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If the deposits are "large" then you can add this fuel strainer to your system. https://www.parker.com/Literature/Racor/14401_Rev_-_PS120_Series.pdf. That's what I have installed on mine as a "pump debris safety"..The advantage of this approach is that the fuel quality can be seen at all times...

I replaced all 3 Seabord squeeze bulbs with electrical pumps...In the process I removed the clear hoses. Bleading has never been easier, highly recommended.

I've got Simrad autopilot computers which can put out approximately 25Amps directly to the Kobelt 7201 steering pumps. These pumps come either with direct connection to the A/P's or with a relay on the pump.. Very simple and high quality, good service too. No need for brand specific pumps...

Sounds to me like its a good piece of equipment.

I've got Foscam. POE connections from camera to the Network Video Recorder (NVR), then hard wired to my 4G boat router. Video is available either real time (up to 9 cameras on same screen) or via recordings activated by alarm. This means - it records when a movement or sound threshold is...

It's a steel boat, the coat was applied with spray on top of the mandatory coatings. But we did many areas with a brush where it was impossible to use a spray gun

They can be installed with air circulation - then they should last long.

You can try to paint the aluminum boards with sound absorbing paint on both sides - as a test. I've got Mascoat Sound reducing paint on all engine room surfaces. It's VERY effective in combination with other sound reducing systems. https://www.mascoat.com/what-is-sound-damping.html...

I have an articulated rudder on my Duck, It was installed during the build. I agree with the comments above - it's fantastic. One thing not mentioned is that it reduces the autopilot working loads as the rudder deflection is very small.

Kobelt 7003, 7004, 7005, 7012 and 7031 helmpumps also have an adjustment screw

hydraulic trash pump If you have a hydraulic system then a hydraulic trash pump is a good option. Its basically an Ericsson Pump rebranded and connected to a hydraulic pump...Low maintenance and a fantastic performance, https://www.fastflowpump.com/all-submersible-hydraulic-pumps

I will probably install an in-line pressure switch too..

That's correct. But a normal dip stick check should reveal if oil is disappearing as an early warning. A complete failure means the engine is dead as oil cannot be refilled, unless there is a shutoff valve... I'll prefer the valve any time as I can refill, limp home and get it fixed...

Solaris Check out Solaris water tanks, they are copper lined which reduces / prevents bacterial growth, some have 2 heating elements (could be DC or AC) so they can easily use any excess power from solar or wind, no anodes required. They are UK manufactured and sold under the Solaris name by...

I just had a failure of a mechanical pressure gauge...the internal mechanism failed and the oil was pumped out in the bilge through the adjustment grommet port on the side. There wasn't a shut-off valve before the pressure gauge so oil couldn't be refilled. I don't think this is a common...

Thx, I will try that.

Does anyone know how to change door gasket on a Vitrifrigo C130L fridge/ freezer....can't find any info anywhere.

agree, PVC pipes are much better than hoses...they never absorb any smell.

In my case, the toilets are the biggest users of freshwater. I changed to seawater which has extended my cruising time by about 7-10 days. We live on board.

Sabb makes reduction gears too

I have a CPP. I'm operating it at max torque RPM, where the engine performance chart says that max fuel burn is 19 liters/hour. The max fuel burn is 32 liters/hour @ max RPM. My actual fuel burn is around 11 liters / hour. So, theoretically and according to the different load theories, my...

Quote: "When adding them to steel boats, usually an indent is added to the hull so the cooler doesn't stick out beyond the hull plating." End of Quote. An indent is a good idea if you proceed with the keel coolers, but it's a PITA to clean barnacles and coral worms behind the cooler - almost...

Wouldn't a squirt of white vinegar, left in the bowl, clean it up?

I have 300' of 7/16, G70 tied to a 139 lbs Sarca Excell.....the other end is attached to an Ideal H6 winch and a Diesel Duck Sedan, about 75.000 lbs displacement. This setup is heavier at the bottom (large anchor and smaller chain)...not sure I would do it this way today as it is very strong...

I leave mine running, have no concerns about it as the system is keel cooled so water intake is not required...