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Main Message Board / Re: Manus swivel

« on: January 25, 2019, 05:17:19 AM »

Thanks for all the input.  I am going to put a S2 mantus swivel in the system.  Not going to change my chain or rode as I am very pleased with the system I use.
Anchoring is like fishing, it is all in how you set the hook.  Running to a marine is not an option or desired.
Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Replacement Circuit Breakers

« on: January 16, 2019, 05:12:22 AM »

You might try Torresen in Muskegon.  The # 1 231 759 8596  If you call them, ask to be put through to the shop.  They have them in the shop but not the store.  Not sure about price.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Manus swivel

« on: January 14, 2019, 04:44:56 PM »

Hi Dave, the minor problem that i am trying to solve is:  When I pull up the anchor(by hand) it wants to spin when it clears the water.  I thought maybe a swivel would solve this problem.
Stay warm.
Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Manus swivel

« on: January 14, 2019, 12:39:57 PM »

Thinking about putting a mantus swivel on my 5/16 chain and 32lb bruce anchor.  The rep at mantus recommended the S1.
Appreciate any thoughts about the product and size.
Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Smart Gauge error message problem

« on: January 07, 2019, 03:36:03 AM »

Jon, could you post your info.  My smart gauge shows an error of 03. I replaced my solar panel controller with a genasun GV-10.  I think it is trying to equalize my batteries, but not enough sun shine here in Michigan.  Appreciate your thoughts.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Stemhead Fitting Repair

« on: December 20, 2018, 05:20:16 AM »

My stemmed had a backing plate in the shape of a V(filled in) with matching holes.  I think this was original equipment.   I tend to think along the same lines as Dave, that  the crack  may have been caused or exacerbated by inadequate forestay tension.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Smartgauge

« on: October 19, 2018, 12:59:56 PM »

Thanks Mick, I have been away.  I was going to order a Smartgauge before I left. Glad that I held off.  The SG200 is not available yet.  The original Smartgauge sell for more than the new SG200 unless you want to monitor more than 1 battery back.  The additional feature that I like that it shows the amps going out/in. I would be interested in hearing from those of you who have a smartgauige and would you replace it with the new one?
Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Smartgauge

« on: October 11, 2018, 04:51:34 AM »

Thanks Jon, the Balmar website shows a 3 amp fuse. 
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Smartgauge

« on: October 10, 2018, 12:58:27 PM »

Thanks Stu

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Main Message Board / Smartgauge

« on: October 10, 2018, 11:12:11 AM »

I am going to install a smartgauge. I have 4 golf cart batteries wired in series-parallel.  Does the positive wire have to run to each positive post on the 4 batteries and the negative wire run to each negative post.  Can I run the positive wire to one positive post and also do the negative the same way on the opposite corners.  The diagram on Balmar's website shows 3 separate batteries, no battery wiring.
Thanks for any help.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Masthead anchor tricolor LED light

« on: September 12, 2018, 07:32:10 AM »

Jim, I replaced my anchor light with an LED light from marine beam.com
Replaced this 3yrs ago and have not experienced any interference with my radio.  I also have replaced all my interior lights with LED lights, except for the V-berth.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: Electronic Fuel Pump

« on: September 10, 2018, 11:20:41 AM »

The electric Facet pump also has a filter in it.  Can be removed and cleaned or can be replaced.
Paul
PS:  Have you checked the pick up tube that goes into the tank.  Much has been written about this in past posts.

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Main Message Board / Re: resistor?

« on: September 06, 2018, 12:53:20 PM »

Installed the new thermostat, ran new wire, relocated the location of the thermostat  and used the black 500ohm resistor.   All is good.
Thanks for the help.
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: resistor?

« on: September 06, 2018, 03:45:01 AM »

Thank you!! J_Sail.  This is the info I received from Suremarine.  Hopefully this clears it up for others that participated in this post.  A clear concise explanation does not muddy up the waters.
Thanks,
Paul

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Main Message Board / Re: resistor?

« on: September 05, 2018, 06:59:39 PM »

Noah, I have a Nova Kool.  I do not know if the compressors are the same or not.  The info Ken provided does not pertain to my reefer.  SureMarine  send me the thermostat and resistors with an explanation.  I will be installing it tomorrow with the same resistor that was in the thermostat line but the  new one.  The old one was tested and was OK.  I will check to see if the fan runs faster if you change to a higher resistor.  Just for my own interest.  Dave's earlier post was similar to Suremarine's info. 
Thanks,
Paul