulley?
2) What's the best way to get around the water hose? And will I need to bleed the cooling system after?
3) What's the best way to test for belt alignment?
4) If I do need to adjust alignment, is there a better way to do it that just washers as shims?

It seems I have a lot of belt dust on the engine, and the belt looks a little crooked to me (pics below).

Thanks!!

Mark

Thank all, ended up with the Dymo 360 and so far so good.

Looks great, did you have it custom built?

Hi all, we are looking for a label maker to use in and on the boat and on the dock. Anyone have one they really like?

Sorry to bring back up an old thread, but I have the same year boat and I am looking for my isolator as well. It is not visible to me, would it be in the breaker enclosure? Should we be able to see the isolator in the picture above?

Thanks!!

I used the poly marine based on Practical Sailors review.
https://www.polymarine.com/practical-sailor-best-choice/

I live in the Keys and don't have an air conditioned workspace, so I could not keep it from blooming before it set.

I see you are in the northern lands, you may be able to just pick a less humid day.