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NoReverse
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Possible Leaking Holding Tank
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I can fully access my tank through aft starboard lazarette. I replaced the floor sue to a leak damaging it. I cut across the floor of...
Sep 28, 2026
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dlochner
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Refrigerator Replacement
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Running an AC load off of DC is a very inefficient way of running a refrigerator. At best the inverter is only about 90% efficient...
Sep 28, 2026
Stu Jackson
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Catalina 320: Battery Voltage gauge showed the needle going past 16 volts
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That's odd. When I remove the key from my cockpit panel, and power is off to the string of gauges therein and with the main battery...
Sep 28, 2026
Terry Cox
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Start battery is not charged by charger on 1997 Hunter P42; is there a way to fix that.?
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Our 91 P42 has a power panel on the engine bay bulkhead that looks like this: Sorry for the blurry picture. Make sure both...
Sep 28, 2026
OS2Dude
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Standing Rigging Wire Lenths
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Depends on if you are getting pre-swagged fittings or something like the Hayn Hi-Mod or Sta-Lok compression fittings. If getting...
Sep 28, 2026
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Calif. Ted
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Catalina 320: Battery Voltage gauge showed the needle going past 16 volts
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The original was a 2" Teleflex gauge, a very common gauge available from Teleflex or Sierra..
Sep 28, 2026
Terry Cox
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Refrigerator Replacement
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Did your boat come with an icebox? If so, and it were my boat, I would go with an AB DC system. Evaporator goes inside the box, the rest...
Sep 28, 2026
Stu Jackson
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Refrigerator Replacement
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Very true. Also didn't explain what breaker popped... Here's an example of what does work: Sailorchic34's New Dorm Fridge - inverter...
Sep 28, 2026
Stu Jackson
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Start battery is not charged by charger on 1997 Hunter P42; is there a way to fix that.?
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Don's right, of course. In addition, I would add my experience, even though I don't have a P42. I do have a Freedom 1500, pretty much...
Sep 28, 2026
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dlochner
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Ideal routing of jib sheet
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Yes. The towable cars that just slide on the track work but not as efficiently as Harken's ball bearing cars. Shock cord works on the...
Sep 28, 2026
Ralph Johnstone
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Refrigerator Replacement
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Number ? Numbers ? Without numbers this is strictly a guessing game. And the people on this site who know about electrical matters...
Sep 28, 2026
Don S/V ILLusion
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Start battery is not charged by charger on 1997 Hunter P42; is there a way to fix that.?
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Not knowing the charging circuit makes this a guessing game. You need to map the system wiring and voltage readings. It’s also crucial...
Sep 28, 2026
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colemj
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The BMS Was Supposed to Protect my Batteries?
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External BMS using contactors. Problem solved. Mark
Sep 28, 2026
BBC16385
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1996 P42 cutless bearing size
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I have had mine replaced twice over 30 years by the shipyard at the Hunter dealer where the boat was purchased. However, I can't answer...
Sep 28, 2026
BBC16385
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Start battery is not charged by charger on 1997 Hunter P42; is there a way to fix that.?
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Big Boats
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I have a 1997 Passage 42. The Freedom 3000 charger/inverter does not charge the start battery. The alternator does charge it. I believe...
Sep 28, 2026
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