Recent content by captrick

Thanks - further confirmation Thanks Tom and Loren - Tom - can you confirm that the 15534-73030 and the 1552-73030 were for the original Universal #300203 (spec for your boat)? I have talked to a Universal dealer and a Kubota dealer, and I now have a total of 4 part numbers. The Universal...

Hello all again - Thanks for all of the help in my past posts! Here is my latest tasks I would really appreciate any insight you can provide: '87 E32 with M25-XP, Seriel #500133 Water (fresh water) is beginning to leak. From research and posts here, I have come across two different model...

Thanks for measurement Thanks Loren for going out of your way to get that measurement. Makes me feel better about my figure as I can squeeze in through the opening :) (I thought for sure it would be bigger than 11"). I really think the Seaward is a good value so I am going to do a little...

First, thanks to everyone on the solar panel recommendations. Installed 60w / 3.5a with PWM controller that is working very well. New sense of independence!:) Water heater appears to be leaking water from the underside (can't tell where exactly). Have done some reading on the board and the...

Update - wiring diagram with proposed location of solar panel / charger Had a chance to diagram the DC system this weekend - see attached. I have included the previous / future charger location as well as the proposed solar panel and charger. Would appreciate feedback validating both how the...

Mainsail - answers to your points After further review, solar will go straight to house batts for now. Back up will charge from alternator while switch is on both while motoring. Will be adding an echo or other charge back into the system later, but I think this will be good for now. (I am...

Wiring options for controller Ok - more questions: Based on the feedback, energy budget I have started and desired panel size, I am going to proceed with a panel that produces between 2.5 and 3.5 amps (40 to 60 watt). IF, these are going to be wired to the common point on the 1/2/Both switch...

Great responses - going with solar. Excellent responses. Done - going with solar. Now just need to validate sizing estimate and wiring. I am going to diagram my current wiring and do an energy budget. I will post both and would appreciate any opinion on the wiring schematic as well as...

Hi all - I recently had to replace all three batteries on board as my Xantrex charger shorted out and overcharged both banks :mad:. Currently I am using a manually attached trickle charger to top off the batteries and keep them maintained, but obviously not the long term solution. Two banks...

Clarification Thanks, Greg. I should have been more clear (pictures are deceiving). I am using a rope rode. The chain in the picture is off of the small anchor mounted in a pulpit on the rail. The storm anchor is stored in the locker in the bow. You are confirming my thought to install a...

Greetings: I am looking for ideas on the best way to upgrade my anchor system. Below is a synopsis of what I have and what I want. -Two danforth style anchors of different size; one approx. 15-20lb. and one 30-40lb. for storm anchor. -Simple anchor roller w/o chain stop. Uses port and...