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problem with capc system

Discussion in 'Chris Craft Roamer Yacht' started by noogaroamer, Jun 20, 2019.

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  1. noogaroamer, Jun 20, 2019
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    noogaroamer New Member

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    Its on a 1963 roamer 36ft, system just quit about a week ago. Anyone know where the hull contacts are located or common problems , its about impossible to follow wires through the boat. Is there a replacement for it. Thanks
  2. JimBauer, Jul 16, 2019
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    steel or aluminum, what's the model number of the system
  3. Capt J, Jul 16, 2019
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    You have to replace the part on the bottom of the hull every 7-10 years as they do wear out.
  4. noogaroamer, Aug 1, 2019
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    just had the bottom repainted, wonder if that has something to do with it. Its a steel hull. I believe its a model 34640
  5. captholli, Aug 1, 2019
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    If the cathode on the bottom of your vessel was painted over than yes, that would be a problem. This cathode will look like an 6" - 8" or so flat saucer with a round metallic disk inset into the center. The disk has to be in direct contact with H-2/0.
  6. cleanslate, Aug 1, 2019
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    Uh...What is a CAPC system?
  7. Capt Ralph, Aug 1, 2019
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  8. cleanslate, Aug 1, 2019
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    Got it CR ! Thank you. It’s not a relevant thing to have on a fiberglass boat of any size I assume ?
    Or boat material doesn’t matter ?
  9. Capt Ralph, Aug 1, 2019
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    Not for FRP hulls. Bronze and Stainless with a few zincs still dominate metal protection here.
    But Mercury/MerCruiser does support their own product that protects I/Os and Zeus pods using the same technology, just much smaller scale. I think it works here.
  10. rtrafford, Aug 1, 2019
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    This. Take a look to see if the cathode was painted by mistake. Happens from time to time.
  11. cleanslate, Aug 1, 2019
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    Ok got that too.
    YF school is always very informative.
    Thanks CR

    I know what FRP is!! Fiber Reinforced Plastic ! AKA Fiberglass..lol.
    See I’m semi-nautical-smart.
  12. Danvilletim, Aug 4, 2019
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    They won't work if you bottom paint over it. So that might be your issue.