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I noticed the Xantrax Freedom SW 3000w inverter would hold back the generator output for a while until the output dropped. It now can take almost 5 minutes output starts about 140v and then will bounce around a bit in the 130-140 range until it settles into a safe 120- ish range for the...

I have checked the archives but cannot find the part number and source for the hose that needs to be removed to get to the zinc anode on a Koehler 8EOZ. Pic below and any help appreciated. I

We have three AC units. The one serving the second bedroom and bath is easy to get to under the mattress. The one for the rear stateroom is under the stairs and I have no idea how to get to it. The third unit for the salon is under where the TV and Bose stereo are. I think I get to that...

Have an undersized 44lb Bruce claw anchor on our Mainship 430. 20T displacement. Needing to upGrade. If anyone has a current generation spade or plow anchor they don’t need anymore I would be interested. Will be needing to replace the 200’ 3/8” chain as well. Thx!

Have Donna Mae in a slip in Brunswick and will be ready to continue south late feb. Curious if availability of monthly slips have improved recently? When I called in October there wasn’t anything open. Trying to get near SARASOTA Mar-June to spend time w brother in Nursing Home. Wishing...

Noticed sloppy steering and was checking fluid and noticed it was completely full of red ATF which apparently is a big no-no with sea star product. Was underway so no choice but to top off with sea star. Went below and noticed fluid on ramjet seals so those were replaced. Started leaking...

In Beaufort heading south to Brunswick. Wondering which state is better to fill up in…. Thx

Our Salon ceiling is blotchy and in dire need of cleaning. Guessing an old water leak but I had similar look spraying bug spray on my old boat thru Georgia when I left a door open and came back to what looked like an old Vincent price horror file scene of bugs everywhere. The surface is tacky...

We noticed the rung under the countertop in the salon was getting damp. I saw a few drops of water under the sink. Turned on the fwd bilge and had soapy water pump out. Trying to figure out how to get to the hose between the through hull and where it comes into the back wall under the sink...

Working through the list of items on new to us boat and neither discharge pump (somethimes referred to as macerated pump) is pumping. I figured duck bills need replacement but to my surprise there were none. So either someone took them out or It’s just built that way. This is my first boat...

We are headed south and have our Xantrax inverter on board but would like to find some help for the design and installation. Any recommendations? Alternatively will be spending a week in Cape Canavaral and could get it done there,

The genset shows a LB (Low Battery) code. Installed new battery and started right up and I shut down after 10 seconds. Voltage on new battery shows 13.4v. Looking for how to clear the error code. Thanks!

The Bowmar support team is first rate. there were serial numbers on the hatches that she was able to cross reference. Apparently the year of mfg is a critical item for ordering spares. We have 2004 models of what Bomar/Pompanette now call the SS Voyager mod-profile line. Over the Galley...

Hello all! We are continuing our mini refit and need to get new chain. I have been able to use measurements to confirm. We have a 1500 but cannot locate a serial number to check if it is the 162 or 172 model. There are different chain recommendations. Also will try to post the link to the...

Tried to connect a hose to the dockside water connection . Completely stuck. Anyone ever find a source for the internal check valve, etc or complete replacement? Thanks!

We closed on our new to us Mainship 430. Her new name is Donna Mae. Heading to Virginia to take possession next week. Plan to start the migration south in early October. I wanted to thank everyone for all the contributions that make TF a favored daily read. Looking forward to meeting some...

I am heading out in 2 weeks to introduce my wife to our newly acquired 430. Wanted to grab a couple must haves and couldn’t recall the size of the pump out fitting I need. Thanks!

We have a small tabletop unit but need more ice for coolers. Anyone have the factory ice make option installed.

Closing on a 2005 in 2 weeks and need to add an inverter and batteries. Will also be adding a bow thruster. Looking for suggestions on placement of inverter. Also, where was the ice maker installed if ordered new? I know I will need one over the next month of tweaking [emoji16] Thanks all

Good morning. After a 3 year hiatus I am soooo close to getting back on the water. Going to survey on Thursday on a hi-star 470 w John Deere diesels. Early 2000’s model. Needs a little love but overall in great shape. Anyone have familiarity with this boat and can share thoughts on the...