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  1. Martin J

    Liquid Electricity in my Water Pump

    Try one of these switches. This is what I used better than square D and fully adjustable. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q6WBNCV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Got fed up of modern varible pumps and micro switches..
  2. Martin J

    Fresh Water Pump Problem

    Gave up with variable speed pumps and electronic switches. I know have a regular pump , disconnected the switch. Installed a accumalator and a mechanical pressure switch, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q6WBNCV/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 And a pressure gauge , No...
  3. Martin J

    Hynautic Engine Controls out of sync

    Needs bleeding , also they should be moved full ahead and back a few times , It centers them once bled properly. Once this has been established that all well bled etc. The final alignment can be done by slackening the bolt in the handle and centering them and retightening. prior to starting...
  4. Martin J

    Copper tubing steering system replacement

    Well done syjos. I recently pulled 10x 5/8 soft copper through my boat. I installed a twin racor fuel polisher and connected all 5 fuel tanks and returns. The longest runs were around 30ft and not straight took me a week.
  5. Martin J

    Help with strange GFI issue

    Had a similar issue twice over the years. Solved by opening panel and tightening all shore power connections. Connections can come loose over time, the last time this happened last year had one 110ac line slightly loose on my 220v/ 50amp. Tightened and problem solved. Just not enough good...
  6. Martin J

    Need recommendation for ER camera

    Cheap but effective. I look at some of the expensive stuff and what I really need. I just need to see off my stern, and make sure there's no steam, fire or water spraying in the engine room. Over the last 15 years I have put these type of cameras and they have worked well. Cheap cheerful but...
  7. Martin J

    Velvet Drive 73C Service Manual. Part 3 of 3 126

    Velvet Drive 73C Service Manual. Part 3 of 3
  8. Martin J

    Velvet Drive 73C Service Manual. Part 2 of 2 125

    Velvet Drive 73C Service Manual. Part 2 of 2
  9. Martin J

    Velvet Drive 73C Service Manual. Part 1 of 3 124

    Velvet Drive 73C Service Manual. Part 1 of 3
  10. Martin J

    Naiad 252 Stabilzers

    Not sure if they had started extensive use of electronics by then. Mine are quite simple 12vdc electrics. only simple electronics are behind the control switches.
  11. Martin J

    Naiad 252 Stabilzers

    Hi Guys Now we are coming to the end of the refit I am trying to get my paperwork together. I am looking for the service manual for my Naiad 252's. Sad thing I had a copy that went down with my last boat in Irma. I did scan it. However been through my computers and drives and cannot find it...
  12. Martin J

    Will this Replace Flares?

    Seems to me just a modified MOB light. I think i'd still stay with flares going some 00's of feet in the air visible for miles to signify I was in trouble. I cannot believe it would be any use in 15-20ft seas in the open ocean. Would it be any use? Maybe it has more candle power than...
  13. Martin J

    Windlass Help Needed

    Yep you guys are right about the bolts. How about using some CRC freeze off on the shaft close to the cone? I've seen freeze off work were Wd40 did'nt.
  14. Martin J

    Windlass Help Needed

    The manual shows the 4 fastner's as threaded long slot headed screws.
  15. Martin J

    Lehman 120 cooling issue

    Hmm! Normally when you run an engine with cap off you will see the coolant begin to flow through the header tank as the thermostat opens. If lots of bubbles and it overflows, normally head gasket. If you rev-up and boils out certainly look at head gasket. Also can get the problem on a 2715e if...
  16. Martin J

    Lehman 120 cooling issue

    Just as a matter of curiosity when you run it with the cap off do you see any bubbles popping up in the header tank when the thermostat opens? Particularly when you increase revs?
  17. Martin J

    Why did Gelcoat turn yellow under Plaque?

    Wash it with on / off and then compound and polish..
  18. Martin J

    Cheoy Lee trawlers

    Harbour 950 I stand corrected, never seen a Cheoy lee with that configuration and the large aft cabin windows..
  19. Martin J

    Velvet drive 71C-72C Owners manual. 120

    Velvet drive 71C-72C Owners manual.
  20. Martin J

    Cheoy Lee trawlers

    Don't think it's a cheoy lee, they did a 32 and 35. I note you say cl34 Could it be a C&L marine 34? Different company. They produced among others the "Sea Ranger" line of boats. I had there "Sea Ranger 65" model for a few years. Well built. Try doing a forum search for Taiwanese Builders...
  21. Martin J

    How often do you need your lower helm?

    It's quite an interesting question really. I like both my bridges. For serious nav and nighttime , I'm below on the main bridge with paper and electronics to hand. For day cruising and with limited electronics ( One MFD and Radar and good weather) we tend to use the Flybridge. I also dock from...
  22. Martin J

    Transmission pressure gauge / Twin Disc MG5011SC

    twin disc drawing. Here's a drawing. Pressure gauge is shown center picture top read writing to the south east.
  23. Martin J

    Marine Tie-down suggestions

    This company does them in stainless https://customtiedowns.com/tie-downs/2-inch-stainless-steel-boat-tie-downs/
  24. Martin J

    Marine Tie-down suggestions

    On my last boat I installed Pad eyes in the deck 2 aft and one fwd to connect to rigging screws and highfield stainless clips etc. Once adjusted we just dropped the rib into the cradle and fastened the clips no problem no rust etc. I will be doing the same on my new boat. (The jobs on the list)
  25. Martin J

    Inverter problems

    Had a similar thing a few weeks ago, on a relatively new installation (6 months old). Screen would show info but unit would not work and then the screen shows no info etc. Checked all my battery terminals etc, a real head scratcher, Magnum inverter. Pressing the reboot button would not solve or...
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