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    Question on Anchor pulpit

    Trying to figure out if there is something missing from my anchor pulpit. My anchor just doesn't seem to sit tight against the pulpit when it is fully up. The anchor line goes off to the Starboard side a bit into a little covered hole. And then there is a line attached to the anchor itself that...
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    Yep..agree!!! New to me boat as was the Raymarine I got. It was quite the upgrade from the little Garmin I had on my old boat. I assumed since it was a higher end unit, it would be able to connect without an issue. Didn't realize there were different communication protocols. Now I do lol...
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    So update on this. Tried using the VHF unit without having a GPS signal hooked up to it. It would emit a blaring alarm every 10 minutes advising of loss of signal and I would have to hit a button to silence. I did dome digging and there is NO way to stop it from doing that (aside from giving it...
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    Question on Shore power

    Update on this....I was down at the docks the other night working on a few things. The green light actually does come on....it's very faint, but it's on. So it works, and I am going to leave it alone. I just need to put my hands over it in the daytime if I want to see if light is on. Can barely...
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    Boat Windshield Wiper

    The wiper on my boat is kinda shredded and I want to replace. I found a few replacements that are stainless steel. Question is on fit. Is it similar to buying a car blade? As long as you get the correct length, it comes with different adapters for mounting? Or are they specific types I need to...
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    Question on Shore power

    So was able to get down today and use my multimeter. Outlets are getting power - 120VAC. So I am assuming it's just the bulb. Will have to pull the panel and see what kind it takes and replace. Thanks!! And sorry for the confusion.
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    Question on Shore power

    Just put my boat in the water tonight. This is the first boat I have had with a shore power connection. I connected shore cable together, but the light on the fuse breaker panel that says "available power" stayed off. I had just launched so didn't have a meter with me to check anything. But I...
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    And what is the backbone? Sorry, this stuff is waaay new to me lol. I assumed this connector plugged into the cable coming off my Axium. But apparently not.
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    Yep, I get that. That's what I meant. By having it hooked up to the GPS it can broadcast those coordinates. I think...and I use that loosely lol, I can get the Raymarine-VHF-Nmea0183-St-Ng-Converter kit and I would be good. If that is the case, it actually isn't too expensive. Just not sure if I...
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    Oh I know that. Trouble can happen anywhere. But I thought the DSC function was so the radio itself puts out a signal as to wear I am with the push of a button and sends GPS coordinates. What I meant with the shore comment was that I could send a mayday call and give my position using a landmark...
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    Ahhhh....makes sense. Honestly not that important to me to be honest. Looks like the newer Horizon version supports NMEA 2000, but it is over double the price of the one I just got. I'm usually close to shore anyway, not open water, so not going to worry about it. Thanks for clarifying!
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    Question on NMEA connection for marine VHF

    Adding a few new items to my new to me boat. Just installed Raymarine Axium 9RV and a Horizon Eclipse VHF radio. The VHF is supposed to be able to show GPS coordinates on it but it needs to be connected somehow to the Axium and I'm not quite sure how to that. The Axium has a cable coming out of...
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    Question on tape for engine hatchk

    Perfect. I wasn't sure if it needed to be marine specific. Marine shop near me can order it, I guess it has a fiberglass layer
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    Question on tape for engine hatchk

    Working on a few items for my new boat. One thing I have noticed is the tape seal that goes around the engine compartment hatch is peeling and falling off. I'm assuming this is some sort of special tape that is designed to keep engine fumes in the compartment and out of the cabin when the hatch...
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    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    So in reading, apparently there is a switch inside the fridge. Should prob check that lol. My wife was the one who cleaned it out, I haven't even opened it yet. I'll have to take a look at it once I put it back in. I of course got the wrong size thru hull fitting (3rd times the charm). Once...
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    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    So I had to pull the fridge out to get to some thru hull fittings that broke. Gave me a good look of the back of it. The fridge is wired for 12v and then plugs into a 120 receptacle as well. So I'm guessing it runs off both and switches dependent on power source. Will have to figure out if...
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    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    Follow up question...I have a shore power panel as well inside the cabin area for things like fridge, hot water heater, range and 120 receptacles. Do those items ONLY work when I am connected to shore power? So if I take the boat out the for the day, the fridge isn't going to be working?
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    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    I'm pretty sure that is the stock fuse block. I had a 2004 Maxum prior to this and it looks just like that same panel. That one was smaller since it was a smaller boat and didn't have as many bells and whistles, but same style. I found a wiring diagram for it it it looks like it does in fact...
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    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    Thanks. Only reason I was going 18 circuits is to match what's there. Figured could just to a 1:1 swap for all of them. Nothing is labeled, so I have no idea what fuse goes to what.
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    Can't seem to find a big enough fuse block

    Just picked up a new to me boat. 2001 Maxum 2400scr. Was advised that there were some electrical issues. Looking at the fuse block and it seems to be kinda toast. One fuse slot is literally melted. So figured I would just replace the whole block than try to chase down electrical demons. In...
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