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I did a fresh water system flush last week after 2 years. We had a lot of flakes floating in the tank water and clogging the filter. I researched this and learned that chlorine causes a reaction in Aluminum tanks that produces corrosion and the floating flake debris. My tank has what look like "...

We bought and installed a AFI-1000 motor with 2.5” shaft - includes arm kit w/blade @ Fisheries.com <https://www.fisheriessupply.com/afi-marine-1000-series-heavy-duty-wiper-kit>. It is available in a choice of two sweep angles: 80° and 110°. We use 80º. Another watchout. The wire connectors on the m...

One serious issue to watch for ... when we replaced one wiper motor last month, we finally discovered the source of why it burned out (the wires were totally fried). After installing the new motor, our maint. tech guy noticed that the motor was drawing over 4 amps. It has a 5 amp fuse and should dr...

We just had to have one of our wiper motors replaced. The new one came with a wiper arm. I'll check on the brand/model and get back to you.

No pain, no gain... right, Duane? I actually removed all of our galley gear from that cabinet and crawled into it yesterday to disassemble the water filter. I'm 6'1" and fit in there well enough - I could sit upright inside it! I had soaked our water tank and water lines in a vinegar solution f...

The bypass valve handle on our Shurflo water filter is extremely difficult to turn. Has anyone found a way to lubricate this valve?

John, Could you please clarify exactly what you did by "removed the filter head and dissasembed the unit and it was full of the calcium crud. We thoroughly cleaned the filter head and re-installed." I'm also dealing with some clogging issues in my water lines. I've cleaned out my water tan...

Also, there are 4 drain valves on the Yanmar 100 HP 4JH3-HTE engines: 1) one behind the oil filter (the primary drain); 2) under the exhaust elbow: 3) under the turbo charger unit; and 4) in front under the water pump.

Very helpful. I found the 4 drain valves by getting a little coaching from our local diesel experts. The Yanmar manual was useless -- the pictures for the valves are so small they are not legible. I drained the Starboard engine first because it has the long hoses that feed hot coolant to the heater ...

Can anyone provide some guidance on changing the anti-freeze engine coolant water? I need to do this and I have not been able yet to determine where the lowest drain outlet is on the engines.

When we had both shafts pulled and sent out to be straightened a month ago, our invoice from "The Prop Shop" in Seattle says they are 1.25 inch diameter. ("2 EA 1-1/4 X 66-3/8 OAL - 4" BW SPLIT COUPLER")

Chet, could you share the details about your aw water failure alarm?

Interesting. Thanks. I will look at it.

Your picture reminded me of a question I have.. how many of you have your bilge pump GLUED vs. SCREWED to the floor in the back of the bilge area behind the engines? Mine were glued and both had broken loose. Our maintenance guy screwed one down.

Wow! Scary story, Dick. Glad it turned out OK for you. Any clue as to how or why the heat exchanger hose came loose?

We replaced the halogen lights with LED lights 2 years ago. It is a real improvement. The issue we have is the goose necks are slowly failing. They have been bent and re-bent a lot. A couple of them are almost falling off the base that screws to the wall. So, we bought some really nice, smaller and ...