To me it looks like a tiny bit of saltwater is getting in through the vents or the fills the way the metal is pitted. That is where it is going...
Then just replace the part on the electrical panel. It's very good to know what your DC voltage is.
I have called Tow Boat US on the radio for information about the condition of the ICW in that one spot on the ICW directly inside of Haulover...
Getting 20+ years out of an Aluminum tank that sits a few inches above bilge water is very good. I'd highly consider replacing the saddle tanks...
When it is showing high voltage, put a multimeter on the wiring on the backside of the gauge and check it. Also check it on ac voltage. If...
Well, first off, 3412's should turn 2300RPM's WOT, if that's all they're turning you have some very very serious issues with them. Yeah as the...
On the Cabo's, you really should/almost have to run the charger all of the time. If you're running at cruise with the generator going, it will...
I have had several owners, buy a used boat. Change all furnishings, fix/upgrade many things to their tastes, then a year or two down the road...
No, the DC voltage will stay high for a little while until the excess voltage/energy is used. Go feel the batteries and feel if they're hot or...
I have a good owner who likes to take the boat out without a Captain and go for a little cruise and stop for lunch. He has a 100' that is fully...
Glad to hear you got it done. I've had to cut a 6" hole more than once for access and put a pie plate to cover it. I'm sorry Steve couldn't be...
I have had more than a few close calls in all of my years on the water. Not from crashes or impact, but serious taking on water situations that...
That's not true, you're forgetting 1 thing. I have had several owners not want to go above 55-60' because of the WEIGHT of all of those things....
Check your charger. I replaced a lot of those Newmar chargers that Cabo used. I recently had one go bad on the sunseeker. It was letting 68...
On most engines (not electronic diesels) they will never get to operating temperature while tied to the dock. When the water temp gets to...
I did the entire Great Loop on a 75' Hatteras MY in 2008. You would've thought that was a megayacht on that trip. I ended up staying in a marina...
I would find someone in the marina you could pay to turn the shorepower on for a while and then off a few times a week. That would be your...
How far do you think 1200 gallons gets you? Do you consider 300 miles long distance cruising?
I agree with Olderboater, BUT I'd recommend buying something a lot smaller for now. A 55-60' trawler is a heck of a lot to learn in maintanence,...
Both Location and Itinerary. Mostly Draft. Once you get over 150' your choices in many places becomes very slim.
