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Well, got the problem solved.
The problem was with the cicuit board located behind the engine instrument panel. A compromise had to be made .
The over heating alarm had to be disconnected completly and we installed a red light as a warning for low oil pressure.Will see if I can locate a new circuit board for the instrument panel, Any ideas where I could find one ?
Paul

Ron
Removed, clean and reinstalled sensor, no change
Willorder new one tomorrow morning and hope that solves the problemàAgain, many thanks
Paul

Would you by any chance have the Universal part number, the store does not seem to have it in the catalog
Engine , 1989 Universal 25XP

Ron,
Located the switch, will follow your instruction first thing in the morning and let you know about the results
Paul

Ron, Thank you for the info
Where is the probe located?
There is absolutly no other boat owner's website where one could get sucha quick reply
again many thanks
Paul

Have a 1989 c34 with XP25
My engine alarm now sounds off as soon as ehgine temperature reaches 145
Oil level is good
Cooling level is good
Water coming out of exhaust normally
Any ideas!! am on vacation and would like this resolved, Have rendez Vous with mechanic in a couiple of days,, waiting at anchor
Thanks
Paul
Eliosso, Lac Champlain, Vermont

I have a Statpower 40amps with 4 Trojan 6 volts battery bank. Will a 1000 watts generator be strong enough to do the job.I was told it is border linebasedontheamperage output of the 1000 watts unit. The problem with the 2000, it wont fit in my locker. Am seriously considering a 120 watts solar panel mounted above the bimini
Any comments ?

Paul

Although expensive, this is about the best insulation available R30 for 1" thick insulation. Other thickness also available.
To be installed inside box covered with plastic liner for a nice clean cleanable finish.

HEAT SHIELD MARINE Insulation Liners

http://www.e-zkold.com/accessories.htm

http://www.heatshieldmarine.com/price.htm

http://www.boats.com/boat-articles/Galley+Gear-120/Thinking+Inside+the+Box/2847.html

Paul

I am 5'7. The height of the dodger is 60" which give me great visibility either sitting or standing while still easy to go down below.
The sides are removable clear panel so they give me good visibility and do not obstruct the operation of the solar vent.
I strongly recommend the side hand grip that are bolted on the tubing. would not live without them and they do make the whole frame more solid. no straps. I also had a grab bar installed on the aft edge of the dodger.
One inch tubing was used for the frame.
By the way , the enclosure was the best investment for our kind of weather. Hardly spend any time below, rain or shine.
Paul

Well I too will need to get my windlass serviced, at least it seems the brushes are sticking. I manage to remove the forward bulkhead and at the suggestion of a friend, I pounded on the casing a few times with a rubber mallet and got it going again but only temporally until too a good load was applied then it stopped. I guess I will need to replace the brushes.
Has anyone changed the brushes and can it be done by a small electric motor specialist or do I need to send it to Maxwell for service?
Paul

I am 5'7" and I feel sorry for you tall 6 feet plus guys, because headroom is rarely a problem for me and being kind of short make everything look a lot bigger.
I did live aboard an Ericson 25+ for 4 full years and it was great well maybe a little tight but it was not really an issue.
Just a thought
Paul

Dave
I too am on Lake Champlain at Snug Harbor and often go to Mallets Bay. I had most of my electrical redone , Batteries 4  x 6volts, alternator 100 amps.  There was a refit published by Jim Moe who had put together a real nice upgrade for me and it has worked real well. Would be happy to show the you the work done on my boat.

Paul Bousquet

Eliosso
C34 986

I too had the same problem with the float switch plus my pump was acting up on me.  Replace the switch and pump  with new and the switch is still leaving the pump on with no water  left i the bilge.  I tighten the screw  holding  the float switch and  that did not make any difference. Sometimes it works well sometime it doesn't.
Now I have seen it all . A FLOAT SWITCH WITH AN ATTITUDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul

One of the first thing I did when I got ELIOSSO was to upgrade the batteries. I opted for golf cart batteries. Purchased 4 TROJAN T105 that fit nicely into the battery locker under the settee. I also have a starting battery behind the engine. I also upgraded the alternator to 100 with external regulator as per Jim Moe's recommendation. At the dock, an TRUECHARGE 40 keep the batteries well charged. The system has worked well for more than a year and I don,t have a fit when I see a light on.
Paul

Well I got them to work, had a problem with the ground.
Need to calibrated them but all works well and are visible from behind the helm. Need only to conceal the wires. The pod is bolted to the side rails and is very strong, Now am a happy camper. On to the next project.
Paul
ps , am not aground, need only to adjust the depth sounder

I have been weaving for more than 20 years and did so full time for 15 years. I use a table top model made by Leclerc 18"wide.
I make high end String Window Coverings.

http://www.leclerclooms.com/ind_eng.htm
As a matter of fact, I might have an extra loom.
Contact me directly via Email for details

Paul
C34 1989
Eliosso