Recent content by SGIDave

Hello Jason, Take a look at here for a good tutorial on fusing in general. The fifth box down talks specifically about 'cheap' ANL fuses and how their failure mode/s can be unsafe on a boat where flammable fumes might be present. dave

should look like this: Note that the first time you click "Img" you get . As you compose your post ensure that the SLASH-img ([/img]) goes AT THE END of your photos http:// etc internet location string. Note also that not all similar-looking internet forums work this way. On Tugnuts.com...

Hello Kush, The "starter isolation" wire doesn't exist until you make and install it. From Blue Sea: It's and OPTIONAL feature of your ACR; use it if you like. I've never needed it. The instructions with your ACR kit show how to run the wire. /dave

What Bob says bears repeating. Ensure the washers, if used, are under the nut (ONLY). The lugs should be in direct contact with the battery terminal, buss bar, etc. Where you have two lugs on the same stud, ensure there is NO WASHER between the lugs - again, the washers (flat and/or locking)...

Here you go: Congratulations Doug! /dave

Yes, Harvey, that's the Raymarine P70R you are referring to...I have one on my Ranger Tug. It is VERY handy and I use it to steer the boat frequently. /dave

Hello Bob, For a stud mounted to a fiberglass boat surface, I use the machine screw with nut or standard screw as you mention above...then use the SnapRite system to get the other half of the snap in the canvas part positioned exactly right the first time. Very slick! I think in Sailrite's...

Hello Jason, IF you have to do the "fitting," then check out the tool Sailrite.com sells for snap placement...they call it the Snaprite system shown here I won't try to describe HOW it works (other than to say it is GREAT for positioning snaps so the canvas fit is nice and snug/tight). They...

The Blue Sea Side entry cable clam works well for this type of application - if entry is through a vertical or nearly so surface. I've used a 'hot' piece of metal to form a second groove to allow TWO cables to pass through one clam. /dave

Hello Harvey, I recently purchased a "Defender" branded 1/2" 8-plait rode prespliced (by Defender) to 1/4" chain for use in a Lewmar 700 Profish Horizontal windlass. I don't have any pics of the actual splice at the moment, but I can tell you it has fed through the gypsy without problem the...

Garelick makes a seat like this Then it removes completely leaving the two flat attachment brackets on the bulkhead. Worked for me... dave

The "sold" announcment was posted as a NEW thread. I've reposted it here to "close" the loop on this listing. dave

Hello Bob and Bob, You are correct that a standard clamp on meter will not adequately measure "start-up" current. There ARE clamp on meters that WILL measure "start up" (or inrush) current. The FLUKE 375 is an example of such a meter. These meters are designed to give readings that reflect...

Hello Tom, That top looks GREAT! How much headroom is there? You have a REALLY great looking cd25 - Merry Christmas dave

Is it possible to calculate the ACTUAL (i.e., out the door cost) cost of the V6 Diesel option in the 1/2 ton pickup? Last year I went online and tried using their "build it" system to spec out one of these Ram 1/2 Ton diesel pickups. My impression at the time was that with the diesel engine...