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Would sure be nice to have a working remote for the auto pilot on the fly bridge. Opened up the remote and tested the battery. Nada. E mailed Simrad t two weeks ago. No response, and I can't find a contact number. Battery numbers on existing battery don't match what e bay has, and I'm pretty...

Would sure be nice to have a working remote for the auto pilot on the fly bridge. Opened up the remote and tested the battery. Nada. E mailed Simrad two weeks ago. No response, and I can't find a contact number. Battery numbers on existing battery don't match what e bay has, and I'm pretty...

Back story. Bought her 2 years ago. Knew at time very outdated instruments. The chart plotter was Navnet which is basically pictures of charts of varying quality. Knew the furuno radar had issues. didn't work at sea trial but PO got it going which lasted 2 months. Depthsounder needed to be...

Last fall during layup noticed anchor well hatch had cracking and some water coming out of the crack. took it home and dried it out, but not sure repair is in my skillset. there's not much looseness to the cracking. Before taking it in to see if North Harbor Marine can do the repairs, I'd...

I am starting to keep better notes this year, but can't remember last year. As I run RV fluid through each line, is it better to start with the fittings closest to the source, or further away? For example, I think last year I first did the lines to the aft toilet and then the forward toilet...

I'm getting the impression that every 5 or 6 dats the auto routing stops working, with the prompt you need to re download charts. has happened 3 times in 15 days. have a samsung tablet so no wifi to get new download when out and about.

Lugger 85hp engine, engine driven 160amp alternator to house bank, Rolls 820 AH series 5000 6 volt (2),so 12 volt house is 820 AH. Have the BMV 702 victron battery monitor. As an example, after sitting for 2 days (48 hours) from batteries reading totally full 100%. After 24 hours, voltage is...

Sigh. Am I overly worried? Topping off water and in a hurry and so using full water pressure at the dock to fill. Got into the middle green "full" but hadn't heard any gurgling/sputtering so did another minute. Now over the green line and when you flip the gauge off it still reads over full...

As we moved, our position gradually disappeared. I thought maybe there was a way to stay centered, so that as boat moves the chart moves. This is our first attempt at naviaonics. I'm still living in windows 95. LOL

Have the Vetus thruster on my helmsman/saville. last yr, our first, worked fine. thought I would test it and turned it on while on the hard to test. Battery switch on, Vetus on button pushed twice and lights up, but nothing moving when using the control toggle in either direction. manual says if...

Have the Vetus thruster on my helmsman/saville. last yr, our first, worked fine. thought I would test it and turned it on while on the hard to test. Battery switch on, Vetus on button pushed twice and lights up, but nothing moving when using the control toggle in either direction. manual...

I'm not on the boat (6 hrs away via car) thinking about adding an outboard storage bracket by the upper deck for a second outboard. Wondering if anyone knows the rail size of the upper rails on Helmsman. I see on line the common bracket fits 1", but not sure of size.

I have an 85 HP Lugger Engine "by Northern Lights" as my main engine for a Helmsman 38 (Mariner Seville 37 Pilothouse-2008). Found a manual which, on page 25, says:" If the generator set will not be used for more than 6 months...1) Change engine oil and filter (done) 2. Drain, flush and refill...

Tried to PM a pic of what I assume to be the water muffler, but instead of a paper clip to attach asked for a URL. Here's a pic, if I am understanding what I am looking for. Anyone with something similar know how to drain it for winter on the hard storage and if it is simple and won't cause a...

From earlier thread, plan to drain water tanks via freshwater pump, drain any left over water out of hot water tank via drain at bottom of tank, hook up air compressor to water pump inlet hose to get most of water out of all lines... but then, Tecma heads new to us. Should I just hook up fresh...

Have the Victron 3000 12v and a phoenix multi control which the previous owner says was a remote for switching the charger. When using the microwave or coffee pot at the dock with power, noticed the blue light flashes on the multicontroller and the yellow light signaling the bulk or absorption...

Helmsman 38 with Vitron 3000 charger and inverter. Tried following a you tube video to program the BMV 702 monitor. Inputted amp hours of battery (820) but seems to stop there and doesn't follow the you tube video. But the main issue is the 702 and it's battery monitoring process. We have...

One general and one NovaKool Referigrator specific. 1) when you are out cruising and the motor is running, do you turn your refrigerator temperature setting to coldest (7) to lower the temp while motoring and then, after anchoring, turn it back to your regular setting of 4 to help conserve...

Had an interesting conversation with the PO of the new to me Helmsman 38 E. He insists that if there is no load that the inverter uses no power. We had a very small inverter that when you turned it on, the link 20 system reflected that power was being used just being on. He said he turns on...

I know it's a ways off, but anyone in northern climates that keep their boat on the hard, what do you do with your water tanks. Since there is no owners manual with diagrams wondering if there is a way to entirely empty both water tanks and hot water heater for winter storage on the hard. My...

wondering wat would be best fill in the gap shown. Looks like a design flaw, where water trickles down the thin piece of wood and finds it's way into the gap in picture. Port side has moisture present so need to dry it out well and plug that hole before I attempt to refinish the inside.

Survey cites the 6-7 year replacement of the PSS needed, which had not been done when current owner bought it 6 years ago. Looks like we are purchasing a 2008 Helmsman 38 (AKA Mariner Seville 37). When the end of the shaft is released, is there enough clearance to pull the shaft out enough to...

HELP. Made a rookie mistake as I spent 4 hours aboard an 08 38E. I was so overwhelmed and focused on systems, I forgot to get on or measure the bed. (it's 6 hours away). I am 6' 3.25". When I called the owner/seller, he said he thought it was 6" shorter than a standard queen, which would be...

Just posted a question about a possible purchase of a Helmsman 38E. I've been sailing for 40 years, 13 years in the Bahamas and the rest of the time in the Pacific Northwest. (the last 21 years in a Catalina 34). We've spent every summer since 1986 living aboard a boat traveling full time only...

What should I look for, questions to ask, problems to expect on a Helmsman 38E.? New to this forum. Long time sailor (currently on a Catalina 34). Am I crazy to want to make the switch? I know fuel consumption will be more. Any and all help appreciated!!!