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My last vessel had 6 Trojan T-105 flooded lead acid batteries for the house bank. I received excellent service and support from Trojan. The batteries were still functioning properly after 6 years in the tropics, when the vessel was sold. The SG of each cell was checked monthly and water was...

The start and house battery bank were being charged by the automatic battery charger until the shore power cord was disconnected. The voltage was checked about 2 hours after starting the cruise.

The voltages were checked about 2 hours after beginning the cruise.

My trawler has a BEP Marine VSR that should combine the start & house batteries when the alternator produces 13.7 VDC or more. During a trip yesterday, I tested the start & house batteries with the following results: Start battery: 13.88 VDC House batteries: 13.08 VDC Am I correct to assume...

Cummins 6BT 5.9L-M starter removal update I have posted a similar update under: "Engine starter options." The original starter has been replaced by a Wilson reman starter purchased from the local NAPA Auto Parts store; Wilson P/N: 91-01-4313. The head of the third starter bolt was stripped...

Engine starter options update The original starter has been replaced with a reman starter purchased from the local NAPA Auto Parts store. The starter replacement has been delayed because of inept mechanics, unusually heavy snowfall for our area and because I seem to have forgotten a lesson I...

Bacchus: I am considering installing thrusters on my trawler and have the following questions: 1. What brand/model is the stern thruster? 2. 12 V or 24 V? 3. Is the thruster an ON/OFF type? 4. Did you install a dedicated battery? Thanks

Pictures of starter bolt Got it; pictures attached.

Yes, same starter.

Please define a "PIX." Thanks

Two different diesel mechanics have attempted to remove the starter. They found the bolt heads of all 3 bolts stripped by a previous installer. Two bolts have been removed but not the one next to the engine even after dismantling the starter. They have presented me with two options: 1. Attempt...

The starter on my 2000 Cummins 6BT 5.9L-M engine has stopped working. Turning the ignition key to the "ON" position energizes the instrument lights and gages. Pushing the "START" button results in metallic clicks but no engine starting. Am I correct to assume that the ignition switch, the relay...

What type of core material? It depends on the type of core material. If the wet core is balsa wood, just walk away. Wet balsa dissolves and turns into mush. However, if the core material is CORECELL or a similar material that does not absorb water, it is possible to vacuum out the water and...

Ordered battery charger for AGM batteries After exchanging several emails and participating in phone conservations with 3 different Lifeline Battery support techs, I have ordered a Pronautic 1230 30 amp charger. One of the support techs told me that the recommendation for a charger that will...

The flooded lead acid batteries have been replaced with Lifeline AGMs on my 30 foot trawler. The start battery is a 4D. The house bank has a pair of 8Ds connected in parallel. The existing 15 amp battery charger was not designed to charge AGM batteries. I am searching for a charger for the new...

I have experience with both a Volvo Ardic diesel heater and an Espar diesel heater on prior vessels. My current trawler has a Wallas 30GB diesel heater. I much prefer the Wallas because of less fuel pump noise, lack of exhaust noise and simple operation. The Ardic and Espar heaters cycle on and...

Just a note of caution about testing you carbon monoxide sensors on a routine basis.

Islanddreamer: You might consider a propane system similar to the one on my trawler. The propane locker is located in the cockpit. The manual propane solenoid valve is in the propane locker with the switch near to galley stove. The automatic propane solenoid valve is located in the propane...

The transmission is a Borg-Warner Velvet Drive. Model: 10-18-004 No current problems; trying to be proactive.

I am considering adding a gauge to my Cummins OEM VDO analog instrument panel that will measure the transmission gear oil pressure. Anyone have experience with a transmission gear oil pressure gauge? Thanks

A marine surveyor has recommended that the raw water intake hose and clamps be replaced. He has recommended constant-torque SS hose clamps. The current clamps are the worm-gear SS type but not constant-torque. I am interested in TF members opinions about the type of hose clamp issue. Thanks.

The fire extinguishers on my 30 ft trawler have been recalled. My understanding is that the current USCG minimum requirement is either two B-I or one B-II BC fire extinguishers for this size of vessel. I am considering buying two new B-II extinguishers. I would appreciate other TF members...