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  1. kirk a

    Simrad linear feedback unit

    100% agree. However just repowered so boating funds for non emergency items are minimal, hence the idea of the band aid.
  2. kirk a

    Simrad linear feedback unit

    Great question. No idea. I know the one Sea Star makes will work.
  3. kirk a

    Power to Kenwood stereo on 360 Express

    Not sure how the 360 is set up, but if it is similar to the 330, (and a previous owner has not muddled with things) the stereo power comes from the main AC/DC panel in cabin. Remove this and validate that the switch is good. If switch is good, and it is wired as mine is, the problem is...
  4. kirk a

    Fuel Tank Issue

    Sorry yeah, had it backwards.
  5. kirk a

    Fuel Tank Issue

    So no fuel through either valve when set to 'aux'? One thing to check is that the vent is not blocked for the aux fuel fill.
  6. kirk a

    Twin motors not staring start

    The obvious. They are out of gear, right?
  7. kirk a

    Radar observation

    Best thing one can do with radar, is run it on good days, and pay attention to everything that gets near you. That experience will really help when you end up in fog, or if you run at night. Trusting your instruments is vital - and knowing how big the rings on the screen are compared to what...
  8. kirk a

    Complaint

    Seems the same as most others to me. What issues are you running into? Yes, my first instinct was to just say it was you, but then you’d have been right! GG. Had been phenomenally helpful to me. Would love to give back
  9. kirk a

    Simrad linear feedback unit

    The linear feedback unit broke Looking for a replacement lf3000 This is for an older Simrad AP22. I’ve also posted on THT but wanted to cast a wider net. New they are 500 and I don’t want to dump that kind of money on a 20 year old auto pilot. Could also be interested in a simrad ap16 or...
  10. kirk a

    Receiver recommendation

    For closure. Bought a second hand fusion unit from THT and installed it after milling up a backing plate from a mahogany scrap lying around the shop. Bluetooth and radio make cleaning the boat so much nicer.
  11. kirk a

    Exploring battery set up and charging options

    Panel is installed. Had to wrestle a bit with a couple of the cables but eventually they behaved. Ended up installing the cluster with the bolts on the 3 blocks which did not need wiring work. This provides enough rigidity to work with.
  12. kirk a

    Exploring battery set up and charging options

    Funny, when I initially wrote that, the thought about jinxing myself went through my mind... But yes, there is no free lunch. What I would have spent on extra wires for the BS system, I spent on hardware for this one. It is a boat, after all.
  13. kirk a

    Exploring battery set up and charging options

    Cut the holes for the 50 amp breaker with a Dremel, and then drilled out the holes for the other 3 breakers. The next puzzle is that with a relatively flexible panel, there are no ‘shoulders’ on the BEP switch boxes to butt against the panel, so the panel will bend when the cluster is bolted...
  14. kirk a

    Kenwood Controller

    My 2003 kenwood did not come back to life this spring. The remote was shot when I purchased the boat in 2019. Having bluetooth is so much nicer.
  15. kirk a

    Exploring battery set up and charging options

    Got the panel prepped last night. The cluster came with a template for the holes needed. I did not want to destroy it, in case something went sideways with the first attempt, so I used it to lay out the holes needed. I normally work with wood, where it is usually child’s play to layout the...
  16. kirk a

    2006 Marlin - Dash Accessory Switch (?)

    Another thought it might be the feed to a power block up in the hardtop? 15a would be reasonable for that use - does your boat have overhead compartments where a VHF or other electronics might be installed?
  17. kirk a

    2006 Marlin - Dash Accessory Switch (?)

    The ABYC color guide indicates orange with blue is a power protected feed / GPS. Do you have a GPS antenna? *Obviously, this assumes that whomever wired this, used the right wire for the job *
  18. kirk a

    Exploring battery set up and charging options

    Yes, I was unable to find any pictures or write up of this project, which somewhat surprised me. I was able to find a picture where this was done, by looking at older for sale ads for 330's. Your concern about 1/8" is noted - since the span is short - only aboutr 6" vertically, and 19 wide...
  19. kirk a

    Exploring battery set up and charging options

    It will be a tight fit, but should work. Little bit concerned about the cables bending enough. Going with a piece of 1/8" black ABS plastic, and flush mounting the BEP and other circuit breakers on it.
  20. kirk a

    Fusion stereo replacement

    just replaced the older kenwood from 2003 on my express. Did not need to re wire but did need to splice the wires for speakers and power. Grady was nice and used solid wiring harnesses, so it was not a huge challenge to do the splicing, as the wire harness was removable, and I could do the...