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What kind of isolator? This is only connected to a twelve volt lead and nowhere near shore power.

My boat has a 24 volt bow thruster.supplied by two agm lifeline batteries. I installed a new proMariner 24 volt charger. Is this the original charger?

I am in Ensenada and will be heading south after Hurricane Season. I would like to have my tanks cleaned and fuel polished before heading down. Does anyone know of a service that does that work near Ensenada. I cannot seem to find anyone. I hate to go back to San Diego for such a simple...

I am in Ensenada and waiting for weather to proceed further south. My question is: “How do I report an emergency situation. My Google search only gives a phone number to call. Nice if you have service. The other thing I do not like about a phone call is other boats cannot hear the conversation...

I have a 2000 Kadey Krogen with a Robertson autopilot. I am trying to find the autopilot’s Fluxgate compass to no avail. It is well hidden!!! Anyone know where it is?

I have a Kadey Krogen 39 and about to take it to the Sea of Cortez. Research shows the sea to be mostly sand/gravel and mud. As you are probably aware there are sudden wind storms which can have 50. - 60 mph gusts. Currently I have a 44 lb claw (Lewmar), and a 35 lb CQR hinged plow anchor. I...

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Thank you for the suggestion about blankets at the joints. I plan to wrap the joint areas before reinstalling fabricated blankets. The exhaust was originally wrapped but I did not like not being able to remove it easily to inspect. I am going to pull the exhaust today to check the mating...

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Update Thank you for all the feedback. I pulled the blanket and the issue is not as bad as I first believed. The black mark on the ceiling was mostly carbon from an exhaust leak at the flange. It appears the blanket anchors indented the blanket just enough for the exhaust to travel up the...

I had a new exhaust built and installed. The exhaust is shrouded in wire laced lagging. The engine room ceiling and walls are covered in perforated aluminum covered wall board. The insulated riser actually touches the ceiling and turned the “wallboard” a dark color. I have googled to find how...

I am a resident of Alaska with a home and business in Alaska. My boat is registered/documented in Alaska. I want to take the boat to Mexico and beyond this fall after hurricane season. I am thinking of stopping in San Diego for several months. How long can my boat be in California without having...

Anacortes to Ensenada I will be taking my boat from Anacortes to Ensenada this summer. My insurance is with Geico and they are asking the usual questions to extend my cruising limits. I am also told I MUST get Mexico insurance which I understand. I am also told that should I decide to try to...

I have been trying to find a place or person that is truly an expert in hull condition and repairs. I am aware there are some great people on forums as well as work in boat yards but many of those people merely have an opinion or explain how they have been doing something for years. I am in...

I will be taking my Kadey Krogen 39 to the Sea of Cortez. I want to have the bottom blisters repaired while down there or along the way. I can stop in Southern California or continue to my Mexico destination to have the work done. From what I read California influence has increased the cost of...

I google Bair and no hits. I assume they are out of business but a fair amount of their seawater strainers are still being used today. Mine included. Does anyone know of any site that may carry parts?

Thanks for the input. Only one outlet has a gfci. When I removed the outlet there is continuity between outlets so I assume are wired in series. I am still working on that project but other projects have taken precedence. I just wish I knew how and where the wires are run. It would make things a...

Thanks for all the ideas. I checked the breaker labeled galley outlets and it is functioning as expected with the exception there is no power at the outlet. I get no continuity from the breaker to the outlets. I tried to chase the wiring but it disappears in the wall and I cannot find where it...

My two galley outlets have no power. I checked the GFI and it has no power leading to it. All panel switches have been checked and all other appliances, lighting and outlets work. I tried tracing the wire with no luck. I wanted to find the other end and test continuity but cannot find the other...

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The max length for the slip is 40'. I was between renters and thought it might be an option but the modifications are not worth the short time I would be here. Also I just got new annual renters in both of my slips in Anacortes and the slip is therefore no longer available. My primary slip is in...

What is the length of a KK39 without bowsprit and swim step? I have a 40’ max slip and curious to know if the boat would fit for the winter months. Next spring we will be out cruising and would replace the two items before heading out. I have seen numerous boats with hinged bow sprits and a...

Does this mean vaccinations are not effective?

My location is Anacortes at the present. I am looking to do some pretty major electrical modifications to my trawler. Install a generator, isolation transformer, various alarms, cameras etc. Do you have any experience with a yard more importantly a person who is very knowledgeable and has the...

My surveyor did the "mash test". some but very few were soft which he determined were just water under the paint but most were hard which he determined were actual blisters. Did not want to do any destructive testing....yet. Not sure if it means anything. When we clamped the shorepower cord, we...