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jssailem reacted to rgranger's post in the thread South pacific single handed explorer seeking advice with
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The difference between a wish and a goal is a plan with achievable steps along the way. It sounds like you already have that plan, which... -
jssailem replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.Not sure whether you found the engine manual. https://www.manualslib.com/products/Yanmar-2gm20f-3534834.html You'll find the electrical...
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.I’m not completely clear on what was connected where, but it sounds like you had accidentally disconnected the field excitation wire... -
jaysweet replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.So I hooked up the small red (to the starter B+ lug) that I had thought was the panel 12V supply (which I bypassed). Turned off shore... -
shemandr replied to the thread What is this hose for?.The PO didn't want to snake his hand under the tank either?! Hoses in a lazarette often are cockpit drains. Did you look up for a... -
Don S/V ILLusion replied to the thread What is this hose for?.Assuming the mystery end isn’t accessible, try blowing compressed air into it or pulling a vacuum on it, either of which can indicate a... -
jaysweet replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.By "I did just bypass the red and white starting circuit wires", I meant that I just completed the fix for the notorious Yanmar starting...
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Davidasailor26 replied to the thread I don’t know the story with this one!.Derelict boats often have negative value - the air above the deck could be worth more than the boat too.
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jaysweet replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.I'm pretty sure the huge red cable to the starter B+ goes to the 1-2-both switch. It has to, since it's dead when that switch is set to...
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Hayden Watson replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.I am not sure what you meant by this statement. It could be that you inadvertently disconnected the alternator from +12v which would... -
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First, I’ll apologize in advance if I don’t answer quickly or completely. I’m singlehanded and just got underway. The house bank is 230...
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jaysweet replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.Well, I'm docked at the Cambridge Yacht Club. Solo docking at an unfamiliar T-head in a cross wind. It wasn't pretty, but nothing got...
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Ddlochner replied to the thread Batteries not charging off the alternator.Where does the cable from the starter go? Directly to the start battery or to the 1-2-Both Switch? Where does the cable from the...
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Thanks, John! I think I already paid for it with 2 solid days of non-stop drizzle, rain and mist. Finally seeing some sun today
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jssailem replied to the thread What size zerk fitting?.Not all through-hull valves are designed to have grease inserted. I might check with the valve manufacture to see if the valve should be...
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