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We have the unit on our boat and I have used it a whopping handful of times over the years. We cook exclusively with our steam/combi oven on the counter and NEVER use the propane oven or cooktop anymore

I am smitten with the Arksen! I think I have decided that the next boat NEEDS to be a Cat though I am torn between the Naval Yachts XPM 78 Cat and the recently announced Bering 80 Cat! https://navalyachts.com/EN/navcat78 https://beringyachts.com/models/bc80/ Both RAW aluminum of course...

100% dry Bilge. You could probably eat out of our bilges. That way if anything is in the bilge you know you have an issue that needs to be remediated!

This is exactly how our boat is setup. If you are not being seen it comes down to the PL259 connectors on the antenna wire. Make sure they are properly soldered as it makes a tremendous difference in signal quality. Most people just shove the cable in, screw the sections together and call it...

The Garmin course computer and autopilot do not have their own gps. They have a magnetic compass inside the course computer but that is only for heading data. The newer Garmin updates allow you to leverage GPS COG over magnetic and makes a tremendous difference on heading line and autopilot...

It would NOT. The charger float would basically offset the inverter for the fridge. The fridge would NOT run the batteries down to say 95% then charge. You would just see them sit at 100% SOC. Its really no different than a DC fridge. Just swapping the DC fridge load for the inverter load...

I originally had the Villa and upgraded to the Tiny. In my opinion the best toilet out of them all. Cleanup is a snap and the Tiny is just that, Tiny. Takes up a fraction of the space that the Villa 9200 did. You can get with Urine container or diverter to suit your needs...

I am a proponent of each thing having its own pump or thru hull. Like others have mentioned, I like having separate systems for redundancy.

I use 2 pillows in vinyl pillow cases. Stuff them in to the engine room side holes. Put a note on the ignition to remove pillows before starting engine. Makes a dramatic difference in engine room temp. We only do this in the Fall and Spring, when in water and still cold. Everything is...

There are lots of articles on the internet that cover this already so wont rehash any of that. Under the covers its ethernet, but uses proprietary connectors today that are similar to a micro usb/c connector. What is even more frustrating is that they changed the connector from the motorized...

Hi All, Thanks for all the great responses. To close the loop on this one, I did as Peggie recommended and it worked perfectly. Let it sit over night with the valve closed overnight and the funk is now gone! Simple fixs are always the best!

We spend 9 months a year aboard. We have owned the boat since new in 2019. We have developed a bit of funk coming from the kitchen sink drain. It is a straight hose overboard. 1.5 to 2" I think, waste line so shouldn't have permeated as no stink in cabinet or engine room where it exits...

I currently have the motorized starlink mounted to an 8ft piece of pvc on the upper deck rail. The line is ziptied around the rails and enters through the flybridge helm. The pepwave transit 5g router is mounted in the centerline cabinet above the microwave. Still trying to figure out a spot...

Just looked on the Starlink shop and they appear to have 30m cables already available for the new high performance flat

We are methodical about setting an anchor alarm. Tried and true and has never let us down. Although we have 1300 amp hours of battery, I prefer to leave it for the TV and starlink. :) That said, if someone comes in and anchors close to use, Usually my mean mug from standing in the cockpit...

Second all of the above. Victron Multiplus 3k is the way to go and can be had for less than $1,500

That wiring looks like someone has been busy post factory installation. We have been very happy with the RFU9200 in our 43. Ours is the single compressor version. Fridge stays at 38 degrees and the freezer around 24. We would replace with the dual compressor version when the time comes so we...

Negative. We just filled up 490 gallons at $5.07 per gallon of diesel. That 490 gallons took us over 800 miles, heated the boat for 4 months, and about 100 generator hours so far this year. We will probably hit 1,000 miles before we haul out in November. We burn on average 2-3 gallons per...

You could also take some piano wire and work back and forth behind to try and cut the adhesive if that is the case.

Another vote for Wallas. We have 2 Spartan Twin units on our boat and wouldn't have it any other way. They are crazy efficient and quiet. Support from Scan Marine is excellent. https://scanmarineusa.com/products/heaters/wallas-spartan-twin/

I have an extremely detailed logbook that is captured in excel. It captures everything from trip information through refrigerator defrosts. I have been called neurotic once or twice. If anyone is interested in a copy send me a PM with your email and I will send you a sample.

No Problem. I cant speak highly enough of the newer Marco Gear type pumps that Helmsman is using. They are great pumps. Variable Speed and quiet. Pricey, but well worth it in my opinion. The model they are using is the Marco UP 6...

Short Answer is No, the voltage would NOT pop the breaker. The pump would internally not run, but the breaker would remain on. The breaker is popping because of over amperage and doing what it is designed to do. Now, the tricky part. Breakers were never designed to be used as on/off switches...

My favorite :) 6600 Nougat https://www.caesarstone.ca/catalog/6600-nougat/ It is a lot whiter in real life, like white white

The chain is sourced locally where the boat is commissioned. No Chinese chain on these boats!