If you use PanTropics make sure you get a detailed estimate and be on top of any changes
Not familiar with these boats but you really are gojng to want to check all the bilge pumps asap. They are often overlooked by clueless owners...
Whoever did this has to be some kind of special stupid and should not be allowed to work on a boat or anything electrical. No it it not easy to...
It’s unbelievable. We came back from ocean reef to Monday afternoon and from noon on I was constantly checking the radar. That cell was building...
Temperature can cause issues with electronics so it’s possible that a lack of air flow is causing issues with a VR that’s aging and possibly...
I agree, Towing a tender doesn’t make a vessel a RAM unless the conditions are really causing issues. Something like a 100 footer towing a 35’ CC...
but that would affect frequency which is RPM dependent, not voltage.
Refueling a gasser with 17 pob is beyond stupid.
It seems to me that a short in the electrical end of the gen should remain contained in there and I m not sure how it could start a fire outside...
While the class discussion is very interesting I wish it woudl be split to its own thread so we can focus on handling fires. personally this...
Hull material aside it’s tough to get anything working behind 18 month in SoFl how many coats do you usually use? Maybe an extra 1/2 coat near...
It does sound like the voltage regulator. Not familiar with that genny though. I had a regulator going bad on my Norpro 18 but I caught it right...
Ok so your original post was misleading as you said “Power is getting from new genny to panel but panel is not happy” so power is not getting to...
I just read the report and was about to post the link. It is very interesting and in my opinion a must read for captains and owners. A few...
As Ralph suggested check the AC breaker on the generator itself Then start at the panel. You said power is getting from the gen to the panel....
Need to see how your panel is set up? Do you have a rotary switch to select shore/gen or dual breakers with safety slide or some relay transfer...
Easier to rely on the amp meters on the panel :)
Correct me if I m wrong but I believe a clamp on meter can only measure current on wire at a time. Not over a group of wire
I m amazed at how many clueless owners let their cords dip in the water. There are a couple down there dock that gets so bad they get barnacles...
The red wire looks ok in the picture you first posted, besides a melt mark from the other wire which shows no insulation left how far is the...
