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Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?!
Benny17441 at 8:22pm 08.04.20
Make sure the bilge pump is a 12V fixture as some owners have 120V sump pumps in their bilges. Make
Depth Finder Question
Diggerjr at 8:20pm 08.04.20
Next time, cut a large hole in the spout of the silicone tube and then hold the tip close to the fl
Packing nuts question   (1)
Ralph Johnstone at 8:15pm 08.04.20
That can't be right, can it? If you have a 1" shaft, I think the the packing nut will be more like
Hunter 38 A/c
quadrille38 at 7:56pm 08.04.20
Adding a Marine Head
sesmith at 7:53pm 08.04.20
We generally get a week on ours before we dump it. Sandy (the c-head guy) used to include a venting
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?!
quadrille38 at 7:29pm 08.04.20
Hi we have talked before. I have the same boat. Under the nav table seat there is a panel that fac
Hunter 376 tap
sail sfbay at 7:29pm 08.04.20
Not aware of one. This thread might be helpful on tapping into a Hunter 376 fresh water system. ht
New Sirius owner
Kevin&Karen at 7:06pm 08.04.20
I've never seen the owners manual before, I inherited my 1981 Sirius from my father. Some useful in
any Nonsuch cat owners out there?
twistedskipper at 6:55pm 08.04.20
There are a lot of opinions in forums, but I would want more than that for such an important decisio
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?!
JamesG161 at 6:54pm 08.04.20
Your bilge pump runs off the engine start battery, I am fairly sure. Remove the positive part of th
Beneteau 361 Looking for battery space
Grip Fast at 5:59pm 08.04.20
My house batteries were in front of the engine. My start is under the aft birth, beside that bulkhe
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?!
kappykaplan at 5:41pm 08.04.20
Three-position switch. Off means the pump won't run when commanded by the float switch. On means au
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?!
kappykaplan at 5:37pm 08.04.20
Does that switch have a fuse?
Replacing Float Switch Dilemma?!
kappykaplan at 5:13pm 08.04.20
So the pump and the float switch still have power after disconnecting negatives and turning battery
Insurance in Canada?
Tedd at 5:12pm 08.04.20
Thanks, everyone. I'll look into both of those options. I also have a quote from BoatSmart, only be

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