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I had a stern thruster (no bow thruster) installed in the spring. He installed two series 32 AGM's with there own charger. I now have a 800 ah AGM house bank, AGM start bank, set of AGM for the stern thruster and separate lead acid series 32 for the generator start.

Get your own survey for peace of mind if nothing else. A good survey can save you more than they cost.

I just all new Garmin installed.4212-12" MFD with 18" HD radar and Reactor auto pilot. The only issue I have is it is way smarter than me. Matt

Granted I have a Cummins but Mr Cool had both in stock at a very fair price.

Comodave, I am looking into Hyper vent as a long term liveaboard solution. Over the winter I will measure what is needed and install it. In May I am moving aboard to do the Loop and I see the benefit. Thank you Matt

Thank to you all, I now have them propped up on pvc pipe. It was a bargain they were pieces I had laying around and would never have used.

Just looking for the best way to keep my mattresses from getting moldy. I have two pillow tops that I would prefer not to take off the boat. Does anyone leave them on wrapped in plastic? I do not have access to power 24 / 7 or I would leave a dehumidifier on.

Follow the Head Mistress's advice she knows her s__t. I did what she suggested I am happy and I feel she was spot on.

What about a Marine Elegance fresh water macerating toilet? Thanks to you I installed installed one and I love it. Thank you

I did not know there was a part G. I have only seen literature with A B C & D. Time to dig deeper. Thanks for the eye opener.

I will be signing up for Medicare next month part A and B. What do you people use for a supplemental that will cover you while traveling. My first big trip is The Great Loop starting in May 2022. AARP pushes United, I now have blue cross with high deductibles. I have a call into my companies...

This will be my first year winterizing my trawler. How much coolant is used I need to buy some while I can. I have to do a single engine, genset, fresh water system, A/C, toilet and holding tank? What is the best method for winterizing the A/C I have never done it. Any other tips and pointers...

The Tigres is working only at the deck switches right now. What is left, well I need to wire in the helm switch. secure the wires and clean up before Dock Girl (That is what I call my wife) sees the mess.

The original Vetrus windless had gotten so weak it could not pull the anchor over the roller. I researched the forum and decided on a Lofrans Tigres. I also wanted to replace the relay with the new one that came with it. I figured it should take 1-1/2 hrs to do the R & R. Well boat time must get...

Now to figure out the best way to get the most ah with the space I have. I will finish out the season with these and make the upgrade while on the hard. These are the things I need to learn more about. In May of 2022 I start my solo Great Loop trip. This is why almost everything has been...

OK I feel like a dope. The batteries were new last May. I had the PO replace them as a negotiation when my bought the boat. I did look at them quickly the day we closed. Tonight I went down and read them. They are Deep Cycle series 24 with 550 CCA. Now I must decide the best replacement is...

Thanks, I will be on the boat tonight, Henri was sharing more rain last night so I stayed ashore. I will be checking the batteries and I have a call into my electrician to get more info on the SOC.

I had a Garmin AP installed over the winter and I love it. I have all Garmin on the boat and find it easy to use.

Guru, The inverter is off both at the mastervolt touch screen and the main switch, I do have new SOC meters that I am still trying to understand. I am going to take a look at the house batteries to see if they are definitely deep cycle. What I really want to know is what you go by it % or...

Sorry fat fingers, They are group 31 deep cycle 1000 CCA Interstate lead acid batteries. The charger is only used when the genset is running or when I am on shore power. There is no drain at all when the boat is shut down. The anchor light is a new LED and the fridge is a new Isotherm drink. I...

I have three new series 32 - 1000 CCA house batteries. Over this past winter the boat was professionally rewired, All of the electrical switches, panels, chargers, inverter, cables, ect,,,were also replaced. I leave the anchor light, fridge, head, freshwater pump and 12 volt chargers on...

Went to Bissel Cove yesterday and spent the night. Nice anchorage as long as you watch the rocks and depth. Only down side was from a few boats rafted near us. They had some people show up after dark with aloud sound system in a ski boat. They cranked dance music until 11:30. The boat also had...

After I read post this I experimented by going through a bridge on AP. About 1/2 way through the boat took a solid right hand turn. I always hand steer whenever I am in narrow areas or close quarters.

The electric pump is back at the fuel tanks and is only used to bleed the system. The mechanical lift pump is on the engine and it to is new. By adding the bypass the problem 100% disappeared.

Here is what the issue was. The inline fuel pump used for bleeding was my restriction. It is a big 125 gph pump. I plumbed up a bypass and all is well. That was quite the education I know my fuel system intimately now which is a good thing.