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It's got to be a retrofit as Grady-White wouldn't sell a boat with one like that in an "engine compartment". However, it's a low risk item since the FP will shut itself down in the event of an over heat condition. It's a diesel (not gas) and in it's own casing. Still, if not changed, I'd be...

I just completed the Valve Adjustment. It was easier than I thought. Here's a few notes: 1. 13mm socket to remove the two bolts holding the heart shaped valve cover down. 2. The nylon washers under these bolts are snug. Very snug. Like they are threaded. I unscrewed the washers to...

You're Awesome Seasick and Bill. Thank you! In reading a Farymann Diesel booklet that came with my Generator, it shows: #1 To do the adjustment at TDC (cold engine) with the "automatic decompression device in operating position" I assume I hand crank the drive shaft until it gets to TDC. I...

Has anyone done a Valve Adjustment on their Fischer Panda? Mine has 723 hours on it and has never had a valve adjustment. I think this should be done every 300 hours. Looking for any tips from those who have done this. Thanks, Jack 2006 330 Express with FP 4200 KW Generator

Thanks - I just ordered some Roll-Off and will give it a try...

Thank you all. I will give your suggestions a try...

Just finished a 3M Polish + Collinite Wax job on my 330 Express. Ran the generator on my last trip and half of my Starboard side (where the diesel exhaust exits) was covered in soot. Then, I read on The Hull Truth that Diesel exhaust soot actually adheres to a waxed hull better than an...

The pop outs "look" better in my opinion, but the screw in types "are" better. Nice to know there is a GW color available for them now.

The top of my fuel tanks were always black and dirty with the pop out hatches. When I switched everything over to the screw in types, they stay dry dry dry and clean as a whistle! The pops outs look better (probably why Grady still uses them), but the screw in types are functionally waaaay...

Would I need it to be UV stable if not exposed to the sun? <<< Nope.

You are performing an excellent improvement to your Grady. And, Fishtales advice is spot on... Those pop out lids leak over time. The screw in type is simply a better design on all levels. While it doesn't apply to you (Seafarer), replacing the hatches in the Euro-transom area is key...

Some Summary Root Cause comments: DrBatts hit the nail on the head with respect to the melted fuse holders on the ProMariner Chargers: "In my current boat it happened trying to charge a dead battery" - I too had this happen (see photo of red melted fuse holder). Now, exactly WHY was my...

Oh man, you're gonna love it. Years ago, I went from a 17' open boat to a 228. Never had to wear my foulies again! Good luck and looks like the Installer did a great job

I've been retired now for 6 years. Live in Half Moon Bay, CA. Rockfish is open 9 months a year and is very good here. Salmon is open 6 months a year and also very good. Dungeness Crab is awesome in November and December. We also run for Albacore in August and Sept. And the Blue Fin are...

Like others in a 330, I have 4 batteries: 2 on Port and 2 on Starboard in parallel. Group 26 sized Optima AGM's. I have my ProMariner Charger (ProNautic Model 1230P) set for AGM's. Like Hookup experienced, I had a condition where my House batteries ran basically to zero volts due to my shore...

Coincidentally, I too have experienced this - but on ProMariner 30 amp charger with 3 leads. I had 2 of the 3 charger leads going to my Port Battery bank and 1 charger lead going to the Starboard battery bank. Like you, my starboard bank feeds the House. So, when the Starboard bank gets low...

He said above: removal was to replace a starboard pull out underwater light.

I have been fishing for Albacore for years off Fort Bragg. You did nothing wrong. The fish just weren't on the bite that day. Don't even think about using DR's - the advice you got was good from your fishing club guys. Troll your stuff (good BTW) at 7.5 knots set back from your 3rd to 5th...

My current Main AC Breaker + Galvanic Isolator look like this (circa 2006):

Yes, thank you - I realized afterwards that the Blue Seas one I looked at is a DC Breaker (not AC). I think i will call GW Customer Service and see what they are putting in the new 330's. My preference is to relocate the Breaker to a less wet location - like down in the area where the...