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There are circuit breakers. The question is where? They might just look like buttons. Post the model number and we could probably help you locate the breakers.

You are such a different person on the forum since your Mexican arrival. Apparently the warm weather agrees with that old Alaskan body of yours. If you make it back up to the PNW I will come check out that BBQ.

Kevin, I’m sorry to see that your trip to Mexico was a complete waste of effort.😆

You can find a manual for your generator but you won’t find anything useful from the boat manufacturer. Start by checking the circuit breakers on the generator. Flip them off then flip them on. If that doesn’t work then take a multimeter and see how far the power goes before it ends. It is...

The coolant is bleeding into the raw water system at the heat exchanger which is the tube on the top front of your engine.

There are a lot of boats capable of crossing oceans. Just look at what Richard did with his KK42. That said, OP is giving up an Amel. You wouldn’t recommend a Defever to some one giving up a Delta or a Northern Marine.

Buy the 2023 guide. Things don’t change much.

First I want to point out that the polycarbonate did not fail. There was a failure in the structure. The structure is wood and it is unknown if there was wood rot issues. I find this picture tells us nothing without further context. Polycarbonate should be the weak link, not the structure.

When it comes to inverter/chargers, I find voltage drop to be much more important than temperature. It does absolutely no good to locate the unit in a cool location at the expense of voltage drop. My unit is located close to my batteries and is connected with 4/0 cable.

Maybe Retrever will see this thread. He purchased a Nordhavn 50 from my neighbors and has done some extensive cruising. He could give you his opinion on the range of a Nordhavn 50. I am not at all concerned with its capabilities.

Just a quick sand and add another coat of gloss. Some like to add a coat of gloss every year just to have that super shiny finish. Too much work for me. If it wasn’t for seagulls dropping shells on my boat I wouldn’t have to do damage repair half the time.

Check the strainer, then check the impeller. If still poor water flow then send a diver down.

Op was considering Nordhavn and Salene 50 to 60 foot. The Nordhavn 62’ is a very serious ocean crosser. The only thing you need be concerned with the smaller Norhavn’s is if they have the range you need. I personally do not put Salene in the same class as a Nordhavn. With a Salene I would...

I would agree with you. I just want to see more real world experience before I start telling people to buy the mini for a larger boat.

The primer is not a reducer. You shouldn’t need a reducer. I have 5 years on my Awlwood. Every year there are some minor repairs, usually because water found a way under the Awlwood. I have suffered the same issues with other products. I was planning to strip and recoat at year 7. Now I am...

I can still recommend Peter at Novamar Seattle. You will still need a survey. You didn’t mention where the boat is located or what you are paying. Insurance is currently doing a catch up and rates are increasing significantly right now.

I will agree that the WiFi signal has tremendous range line of sight. I have noticed that if there is a boat between me and my SL router the connection is often unacceptable. My concern is the mini’s ability to penetrate the flybridge hardtop, then the saloon ceiling and finally the saloon...

I noticed some interesting accessories for the mini. First there is rail grip available allowing you to attach it to any rail on your boat. Next I noticed a cigarette adapter allowing you to just plug directly to DC. I think the mini is going to the preferred unit for boats under 50’. My...

While I agree with this comment I need to add. The broker might not have the ability to put you in touch with those previous surveys. He is the selling broker, if there was a buyer’s broker involved the selling broker would not necessarily have the buyer’s info. There is also the possibility...

Different people have different levels of sensitivity. You will never know the true answer until you sea trial the boat. I would proceed as if there was no issue but during a sea trial I would pay attention to this exact issue. It is perfectly acceptable to refuse a boat because you feel it’s...

Semi-blue water is like being partially pregnant. Lots of people do lots of things with lots of inadequate boats. A lot more people get in a lot more trouble with perfectly adequate boats. it will be most likely your skill level that puts you in a sketchy situation, not likely the quality of...

I’ve seen them, they look cool. I suspect that they are either very expensive or they don’t work well. Installation looks complex, multiple moving parts, I’m going to wait for it to be a proven technology.

If you have been enjoying a Hewes you are not likely to be satisfied with a Cutwater, In my opinion. You are comparing a Super duty F350 to a budget F150 with fancy seats. They don’t compare. Comparing Outboards to inboard diesel is also tricky especially since you didn’t mention the brands...

“The house bank takes a long time to recharge….Too long to run an 8k diesel generator drawing 1.5 amps AC” First problem is that you only have a 50 amp charger and you are spreading the 50 amps among 3 batteries. Changing the wiring is not going to get you anything as most of the 50 amps is...

Comodave is probably correct. Try Inmar polish but, I doubt it will make a difference.